TURKS HEAD TRAIL COULD CHANGE HOW WEST CHESTER MOVES
- The Turks Head Trail remains in its preliminary planning and feasibility stage, but its supporters are building regional interest around the proposal.
- The concept would create a multi-use trail along the existing rail corridor between West Chester Borough and the Wawa Station area.
- Supporters envision a safer route for residents who want to walk, run or cycle between neighborhoods, schools, parks and transit connections.
- The proposal responds to a familiar challenge: several roads around West Chester are narrow, winding and difficult to navigate without a vehicle.
- If completed, the trail could improve safety, expand recreational access and reduce dependence on cars for shorter community trips.
- More pedestrians and cyclists could also generate additional activity for businesses located near West Chester and the proposed trail corridor.
WEST CHESTER, PA — A proposed walking and cycling route could eventually create a new connection between West Chester, nearby schools and parks, surrounding communities and the regional transportation network.
Known as the Turks Head Trail, the concept envisions a multi-use path following the existing rail corridor from West Chester Borough toward the Wawa Station area.
The project remains in its preliminary planning and feasibility stage. It responds to a reality familiar to many residents: several roads surrounding West Chester are narrow, winding and difficult to navigate safely without a vehicle.
Supporters envision a route that could improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, expand access to schools and recreational spaces, and reduce dependence on cars for shorter trips.
Its impact could also reach the local economy. A safe and continuous trail could bring more people through the community and generate additional activity for businesses located near the proposed corridor.
The vision is ambitious, but it is not yet a completed or approved construction project. A formal feasibility process will determine what can be built, where it can be located and how it could be financed.