Transportation – Live Well Kingston https://livewellkingston.org WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER KINGSTON TO WALK, BIKE, EAT, AND PLAY! Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:43:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Counting Pedestrians and Cyclists in Kingston https://livewellkingston.org/counting-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-kingston/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:29:25 +0000 https://livewellkingston.org/?p=10185 A woman holds a clipboard and is sitting in front of RiteAid on Broadway in Kingston, NY.

A woman tallies pedestrians and cyclists as part of the annual counts.

The Health and Wellness Department of the City of Kingston measures how many people are walking and bicycling in two ways. An annual, in-person, paper count and two permanently installed infrared counters. We collect this data to determine trends, understand the needs of pedestrians and cyclists, and for grant applications. 

The annual counts are usually conducted in the third week of September. Pre-selected locations are counted for two hours on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm, and on Saturday from 12-2 pm. A volunteer tallies every time a person crosses the street or rides through the intersection. The count is based on the methodology developed by the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. 

The counts are conducted by volunteers from the Complete Streets Advisory Council (CSAC) and other groups, but additional volunteers are always needed! We provide training and count forms for volunteers. Email Emily to find out more or sign up to help! 

The infrared counters are located at locations on the Greenline network of trails. The counters use infrared light to detect movement past their sensors. These are recorded and downloaded regularly. No personal information or photos are taken. 

]]> Greenline Leadership Committee https://livewellkingston.org/greenline-leadership-committee/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:05:26 +0000 https://livewellkingston.org/?p=11124 The Kingston Greenline Leadership Committee Has Been Revived

The Kingston Greenline is more than just a rail trail. It’s a citywide network of multi-use paths, linear parks, and complete streets that connect our neighborhoods, schools, business districts, and Greenline Logohistoric sites. It’s where Kingston walks, bikes, runs, and commutes.

Now that the Greenline is almost a complete system, The City of Kingston and Ulster County have reactivated the committee that supports its vision, ensures its sustainability, and brings people together around a shared love of our urban trail system.

The Greenline has become a defining feature of Kingston – but trails don’t maintain themselves, and growth doesn’t happen by accident. The restarted Leadership Committee is focusing on:

  • Monitoring trail maintenance and improvements
  • Advocating for funding and infrastructure investments
  • Supporting community events and volunteer days
  • Promoting equity, safety, and accessibility
  • Building partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and city departments

Email Emily to find out more about the Kingston Greenline, what is happening, and how to get involved.

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