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Northeast Region

RTC Receives Grant for Feasibility Study in Pennsylvania
Study to explore possibility of a multi-modal trail connecting Portland, Pa., and Delaware Water Gap, Pa., completing the western end of the Liberty Water Gap Trail.

RTC's Trail-Assistance Program Through mini-grants, RTC helps finance small rail-trail projects in Pennsylvania to promote higher levels of trail use or an increase in trail miles.

High Hopes for the Harsimus Embankment in New Jersey
One legal challenge down, another awaits as RTC and the Harsimus Embankment Preservation Coalition join Jersey City in the fight to develop an elevated rail-trail along a six-block corridor.

A Rolling Success in the Bronx
Sponsored in part by RTC, "Rolling Along the River" festival draws residents to Concrete Plant Park to enjoy pedaling and paddling in New York City's northernmost borough.

Path to Prosperity in Downeast Maine
With the 85-mile Down East Sunrise Trail now open, a local businessman builds trailside shelter for visitors and looks to capitalize on economic impact of trail users.

RTC Completes Bloomfield Greenway Feasibility Study
Wrapping up a year-long project, RTC's study helps pave the way for development of the Bloomfield Greenway in Connecticut.

Pennsylvania License Plate Program
RTC members residing in Pennsylvania can apply for a special state license plate featuring Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

RTC Surveys Trail Users in Pennsylvania
Feedback from surveys provides important information on rail-trail use and supports fundraising opportunities.


Read more about the work of our Northeast Regional Office in our Fall 2011 magazine.

Regional Stats
Number of Open Trails ::	392
Miles of Open Trails ::	3,233
Number of Trail Projects ::	354
Miles of Trail Projects ::	3,096

Quick Links

Armstrong Trail User Survey
Ghost Town Trail User Survey
Schuylkill River Trail User Survey
Liability & Rail-Trails in Pennsylvania
Pine Creek (PA) Rail Trail 2006 User Survey and Economic Impact Analysis, a selling tool for trail development.
Tune Up On the Trail: A Prescription for Fitness
Trail User Survey Workbook Available
Maintenance and Operation Manual is Free from RTC to You
April 2007 Trail of the Month: Pennsylvania's Heritage Rail Trail County Park

For questions related to Trail Building—the creation, planning, building or maintenance of a rail-trail—in the Northeast Region (States: CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT), e-mail us or contact the appropriate staff person listed below.

Tom Sexton
Northeast Regional Director

Carl Knoch
Manager of Trail Development

Pat Tomes
Program Manager

2133 Market Street
Suite 222
Camp Hill, PA 17011
phone: 717.238.1717
fax: 717.238.7566

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Photo Credits (left to right, top to bottom): Ben Franklin Bridge and the Camden Waterfront, N.J., during the 2010 Sojourn Greenway Sojourn © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; resurfacing project on the Hoodlebug Trail in Pennsylvania © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; Harsimus Embankment © Roman Pohorecki; Rolling Along the River festival, N.Y. © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; sign welcoming visitors along the Down East Sunrise Trail in Maine © Bill Robinson; Bloomfield Greenway corridor, Conn. © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; sample license plate © Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; a trail user checks out a survey on the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia © Pat Tomes/Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.