Bicycle, Pedestrian Enhancement Projects Funded In Greenburgh

GREENBURGH, NY — The state has allocated $24.2 million in new funding for 11 projects that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, as well as projects specifically targeted toward improving air quality in the mid-Hudson region, including in the Town of Greenburgh.

The new infrastructure investment, which is part of a $14.6 million investment statewide, will support the construction of new multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, new ADA accessible sidewalks, improved access to public transportation and enhanced roadway safety.

"New York State is making historic, nation-leading investments in cleaner and more sustainable transportation infrastructure which is crucial to the growth of local economies," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

"These investments in bike and pedestrian enhancements across the state will help revitalize communities, reduce our carbon footprint and demonstrate once again that New York is building for the future," he said.

The projects announced last week were selected through a competitive solicitation process. Awardees presented plans that will increase options for non-vehicular transportation, reduce vehicle emissions or traffic congestion, or both. The funding, which will provide up to 80 percent of the cost of each project, is made available through the Federal Highway Administration and administered directly by the New York State Department of Transportation.

This funding also supports Governor Cuomo's initiative to advance Health Across all Policies in New York State. Health Across all Policies is a collaborative approach that integrates health considerations into policymaking across all sectors to improve community health and wellness.

A full list of projects for the Mid-Hudson Region is available below:

• $1.9 million to the Town of Crawford to enhance pedestrian safety enhancements along Route 52
• $4.3 million to the Village of Nyack to construct new sidewalks and curbing; and install crosswalks and pedestrian flashing signage in the immediate vicinity of the Nyack Middle School
• $2.2 million to the Town of New Paltz to construct new buffered bicycle lanes and pedestrian accessibility enhancements along the Henry W. Dubois Drive corridor
• $760,000 to the Village of Sloatsburg for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements in the vicinity of the Village Center
• $793,000 to the Town of Wallkill for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements in the immediate vicinity of the Twin Towers Middle School
• $2.5 million the Town of Harrison for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along Union Avenue
• $1.5 million to the City of Rye for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along the Forest Avenue Corridor
• $5.0 million to the Hudson Valley Region toward the construction of a new roundabout in the Town of Wappinger at All Angels Hill and New Hackensack Road
• $3.6 million to the City of Kingston for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements at Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues
• $673,000 to the Town of Lloyd for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements and wayfinding signage to the connection between Highland and the Empire State Trail
• $1 million to the Town of Greenburgh for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along Hillside Avenue

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