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Legislature approves transit memorandum with Plattsburgh schools; lawmaker urges foot bridge repairs
Summary
Clinton County legislators approved a memorandum of agreement with the Plattsburgh City School District to formalize student access to county transit (CCPT); Legislator Christopher Rosenquest highlighted the $1 in-city student fare and urged repair of a foot bridge used by students and recreational trail users.
The Clinton County Legislature unanimously approved Resolution #1051 on Dec. 12 authorizing a memorandum of agreement between Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) and the Plattsburgh City School District to formalize student use of county transit routes.
Legislator Rob Timmons moved the resolution and Legislator Jonathan Beach seconded; the measure passed 10-0-0. Deputy County Administrator Rodney Brown said the in-city student fare is $1 each way. The agreement was presented as a routine operational measure to facilitate student transit access.
During discussion, Legislator Christopher Rosenquest urged attention to a damaged foot bridge he said provides a direct route for students from Plattsburgh's south end to school and also serves recreational users of the Saranac River Trail. Rosenquest requested support from fellow legislators and city officials to pursue repairs; Chairperson Harry McManus said he would attend a meeting with school officials if Rosenquest arranges it.
The MOA recorded in the minutes clarifies CCPT's relationship with the school district for student transport; specific implementation dates, cost-sharing details, or maintenance responsibilities for the foot bridge were not specified in the minutes and would require follow-up with county staff or the school district.
