Misunderstanding about the Esposito Trail in South Nyack

NYACK, NY — As some South Nyack residents have formed the Clinton Avenue Crew Advocacy Group to fight against plans for the shared-use path to the new bridge and improved public transportation, village Mayor Bonnie Christian is attempting to correct one misunderstanding.

In an email to the community Nov. 29, she said:

It has come to my attention that there is a misconception regarding the future of the Esposito Trail. Allow me to set the record straight:

- The Esposito Trail will remain the same (a cinder path) for its entire length.

- There will be a paved side path that will run alongside the Esposito Trail for approximately one-fifth of a mile (from the Village Hall to Clinton Avenue).

- The two paths will be separated by an 18" domed granite median, except for one area, which will feature a planting buffer.

You can be assured that both the Task Force and the Board will continue to work very closely with the Thruway team and the State in order to maintain the character and integrity of our village.

I hope this information concerning the Shared Use Path helps to ease any concerns about the Esposito Trail.

The Clinton Avenue neighbors had organized to protest the plans to develop the Esposito Trail and create a commercial and commuter bus stop in their South Nyack neighborhood.

Among their worries are concerns about traffic at the corner of Clinton and Franklin with drivers trying to get on and off the New Bridge as well as groups of cyclists and pedestrians all attempting to negotiate the same corners. They're also concerned that local side streets such as Clinton and Brookside will be flooded with parked cars since there is no parking on Franklin. They object to an increase in traffic, buses and cars idling directly outside of residents’ homes.

They also argue that the design of the planned path is overdeveloped and out of character with the Victorian/Arts and Crafts style of local homes.

They express worry about children boarding school buses on Franklin, local police patrolling the path through the proposed late hours, the possibility of increased crime, and possible danger to bikers riding alongside buses on Franklin.

SEE:

• South Nyack Neighbors List Concerns about Paved Trail, Commuter Bus Stops
• South Nyack Group Calls Neighbors To Meeting Over Trail, Bus Stop Plans

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