Bill > A07749

This bill requires the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to establish standards for managing closures of 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 mandates that trail segments remain open whenever possible for non-motorized users like pedestrians, bicyclists, and in-line skaters. When a trail segment must be closed due to construction or safety concerns, the landowner (public or private) must notify the commissioner, who will then coordinate a detour route and ensure prominent signage is posted both physically along the trail and on the office's website. The goal is to minimize disruptions to trail users by providing clear communication and alternative routing when trail closures are necessary. The bill defines key terms like "Empire state trail" and "multi-use trail" and will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7749