Town of Delaware Completes Callicoon Crosswalks Study with UDC Grant

Narrowsburg, N.Y. — The Town of Delaware has completed a pedestrian crossing evaluation for Callicoon, aimed at improving safety along Upper and Lower Main Streets, one of the hamlet’s busiest areas.

The study was partially funded through a Fiscal Year 2026 Technical Assistance Grant from the Upper Delaware Council. Creighton Manning Engineering & Surveying was hired to assess conditions along the Main Street corridor, where there are currently no marked pedestrian crossings.

The firm collected traffic volume and speed data from October 9 to 15, 2025, including the Callicoon Artwalk weekend, reviewed crash data from the New York State Department of Transportation, and evaluated sites using uniform traffic control criteria.

The final report examined six potential crossing locations and identified three recommended sites, along with pedestrian safety enhancements.

Upper and Lower Main Streets are part of County Road 133, requiring the Town of Delaware to complete a study by a licensed engineer before moving forward with crosswalk installations. The Sullivan County Department of Public Works provided technical assistance.

The $9,000 project was funded by a $3,000 Upper Delaware Council grant, a $4,500 Sullivan 180 grant, and a $1,500 local match from the Town of Delaware.

The Upper Delaware Council approved three Technical Assistance Grants in October 2025. Other Fiscal Year 2026 recipients include Damascus Township and the Town of Tusten.

Since 1988, the Upper Delaware Council has awarded nearly $1 million to support 270 municipal projects across the Upper Delaware River Valley.

Image: Upper and Lower Main Streets in Callicoon, where a new pedestrian crossing study identified recommended locations for future crosswalks aimed at improving safety along the busy corridor. (Credit: Upper Delaware Council)