Rockland Riverway Trail

About the
Project

The Rockland Riverway Trail project will transform and enhance the existing major roadways, pedestrian, and non-motorized trails along the eastern side Rockland County into a shared-use pedestrian and cycling network. This proposal does not include construction of any new trails or roadways. The Trail will cross through 10 different municipalities in the County and runs a total of approximately 21 linear miles.

The Rockland Riverway Trail will:

• Support the health and quality of life for Rockland County residents by maximizing access to recreation, the outdoors, and active transportation.

• Explore opportunities to enhance connectivity between Rockland County communities and the surrounding counties within the Hudson Valley.

• Become an engine for the County’s economic development and tourism.

• Enhance the public realm by highlighting stories of local history and culture, as well as environmental sustainability.

Where the Trail follows existing roadways, the project intends to improve safety and efficiency for both motorized and non-motorized transportation to better accommodate non-motorized users. It also includes auxiliary facilities to avoid impacts and to address existing issues from stormwater runoff. The project is broken down into a series of 11 segments, which will be constructed in 11 phases over an estimated 10-year time frame, depending on the availability of funding.

As the design is developed, Rockland County will connect with key stakeholders and local communities to share updates and collect feedback. Rockland County will connect with key stakeholders and local communities along to share updates and collect feedback as the design develops.