The Circuit: Building Trails that Connect Cities, Suburbs, and Everywhere In Between
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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
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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
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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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20%
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40%
50%
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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
