South Middleton issued the following announcement on Aug. 13.
Active Transportation Plan
The final draft of the Township’s Active Transportation Plan was presented to the Board of Supervisors’ at their August 12, 2021 meeting and is presented here for public comment.
The Township received two grants to complete the plan to identify strategies for improving pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the community. The one grant is a Keystone Grant from the PA Department of Conservation through the PA Department of Health’s “Walkworks” Program, and the Cumberland County Land Partnerships grant program.
The contents of the plan include an inventory existing pedestrian and bicycle routes and recommendations on proposed projects and policies to create a system of connected trails and bike paths. The purpose of the plan is to increase walking and biking and expand the Township's walkability, safety, and sense of place. The plan also incorporates public comments that were solicited through an online portal earlier this year.
The focus areas of the plan were the walkability of Boiling Springs, bike lanes on Forge Road and a “gateway” to Boiling Springs on Forge Road, expansion of the Letort Regional Authority Trail to include a the Craighead House, additional connections within the Wittlinger Nature Preserve, and expanding facilities in the Walnut Bottom Road area to include a 2 ½-mile loop trail along Marsh Drive.
The plan also calls for an educational and outreach program to promote road cycling safety and awareness. The consultant also reviewed the Township’s ordinance and policies, and made recommendations in regards to updates to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle policies and traffic calming measures.
Any comments can be sent to Brian O’Neill, Township Engineer at boneill@smiddleton.com.
A revised plan addressing comments will be presented to the Board for final adoption at their September 9, 2021 meeting.
Original source can be found here.
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