City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects- including a new sidewalk and bike lane in the City of Plattsburgh- help New York advance the emission-reduction targets under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and support local projects to reduce flood risk, increase resilience, and improve critical infrastructure, the governor said July 23. "New Yorkers are all too familiar with the increased frequency of severe weather events caused by climate change, and I commend the work of these local communities to reduce emissions and address the crisis head on," Hochul said in announcing the latest awards. "These climate smart investments help municipalities across the state build stronger and more resilient communities while helping to ensure the health and safety of residents, providing green jobs, and protecting the environment for years to come." Established in 2016, the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Smart Communities (CSC) grant program supports municipalities seeking to implement climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation projects, as well as undertake certain actions toward becoming certified Climate Smart Communities. The grant program for municipal climate action supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), which requires New York to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Since the program's inception, DEC has awarded more than $69 million to municipalities in support of local climate mitigation and adaptation projects. The City of Plattsburgh awarded totaled $1,566,159 to construct a multiuse path along Brinkerhoff and Court Streets between Oak Street and Beekman Street. The project will widen the sidewalks to create a three-lane path, one lane for walking and two lanes for bicycle use, separated by bollards. Officials said the project will encourage residents and SUNY Plattsburgh students to walk or bike, thus reducing dependency on cars, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion, and providing for healthier lifestyles.

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City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path

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