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Hudson River Valley Greenway Link Study
Bicycle ridership and the need for recreational space continue to rise while infrastructure that promotes its use has not continued at the same pace. It is important to provide facilities for walking and bicycling in order to encourage their use. Greenways, unlike a strict bicycle-only segregated lane, is a long, narrow piece of land, often used for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. There are disjointed bicycling and pedestrian facilities along the Hudson River stretching from communities in upper Manhattan, through the Bronx, and into the City of Yonkers. The users of these facilities include those who are commuting to work, conducting personal errands, and using the routes for recreational purposes. Is there a way to connect the various bicycle and pedestrian routes into one continuous link for bicyclists? It is the goal of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Link Study to determine the best way to create such infrastructure.
This study is intended to produce a plan to develop a conceptual design for a multi-user trail that would follow the eastern shore of the Hudson River Valley from Inwood in Manhattan to the City of Yonkers. The study has several tasks that will allow for a comprehensive study of gaps in infrastructure and perform outreach to the public to assist in improving upon connecting existing facilities.
All relevant planning studies and capital projects related to the project at the community district, municipal, regional and State levels will be compiled. There have been previous attempts to plan for a greenway along this corridor and they will be considered when NYMTC recommends a plan for action.
The study will identify alternative route alignments that have not been adequately explored or possibly overlooked altogether in previous planning efforts. It is the goal of this project to improve mobility and safety for cyclists, pedestrians and other users in the corridor such that bicycling and walking will become feasible alternatives to motorized travel for all persons. It is also hoped to provide direct interregional connections for pedestrians and cyclists and to provide expanded opportunities for pedestrian and/or bicycle access to popular destinations. Development along the Hudson River has increased significantly and greater numbers of people have been attracted to the waterfront. The demand for public space for pedestrians and bicyclists in recent years makes this project more relevant than ever. Through continuous cooperation with the public NYMTC will determine the best ways to create public space and therefore, improve the quality of life in surrounding communities and provide the necessary infrastructure to support the growing need for better air quality, mobility and recreational space. Links to Related Websites
For more information, contact Maria Garcia of NYMTC, 212.383.7251 or via e-mail: mgarcia@dot.state.ny.us
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