Long-range transportation priorities for the City of Corry were discussed during a public meeting held this week at the Corry Administration Building, drawing city officials and residents concerned with safety, accessibility, and infrastructure. City Council members Chuck Gray and Bill Roche were among those present as Gray outlined an effort to compile transportation needs into a comprehensive plan aimed at securing future grant funding. Topics raised included snow removal, sidewalks, curbs, signage, road improvements, parking, bike infrastructure, and public transportation amenities.
Much of the discussion focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety, including improved signage, high-visibility crosswalks, sidewalk repairs, and better connections to regional trails such as the Erie-to-Pittsburgh Trail. Gray emphasized that many proposals would rely on signage and planning rather than major construction.
“We want people safe,” Gray said, noting that some improvements, such as designated bike routes and trail connections, could be achieved through relatively low-cost changes that still have a significant impact.
Public transportation and winter accessibility were also key themes. Residents raised concerns about the lack of bus shelters, benches suitable for seniors, and the challenges elderly and disabled residents face with sidewalk snow removal. Gray said community feedback is central to the process.
“If it’s transportation, we want to collect it,” she told attendees, adding that input will help shape priorities as the city moves toward formal grant applications.
Gray encouraged residents to continue submitting concerns so they can be included in the final planning document.
