Bill > S01467

This bill requires the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to establish standards for closing segments of the Empire State Trail, a multi-use trail network that includes the Hudson River Valley Greenway, Erie Canalway Trail, and Champlain Valley Trail. The bill defines a multi-use trail as a path established for recreation and transportation use by pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized transport users. When a trail segment needs to be closed due to construction or safety concerns, the landowner must notify the commissioner, who will then coordinate a detour route and ensure prominent signage is posted along the alternate path. The commissioner is also required to publish information about the trail closure and detour on the office's website. The goal is to keep trail segments open whenever possible and to provide clear communication and alternative routes when closures are necessary, thereby minimizing disruption to trail users. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1467