Sentences with phrase «rail trails»

Just as Connecticut's Northwest Hills are an interconnected web of talents and personalities, the area is also heavily woven with scenic rail trails that have progressively evolved with our communities.

Utilizing rail trails, canal towpaths, current greenways, and waterfront pathways, the East Coast Greenway is mostly paved, though some sections contain crushed stone surfaces.

Not only will strollers and cyclists enjoy magnificent views from their perch 212 feet above the river's surface, but links to rail trails on both shores will enable them to continue walking and pedaling for more than 30 miles.

All of the farms contribute to stunning views from rail trails or scenic roads, strengthening local tourism economies.

Shared - use Paths — These are off - road paths, such as rail trails and waterfront parkways, that are increasingly common for recreational riding across the country.

Stretch the legs on one of the local rail trails.

One is the rail trails, the whole sense of trails.

Hopefully, rail trails, historic sites, parks, restaurants and Hudson Valley History will bring much needed revenue to the cash - strapped state.

One of my favorite things to do in our area is to take a jog or stroll along one of the existing rail trails in Marbletown and New Paltz.

Additionally, applications such as Aerial Access enable the public to identify their location and start aerial views, and the new Dutchess Bike Parking Finder provides an online searchable map of bike parking locations combined with rail trails and designated bike routes to enable cyclists to locate parking near their planned destination.

Although they are all admirable goals, maybe the County Executive should move some of the focus from receiving awards and recognition for environmental achievements, Rail Trails, Veterans memorials, and other non life sustaining programs to jobs, jobs and more jobs?

The former railbed has been converted to trails, and now serves as the South County Trailway, North County Trailway, and Putnam County Trailway rail trails.

The Sauk Rail Trail is a 33 - mile trail in the city and a beautiful outdoor pursuit.

Sleeping 5 - 6, the Cottage is in a prime location to enjoy the Central Otago Rail Trail, Alexandra Golf Course and other attractions in and around Central Otago.

Taking a day trip to a local rail trail can also be a good option, especially for... MORE beginners, because they are usually pretty flat.

After losing a court battle late last year over a proposed rail trail, the state Adirondack Park Agency approved a plan that, if finalized, would clear the legal hurdles necessary to build a trail between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid.

A focus on new recreational activities, including the Ashokan Rail Trail, can bring exciting new growth and economic opportunities.

The members of the Rail Trail Association did an incredible job, as they always do.»

At 8:15 a.m., as part of «Green Your Commute Day,» DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos will join DEC and staff from other state agencies to bike to work, Albany County Rail Trail Parking Area at Kenwood Ave., Slingerlands.

The dispute over whether to pave the popular Putnam Rail trail in Van Cortlandt Park continues.

A 911 call of a body found on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail has lead to an investigation into the death of a 20 - year - old SUNY New Paltz student.

Albany Parking Lot 722 South Pearl St. Albany NY 12202 Parking lot at the beginning of the rail trail in Albany.

Bicyclists set off on their ride from the starting point of the Albany County Rail Trail by South Pearl Street on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Tim and Patty Pastrick of Ravena enjoy a walk on the Albany County Rail Trail.

Wooded fence, Albany section of trail, Albany NY A scenic Albany section of the Albany County Rail Trail (Cathleen F. Crowley / Times Union) ACRT

She said that she also wanted to «help make downtown businesses more accessible from the rail trail,» now that the trestle over the Rondout has been reopened.

Interstate 87 bridge Albany NY Interstate 87 Bridge in Albany and Route 9W bridge (Cathleen F. Crowley / Times Union) Albany County Rail Trail (ACRT)

I also believe this rail trail is the kind of amenity that will attract bike tourism to our communities and people like myself that come for weekends and vacations will be encouraged to move here, renovate properties and bring improved economic development.

The remaining 4 or so miles of the rail trail from Slingerlands to Voorheesville are still dirt and gravel, but the county's vision includes paving them.

The start of the paved section of the Albany County Rail Trail behind Slingerlands Fire Department.

The Bethlehem Veteran's Memorial Park is right along the Albany County Rail Trail.

A panorama of the Normanskill bridge on the Albany County Rail Trail.

Joe Polito of Bethlehen jobs along the Albany County Rail Trail.

Office workers take a stroll along the Albany County Rail Trail.

Rich Berenger, left, and Michael Marshall, right, of Albany County Public Works, plant grass along the Albany County Rail Trail.

Normans Kill Bridge Albany NY 12209 Bridge over Normans Kill (Cathleen F. Crowley / Times Union) Albany County Rail Trail (ACRT)

Albany trail Albany NY 12209 An Albany section of the rail trail (Cathleen F. Crowley / Times Union) Albany County Rail Trail (ACRT)

The trail detours behind the Slingerlands Fire Department, 698 - 704 Kenwood Ave, Slingerlands NY 12159 (Cathleen F. Crowley / Times Union) Albany County Rail Trail (ACRT)

The $ 9 million Ashokan rail trail, a cooperative project among the county, the state and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (which owns the reservoir), is projected for completion by Memorial Day of next year.

KINGSTON — Governor Cuomo's proposed state budget includes $ 2 million for the development of a rail trail from Kingston to the Ashokan Reservoir.

The grant is part of a larger effort to enhance connectivity between the Shawangunk Ridge, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Scenic Byway, and carriage roads and is designed to expand public access to the Mohonk Preserve Foothills.

The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities and connects to both the Dutchess Rail Trail and Hudson Valley Rail Trail.

Contractors began ripping up 11.5 miles of county - owned U&D tracks at the Ashokan Reservoir last week to create a rail trail.

A judge ruled that the state's plan to build a 34 - mile rail trail was «arbitrary and capricious» and failed to follow numerous state laws.

The town of North Elba will enlist a UAlbany law school professor to, on the town's behalf, appeal the decision of a Franklin County judge that the state's plan to build a 34 - mile rail trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake was «arbitrary and capricious» and failed to follow numerous state laws.

Poughkeepsie... The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the Dutchess Rail Trail parking lot at Diddell Road in the Town of Wappinger will be closed on Thursday morning, July 11th for paint striping, weather permitting.

Dutchess County Department of Public Works Engineering Division, in conjunction with the New York State Department of Transportation, has announced the trusses and girders that will create the Dutchess Rail Trail bridge over New York State Route 55, Wappinger Creek and Old Manchester Road will be assembled and lifted into place over a five day period starting this Friday, July 26th.

Poughkeepsie... The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the Dutchess Rail Trail parking lot at Morgan Lake on Creek Road in Poughkeepsie will be closed on Wednesday, July 10th for final paving work.

Rail trail enthusiasts gathered this afternoon at the Hopewell Depot Trailhead in East Fishkill to celebrate the «official» Grand Opening of the completed Dutchess Rail Trail, the 13 mile multi ‐ use linear Dutchess County park stretching from the Hopewell Depot in East Fishkill, through the towns of Wappinger, LaGrange and Poughkeepsie, reaching the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie... The Dutchess Rail Trail will get a big «lift» toward completion this weekend.