East Coast Greenway
PEC builds upon its trail work throughout the Commonwealth, and shares the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources' vision of a statewide greenway network. By working with the East Coast Greenway Alliance, the Council is creating the Southeast PA segments of a pedestrian and bike path that will connect 3,000 miles of urban areas from Maine to Florida.
Currently work continues on the three segments of the trail. Click the links below to be directed to more information in that region:
- Bristol Delaware Riverfront Greenway (Bucks)
- North Delaware Riverfront (Philadelphia)
- Spring Garden Street Greenway (Philadelphia)
- 58th Street Connector (Philadelphia and Delaware counties)
The final greenway segment recommendations and plans will result from public involvement meetings and work with stakeholders including the, Bicycle Coalition, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, East Coast Greenway Alliance, Center City District, Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Delaware River City Corporation, neighborhoods groups, and many others.
- Complete a Feasibility Study/Master Site Development Plan for all remaining sections of the Pennsylvania East Coast Greenway Trail not yet developed to the Feasibility Study level.
- Greenway steering committee established (with representatives form multiple stakeholders) and engaged in promoting the greenway
- Six concept designs created for the Greenway that will connect existing Schuylkill River Trail (in Center City Philadelphia) to the Heinz Wildlife Refuge near the Philadelphia International Airport, and points south
- Concept plans and designs underway for the Center City Greenway, which will connect the Delaware and Schuylkill River trails and has the potential to significantly recast the streetscape of Center City Philadelphia
- Planning ongoing for remaining portions
Click here to see photos from the October 31st bike and boat fundraiser along the Schuylkill River (photos by Bob Thomas)
Click here to see photos from the recent East Coast Greenway Summit.
Click here to see video of the Mayor's Bike Ride on May 8th.
Check out interviews from East Coast Greenway Summit Speakers and Participants by clicking on the attachment links below.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| ECG - Jim Sayer Interview.mp3 | 4.33 MB |
| ECG - Don Fisher Interview.mp3 | 2.43 MB |
| ECG - Jon Orcutt Interview.mp3 | 3.9 MB |
| ECG - Lynn Bush Interview.mp3 | 2.52 MB |
| ECG - Mike Oliva Interview.mp3 | 5.45 MB |