KINGSTON – The Kingston
Point Rail Trail phase one project has gone out to bid this week with
construction expected to begin this fall depending on the response to
the bids.
About one mile of a 10-foot wide paved public trail will be put in place
from the intersection of Jansen Avenue and East Chester Street to the
intersection of Garraghan Drive and Route 9W at Rondout Gardens.
The multi-use trail will provide an ADA accessible pedestrian and bicycle
route from the waterfront to Midtown and will create connections for children
and families in Midtown to the Rondout and Hudson River and city parks
on the river.
“As part of our ‘Kingston on the Move’ transportation
vision, we are committed to creating a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable
experience for all of our community members and visitors as they move
throughout our wonderful city,” said Mayor Steven Noble.
Funding for the project is being provided by the state.
The rail trail is a project along the Kingston Greenline, a partnership
between the Kingston Land Trust, the City of Kingston, and Ulster County.
Once complete, the Greenline will include a network of urban trails, complete
streets, and linear parks in the city.
“As the long-term shepherds of the Kingston Point Rail Trail and
its development, the Kingston Land Trust is thrilled to see this part
of the project come to fruition, as this beautiful dedicated biking and
walking route will act as connective tissue between the communities of
Midtown and Downtown Kingston,” said Julia Farr, executive director
of the land trust. “This trail will provide a respite from the urban
corridor, giving residents and visitors access to Kingston’s natural
charm.”
The second phase of the Kingston Point Rail Trail, which will extend the
trail from Garraghan Drive to the Trolley Museum, is anticipated to be
advertised for bid in 2019.
