The Circuit: Building Trails that Connect Cities, Suburbs, and Everywhere In Between

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The Circuit: Building Trails that Connect Cities, Suburbs, and Everywhere In Between Abstract: This session will discuss how the Circuit Coalition is using advocacy, communications and planning to realize the vision of a 750 mile multi-use trail network connecting Greater Philadelphia. Presenters: Presenter: Sarah Stuart Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Co-Presenter: Jacob Gordon Cooper's Ferry Partnership Co-Presenter: Patrick Starr Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Transcript of The Circuit: Building Trails that Connect Cities, Suburbs, and Everywhere In Between

MISSION: Protect and restore the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

Statewide Organization

– Philadelphia

– Pittsburgh

– Harrisburg

– Luzerne

Pennsylvania’s Major Greenway

Corridors

ECG IN PENNSYLVANIA

D&L TRAIL OBSTRUCTIONS

9.5

Mile

s

Bensalem Greenway

Neshaminy Crossing

D&L Towpath Trail

Bristol Borough

Delaware Canal State Park

DCNR

9.5

Mile

s

Rt. 13 PASSAGEWAYS

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

9.5

Mile

s

RT. 13/ GREEN LANE

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

NE PHILADELPHIA ROUTE

Penn St Trail

Port Richmond Trail

Delaware Ave. Extension

K&T Trail

Holmsburg Trail

Pennypack Creek Trail

Baxter Trail

Philadelphia County

Bucks County

Camden

Center City

LARDNER’S POINT

Delaware River City Corporation

PORT RICHMOND TRAIL

Delaware River City Corporation

PENN STREET TRAIL

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA ROUTE

Spring Garden Greenway

Schuylkill Banks

58th St Greenway

Penn St Trail

Cobbs Creek Connector

Port Richmond Trail

SPRING GARDEN STREET GREENWAY

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

SPRING GARDEN STREET GREENWAY

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

58TH STREET GREENWAY

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

58TH STREET GREENWAY

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Circuit Activation: Health Partners

Goal Replenish the DVRPC Regional Trail Program with $10 million for 2014-2016

Montgomery County Planning Commission

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Miles of Circuit Trails Completed by County

Completed Miles

Total Miles

Fund the Circuit Campaign

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26% 29%

47% 49%

62%

69%

% Circuit Trails Complete by County

Fund the Circuit Campaign

Fund the Circuit Campaign

Fund the Circuit Campaign

Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions

BOARDWALK

Schuylkill River Development Corporation

Coming Attractions

SWING BRIDGE

Schuylkill River Development Corporation

Coming Attractions

The Circuit: An Iconic Place