Rockland Responds: Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht Responds to Sidewalk Concerns

Hi There,

As a resident of Suffern near Airmont, my question is, why are there little to no sidewalks on our streets? Even busy roads like Campbell or Cragmere have no shoulders for people to walk along, and it often becomes dangerous.

There is a beautiful park at the corner with no access by foot. We pay such high tax prices and want to see it reflect in our infrastructure.

Thank you for listening,

A Suffern Resident

Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht Responds: 

These roads were not originally designed for pedestrians when built years ago. But we in the Town are looking to put sidewalks on all Town roads. As for roads in a particular Village, then it’s up to that Village to look into getting sidewalks. 

Regarding the roads you mentioned, parts of the roads you mentioned are in unincorporated Ramapo and parts are in Airmont or Suffern. Cragmere has a sidewalk along part of it. Campbell by Clark Park is in Airmont and would be up to the mayor of Airmont to address.

Michael Specht

Town of Ramapo Supervisor