Bradford Woods Discusses Walking Routes

The Bradford Woods Conservancy and the Borough of Bradford Woods recently co-hosted a meeting with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy (RCTC) to explore opportunities for new community trail connections along the former Harmony Short Line corridor.

John Stephen and Bob Mulshine outlined the ongoing work of the Harmony Trail Committee and described the potential for extending the existing Harmony Trail into a broader network of local walking routes. Jack Casey shared updates on related trail efforts in McCandless, and Bill Campbell provided news on progress in Marshall Township.

One topic that has been generating particular interest among all local residents is the pedestrian bridge currently staged at the Harmony Trail trailhead on Route 910. This bridge will span Wexford Run parallel to the Route 910 bridge and link to a new walkway leading up to the Brennan Road intersection. Once installed, the bridge and the safer road crossing will provide access to trails within the Wexford Station development and create a continuous route for the Harmony Trail Greenway as it continues north toward Bradford Woods.

The November 19 meeting offered residents a preview of future opportunities for walking connections to Bradford Woods Elementary, Marshall Middle School, Shenot Farm, Station 5 Coffee, and nearby neighborhoods—strengthening both mobility and community cohesion.

For more information about the Harmony Trail Committee or progress on the Harmony Greenway, contact John Stephen at 412-606-7149 or john.stephen@rachelcarsontrails.org.