Local Community Implementation of Active Transportation Plans

This event is an in-person screening of this webinar; there is no virtual component.

November 20, 202412:00 PM-1:15 PMET

PA Walk Works, an initiative between the PA Department of Health and the PA Downtown Center, has been providing funding to support the development and adoption of active transportation plans or related policies in local communities. This webinar will share the experiences of three communities that have completed and implemented Active Transportation Plans.

During the research and community involvement phases of creating Huntingdon County's Active Transportation Plan, several key needs were identified for bicycle, pedestrian, wheelchair, and paddle sports transportation. One eye-opening statistic revealed that 25% of Huntingdon County residents buy groceries at highway-oriented dollar stores or convenience stores in or near their neighborhoods. This, combined with the high number of households with access to one or fewer motor vehicles, led to the planning concept of fostering "Lifeways." This webinar will focus on defining Lifeways, how planners can identify needs for Lifeway corridors in their communities, and implement land-use strategies to bring them to fruition.

Quarryville Borough sought to expand their planning capabilities, initially achieving this by adopting an “Official Map” in February 2021 with assistance from the Lancaster County Planning Department (LCPD). Subsequently, in September 2022, the Borough adopted the South Region (Lancaster County) Comprehensive Plan. Once again partnering with the LCPD, Quarryville Borough explored grant funding from the PA Downtown Center for an Active Transportation Plan (ATP).

The Quarryville Borough ATP plan was developed with the assistance of stakeholders who collaborated to create a plan adopted in September 2022. The Borough is nearing final design completion of the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail, which will connect the downtown area, with the trail expected to be finished by 2024. Currently, the trail is elevated at road crossings, not at street level. Additional projects will be discussed during the webinar.

The Verona Borough Active Transportation Plan, "Verona on the Move," focuses on enhancing the community for pedestrians and cyclists. The plan identifies priority connections and strategies to encourage more residents to walk and bike. Adopted by Verona Borough in September 2022, the plan aims to create a more walkable and bike-friendly environment.

Speakers

• Trish Hredzak Showalter, Representative, Verona Borough Council
• Laurie Nearhood, Executive Director, Huntingdon County Planning & Development
• Scott Peiffer, Borough Manager, Quarryville Borough
• Matt Price, Executive Director, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau

Moderator

- Peter Wulfhorst, Penn State Extension

AICP Credits: 1.25 ASLA Credits: 1.25

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