DRAFT REPORT – COMMENTS DUE OCTOBER 30, 2026
Midler/New Court Ave Multi-Modal Study
Looking east. Far left: GM Circle. Right: Court Street Rd. Lyncourt.
Study Overview
The Midler Ave / New Court Ave Multi-Modal Study is focused on improving and expanding bicycle and pedestrian connections across municipal lines. Along the northern edges of the City of Syracuse, the Court Street / New Court Ave / Midler Ave corridor functions as a singular route connecting the City’s Northside, the hamlet of Lyncourt in the Town of Salina, the New Court Ave neighborhood in the Town of DeWitt, and the City’s Eastwood neighborhood, eventually leading to the Empire State Trail along Erie Blvd East. This planning effort aims to identify improvements that will:
- Increase pedestrian and bicycle trips,
- Reduce vehicle miles traveled / personal vehicle trips,
- Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the corridor,
- Improve accessibility and mobility for all road users, and
- Preserve existing infrastructure and focus investment in areas already served by significant infrastructure investments.
On this page you will find information about public engagement opportunities, related meeting materials, and updates on the progress of the study.
For any comments or questions related to this study, please contact Tom Bardenett, Principal Transportation Planner, at tbardenett@smtcmpo.org.
Draft Report
A draft of the Midler Ave / New Court Ave Multi-Modal Study report is available for public review and comment. Please send comments to tbardenett@smtcmpo.org by October 30, 2026.
DRAFT Midler Ave - New Court Ave Multi-Modal Study
DRAFT Midler Ave - New Court Ave Multi-Modal Study Appendices
Study Area
The study area spans three municipalities: the City of Syracuse, Town of Salina, and Town of DeWitt. The guide below highlights the corridor and the neighborhoods included in this planning effort.
Public Survey
In the fall of 2025, SMTC staff developed a public survey with the assistance of the Study Advisory Committee. The survey was conducted online, utilizing Microsoft Forms, and promoted via social media, the SMTC newsletter, and at community meetings along the corridor. A summary of the survey responses can be found below.
Public Meeting - June 16th
A public meeting was held on June 16, 2026 in the Lyncourt School auditorium. A short intro presentation was given, followed by small group discussions around presentation boards. The video above highlights the overall recommendations presented at the meeting while the PDF below contains the boards that were shown to meeting attendees.