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Township Trails & Connectivity Plan

Our first Community-wide Trails & Connectivity Plan for Springfield Township

Trails & Connectivity Plan ADOPTED December 13, 2023

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Trails and Connectivity Plan at their regularly scheduled December Business meeting. The Plan was originally presented to the community at the October 11, 2023 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The presentation can be viewed below.

Safety, connectivity and walkability are the basis for a recent decision by the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners to undertake a community-wide trail plan. From enhancing pedestrian safety by providing the public with more off-road opportunities to walk, run, and bike, to making it easier to travel to different parts of the Township without a vehicle, trails are increasingly seen as popular public amenities that the entire community may enjoy. Please explore the documents to learn more about the Trails and Connectivity Plan and the proposed trail segments. 

The Springfield Township Trails & Connectivity Plan is intended to outline overarching goals of a Community-wide trail network and identify a list of potential trail projects that Springfield Township could pursue that would maximize connectivity between key destinations, including parks, businesses and neighborhoods, in an equitable manner. 

Trail & Connectivity Planning Documents 

Public Input: Creating the Trail Plan

Our first open house meeting took place on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Free Library of Springfield Township, where received great feedback from residents. A second public meeting took place on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7pm in the Township Administration Building! The turnout was amazing! The Plan was then presented to the community at the October 11th Board of Commissioners business meeting and formally adopted at the December 13th BOC business meeting. 

Sept. 29, 2022 Trail Plan Open House

March 13, 2023 Trail Plan Meeting

Other Resources about Trails and Connectivity

Benefits of Trails - Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Land and Water Trail Development in Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

Why Trails - American Trails

Cresheim Trail Feasibility Study - Friends of Cresheim Trail

Bike Montco: The Bicycle Plan for Montgomery County - Montgomery County Planning Commission

Bike Montco Plan (PDF)                                   Bike Montco Interactive Map

Walk Montco: The Walkability Plan for Montgomery County - Montgomery County Planning Commission

Walk Montco Plan (PDF)                                   Walk Montco Interactive Map

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