July FOCUS Forum 2026. Transportation: Getting From Here To There

Transportation in Central New York is changing faster than at any point in a generation! Are you ready for what's coming? In this FOCUS Forum, three leaders from several of the region's top transportation agencies, the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council, the NYS Department of Transportation, and Centro, explained what's being built, what's being redesigned, and how the community can shape what comes next! This FOCUS Forum covers: The full scope of the $2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct project, far beyond downtown, and including underground water and sewer infrastructure that's over 100 years old. Why I-690 eastbound will need to be detoured during upcoming reconstruction , and when. The 15% local hire requirement for the I-81 project, and why that matters for City of Syracuse residents and the Onondaga Nation Centro's first complete system redesign in over 20 years, launching Summer 2027. What Bus Rapid Transit actually means: 15-minute service, traffic signal priority, upgraded stations, and launch in summer 2028 Move on Demand: the $4 on-demand microtransit service coming to Onondaga County. How Micron invested $2.2 million in Centro to bring bus service directly to its campus. What transportation options exist right now for seniors, people with disabilities, and those who don't drive. How to attend public scoping meetings for Northern Onondaga County transportation planning , and why your input matters! FOCUS Forums bring together community members and local decision-makers to explore the issues shaping Central New York. FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Viewer support helps us continue creating informative content that inspires civic engagement and strengthens our community. To contribute, please visit: https://www.focussyracuse.org/give/