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Passaic County is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Phase I of the Highlands Rail Trail, the first county recreational facility in Wanaque. This two-mile pedestrian and bicycle greenway runs from Union Avenue to F.A. Orechio Drive, transforming a former New York & Greenwood Lake Railway corridor into a safe, walkable and bikeable public trail.The $3.4 million project is fully funded through a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation in coordination with the NJTPA. This completed phase, and all subsequent work, on the Highlands Rail Trail will be incorporated into the Passaic County Park System and maintained by the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
The event will feature remarks from local and county leaders, a ceremonial ribbon cutting and a photo opportunity at the trail entrance.
Participants include:
- Passaic County Commissioner John W. Bartlett, who serves on the NJTPA Board
- NJTPA Exeutive Director David Behrend
- Wanaque Mayor Dan Mahler
- Tim Eustace, Commissioner, North Jersey District Water Supply Commission