The New York State Department of Transportation, in partnership with Amtrak, has announced a public open house on Thursday, July 30, to present proposed improvements to the Rhinecliff train station.

The state agency said in an announcement that the proposed project will improve service reliability, prepare the station for future growth of the Empire Corridor, and deliver a station that is fully accessible for people with disabilities.

The open house will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff.

Community feedback is a vital part of the design process, according to a news release.

Those attending the open house can view conceptual illustrations and speak directly with DOT and Amtrak staff, who will be available throughout the session to answer questions and gather input from residents and commuters, the announcement said.

Proposed measures include a new 1,000-foot-long, high-level platform to permit easier on and off-loading; a new pedestrian crossover bridge; station building rehabilitation; and site-wide ADA accessible improvements, officials said.

For more information or to request a sign language interpreter, call (518) 457-9979 or email [email protected].

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