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Comprehensive Plan 45 Active Transportation skiing, and snowshoeing. Trail surfaces range from paved paths to natural terrains, accommodating On-Road Bicycle Facilities different preferences and skill levels. The park’s trail system includes several notable paths: There are no dedicated on-road bicycle facilities in the Town of Aurora or Village of East Aurora. • Outer Loop (3.5 miles): This extensive trail However, when Main Street in the Village of East circles the park’s perimeter, providing a Aurora was redesigned several years ago, the NYS comprehensive tour of its varied landscapes. DOT included a shared shoulder space between • Backyard Trail (1.45 miles): A moderately the travel lanes and the on-street parking spots. distanced path that offers a closer look at the Although this space does not meet legal width park’s natural features. requirements to be considered a bike lane, it is used as a bike lane for all intents and purposes. • Butterfly Trail (0.8 miles): A shorter trail ideal While some bicyclists do utilize this space as a bike for observing local flora and fauna, particularly lane, most cyclists do not feel safe doing so and butterflies. opt instead to use the sidewalks. • Library Trail (0.7 miles): A scenic route that provides a peaceful walking experience. Sidewalks • Lower Pond Trail (0.5 miles): A brief trail that Sidewalk infrastructure is primarily concentrated leads to a serene pond area, perfect for a within the Village of East Aurora, where leisurely stroll. the Department of Public Works oversees maintenance, including snow removal. Property JP Nicely Park features approximately 2.25 miles owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks of trails. The main loop trail begins near the park’s adjoining their lands free from snow, ice, and south end and leads through wooded areas down other obstructions. Outside the village limits, the to Cazenovia Creek. The trail is well-marked and presence of sidewalks is limited, with pedestrian wide, providing a comfortable hiking experience. pathways being less common. Portions of the Town Much of the path runs alongside the creek, offering outside East Aurora where sidewalks are present scenic views and shaded by large trees. Along the include new subdivisions around the edge of way, there are spots to rest near the water, making the Village, as well as portions of the Hamlets of it a pleasant environment for hikers and their pets. West Falls and South Wales. The Town’s Highway Department focuses on maintaining 62 miles Emery Park features several trails and at least three of town roads, handling tasks such as plowing, trail heads that provide connections to all of the salting, and general road upkeep, but sidewalks amenities and facilities located at the park. are not a primary feature in these areas. The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail is a planned 27-mile Multi-Use Trails multi-use trail that will eventually connect the Town of Orchard Park in Erie County to the Town Majors Park offers trails in both the northern of Ashford in Cattaraugus County, utilizing the and southern sections of the park. The northern former right of way for the Buffalo, Rochester, and section of the park is primarily a wetland with a Pittsburgh Railroad. The portion of the trail that will trail/boardwalk offering access throughout the traverse through the Town of Aurora will begin on wetland complex. The southern section of the park the border of Aurora and Orchard Park on Ellicott offers trails through forests, meadows, and riparian Rd (NYS Route 240). The trail will pass through habitats along Cazenovia Creek. There is no trail the Hamlets of Jewettville and West Falls before that connects the northern and southern sections exiting the Town into the Town of Colden along of the park. Davis Rd (NYS Route 240). Once fully completed, the trail will provide residents and visitors of Aurora Knox Farm State Park has an expansive set of trails with 27 miles of uninterrupted access throughout that provide amenities for various activities such multiple historic communities in Western New York. as biking, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country