Findings of U.S. 219 Public Meeting
A Public Meeting addressing improvements to U.S. 219 was held on April 30th at the Berlin-Brothersvalley School. At the meeting, residents were able to review mapping and information on the project, and to ask questions or present concerns to the project team. A questionnaire was provided that allowed residents to voice their opinion on any aspect of the project. After reviewing the questionnaires and talking to individuals, it became obvious that several issues are foremost on residents minds.
- The most pressing issue expressed was the location of the proposed improvements and concerns over the possible loss of private property. Tied closely to this was the concern about how property ownership along the new road will be affected, including access to businesses that are dependent on the current location of U.S. 219.
- Also mentioned was the fact that this project has been studied and discussed for many years, and people are wondering if it will actually happen. Citizens want assurances that the project will move forward on a reasonable schedule and that it will be constructed in a timely manner.
- When asked to provide specific information about environmental concerns in the area, people mentioned farmland, wetlands, and endangered species/wildlife. When asked about groups who would be impacted by the new road, sportsmen were the most mentioned, followed by environmentalists.
- People are very interested in seeing alternatives at future meetings.
All issues and concerns raised at the public meeting are being evaluated and will be considered during the highway development process. As always, your involvement in this process is welcome and is, in fact, essential. If you have any concerns, questions, or ideas regarding this project, please contact Joan Glynn, Public Involvement Coordinator at (717) 691-3355 or at jglynn@us219.com or Dave Sherman at (814) 696-7170.
We Need Your Help!
PENNDOT is seeking to identify all archaeology sites, in addition to all coal mines, oil/gas wells, and quarries in the U.S. 219 Improvements Project study area. If you have any knowledge of archaeology sites, strip mines, deep mines, mine openings, or oil/gas wells on your property or on nearby properties, please print this page , complete the form below, and send it to:
Mr. Joel Smith
Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc.
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 102
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-3366
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