Bartholomew said Wednesday this project will create a hub for bicycle and pedestrian connections.

“The bicyclists will be able to go in different directions,” he said.

It is a similar project to the multi-use path the city built on Fire Road, which included new sidewalks on Kensington Road and an asphalt path along Jerome Avenue that connects to Fire Road, the YMCA and Crandall Park.

“This follows with what Mayor Hall and the council is looking for — more walkability and sustainability for Glens Falls,” Bartholomew said.

The grant requires a match of 20 percent. Bartholomew said the next step is for state Department of Transportation to formally award the contract. Some parts of it may be constructed in 2019 and others in 2020.

In addition, the town of Warrensburg was awarded $911,000 for pedestrian accessibility upgrades along River Street.

“These investments in bike and pedestrian enhancements across the state will help revitalize communities, reduce our carbon footprint and demonstrate once again that New York is building for the future,” Cuomo said in a news release.

Michael Goot covers politics, business, the city of Glens Falls and the town and village of Lake George. Reach him at 518-742-3320 or mgoot@poststar.com and follow his blog at http://poststar.com/blogs/michael_goot/.

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