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Orange County to apply for up to $5.8M in Transportation Alternatives funds for Wye property trail connection
Summary
The Legislature authorized an application to NYSDOT for up to $5.8 million through the Transportation Alternatives Program, with a required 20% local match ($1.16M). If awarded, funds would support acquisition, design and construction of the Wye property at Camp LaGuardia to connect the Heritage Trail with the planned Schunnemunk Rail Trail.
The Orange County Legislature authorized the County Executive to submit an application to the New York State Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternatives Program funding not to exceed $5,800,000. The resolution requires a 20% local match of $1,160,000, which the county committed to provide in cash. The application, prepared by the Department of Planning, targets acquisition, design and construction of the Wye property at Camp LaGuardia in Chester to link the Heritage Trail with the planned Schunnemunk Rail Trail.
The resolution cites federal funds administered by NYSDOT and a required local match; it directs the County Executive to execute agreements subject to County Attorney review if the grant is submitted or awarded. The measure passed on a unanimous recorded vote (Ayes 20; Absent 1). Legislators said the project would strengthen trail connectivity and leverage state and federal funds for local trail infrastructure.
