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Circuit Coalition

The Circuit Coalition

The Circuit Coalition is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, foundations, and agencies working to advance completion of a connected network of trails – The Circuit – in the Greater Philadelphia region.

The Circuit Coalition's goal is to raise the profile of bicycle/pedestrian trails and their public benefits so that building The Circuit becomes a significant regional priority.

The Coalition has a steering committee that follows an agreed-upon governance framwork. Read more here (if link doesn't work, right-click and open in new tab).

If your organization wants to learn more about joining The Circuit Coalition, please click here.

Nonprofit and Foundation Partners

Appalachian Mountain Club

The Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. The organization believes that mountains, forests, and waters have intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunities, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. Because successful conservation depends on active engagement with the outdoors, the club encourages people to experience, learn about, appreciate, and understand the natural world.

Bartram's Garden

Bartram's Garden is America's oldest living botanical garden, a 45-acre National Historic Landmark that features an 18th century farmstead, native plants, wildflower meadow, and wetland.

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia

Because there are better ways to get around, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has created this map and website in partnership with the Circuit Coalition. Have you paid your trail toll?

Clean Air Council

Clean Air Council is a member- supported, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting everyone's right to breathe clean air. The Council works through public education, community advocacy, and government oversight to ensure enforcement of environmental laws.

Cooper's Ferry Partnership

Cooper's Ferry Partnership is facilitating the revival of the City of Camden creating an environment where people choose to live, work, and invest. We develop visionary, long-range plans for the redevelopment of Camden’s waterfronts and work with private sector, government and community partners to make these plans a reality.

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a joint effort of private groups and interested citizens, county and municipal governments, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government to conserve cultural and natural resources in the five-county region of Pennsylvania that traverses the historic Delaware and Lehigh Canals. Since the Delaware & Lehigh's designation by Congress in 1988, it has been our mission to restore historic places, conserve green space for public use and preserve and interpret our heritage to enhance life for generations to come.

Delaware River City Corporation

Delaware River City Corp is revitalizing a sustainable riverfront corridor in Northeast Philadelphia by reconnecting the people, places, businesses, and neighborhoods of the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding region to the Delaware River while simultaneously promoting a diversity of uses through implementation of the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway Plan.

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is responsible for designing, developing, and managing the Central Delaware waterfront in Philadelphia between Oregon and Allegheny Avenues, including the design and construction of a continuous waterfront trail and numerous parks and other improvements.

Doylestown Community Bike and Hike System

The Doylestown Community Bike and Hike Trail is a network of 16 miles of completed trails and sidepaths for use by bicyclists and pedestrians. The Doylestown Community Bike and Hike System is a joint effort to develop the proposed additional trails as grants and donations permit.

East Coast Greenway Alliance

The East Coast Greenway vision is for a long-distance, urban, shared-use trail system linking 25 major cities along the eastern seaboard between Calais, Maine and Key West, Florida. It will serve non-motorized users of all abilities and ages. A 3,000-mile long spine route will be accompanied by 2,000 miles of alternate routes that link in key cities, towns, and areas of natural beauty. This green travel corridor will provide cyclists, walkers, and other muscle-powered modes of transportation with a low-impact way to explore the eastern seaboard.

East Falls Development Corporation

The East Falls Development Corporation is dedicated to the economic revitalization of East Falls. We concentrate efforts on the East Falls Riverfront Business District and on making connections between the District and the River and River Trail.

Friends of Cynwyd Heritage Trail

The Friends of Cynwyd Heritage Trail supports the design, construction, maintenance, and community involvement in the Trail. Going forward, the FOCHT secures financial support to sustain and enhance the park and its natural, educational, and recreational resources. They also promote and coordinate volunteer time, talent, and fundraising to provide for permanent improvements and amenities along the Trail.

Manayunk Development Corporation

As a community development corporation, Manayunk Development Corporation cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and carry out community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation

New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all.

Outward Bound Philadelphia

Outward Bound is the world’s oldest and largest adventure based education program. Using innovative instructional practices in both urban and wilderness environments, Outward Bound inspires participants with opportunities to make positive choices for their futures as students and as members of their communities.

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores 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.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., whose mission it is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.

Schuylkill Project & New Manayunk Development Corporation

The Schuylkill Project is dedicated to connecting the communities of East Falls and Manayunk to the river through planning, programming and projects. It is a joint effort of the Manayunk Development Corporation and the East Falls Development Corporation funded by the William Penn Foundation.

Schuylkill River Development Corporation

The Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC) is a non-profit organization leading the revitalization of the tidal Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. SRDC works with public and private agencies to coordinate, plan and implement economic, recreational, environmental and cultural improvements and tourism initiatives on the Schuylkill River between the Fairmount Dam and the Delaware River.

Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area (SRHA) is a National and State Heritage Area that uses conservation, education, recreation, historic and cultural preservation and tourism as tools for community revitalization and economic development. The SRHA has taken a lead role in unifying and promoting the entire Schuylkill River Trail, and is directly responsible for building and maintaining the trail in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Schuylkill River Park Alliance

The Schuylkill River Park Alliance advocates on behalf of all users of the Lower Schuylkill River (below the Art Museam dam) for the preservation and enhancement of safe and accessible access to Philadelphia's Schuylkill River Trail and to promote responsible development, management and enjoyment of the Park.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign - South Jersey

Tri-State Transportation Campaign works to create more sustainable, equitable and transit friendly communities in downstate New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond. We conduct advocacy, education, coalition building and legislative work that results in safer roads, livable communities, and more attractive walking, biking, and transit routes.

Urban Promise/Urban Trekkers

Urban Promise equips Camden's children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth and Christian leadership.

Urban Trekkers program seeks to complement the already successful learning experiences taking place at UrbanPromise Ministries, through expeditionary learning.

William Penn Foundation

The WIlliam Penn Foundation improves quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children's futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, we work to advance a vital, just and caring community.

Agency Partners

Bucks County Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission is an advisory board to the county commissioners. The Commission provides guidance and advice on planning and land use issues.

Burlington County New Jersey

Burlington County is geographically the largest county in New Jersey. The county government works closely with our 40 communities and other entities to provide an array of cost-saving shared services.

Camden County

Camden County, in partnership with a coalition including the City of Philadelphia and Cooper’s Ferry Development Association (CFDA), has received a $5.8 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve walking and biking access through a 'complete streets' rehabilitation, including sidewalks, streetscaping, bike lanes, multi-use paths and trails. Camden County’s portion of the project will connect the Ben Franklin Bridge to Cooper River Park and beyond, by a system of active transportation trails through the county’s greenway.

City of Camden

The City of Camden is guided by the mission to serve and build Camden's diverse community by effectively, efficiently and equitably enhancing resident's quality of life, attracting private investment, stimulating growth citywide and delivering services with a commitment to excellence.

Chester County Planning Commission

The Chester County Planning Commission provides future growth and preservation plans to citizens, so that they can enjoy a Chester County that is historic, green, mobile, and prosperous.

Delaware County Planning Department

The Delaware County Planning Department promotes the sound development and redevelopment of the County through the application of contemporary planning principles and smart growth concepts, while maintaining and enhancing the cultural, economic, and environmental livability of the County.

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is dedicated to uniting the region's elected officials, planning professionals and the public with a common vision of making a great region even greater. Shaping the way we live, work and play, DVRPC builds consensus on improving transportation, promoting smart growth, protecting the environment and enhancing the economy.

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation provides a host of resources to support the SE regional trail network: funding for trail planning, site acquisition and trail easements, and final design and construction; a statewide one-stop shop website with comprehensive information for trail users that is powered by users – and extensive technical assistance publications and resources about trail development, maintenance and safety available on the agency’s website.

Gloucester County

Gloucester County, founded in 1686 and once including within its boundaries the present Atlantic and Camden Counties, is unique in that it is an outstanding Agricultural, Industrial and Residential Area.

Greater Mercer TMA

Greater Mercer TMA is a non profit, public private partnership dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility in and around Mercer and Ocean County.

Lower Merion Township

Lower Merion Township is committed to preserving the beauty and character of Lower Merion's natural and man-made resources.

Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities

The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) is charged with building a shared vision for transportation and coordinating decision-making among City agencies and public and private partners in order to save money and improve conditions throughout the City’s transportation system.

Mercer County

As New Jersey’s capital county, Mercer County is a center for commerce and culture in the Garden State.

Montgomery County Planning Commission

The Montgomery County Planning Commission offers professional planning services and innovative solutions to community challenges. Their major focus has been to promote orderly development while preserving valuable county amenities.

NJ Department of Health

NJ Department of Health's core mission is to improve health through leadership and innovation.

NJ Department of Transportation

NJ DOT encourages adults and children to take advantage of the many opportunities to bicycle for both commuting and recreation. NJDOT offers information on safe biking, events around the state and publications.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

NJ Departmentof Environmental Protection's core mission is and continues to be the protection of the air, waters, land, and natural and historic resources of the State to ensure continued public benefit. The Department’s mission is advanced through effective and balanced implementation and enforcement of environmental laws to protect these resources and the health and safety of our residents.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

PennDOT oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports and waterways.

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) is a City chartered agency that guides long-range planning and development in Philadelphia. PCPC is actively engaged in trail and bicycle planning through development projects, the recent Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, and the upcoming Philadelphia Trails Master Plan.

Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation

The Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation promotes the wellbeing of the City, its citizens and visitors, by offering beautiful natural landscapes and parks, historically significant resources, high quality recreation centers and athletic programs, along with enriching cultural and environmental programs.