Bike Repair Station Installed at Rec Park
HABPI, in partnership with GARA and funded by a generous grant from SARIS, installed a bike repair station along the Biser Fitness Trail.
Held 5th Annual Ride for Trails
Despite the pandemic, the ride was held for the fifth consecutive year. The event was modified to ensure participant safety and offered for free.
Supported House Bill 2131
Advocated for House Bill 2131, which would allow development of trails on preserved land.
Held annual Kids Bicycle Parade
Continued the tradition of the annual Kids Bicycle Parade at the Heritage Festival, albeit virtually, due to the pandemic.
Completed Trail Feasibility Study
Completed the trail feasibility study for the South Gettysburg Trail (Adams County portion of the Grand History Trail) from Gettysburg to the Maryland border.
Obtained Easements for GIL Trail
In conjunction with Borough of Gettysburg, obtained easements along Water Street—utilizing sections of Spectra-Kote and SCCAP properties—for future bicycle/pedestrian path that will be part of GIL.
Started Studying Boyds School Road
Began exploring possibility of extending the North Gettysburg Trail from Gettysburg High School along Boyds School Road to Route 34.
Opened New Segment of GIL
Celebrated the opening of new segment of GIL which was funded in 2014.
Obtained Grant Funding for SGT
Worked with multiple groups to obtain grant funding to study an off-road biking and walking trail from Gettysburg south to the Maryland border outside Emmitsburg. This trail would become a section of a larger trail network known as the Grand History Trail.
Supported Riders of the Proposed GHT Route
Organized a welcome for riders attempting to ride the approximate route of the 275-mile Grand History Trail.
Bicycle Lanes and Sharrows Marked in Borough
Bicycle lanes were added to four blocks of Steinwehr Avenue, and “sharrow” markings added to Queen Street, as a result of our partnership with the Borough of Gettysburg and the Steinwehr Avenue Business Improvement District.
Acquired Grant for GIL Engineering
Helped the Borough of Gettysburg acquire a $47,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for environmental engineering of a segment of the Gettysburg Inner Loop.
Built Two Segments of GIL
Partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg to obtain $1,766,434 to engineer and build two segments of the Gettysburg Inner Loop, including a multi-use trail along Lefever Street in conjunction with the new middle school project.
Received Grant for Boundary Resolution
Received a grant from the Hoffman Charitable Trust to survey a section of Reynolds Street in Gettysburg to resolve boundary issues ahead of building the Gettysburg Inner Loop.
Launched "Friends of HABPI"
Launched “Friends of HABPI” for people who support our activities and are willing to advocate for a better bicycling and walking environment.
Completed GIL Master Plan
Launched a successful campaign to raise $25,000 to complete the Gettysburg Inner Loop Greenway Master Plan.
Funded Improvements to Biser Trail
Helped fund the widening of a segment of the Biser Trail in the Gettysburg Rec Park.
Funded Curb on West Middle Street
Funded the installation of a curb cut on West Middle Street, which will be used by the Gettysburg Inner Loop.
Created State Bicycle Route JS
In partnership with PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Pedalcycle Advisory Committee, led the effort to create State Bicycle Route JS connecting Hanover Junction, on the York Heritage Rail Trail, with Gettysburg. Signs delineating the route were erected in June 2013.
Began Organized Bicycle Rides
Began organizing and leading regular group bicycle rides in and around Gettysburg.
Obtained Grant for Survey
Obtained $5,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to conduct a survey of Race Horse Alley to clear the way for the creation of a greenway.
Began Partnership with Hanover Cyclers
Began providing volunteers to assist the Hanover Cyclers with their major bicycle rides.
Completed Feasibility Study
Completed the feasibility study for the Gettysburg Inner Loop (GIL) Bicycle Network and Trail
Obtained Community Support
Obtained letters of support and/or funds for the GIL from more than forty community organizations.
Launched Feasibility Study
Launched feasibility study for the Gettysburg Inner Loop (GIL) Bicycle Network and Trail with assistance from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, and in partnership with the Borough of Gettysburg, the Adams County Office of Planning and Development, and other community organizations.
Testified to PA Transportation Commission
Provided testimony to the Pennsylvania Transportation Commission regarding the need for better infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists in Adams County.
Gettysburg to Hanover Trail
Feasibility Study Conducted
Partnered with the York County Rail Trail Authority and the Adams County Office for Planning and Development to conduct a feasibility study for an on- and off-road trail linking Gettysburg and Hanover. The study was funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
