Runners and bikers now have another good reason to head to the Delaware River waterfront.
Mayor Michael Nutter opened the first segment of the Delaware River Trail with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) on June 17. The trail runs for 1,400 linear feet from Spring Garden Street to Ellen Street. This segment is part of the five-mile waterfront trail that will run along the river.
“We’ve raised the bar for Philadelphia by providing a world-class amenity for bikers and pedestrians. This is another example of the type of strategic investment that will attract high-quality private development and new residents to help revitalize the Delaware River Waterfront," said Nutter. "I’m looking forward to the finished project, a trail running the length of our central waterfront. My administration is committed to working with DRWC to accomplish this goal.”
The trail includes Philadelphia’s first separated on-road bicycle and pedestrian path, which has a 12-foot bidirectional bikeway and a 10-foot walkway. Rain gardens on the trail will collect up to the first inch of storm water, helping relieve the city sewer system during storms.
The trail will also be a part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, connecting the bicycle network to the city. Street furniture includes benches, bike racks, and solar lighting. DRWC is a nonprofit created in January 2009 to develop and manage the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia.
Source: Philadelphia Business Journal
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