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Board approves $379,490 multimodal grant application for Dallin Fords Road Trail
Summary
East Brandywine supervisors voted to support a Commonwealth Financing Authority multimodal grant application requesting $379,490 with no local match to build the next segment of the east–west trail, focusing on an existing McGannigan trail segment toward Rock Raymond Road.
The East Brandywine Township Board of Supervisors voted July 16 to support a multimodal transportation grant application for the Dallin Fords Road Trail, seeking $379,490 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority with no local match required.
Township staff and the trails committee described the proposed scope as a near-term, lower-cost segment: work on the McGannigan trail installed during prior land development, extending toward Rock Raymond Road where the township already holds easements. "We wanted to sort of issue east towards the Strindel Trail... looking at the comprehensive plan for the east to west trail, we are looking to do McGannigan's existing trail," explained Michael, the trails representative.
Township manager Luke Reven confirmed the grant requires no fiscal match and that staff would rely on committee expertise to describe the scope if the grant is awarded. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution of support by voice vote; the transcript records the board response as 'Aye' but does not include a roll-call tally.
Why it matters: funded construction would advance a portion of the township’s east–west trail network using easements the township already holds, improving pedestrian and trail connectivity without immediate local capital outlay. The requested $379,490 is the state contribution; any future construction timeline would depend on award notifications and procurement.
Next steps: staff will submit the application and proceed if the Commonwealth Financing Authority awards the grant. The transcript did not specify construction timelines or project contractors.
