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The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development developed a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for the Town of Sterling and Village of Fair Haven which identified strategies, policies, projects, and regulations to revitalize the waterfront.

The Sterling-Fair Haven Community Connection trail was identified as one of 77 projects outlined in the LWRP. The Trail is envisioned as a walking/biking trail along Little Sodus Bay between Fair Haven and West Barrier Bar Park on Lake Ontario. The current feasibility study will determine the trail layout, width, crossings, materials, construction documents, permits, easements, and cost estimates.

The trail will connect the community and enhance public access while balancing the relationship between the sensitive environment, recreation areas, and the lake and bays. The study is an important step towards building a regional trail network, increasing connectivity, expanding public access equitably, connecting key projects highlighted in the LWRP, and realizing long-term economic, environmental, health and social benefits.

The feasibility study includes:

Designing a trail that responds to the transportation, social, recreational, cultural, and economic context of the Sterling-Fair Haven community.
Developing sustainable construction and maintenance strategies to create a cost-effective, safe and durable trail system.
Prioritizing sustainable trail design that minimizes environmental impact, complements the unique setting, and enhances habitats.
Engaging key stakeholders, businesses, communities, and partners early and continuously to understand and balance all users' needs.
Creating an inclusive design to support use by people of all abilities and ages year-round.
Increasing awareness and appreciation of the trail and surrounding ecosystem through wayfinding and interpretive signage.