May 13, 2009
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Newburgh area transit, land use study under way
 Broadway, which is also Route 17K |
NEWBURGH - The first Public Information Meeting of the Newburgh Area Transportation & Land Use Study is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. The study is being undertaken by Orange County on behalf of the Orange County Transportation Council to examine transportation, local transit, connectivity and development in northeastern Orange County.
The meeting will be held at the Newburgh Recreation Center, 401 Washington Street in Newburgh beginning at 7 p.m.
The study area comprises the OCTC Newburgh area, which includes the City of Newburgh and the four surrounding towns of Newburgh, New Windsor, Cornwall and Montgomery, and their villages.
In addition to an overall assessment and plan for transportation in this area, the study will engage in more detailed planning for the Route 9W and Broadway / 17K corridors. An early deliverable will include a short term transit improvement plan for the Newburgh area local bus service.
“This study is very important for making sure that our roadways, transit and related efforts are planned to improve mobility, support economic vitality and preserve the quality of life we enjoy in Orange County,” said County Executive Edward Diana who serves as OCTC chairman. The study is being managed by the Orange County Planning Department which provides OCTC staff support. The Study Team includes a Study Advisory Group of OCTC member municipalities and agencies to ensure local concerns and needs are addressed in the study, and current plans and projects are considered in planning discussions.
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