River, Trails, Roads, & Rails Planning Committee
A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE FRIENDS OF YOUNGSTOWN, INC.
From park to park, we envision our neighborhoods connected by safe, recreational trails
WHO WE ARE
A group of local volunteers with a shared love of our community, local parks, and outdoor recreation, who are working to
build enthusiasm, consensus, and new trails with your help!
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OUR MISSION
To work with residents, landowners, parks departments, local community leaders and government officials to build consensus, plans and trails connecting Youngstown and Town of Porter neighborhoods to Joseph Davis State Park, Fort Niagara State Park, and parks in the Village of Youngstown.
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BENEFITS TO OUR COMMUNITY
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Safe and convenient access for our local families and residents to the beautiful parks that anchor our community.
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Improved health, wellbeing and recreational opportunities by connecting residents to green space.
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Economic gains for businesses and organizations from increased eco-tourism traffic by locals and visitors alike.
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COST TO OUR COMMUNITY = NONE!
Funding, expertise and planning support are currently available through numerous sources of funding.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP? Thanks for asking!
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Sign up to receive updates about our activities and events!
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Attend information sessions to learn about and support our efforts
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Spread the word to your friends and family
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Bring your ideas and concerns to us so we can figure things out together
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Make a donation to Friends of Youngstown, Inc.
The time is now! But WHY?!
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NYS Parks will be making improvements to Joe Davis this year! These include a new playground, additional nature trails and new trailheads. Our trails could connect with theirs!
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Lower River Road has become increasingly busier each summer, so, it’s time to make a safer – and slower – path for our communities to connect to our parks.
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Village of Youngstown is seeking grants to improve the recreation opportunities in Veterans Park and make it the hub of community activities. The timing is perfect to work jointly with them to include a trail.
HOW? Here are some ideas:
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RAIL TRAILS: Construct a new trail along the existing historic Youngstown Railroad corridor from:
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Veterans Park to Youngstown Estates
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Joseph Davis State Park to Dockside Drive
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VILLAGE ROUTE: Build bike paths and routes through Village of Youngstown
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New bike loop in Veterans Park, connecting new amenities
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Designated bike route connecting Veterans Park to Fort Niagara
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18F RIVER PATH: Improve safety for “Magical Mile” vehicular and recreational users
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Existing Trail Improvements – Widening, Placement, Physical Barriers
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Defined Route for Cyclists (Sharrow)
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Speed Limit Reduction
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Additional Stop Signs and/or Pedestrian Cross Walks
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Traffic Diversion to Niagara Scenic Parkway (Re-route Commercial Traffic, Add an Exit)
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Intersection Improvements: Improve crossing safety at key points
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