Carteret Expanding Its Riverwalk, Converting Old Rail Line To Pathway

CARTERET, NJ — Carteret received a $1.5 million grant from the NJ Dept. of Transportation to turn an abandoned train line into a walking/biking/running trail that will connect with Carteret’s existing Riverwalk along the Arthur Kill.

The existing Carteret Riverwalk — which is currently in the process of being expanded — is a 2.5-mile boardwalk trail from Noes Creek to the Port Reading border. The state grant will help fund the construction of an adjoining Rails-to-Trails path along an abandoned rail that runs parallel to Peter J. Sica Highway and the waterfront.

“We would create this 5-mile loop,” said Carteret Mayor Dan Reiman. “In essence, we would create this five-mile Rails-to-Trails to boardwalk concept. We’re grateful to NJDOT for their support of our continued effort to turn our former ‘chemical coastline’ into a recreational destination, not only with the forthcoming Riverwalk but also Waterfront Park, Veterans Pier and a marina.”