
Millvale - Shaler - Etna Segment
Millvale - Shaler - Etna
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network
Working to develop the trail segment between Millvale Riverfront Park and Etna Riverfront Park.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In fall 2022, Friends of the Riverfront secured funding for design and engineering of the extension of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail between Springdale Township and East Deer Township.
In 2011, Friends, in partnership with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) completed the Community Trails Initiative (CTI) Study. This study outlined the extension of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail from Millvale to Freeport, as part of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Another study was completed in 2018, PennDOT Central Office funded a study to look at key segments of the Allegheny Valley corridor that needed significant PennDOT and railroad coordination. This segment was identified as one of those key segments and the study showed potential solutions for connectivity within the corridor.
This 3-mile alignment will include a mix of on- and off-road segments with potential for separated bike lanes and off-road paved trails. The terminus in East Deer will connect to the East Deer Recreation Facility and the new Pittsburgh Brewing Company facility. In Springdale Township, the trail alignment is still undefined but will likely be developed in the PennDOT right-of-way, where safe and separated bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure will be planned and designed.
PROJECT PROGRESS
The Engineering Team (led by TranSystems) and Friends of the Riverfront have been focusing on:
This project will run from May 2023 through December 2024.
OUTREACH EVENTS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS
Thank you to everyone who came to our October Public Meeting. Check back for upcoming public meetings and input opportunities!
PROJECT FUNDING
Funding for this project was provided by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC)’s Trail Development Fund, which was made possible via the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021.
Do you have questions regarding this project? Ask them here!
East Deer Township
Springdale Township
Allegheny County
PennDOT
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Sen. Lindsey Williams
Rep. Mandy Steele