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Board backs feasibility study for West Shore passenger rail

Board of Trustees of the Village of Highland Falls · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution supporting a feasibility study into West Shore passenger-rail service, voting 5–0 to signal municipal support for regional transit planning.

The Highland Falls Board of Trustees voted unanimously Feb. 17 to support a feasibility study for West Shore passenger-rail service.

Trustee James Ramus moved the resolution and Trustee Jennifer Gargiulo seconded; the board recorded a 5–0 roll-call vote in favor. The resolution signals the village's support for exploring passenger-rail options on the West Shore corridor but does not commit local funding or specify next steps beyond endorsing the study.

The board's action may help regional partners and agencies prioritize feasibility and planning work; the resolution text was entered into the record during the workshop and will be available in meeting minutes.