Susquehanna River Pedestrian & Bicycle Crossing
Why This Is A Priority
By creating a safe, all-ages-and-all-abilities crossing for people biking and walking, this project will create critical access and a regional destination for residents and visitors of Havre de Grace and Perryville, Northeast Maryland and beyond. This crossing will fill one of the most challenging gaps along the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway and the entire East Coast Greenway, opening up walking and biking access to all the natural, historic and cultural resources in the region.
An MDOT Priority
Feasibility Study Underway
Who’s Listening
About the Susquehanna River Pedestrian & Bicycle Crossing
Havre de Grace and Perryville, Maryland, are one mile apart, but travelers on foot are required to walk 100 miles between the two because of the lack of a pedestrian crossing. Bicycle access is limited to only one day a week (Sundays) and requires tackling extremely stressful riding conditions with no shoulders and traffic at high speeds and high volumes. Prior to the opening of the Thomas J. Hatem Bridge on U.S. Highway 40 in 1940, a pedestrian crossing had been used for decades along the converted PW&B railroad bridge, showing what is possible today.
What You Can Do
Donate
Support the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s advocacy efforts in support of projects like the Susquehanna River Pedestrian & Bicycle Crossing.
Get Involved
Reach out to Alliance Mid-Atlantic Manager Daniel Paschall to learn how to get involved.
Show Your Support
Let the Maryland Department of Transportation know by email that you support the project and why.
Learn More
Learn more about how to support the local trail connections on either side of the river along the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway by connecting with Brigitte Carty at brigitte@upperbaytrails.com and the local group, Bike Harford.
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