Action: Planning & Infrastructure for Bicycling & Walking
Broome County
The Two Rivers Greenway is a regional walking and bicycling trail system that resulted from the recommendations of the Binghamton Metropolitan Greenway Feasibility Study performed by the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) in 1999.
Tompkins County
The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council, which is part of the Tompkins County government, developed a bicycle map for the area. The same council also developed a Complete Streets Network map that includes proposals for more trails, expansion of the bicycle boulevard network, and new complete streets (streets that are bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly).
Tompkins County - Town of Dryden
The Dryden Rail Trail is a Bike trail that has been being developed and is open for public use. The newly formed group Friends of the Dryden Rail Trail are very excited that the rail beds will soon be repurposed as a multiuse trail to provide recreational and commuting opportunities, as well as encourage walkers and riders from beyond the Town to visit Dryden.
Action: Alternative-Fuel Infrastructure
Schuyler County- Montour Falls
An EV charging station was installed in a public parking lot near the Pocket Park on Main Street in Montour Falls (Schuyler County). The EV Charger carries a small fee, but is available for public use.
Tompkins COunty - Town of Caroline
Two EV charging stations were installed at the Town Hall in Caroline. These stations can be accessed by the public 24 hrs a day and 7 days a week.
Action: Adopt Land Use Policies That Support or Incentivize Farmer’s Markets, Community Gardens and Urban and Rural Agriculture
Broome County
Broome County houses community gardens at a county park, Otsiningo Park. These are managed through a partnership with Otsiningo Community Gardeners' Association. Broome County also has an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for operations and maintenance of the Broome County Regional Farmers. The BC Regional Farmers Market Vendor Handbook outlines the policies for the market including requirements for the source of products and ingredients.
Action: Implement a Safe Routes to School Program
Tompkins County - City of Ithaca
Ithaca: City, school district collaborate on safe routes to school
Press Release
Ithaca: city and school district awarded safe routes to school grant
Press Release
