ALBANY — A green swath along the Hudson River highlights the newest section of bike path in the city.

The city recently finished a mile-long section of bike path between the USS Slater and Erie Boulevard in Corning Waterfront Park. A crew from Luizzi Bros. Sealcoating and Striping is coating the new section with a bright green, skid-resistant resin.

The improvements are part of a $4.2 million to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to the Albany waterfront, including sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, fencing and new parking.

The $230,000 green coat is designed to be a visual cue to alert users that the path is primarily meant for bicycles, according to city officials. The new section runs along Interstate 787 and the back side of tidal ponds so bikers can bypass pedestrian traffic during events at the amphitheater. It is visible from the highway.

"You will see a 10-foot bike path and it's really going to pop out," said Bryant Luizzi, of Luizzi Bros.

The treatment is similar to a coating used on a tennis court, but stronger, he said.

"It has very good traction, very durable and the longevity is longer than anything on the market," Luizzi said. He estimated it will last 15 to 20 years.

Some communities in other regions have used the Color-Safe paint to delineate bike lanes on roadways, but Luizzi said he hasn't seen it used in the Capital Region.

The remaining improvements along the waterfront are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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