Gov. Murphy Proposes 9-Mile Greenway From Jersey City To Montclair
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NEW JERSEY (CBSNewYork) -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans for a new greenway - the state's first new park since 2006.
Nine miles of open space would stretch from Jersey City to Montclair, Murphy said Friday.
The state would convert abandoned railroad track bed into a recreational trail that crosses the Passaic and Hackensack rivers.
The state would buy the land from the Norfolk-Southern Railroad.
"This is a big deal that folks will benefit from for a long, long time," said Murphy. "It will draw runners, bikers, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. It will be a crown jewel for our entire state."
Murphy said the track bed hasn't been used in nearly 20 years.
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