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Fulton Footpaths announced today that the City of Fulton is officially seeking bids for a feasibility study for 8 multi-use trail segments and sidewalk improvements. The study will help determine what is feasible for the city and gauge what is desired by the public.
The bid for the study is due to the city later this month and expected to be awarded by July. As part of the study, an architectural and/or engineering consultant will provide detailed information about materials, lighting, landscaping, benches, informational kiosks and identify public art opportunities. Once the study is complete, city officials will have cost estimates and be better positioned to secure grants to complete future construction or installations. Fulton Footpaths envisions that the trails will improve pedestrian and bicycle access, encourage fitness, and increase public access to the City’s waterfronts. Throughout the process, the consultant will host public hearings to gather input on what residents would like to see along the trails. The consultant will have until December to complete the study.
"We are excited to see the first phase of this project get officially underway. It will be exciting to see the study, complete with drawings that encapsulates a shared community vision for the trails," said Co-Chair of Fulton Footpaths Marie Mankiewicz.
"This study will lay the groundwork to improve access to the Canal and tie more neighborhoods and parks together. I'm honored to be a part of such an exciting project that has the potential to make a real difference in this city," said Co-Chair of Fulton Footpaths Brittney Jerred.
In December 2016, the city received a grant for from New York State through the Consolidated Funding Application process to complete the feasibility study. The City of Fulton worked in tandem with Fulton Footpaths, a subcommittee of Fulton Community Revitalization Corporation, to secure the grant. The grant was secured with the understanding that the city would update its Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP), a process that is currently taking place with a committee of city officials and community volunteers.
"This study and the LWRP will let Fulton be able to improve public access to our waterways for city residents," said Mayor Ron Woodward. "We look forward to having the public's input and involvement," added Woodward.
To learn about the Department of State's LWRP process, visit https://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/WFRevitalization/LWRP.html
