Portland’s Bike Boulevards Become Neighborhood Greenways from Streetfilms on Vimeo.

Portland has set a goal to have 20% of all transportation be by bicycle by 2020, and 80% of residents within a 1/2 mile of a greenway. Philadelphia has started designating some significant bicycle routes as part of their general transportation plan.

What will be possible for Delaware County? Bring your ideas and goals to the Delaware County Open Space, Recreation and Greenway Public Forum on Thursday, February 23, from 7-9 p.m. at the County Council Meeting Room, Front and Orange Streets, Media, PA.

Many Friends of Glen Providence Park hope that the 3rd Street Bridge can become part of a larger Delaware County Greenway, which prioritizes safe, family-friendly, pedestrian and bicycle transportation and recreation.

Greenways in PA? You betcha.

One of the most obvious local greenways is the Radnor Trail.

While it seems so established now, not too long ago, folks in Radnor were worried that the trail would attract crime and be unsafe. In fact, the opposite has happened. It has become a well-used family-oriented path, and has actually increased home values in the area. Now locals want to expand the trail!

The Radnor Trail has access for emergency vehicles only, much like we are proposing in Media.