Vestal rail trail phase 3 (TAP 2022)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1,568,004.09 to the New York Department of Transportation on May 15, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to construct Phase 3 of the Vestal Rail Trail in the Town of Vestal, Broome County, New York. The project extends the existing multi-use trail 0.46 miles eastward along Vestal Road from the current terminus at African Road to the intersection of Sycamore Road. Deliverables include construction of the multi-use trail segment and associated pedestrian improvements, including pedestrian signals, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps at the Sycamore Road/Vestal Road intersection, and a sidewalk along the west side of Sycamore Road extending to the east entrance of the Town Square Mall.

This formula grant award represents federal investment in active transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety enhancements, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's support for bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation alternative projects. The project aligns with the program's emphasis on improving comprehensive transportation network connectivity and safety at the local level through State Department of Transportation administration.

Project description

This project constructs a multi-use trail along vestal road from the intersection of sycamore road to african road including pedestrian improvements (pedestrian signals, ADA ramps) at sycamore road/vestal road intersection as well as a sidewalk along west side of sycamore road to the east entrance to the town square mall. This project will extend the vestal rail trail 0.46 mile to the east from its current terminus at african road. Town of vestal, broome county.