route 22 greenway

One of my long term goals would be to see the creation of a Route 22 greenway stretching across northern Lebanon County.  This would be a bike and pedestrian path running parallel to the highway.  Right now, Route 22 is a relatively ugly (in my opinion) stretch of highway known for serious accidents, speeding, and heavy truck traffic when Interstates 81 and 78 are backed up.

The creation of a greenway could do a number of things for this area of the county:

-Beautify the area

-Encourage responsible commuting

-Provide safe access to Northern Lebanon High School (located on Route 22)

-Connect northern Lebanon County with surrounding areas

-Encourage locally-owned businesses and restaurants to locate along Route 22

-Make northern Lebanon County a destination to spend the day in - not just a place to speed through