March 15, 2017

Silver Lake Trail Feasibility Study

The Silver Lake Trail Feasibility Study is a long-ranged strategic goal for connecting Silver Lake to Letchworth State Park via a walkable trail for resident and visitor enjoyment.

The purpose of the Silver Lake Trail Feasibility Study is to develop and evaluate concepts and alternative route scenarios for a 11+/- mile trail that would connect Letchworth State Park and the Genesee Valley Greenway to the Village of Perry and Silver Lake via the Silver Lake Outlet. This multi-use trail will take advantage of existing roadways where appropriate, optimizing them for bike travel. It will also include an existing multi-use trail, and incorporate several small informal trails in its design. The Silver Lake Trail could serve as a jumping off point for an even more extensive trail system, which could potentially include several large connected loops, including a trail around Silver Lake.

Project goals include:

• Increased pedestrian and bicycle transportation access and safety in the project areas
• Improved transportation choices between the communities and the two state parks served by the prospective trail
• Enhanced and increased use of key existing public spaces along the trail including the public beach
• Increased emphasis on the Perry area as a nearby tourist destination for visitors to Letchworth State Park.