Undesignated U&D Corridor Development Feasibility Study

County of Ulster

Buyer seeks a comprehensive review and analysis of the remaining undesignated 1.8-mile section of the Ulster & Delaware rail corridor between Route 28A and Basin Road. The study requires analysis of three potential use scenarios: Trail-Only, Rail-Only, and Rail-with-Trail. Buyer needs a clear, impartial report that balances tourism, environmental protection, community impact, cost-effectiveness, and long-term public benefit.

• 7/18/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/1/2025 - Contract Start Date
• 12/31/2025 - Contract End Date

• Experience with transportation planning
• Experience with land use analysis
• Experience with stakeholder engagement

• Review and synthesize existing studies, reports, and prior U&D Committee work
• Evaluate legal and regulatory framework for corridor use
• Conduct stakeholder interviews or review submitted testimonies
• Assess corridor dimensions and engineering constraints in key segments
• Develop detailed cost estimates for three potential use scenarios
• Analyze land use, zoning, and ownership conflicts
• Evaluate environmental and sound impacts on sensitive areas
• Assess trail/rail width requirements and ADA considerations
• Analyze grade crossing issues including Route 28A crossing
• Provide recommendations for 1.8-mile undesignated corridor section