As a kickoff to the next round of public engagement, the Delaware & Lehigh (D&L) Trail Crossings project recently hosted an open house last week at the Falls Township Municipal Complex. The open house provided an opportunity for the public and township to review and comment on the latest concept designs for six D&L trail crossings in Falls and Bristol Townships.
The proposed designs aim to increase trail user safety through traffic calming, signing, pavement markings, and other improvements at the six trail crossings. It was a good turnout from residents and trail users who attended and provided valuable feedback that will inform the final design recommendations.
The D&L Trail is a 165-mile+ multi use trail that repurposes the historic transportation routes between Wilkes-Barre and Bristol, Pennsylvania that fueled the industrial revolution. Between Bristol Borough (MM 0) and Easton (MM 58.9), the D&L Trail follows the Delaware Canal Towpath within Delaware Canal State Park . In Falls and Bristol Townships where this study is located, the D&L Trail is also part of the regional Circuit Trails and the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile walking and biking route between Maine and Florida.
There is still time for residents to participate! The project plans are currently online, and an online survey will remain active through April 15th for continued input here: D&L Website.
Public support is critical for the grant funding process and advancing this project to the next phase of design, officials say.
The project is sponsored by Falls and Bristol Townships, with support and oversight from the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
