Jordan Creek Greenway Trail Design

Jordan Creek Greenway Trail Design

Isett was selected to survey, design, and obtain approvals for a South Whitehall Township portion of the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail that runs from Covered Bridge Park west through four properties, under the PA Turnpike and SR 309.

The entire Jordan Creek Greenway will connect Jordan Meadows Park in Allentown to the Appalachian Trail along the ridge of Blue Mountain, allowing for the protection of lands of high conservation value, and establish a 13-mile trail for the public to hike, bike and bird watch.

The paved trail, which is 10 feet wide, accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists, and joggers on an ADA-accessible surface. Two elevated timber boardwalks measuring more than 600 feet take the trail across two wetland areas, and hundreds of native plantings provide seasonal interest; stabilize the surface; and provide visual buffering from neighboring properties. A fence protects private property and keeps trail users within the easement and appropriate trail signage is included at key points.

The project involved numerous meetings with the client and property owners and extensive coordination with permitting agencies. Isett also provided bidding and construction management for these two sections of trail. Part of the trail was completed in the summer of 2019, with the second portion opened in the fall of 2019. 

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett was ideally suited for this project as its success required a variety of services. The project required extensive coordination with various stakeholders and permitting agencies and was delivered on time and on budget.