Sidewalk Improvement Study

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The sidewalk survey has now ended. There will be additional opportunities for feedback in the next phase.

About the Study

The City of Kingston is working to make sidewalks safer and easier for everyone to use through a new Sidewalk Improvement Study. The goal of this study is to explore innovative funding mechanisms for long-term sidewalk reconstruction and maintenance, plan the work so it causes the least disruption to residents, and focus on the areas that the community says need the most attention.

As part of the study, sidewalks across the city will be reviewed and rated based on their condition. The City will also look at what type of repairs are needed, since sidewalks can be different depending on where they are located and how they were built.

The City will study different funding options to find the most cost-effective choices that meet City and State rules. Possible funding from state and federal programs will also be considered.

While the City collects information through its own sidewalk inventory, community input is also important. There will be an online survey, public meetings, and pop-up events where residents can share their thoughts.

Please join us and help shape the future of sidewalks in Kingston!

Benefits of Sidewalks

A connected sidewalk network provides communities with safe, accessible routes for people of all ages and abilities, reducing reliance on cars for short trips and creating opportunities for physical activity. By linking neighborhoods, schools, parks, bus stops, and commercial areas, these networks make it easier for people to move through our community without a vehicle, cutting traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions. For children, seniors, and people with disabilities, a well-connected pedestrian infrastructure is especially vital — it supports independence and ensures that getting around town doesn't require access to a car.

Project Background

The Kingston Complete Streets Advisory Council, CSAC, was created in 2010 to advise on ways that Complete Streets principles can be applied to planning, design, and construction activities. In 2013, the CSAC created its first sidewalk task force to envision how sidewalks could be improved. Around the same time, a Bluestone Sidewalk Survey was created. Multiple planning documents called for the improvement of a connected sidewalk network, including the 2020 and 2030 Climate Action Plans, the Kingston Comprehensive Plan, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, and the Kingston Forward zoning code.

In 2023, the CSAC created a second sidewalk task force, which drafted a comparison of policy and program options for sidewalk repair in 2024. In 2025, the City allocated funding for this Sidewalk Funding Plan.

Completed Tasks

Date

Name

Task

June-26

Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1

A kick-off PAC meeting was held on 6/23/26 via Zoom. A recording is available in the right sidebar.

July-26

Public Engagement - In-person Tabling

“Midtown Make a Difference Day” (July 17) and the Farmers Market (June & September)

July-26

Public Meeting #1

A public meeting was held on July 21 at 6:00 pm at City Hall to kick off the project and market the project website for further public input. A recording is available in the right sidebar.

August-26

Public Engagement - Radio Kingston

Emily highlighted the mapping survey during radio interviews on August 28th and October 17th, 2026.

September-26

PAC Sidewalk Tour

17 people attended a sidewalk tour on September 1, 2026 starting at the Cornell parking lot. The tour entailed a review of conditions on Tremper, Ardsley, and Broadway to educate the committee on what to look for in sidewalks, potential issues, ways of improving them, and general navigation through the lens of users with different accessibility needs. The variation in committee members (mother with stroller, wheelchair bound, limited sight) contributed to the discussion and awareness of sidewalk mobility.

September-26

Draft Outline of Study

A draft outline of the report has been developed, shared with the City Project Manager, collaborated internally, and revised accordingly to provide the necessary structure for the document.

October-26

GIS Sidewalk Inventory

CPL completed the GIS sidewalk inventory updates, building off of the existing data provided by the County that further breaks down sidewalk attributes at the parcel level. Approximately 417,000 LF (78 miles) of existing sidewalk was reviewed and modified with approximately 253,000 LF (48 miles) of additional areas identified that do not currently contain sidewalks for future consideration by the City.

October-26

Public Engagement - Engage Kingston Mapping Survey

169 responses have been recorded. The survey closed October 27, 2026. There will be additional opportunities for feedback in the next phase of the project. 

