Just days after the City of Corry was sued over the closure of a controversial walking trail, City Council will convene a special meeting to vote on a resolution tied to a new pedestrian infrastructure project.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at the city administration building. According to the agenda, council will consider a resolution to apply for a $145,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for the proposed Mead Avenue Bike/Walk Way. The city has pledged $43,500 in matching funds toward the project.
The special meeting follows last week’s lawsuit filed by Impact Corry, a nonprofit group that alleges the city acted improperly when it closed a public trail near Route 6 and Elk Street without notice or formal vote. That dispute has reignited tensions over decision-making related to local walkway.
The Mead Avenue project, according to supporting grant documents, would create a dedicated bike and pedestrian route linking the city’s business district to the 47-acre Mead Avenue Park. The city says the improvements will enhance safety, ease congestion near Route 6, and align with Corry’s comprehensive land-use plan.
In April, a similar grant application was introduced without prior public notice, prompting concerns from members of the city’s Tree Committee and even some council members who said they were unaware of the proposal. At the time, council opted to apply for a version of the grant that did not require matching funds. This week’s proposal revives the project with a local funding commitment.
Wednesday’s agenda includes time for public comment specifically related to the proposed resolution. No other items are scheduled for discussion.
