From staff reports
The East Brady Trail Town Initiative, a committee under the East Brady Area Development Corp., has aligned itself with the newer, broader Towns & Trails Regional Coalition.
Several small towns along the Armstrong Trail – East Brady to Rosston – and the Redbank Valley Trails – directly accessible from East Brady running east to Brookville – are working together on similar projects. The towns are being guided by Cathy McCollom, who has spearheaded such projects on the Great Allegheny Passage, a 180-mile bike trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, and along river towns in western Pennsylvania.
Planning and design for a comprehensive Trail Town brochure for East Brady and the Brady area is complete with 2,000 copies being printed to be available in early November.
A “Faster, Quicker, Cheaper” grant was received from the Towns & Trails Regional Coalition for this project, along with additional funds from other sources.
The brochure has a full map of the trails and the town and lists businesses in the area. Businesses critical to trail users are keyed to the town map.
The brochure also outlines local attractions, events and services.
Future joint efforts with the Towns & Trails Regional Coalition include trailhead and gateway signage. Trailhead signs will include large scale maps, a community bulletin board and a panel highlighting local history.
Gateway signage will welcome visitors to town at multiple locations along major highways. Some funding through Towns & Trails is available and additional funding sources are being researched.
Funds have been provided for signage on the Armstrong Trail directing trail users into town and noting amenities available. Part of this project also provides information boxes in multiple locations for Armstrong Trail maps and East Brady Trail Town brochures.
The East Brady Development Corp. holds its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday at the Allegheny Hills Retirement Residence. The annual meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 8, and all are welcome to attend.