Upper Dublin Township has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) to fund a study aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety along six road crossings on the Green Ribbon Trail.

The Green Ribbon Trail, a 12.6-mile regional pathway, stretches from Fort Washington State Park to Parkside Place in Upper Gwynedd Township. While Wissahickon Trails owns and maintains the natural sections of the trail, Montgomery County is responsible for the paved portions.

“We are excited to receive this grant, which will play a crucial role in improving safety for all trail users,” said Derek Dureka, Parks and Recreation Director for Upper Dublin Township. “This study is a key step toward identifying the best solutions, and we are eager to collaborate with our partners to ensure the project’s success. We aim to complete the study by 2025 and pursue implementation grants by 2026.”

Upper Dublin Township applied for the grant on behalf of a broad coalition of stakeholders, including Wissahickon Trails, SEPTA, and municipalities such as Ambler Borough, Lower Gwynedd Township, North Wales Borough, Upper Dublin Township, Upper Gwynedd Township, Whitemarsh Township, and Whitpain Township.

Additional project partners include PennDOT, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), Natural Lands, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission.

Photo: Wissahickon Trails