Plans to strengthen Montgomery County’s extensive trail network are moving forward, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.
This comes thanks to a $326,900 environmental and public space grant from the William Penn Foundation. The funding will support planning and outreach for the Gulph Road Connector, a new 2.8-mile trail designed to link the Schuylkill River Trail with the Chester Valley Trail.
The connector would branch off near Tredyffrin Township and weave through Upper Merion, Bridgeport, Lower Providence, and West Norriton Townships. The new connector will offer a seamless new route for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians.
The trail would pass through Moore Park and The Village at Valley Forge. It will expand access to King of Prussia’s growing residential and business districts.
“The Gulph Road Connector represents a major step forward in creating a more connected, accessible and sustainable King of Prussia,” said Eric Goldstein, president and CEO of the King of Prussia District.
The project includes seven trail segments, several of which are already designed or under construction. With this grant, the King of Prussia District will launch a three-year campaign to build awareness and funding momentum. The District has not yet finalized a timeline.
To learn more about the expansion efforts, visit Patch.
