November 6, 2025
Update:
2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Application
WEST WEBSTER HAMLET REVITALIZATION EFFORTS Town of Webster, NY Department of Community Development
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Study Area Map
▪ Review of revitalization efforts
to date & priority plan recommendations
▪ TAP Grant Application ▪ Proposed Project Scope of
Work & Cost Estimates
▪ Next Steps / Q & A / Board
Discussion
WEST WEBSTER HAMLET REVITALIZATION EFFORTS:
June 2021
Oct. 2022
Webster Economic Development Alliance (WEDA) secured $90k Grant to create a revitalization plan
Public Open Income Survey House held conducted by G& G October 26, 2022 Municipal Consulting; (over 70 Results indicate LMI attendees) area which makes it eligible for CDBG funding
Consultant team selected & Project Kick-Off
Mar. 2022
Dec. 2022
June 2023
Mar. 2024
Sept. 2024
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan finalized.
County Foreclosure on 600 Ridge Road and transfer to Town of Webster.
Town Highway Dept. demolishes failing rear portions of the structure.
Day Engineering begins Phase II Environmental Testing at 600 Ridge Road; Structural Assessment also performed
Town receives Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report; results inconclusive; more testing needed.
Nov. 2022
Jan. 2023
Restore NY Round 7 Application (Unsuccessful)
TAP Grant application for Streetscape Improvements (Unsuccessful)
Town Highway Dept. demolishes freestanding garage.
Jan. 2024
May 2024
Dec. 2024
Aug. 2025
WEDA, on behalf of Town, prepares Restore NY Round 9 Grant Application for environmental abatement/remedi ation, demolition and site prep (unsuccessful).
600 Ridge Road demolished; adjoining property sold; Town awarded EPA grant to complete Phase II env. testing
Town solicits interest from developers/ investors to rehab 600 Ridge Road
Nov. 2024
Town solicits bids for demolition of 600 Ridge Road.
May 2025
▪ Intersection of Old Ridge and Gravel Roads was identified
as the highest priority area based on community feedback.
▪ Sidewalks and associated pedestrian amenities / safety
enhancements are strongly desired in this area.
▪ Community demand to see the blighting impacts of 600
and 602 Ridge Road mitigated.
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT ▪ Provides financial assistance for projects that: ▪ Improve / enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety ▪ Provide safe routes to schools for children and parents ▪ Facilitate / promote the use of non-motorized modes of travel
▪ Grant Details: ▪ Eligible activities include planning, design and construction of on / off road facilities for pedestrians
and bicyclists
▪ Application cycle opens every 2-3 years ▪ Maximum request of 80% of project cost with local match requirement of 20%
▪ 2023 Application was unsuccessful; Town participated in debrief with grant reviewers for
feedback on how to improve application
▪ Feedback was that it was a highly competitive project "perfectly aligned with program
goals"; recommend that Town pursue survey and preliminary design to accompany future application which would enhance competitiveness and illustrate Town commitment to the project
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES SUMMARY
SURVEY + PRELIMINARY DESIGN: WHY NOW? ▪ Addition of sidewalks in the West Webster Hamlet aligns with 2023 Revitalization
Plan recommendations and TAP Grant program goals
▪ Positions the Town to have a significantly more competitive TAP Grant application,
following through on the suggestions for improvements provided during a debrief of the previous 2023 application
▪ Sustained Momentum from 600 Ridge Road demolition ▪ Increased interest in the area from investment community ▪ Builds upon the Town's revitalization commitment and other investments to date ▪ Town will obtain accurate and up to date data regarding its storm, sanitary and
roadway infrastructure within the Old Ridge Road right of way, which it currently does not have
Project Cost can be charged to the General Part Town (B) fund (surplus unappropriated fund balance)
PROPOSED PHASE I STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:
NEXT STEPS ▪ Authorization from Town Board to move forward
with preliminary design and/or survey services from recommended consultant
▪ Execution of contract with recommended
firm/authorization to proceed
▪ Work with Jean O'Connell & Associates to prepare
TAP Grant application while survey and preliminary design work is underway
▪ Submit a highly competitive TAP Grant application
in 2026
Present Day:
Future Vision:
To stay informed on West Webster Hamlet Revitalization progress, visit: https://www.websterny.gov/611/West-Webster-Hamlet