Goals of the Freight Rail Corridor Development Plan include:
• Identifying areas along the rail corridor that are suitable for larger-scale industrial development.
• Exploring options to enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles in areas around the rail corridor.
• Providing rail-related recommendations that align with municipal comprehensive plan and zoning updates.
• Evaluating economic and transportation impacts related to the closure of the Norfolk Southern rail line from Geneva to Lyons.
• Assessing the layout, infrastructure, and capacity of the railyard in Geneva and examining how rail alignments could be optimized for efficiency and safety.

Ontario County is leading this planning process in partnership with the Towns of Geneva and Phelps, the Village of Phelps, the City of Geneva, the Finger Lakes Railway (FGLK), the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). 

For more information, call the Ontario County Planning Department at 585-396-4455 or visit the project webpage.