Recommendations for redeveloping the freight rail corridor in Geneva and Phelps will be shared at an open house on November 6th (6-8 p.m.) at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center.
The draft recommendations reflect both current conditions and feedback gathered from the community over the summer regarding the corridor’s issues and opportunities.
The goals of the Freight Rail Corridor Development Plan include:
• Identifying areas along the rail corridor that are suitable for large-scale industrial development.
• Exploring options to enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles in areas around the rail corridor.
• Providing rail-related recommendations for updating municipal comprehensive plans and zoning.
• Evaluating economic and transportation impacts related to the closure of the Norfolk Southern rail line from Geneva to Lyons.
• Assessing the layout, infrastructure, and capacity of the railyard in Geneva and examining how rail alignments could be optimized for efficiency and safety.
Ontario County is coordinating this planning process in partnership with the Towns of Geneva and Phelps, the Village of Phelps, the City of Geneva, the Finger Lakes Railway, the Genesee Transportation Council, and the New York State Department of Transportation.
Contact the Ontario County Planning Department at 585-396-4455 for more information. If you would like to receive transportation updates related to the plan, join the email list by visiting the project webpage
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