Speak Up for Pedestrian & Bike Safety - Join Us on December 2
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Schuylkill Haven Borough
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Thu, Nov 20 @ 9am
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The Borough of Schuylkill Haven with an important community announcement.
You’re invited to attend our Active Transportation Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Schuylkill Haven Rec Center, located at 340 Haven Street.
This meeting is your chance to share your thoughts on ways to improve pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and overall walkability throughout Schuylkill Haven. Your feedback will help shape future improvements in our community.
We hope to see you there—thank you!
Background: Twardzik, Argall announce funding to support Schuylkill Haven revitalization
PUBLISHED: October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM EDT
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced Friday that Schuylkill Haven Borough secured a state grant of $40,000 to improve downtown walkability, a significant part of the community’s ongoing revitalization plan.
The funds will be used to develop safer and more convenient routes between neighborhoods, schools and parks. Public meetings will be held to encourage input from borough residents.
“A people-first approach to community improvement will reap many benefits not only for residents of Schuylkill Haven, but also businesses and visitors,” said Mandy Fitzpatrick, executive director of Schuylkill Connects, who was instrumental in applying for this funding. “Measures to create safe, walk- and bike-friendly and accessible communities improve quality of life and public health. Active transportation plans and policies make the healthy choice the easy choice.”
“Investing in walkable, connected communities supports better health, safer streets and a stronger local economy,” Twardzik said. “This funding will help Schuylkill Haven enhance its downtown while connecting their beautiful parks and recreation areas. Encouraging locals and visitors to trek the town is certainly a step in the right direction.”
“We’ve seen in communities like Jim Thorpe how dedicated volunteers can create transformative changes by working together,” Argall said. “This is a key piece of local efforts by the Southern Schuylkill Unified Committee for Economic Revitalization, an umbrella organization of municipalities, businesses and other stakeholders working to bring new opportunities to the region.”
Funding was awarded through WalkWorks, an initiative between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
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