In partnership with the York County Economic Alliance, the York County Trail Towns Program was launched in 2020. The goal of the program is to leverage the York Heritage Rail Trail as a platform and driver for economic development in towns located along or near the popular multi-use trail. The pilot program will include 5 towns: York, Seven Valleys, Glen Rock, Railroad, and New Freedom. The intention is to expand the program as more of the trail is built.
Partnering with the York County Department of Parks, the York County Rail Trail Authority, Explore York, and our municipal partners, the Trail Towns Program is a collaborative process with outreach to local governments, residents and business owners in order for each town to reach its potential as a vibrant hub for trail users. By enhancing each town as a trail user-friendly destination and creating a cohesive Heritage Rail Trail experience, visitors will stay longer and spend more money, it will expand existing businesses and attract new ones.
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The City of York, York County Department of Parks & Recreation and Downtown Inc announce that the 1.4-mile portion of the York County Heritage Rail Trail improvement project is complete!
The bituminous surface from Lafayette Plaza to Kings Mill Road was repaved, with porous bituminous pavement being installed from Kings Mill Road to Grantley Road. Improvements were also made to the grading and storm water management facilities, and more than 100 new LED light fixtures were installed along the corridor.
Funding for this City of York project was provided by a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) grant, with local matching funds provided by 19 local businesses and organizations.
General project coordination on the Rail Trail reconstruction was provided by Downtown Inc. The General Contractor on the project wass Shiloh Paving & Excavating. Engineering and inspection on the project was provided by C.S. Davidson and Buchart Horn.
For future project updates and progress, the public is encouraged to follow Downtown Inc on Facebook (www.facebook.com/downtownyorkpa.com) and Twitter (@downtownyorkpa). Additional questions can be directed to Downtown Inc, 2 West Market Street, York, PA 17401. The public can call (717) 849-2331 or email info@downtownyorkpa.com.