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Beacon Rail Trail and Fjord Trail partnerships highlighted as top priorities
Summary
The mayor said Beacon will fund engineering plans (up to $350,000) for a 3.5-mile section of the Beacon Rail Trail with expected construction in 2027 and is partnering with the Fjord Trail to connect trails and add amenities such as trailhead bathrooms and maintenance facilities.
Mayor Mary Lee Kiriakou identified the Beacon Rail Trail as a top priority, describing plans to convert the disused rail spur into a multi-use trail connecting the train station, waterfront, parks, and Main Street. He said the council approved up to $350,000 in capital funding for engineering plans for the city's 3.5-mile portion and said construction is expected in 2027. "The Beacon Rail Trail is currently my top priority as mayor," he said.
Kiriakou also described cooperation with the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail project and county planning, saying the two efforts could link Beacon to the larger Empire Trail system and provide facilities such as a maintenance site and public restrooms at the train-station trailhead. A resident commenter urged caution about focusing trail development in Beacon and suggested alternatives such as light rail for the spur.
