Armed with clipboards and determination, Walkable Willistown volunteers canvassed neighborhoods to secure signatures for the PennDOT Petition—bringing community voices directly to the table.

Walkable Willistown Launches Petition for N. Cedar Hollow Road Safety Study

Walkable Willistown achieved a significant milestone this month, collecting over 150 signatures in just three weeks from community members demanding enhanced pedestrian safety on N. Cedar Hollow Road. This state-maintained road in Willistown's Northeast corner has become a critical safety concern for residents and pedestrians who regularly navigate it.

The Campaign and Results

The organization spearheaded a focused petition signing campaign centered on a single, actionable goal: requesting that PennDOT conduct a comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Study of the road. The response from the community was strong, demonstrating clear public concern about conditions along the corridor.

Next Steps

The formal petition and all collected signatures have been submitted to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators at PennDOT District 6 in King of Prussia. Walkable Willistown is now awaiting their assessment and will keep the community updated as this process unfolds.

What does it cost to build safe streets? In Easttown, sidewalk construction runs $1.2 million per mile—a baseline figure that helps shape priorities for future projects

Easttown Township Sidewalk Project Receives Contractors Bids

Easttown Township's Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee has received contractor bids for a new sidewalk project in Berwyn Village.

Project Details and Pricing

The township solicited 4 contractor estimates to build ½ mile of new sidewalks, with a mean bid of $600,000. This translates to $1.2 million per mile.

Walkable Willistown’s Target Roads: See Map Below

The pricing data provides a useful benchmark for broader pedestrian infrastructure planning. Walkable Willistown has proposed building 11 miles of sidewalks across 11 roads, which would directly benefit approximately 9,000 residents. Using the Easttown bid rates, completing all 11 proposed roads would cost approximately $13.2 million.

Context: Township Investment Priorities

To put this figure in perspective, the township is currently investing $6.5 million to construct a new 6,000 square-foot Roads Crew building for 9 employees—representing roughly half the cost of the comprehensive sidewalk expansion proposal.

These 11 roads are where Walkable Willistown believes sidewalks are needed most—connecting neighborhoods and creating safer routes for walkers of all ages.

Supervisor Molly Perrin emphasizes that enhancing walkability in Willistown doesn't require raising taxes.

She outlined a funding strategy that leverages existing resources and external support:

"Improving walkability in Willistown does not require raising taxes. The Township has opportunities to pursue state and county grants, and we can also leverage existing Township funding as projects are prioritized over time."

Perrin framed walkability improvements as a natural extension of the Township's long-standing commitment to quality of life. "We've made significant investments in preserving Willistown's open space, and rightly so.

It's now time to improve circulation so residents can better connect to the places where they live, work, learn and recreate, without having to drive in their car."

Walkable Willistown Returns to Country Fair, Marking Four Years of Community Growth

Walkable Willistown hosted a booth at the Willistown Country Fair for the fourth consecutive year, drawing enthusiastic neighbors eager to discuss the grassroots organization's mounting influence on township planning.

The gathering underscored the group's expanding reach and concrete achievements. Since its founding, Walkable Willistown has successfully advocated for a township-wide circulation study—the first comprehensive assessment of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Willistown's history. The initiative, which garnered feedback from over 4,000 residents, reflects the growing demand for safer, more connected pathways throughout the community.

The organization has also expanded its base dramatically, now representing more than 800 households committed to improving walkability across the township. Organizers say the momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Looking ahead to 2027, Walkable Willistown plans to build on this year's success with an even more ambitious agenda.

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SIDEWALK TALK - August 2026 - Newsletter