Hudson River Access Plan Announced
In an effort to increase public enjoyment of the Hudson River and increase rail safety, Scenic Hudson commissioned a Hudson River Access Plan.
The plan provides a comprehensive look of existing public access along the river’s rail corridor between Poughkeepsie and Rensselaer. It suggests possible locations for shoreline access and recommends improvement to crossing rail lines safely.
Of particular interest to the Preservation League of New York State is the preservation of the multiple early 20th century historic pony truss bridges that cross the railroad along the corridor, some in danger of being removed or otherwise discontinued from use. Many of these bridges fall within the Hudson River National Historic Landmark Historic District and discontinuing use creates an adverse effect for these important landmarks.
(Left: bridge @ Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Photo Credit: Peter Melewski, courtesy of Scenic Hudson.
Right: Scenic Hudson bridge @ the former Dominican Camp. Photo Credit: Jeff Anzevino)