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Tri-County Bike and Pedestrian Survey

This message is brought to you in cooperation with the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission of Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.

The Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) is the federally mandated regional transportation planning body for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties. HATS is currently undertaking a regional bicycle and pedestrian study. As a part of this effort, we are conducting a public survey to identify how people walk and bike today and what improvements should be made for a safe and useful bicycle and pedestrian network in the future. The short survey is available online. The results will be used to identify current conditions and gaps in the system and it will shape the outcome and recommendations of the plan. The survey should only take five minutes and participation is anonymous. Thank you for your interest!

Central PA Outdoor Activities and Volunteer Opportunities

The following list of activities comes from the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club. You’re more than welcome to attend any of the events or you can volunteer to help out; there’s something for everyone!

KTA Super Hike – Sept. 7 – While SATC/CVATC Checkpoint 1 has enough volunteers, KTA is still looking for volunteers for other areas at the event. Contact Shanna Klucar, ktaadmin@verizon.net or (717) 238-7017.

Outdoor Day for Wounded Veterans and Their Families – Sept. 7 – Pinchot State Park, 10 AM-3 PM. A day of activities in which veterans and their families can try new forms of outdoor recreation, improve their skills, and enjoy our great outdoors. Craig Barnhart needs 1 or 2 volunteers to help staff the SATC exhibit at this event. Please contact Craig at craigsbarnhart@gmail.com

National Public Lands Day at Pine Grove Furnace SP – Sept. 21 – Volunteers can help with 3 hours of work in the morning such as Continue reading →

August 26th, 2013 DATC Meeting

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting Monday, August 26th at 6:30 PM in the Duncannon Christ Lutheran Church at 115 Church Street. Please note this change in meeting location! The church is located at the intersection of Plum and Church streets. We can park in the gravel lot along Plum Street and we should use the entrance on the left side of the church to get to the meeting room in the basement/undercroft.

RSVP is not required but it’s greatly appreciated. Our agenda will focus on next year’s 2014 Duncannon A.T. Community Festival and we’ll discuss fundraising, the progress we’ve made in the past months and further increasing meeting attendance.

And just in case you need another reason to attend, THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA AND SODA!

The church where we’re holding our meeting accepts any unwanted used clothes that are still in good shape. If you’ve been looking for Continue reading →