Virtual Meeting In Montclair On Proposed 'Essex-Hudson Greenway'

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition will hold a virtual public meeting for the Montclair community in support of the proposed “Essex-Hudson Greenway” project on Wednesday, March 31.

The virtual meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Register for the meeting here.

According to a news release from the coalition:

“The proposed Essex-Hudson Greenway is a nearly nine-mile long, multi-use trail corridor following the abandoned Norfolk Southern rail line between Montclair and Jersey City. When complete, this greenway is expected to create more than 135 acres of new green space and improve options for active transportation (biking and walking) in North Jersey. You can view more details about the greenway and sign up for updates on this website: https://www.essexhudsongreenway.org/”

The massive hike/bike path would cross through Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Newark and Secaucus.

Organizers said:

“The purpose of this presentation is to update the community on the status of the project, share initial details, and share ways we can work together to support the project. The meeting will last around one hour and include a 20 to 25-minute presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.”

The meeting will also include guest speakers Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both ardent supporters of the proposed greenway, according to the NJBWC.

See related article: Plan To Create North Jersey Greenway Finds Support In Belleville

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