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The Trail Volunteer Fund was established in 2007, and the first grant was made in early 2008. These projects have received support from the Fund
Grant awarded January 2008
The Montour Trail, otherwise continuous for many miles in both directions, is interrupted at the intersection of PA Route 50 and PA Route 980 by a missing bridge. The trail continues to the end of the demolished bridge, but it is 15 feet above grade. Trail travelers have been forced to detour for a half mile along PA Route 50, a busy road with a high volume of vehicular traffic and narrow shoulders. This project is known by the trail council as Montour Trail Phase 21, Venice Crossing Project. The grant from the Trail Volunteer Fund is being used to purchase materials to be used by volunteers to establish a crosswalk and construct a ramp to the trail at the end of the demolished bridge. ... more ...
Grant awarded April 2008
The Butler Freeport Community Trail is being extended 4.5 miles from its current end at Bonniebrook Rd to Father Mandarino Park in Butler. The trail extension project includes gates at the road crossings to exclude motor vehicles from the trail. This grant from the Trail Volunteer Fund is being used to purchase steel gates that will be installed by volunteers.
Grant awarded April 2008
A Girl Scout Gold Award Project will develop and install a historical plaque at Herman. This will highlight the building that was formerly the community's general store, post office, and ticket station; it will also present the history of the trail and the community of Herman. The grant from the Trail Volunteer Fund is being used to purchase materials for the sign.
Grant awarded May 2008
The historic Bollman Bridge was moved from its original location to provide a trail crossing that eliminates an at-grade crossing and added another unique structural feature to the Great Allegheny Passage. The final phase of the project is to install safety fencing at both approaches to the bridge. The grant from the Trail Volunteer Fund is being used to purchase treated lumber, concrete, and hardware needed to complete 192 feet of post and rail fencing.
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