Schenectady, N.Y. — The City of Schenectady today joined with the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority  to announce that construction will take place this week to upgrade the crosswalk linking the Metroplex Parking Garage and Stratton Plaza in downtown Schenectady. A new thermoplastic crossing will be installed at the busy crosswalk which serves as a key gateway to Proctors.

Ennis-Flint, manufacturer of the thermoplastic material is donating the material for the crossing while Harbour Roads of Watervliet will install the sidewalk at no cost to the City or Metroplex.

Mayor Gary McCarthy said, “This is a very busy crossing. Our new City Engineer was able to get Ennis-Flint and Harbour Roads to agree to use this crossing to demonstrate a thermoplastic technology that offers increased visibility and durability.  If the test goes well, we could introduce this same type of material at other busy crossings.”

Metroplex is investing about $1,000 to improve curb cuts at the crossing that will make it safer for pedestrians and more accessible to persons with physical disabilities. The new crossing is designed to be highly visible, slip resistant and durable.

For more information, see www.ennistraffic.com.