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Fishtown's Penn Street Trail Moves Toward Completion
The Penn Street Trail is a short trail on a fast track. Just 6 weeks after construction began contractors are making excellent progress and, according to the Delaware River Waterfront Corportation, we could be riding our bicycles on Philadelphia's first two way cycle track in June.
This short segment of the East Coast Greenway will begin on Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden St and end at N. Llewellyn St between the Yards Brewery and the Sugar House Casino. While the Penn St Trail won't make any grand connections it does serve as demonstration/model for the rest of the Central Delaware Waterfront. Most importantly, it's a welcome relief to the blight on Columbus Blvd and the hints at the connectivity that is possible with good planning.
Speaking of new trails, June will also bring us to the ribbon cutting for the 58th Street Greenway and later this summer the Port Richmond Trail should be ready to roll.
Trail News Wrap Up: 2012 Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings
There are a number of trails under construction that are going to make an appearance soon.
Trails getting ready for ribbon cuttings in 2012
Connector Bridge -- The installation of railings on the prefabricated truss bridge and approach ramps is underway on the Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge project over the CSX tracks between Spruce and Locust Streets. Work continues on the restoration of the Schuylkill River Park and Schuylkill Banks. The City hopes to have an opening ceremony in October, possibly in conjunction with Schuylkill River Park's Fall Festival. Some delays in the procurement of light fixtures may impact a complete opening of the bridge on that day. SRDC will have more information about the opening ceremony in its August newsletter.
Shawmont to Port Royal Avenue -- Construction of the portion of trail from Port Royal Avenue to Montgomery County line is complete. Work continues on the section from Shawmont to Port Royal along Nixon Street, including paving and completion of a retaining wall along the trail parallel to Nixon Street. Work is expected to be completed in Fall 2012.
Walnut Street Bridge Gateway - The Walnut Street Bridge project is moving along smoothly. Decorative granite pavers were installed on the south sidewalk and the new pedestrian lights have been erected. Some of the “expressway-like” overhead signs have been replaced with smaller signs that are more in keeping with the scale of the bridge, and the rest will be replaced soon. The south sidewalk is finished, so the contractor has switched traffic patterns and is doing similar work on north sidewalk. When this project is completed in September, vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians should all enjoy a safer, and cheerier, crossing of the river.
Cynwyd Station & Cynwyd Trailhead -- Two projects are nearing completion and there is an October 28th date set for a ribbon cutting for both.
58th Street Greenway -- The trail is being paved this summer. Trees, lighting, and pedestrian signage will be installed early this fall and a ribbon cutting to follow. Programming to celebrate the greenway is already underway through the Get Active 58th! program.
Camden Greenway -- Three projects are under construction that will significantly enhance the Camden Greenway: Pearl Street (next to the Ben Franklin Bridge), MLK Boulevard Waterfront Connection, and Pine Street Connector
Tacony Creek - Trail construction of Phase 1 (I & Ramona to Whitaker Avenue) is underway as of July 2012.
Trails expected to break ground in 2012
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Port Richmond Section of the East Coast Greenway
Penn Street Trail
Realignment of the Delaware Riverfront Trail between Pier 70 and Washington Avenue
