Friends of The Riverfront will host a trail mix(er) fundraiser in Lawrenceville on Friday night at The Mogul Minds Studio. Tickets cost $50. Proceeds from the event will benefit riverfront development.
At the event former Mayor Tom Murphy who advocated for recreational greenways and trails along the riverfront will be given the Martin J. O'Malley award. O'Malley was the founder of the Friends of The Riverfront and he envisioned trails alongside the rivers.
Program Manager Sarah Carr says the riverfront trails are a way to change the perception of Pittsburgh to those who don't live here. Instead of a dreary industrial city, it can be seen as a city where the environment and personal health are valued.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Friday, November 20, 2009
North Shore Trail Link
A half-mile section of the North Shore Trail that’s bumpy with old rail ties is receiving an upgrade for a smoother path. Friends of the Riverfront Executive Director Thomas Baxter says construction will begin within a week of Nov. 20 and finish up around the first week of April. This area is located between the Millvale boathouse and the 31st Street Bridge. The total cost will be about $5 million.
“It’s a very tight corridor along the riverfront,” Baxter said. “Instead of laying trail right on the ground, this is actually a suspended trail--sort of one long bridge along the riverfront.”
During construction, a pathway will be accessible for trail goers.
“It’s a very tight corridor along the riverfront,” Baxter said. “Instead of laying trail right on the ground, this is actually a suspended trail--sort of one long bridge along the riverfront.”
During construction, a pathway will be accessible for trail goers.
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