Use el botón de traducir en la parte superior derecha para español

The sidewalk survey has now ended. There will be additional opportunities for feedback in the next phase.

About the Study

The City of Kingston is working to make sidewalks safer and easier for everyone to use through a new Sidewalk Improvement Study. The goal of this study is to explore innovative funding mechanisms for long-term sidewalk reconstruction and maintenance, plan the work so it causes the least disruption to residents, and focus on the areas that the community says need the most attention.

As part of the study, sidewalks across the city will be reviewed and rated based on their condition. The City will also look at what type of repairs are needed, since sidewalks can be different depending on where they are located and how they were built.

The City will study different funding options to find the most cost-effective choices that meet City and State rules. Possible funding from state and federal programs will also be considered.

While the City collects information through its own sidewalk inventory, community input is also important. There will be an online survey, public meetings, and pop-up events where residents can share their thoughts.

Please join us and help shape the future of sidewalks in Kingston!

Benefits of Sidewalks

A connected sidewalk network provides communities with safe, accessible routes for people of all ages and abilities, reducing reliance on cars for short trips and creating opportunities for physical activity. By linking neighborhoods, schools, parks, bus stops, and commercial areas, these networks make it easier for people to move through our community without a vehicle, cutting traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions. For children, seniors, and people with disabilities, a well-connected pedestrian infrastructure is especially vital — it supports independence and ensures that getting around town doesn't require access to a car.

Project Background

The Kingston Complete Streets Advisory Council, CSAC, was created in 2010 to advise on ways that Complete Streets principles can be applied to planning, design, and construction activities. In 2013, the CSAC created its first sidewalk task force to envision how sidewalks could be improved. Around the same time, a Bluestone Sidewalk Survey was created. Multiple planning documents called for the improvement of a connected sidewalk network, including the 2020 and 2030 Climate Action Plans, the Kingston Comprehensive Plan, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, and the Kingston Forward zoning code.

In 2023, the CSAC created a second sidewalk task force, which drafted a comparison of policy and program options for sidewalk repair in 2024. In 2025, the City allocated funding for this Sidewalk Funding Plan.

Completed Tasks

Date

Name

Task

June-26

Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1

A kick-off PAC meeting was held on 6/23/26 via Zoom. A recording is available in the right sidebar.

July-26

Public Engagement - In-person Tabling

“Midtown Make a Difference Day” (July 17) and the Farmers Market (June & September)

July-26

Public Meeting #1

A public meeting was held on July 21 at 6:00 pm at City Hall to kick off the project and market the project website for further public input. A recording is available in the right sidebar.

August-26

Public Engagement - Radio Kingston

Emily highlighted the mapping survey during radio interviews on August 28th and October 17th, 2026.

September-26

PAC Sidewalk Tour

17 people attended a sidewalk tour on September 1, 2026 starting at the Cornell parking lot. The tour entailed a review of conditions on Tremper, Ardsley, and Broadway to educate the committee on what to look for in sidewalks, potential issues, ways of improving them, and general navigation through the lens of users with different accessibility needs. The variation in committee members (mother with stroller, wheelchair bound, limited sight) contributed to the discussion and awareness of sidewalk mobility.

September-26

Draft Outline of Study

A draft outline of the report has been developed, shared with the City Project Manager, collaborated internally, and revised accordingly to provide the necessary structure for the document.

October-26

GIS Sidewalk Inventory

CPL completed the GIS sidewalk inventory updates, building off of the existing data provided by the County that further breaks down sidewalk attributes at the parcel level. Approximately 417,000 LF (78 miles) of existing sidewalk was reviewed and modified with approximately 253,000 LF (48 miles) of additional areas identified that do not currently contain sidewalks for future consideration by the City.

October-26

Public Engagement - Engage Kingston Mapping Survey

169 responses have been recorded. The survey closed October 27, 2026. There will be additional opportunities for feedback in the next phase of the project.

Page last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 02:56 PM