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Trails study begins; Clearview Trail closure blamed on downed utility line
Summary
The borough's trails committee has engaged GAI Consulting for a trail study and public outreach; the committee said Clearview Trail remains closed because Duquesne Light has not removed a downed pole and wire, and staff will post a public survey and hold outreach sessions this month.
The Crafton Planning Commission received a trails update on Tuesday: the borough has hired GAI Consulting to prepare a formal trails plan, and the consultant has begun stakeholder outreach and will publish a public survey and host an outreach session later this month.
Jim, speaking for the trails committee, said GAI Consulting has started public outreach and that the committee will print flyers and post QR codes at trailheads to collect input. He said the first public outreach session is scheduled for Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m.
Committee members also reported that Clearview Trail remains closed because Duquesne Light has not yet removed a downed pole and wire. Jim said borough public works cannot remove the pole or wire and that borough staff have contacted the utility through the government liaison; Duquesne Light prioritized larger outages after the storm, and trail infrastructure is lower on their priority list.
Jim said the upper portion of the trail will open once the remaining wire is removed and that staff put notices on Facebook and the borough's Savvy platform. He said staff will continue to press the utility and provide contact records to any resident who asks.
Commissioners described the trails study as an awarded grant-funded project intended to create the borough's first formal trail plan and help implement walkability goals in the Thrive strategic plan. Staff said the work will include stakeholder interviews, focus groups and surveys to inform recommended trail routes and design standards.
