New Jersey has released a plan to transform an abandoned rail corridor into a nine-mile greenway that will connect eight towns across Essex and Hudson counties.<\/p>\n
The greenway will traverse Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair. <\/p>\n
Many of these areas are overburdened communities that have historically lacked access to open space, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.<\/p>\n
The plan emphasizes inclusive design and accessibility, with ADA-compliant features and public spaces designed to welcome users of all ages and abilities. <\/p>\n
Construction is already underway on a nearly one-mile segment in Newark that broke ground in July.<\/p>\n
That segment includes three community gathering spaces connected by a meandering ADA-accessible trail.<\/p>\n
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is overseeing construction of this section.<\/p>\n
The state acquired the nine-mile property from Norfolk Southern Corporation in 2022, following years of advocacy to repurpose the abandoned rail line. <\/p>\n
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