The purpose of this campaign is to get the Putnam Trail resurfaced with a stone dust instead of paved asphalt and reduce the proposed width from 16ft down to 8ft.  Current NYC Parks Department plans will double the current width of the Putnam Trail from 8ft to 16ft!  To gain a better perspective on this proposal, think of the fact that this trail will be wider than average lane on an interstate highway, which is 12ft.  This will require the destruction of many trees and will have a detrimental effect on the wildlife, harming the natural environment and natural beauty of the Park.  We believe that a stone dust surface will serve the purpose for all the users including cyclists, walkers, runners, baby strollers, wheelchairs and more.  Park trails are meant to be user-friendly and accommodate all methods of use.  We feel that the 8ft wide stone dust trail best meets the needs of all users while having the most minimal impact on the environment and will also have the lowest cost.

We ask you to support the Save the Putnam Trail campaign and ensure that the Putnam Trail stays 8ft wide and is improved with a stone dust surface.

Please don’t let the Putnam Trail become “Putnam Road”!

We need your help to ensure that the Putnam Trail is reconstructed properly.  If we stay silent on this issue one of the jewels of the Bronx and NYC will be lost forever!