New Signs Installed Along Binghamton-Vestal Greenway After Complaints

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The $25.4 million Binghamton-Vestal Greenway, a 2.5-mile pedestrian and bike path that opened in 2023, has seen some issues with motorcycles and motorbikes using the trail despite a vehicle ban. In response to complaints from local residents, the state Department of Transportation has installed 12 additional "No Motor Vehicles" signs at trail entrances between the Washington Street Bridge and Murray Hill Road.

Why it matters

The Greenway was designed as a safe, car-free space for pedestrians and cyclists, and the presence of unauthorized motorized vehicles poses a safety risk. The DOT's action aims to enforce the rules and ensure the Greenway is used as intended by the community.

The details

Authorities in Binghamton and Vestal have not reported significant problems with the Greenway since its completion, but enough complaints about motorized vehicles using the path prompted the DOT to take action. The new signs were installed on January 12 and 13 to reinforce the ban on motorcycles and motorbikes.

• The $25.4 million Binghamton-Vestal Greenway opened in the summer of 2023.
• The first section of the Greenway path opened in 2018.
• The DOT installed 12 additional "No Motor Vehicles" signs on January 12 and 13, 2026.