Hatboro Path Plans Unveiled, Neighbors Object

HATBORO, PA — Hatboro Borough Council on Monday got its first official look at plans for a new walking and bicycling trail. And while the plans remain in their early stages, some residents along the path's proposed site spoke out with concern.

The proposed Corinthian Trail would run from Jefferson Avenue to Jacksonville Road, in the existing right-of-way of Corinthian Avenue, borough engineers said.

The paved, lit path, which would be funded largely by a state grant, would, among other things, provide a safe walking path to the Crooked Billet area, engineers said. It would have solar light and be ADA-compliant and there would be new crosswalks and signs installed where it intersects with roadways including Jacksonville Road, Lincoln Avenue, Springdale Avenue and Jefferson Avenue.

To see preliminary plans for the Corinthian Path in Hatboro, click here.

A stone infiltration trench would be built alongside the path to improve drainage in the area, engineers said.

City officials called the path a chance for residents to get healthier and an option that could improve traffic in Hatboro. But, at Monday's meeting, several residents of the proposed area of the path expressed concerns.

Several people attending the meeting said they were concerned about how the path would interact with traffic in the area and how the project's right-of-way would impact their own properties.

Borough officials noted that nothing on display Monday was set in stone.

"This is just an initial design," council President George Bollendorf said. "Nothing has been approved."

Borough officials are offering to meet with residents in the area to discuss their individual property concerns. Anyone who would like to do so may contact Danielle Pettinato at 215-443-9100 to schedule a meeting.

"Your feedback is important for the development of this project and all comments will be delivered to the Borough Engineer in order to revise and improve plans for the project," council said in a social media post on Tuesday.