Schenectady County receives $1.7 million in Federal stimulus funding to finish bike/hike trail

Schenectady County will receive $1.7 million in Federal stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to connect the entire County for the first time ever via the Mohawk–Hudson Bike/Hike Trail.

“I want to thank Governor Paterson for providing this important funding through the Federal stimulus plan to help us complete a bike and hike trail through Schenectady County,” said Schenectady County Legislature Chair Susan E. Savage. “The bike-hike trail has been a priority of mine and we’ve consistently worked to improve the trail for the enjoyment of all Schenectady County residents. Today’s announcement of grant funding allows us to complete the trail at no cost to County taxpayers.”

Many prospective homeowners, and even some corporations, target communities based on quality of life improvements. The bike trail is one of the great assets that Schenectady County has in selling itself and this project will help enhance that.

For more information on the project and a map of the improvements, click here.