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Closure of Herrick St. Bridge to Rensselaer Rail Station Starts May 6, 2008

From Tuesday May 6 until approximately Friday, July 4, CDTA will have bridge and parking garage maintenance activities taking place at the Rensselaer Rail Station in the City of Rensselaer.  This is a three phase project which could cause some delays to motorists traveling to the station.

Phase one starts at 9AM on Tuesday, May 6.  During this phase, all motorists traveling to the Rail station will have to enter via East street because the Herrick Street Bridge between Broadway and the Rail Station will be closed to vehicles and pedestrian traffic.  From Broadway, the posted local detour will be north along Broadway past Herrick Street, take the second right on Partition street and the next right on East Street to the Train Station. 

Phase two is scheduled to start on Monday, May 26.  During this phase, all motorists traveling to the Rail Station will have to enter via Broadway because the Herrick Street Bridge between East Street and the Rail Station will be closed to vehicles and pedestrian traffic.  From East Street, there will be a posted detour to the Broadway entrance.

Phase three is scheduled to start Monday, June 16.  During this phase, the bridge will be open and motorists can enter the rail station from Broadway or East St.

Associated with all three phases of the project, there will be temporary traffic pattern changes within the Rail Station parking area.

From May 6 through July 4, motorists should allow extra travel time to the Rensselaer Rail Station.

This work is weather dependent and inclement weather could possibly result in schedule delays. 

 

 

 

Rensselaer Rail Station

The CDTA Rensselaer Rail Station, which opened in the September 2002, is the 9th busiest station in the country, serving more than 650,000 people each year. The multi-level facility features retail, commercial and meeting space as well as ticketing, customer comfort and travel features and conveniences.

High level boarding platforms eliminate the need to cross tracks, ensuring passenger safety and convenience. A multi-level parking garage adjoins the station, providing covered, secure parking for 512 cars. Additional surface lots bring the total to 1300 parking spaces.

The Rensselaer Rail Station
East Street
Rensselaer, New York 12144

Phone: 518-462-5763

Driving directions to the station

Parking Garage & Surface Lot Guidelines

Amtrak

Construction of the Rensselaer Rail Station  

What was Done:

  • The Rensselaer Rail Station is an 80,000 square foot building, with 67,000 square feet of floor space.  The new station includes modern ticketing, baggage handling, customer travel features and amenities. 
  • Parking facilities accommodates about 1300 cars; close to 600 in a, two-level parking garage. 
  • Covered, high-level boarding platforms  provide convenient access to trains. Platforms are accessible by stairs, escalator and elevators. 
  • The Herrick Street Bridge replaced the old bridge, which was demolished in 1997. The new bridge, which accommodates vehicles and pedestrians, provides direct access to the station and parking facilities.

 Station Details:

  • 1st Level - Non-Public Space. Building infrastructure. Train operation and crew locker rooms, baggage handling, storage and food services. About 20,000 square feet. 
  • 2nd Level - Non-Public Space. Amtrak administration and Post Office “back offices.” About 20,000 square feet. 
  • 3rd Level - Public Space. Ticketing, baggage handling and customer amenities. Coffee shop, bookstore and a U.S. Post Office facility. A spacious lobby and waiting area. About 20,000 square feet.  
  • 4th Level - CDTA Business Development office space.

 Parking Details:

  • Parking Garage

The new garage has space for close to 600 cars. Two main parking decks  accommodate 513 cars. A top deck, abuts the main entrance to the station and serve as a drop-off/pick up point for customers, has space for about 75 cars. The top deck opens to East Street and be an inviting public plaza.    

  • Surface Parking:

There is space for about 800 cars, primarily on the north side of the facility. Lots are, well lit, safe and secure. 

Ground Transportation:

The station is an intermodal facility with taxi and tour bus services as well as CDTA bus service. The station is served by CDTA Routes:

Route 14 - Rensselaer Third Street - Amtrak
Route 15 - East Street
Route 24 - Albany-Troy-Rensselaer
NX- Northway Xpress (from Saratoga)
NX- Northway Xpress (from Albany)

CDTA buses will serve downtown hotels, office buildings and government centers. 


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