September 20, 2025 - FULTON COUNTY, PA
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is now connecting communities and people in a whole new way at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza Trailhead.Today, PA Turnpike and community leaders gathered to formally open the trailhead at a community day at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza. The trailhead offers outdoor enthusiasts, especially cyclists, easy access to a vast network of trails and historic sites, and service plaza patrons with access to green areas and scenic views. "This first-of-its-kind project shows that the Pennsylvania Turnpike is more than just a road - it's a journey through some of the most beautiful parts of our Commonwealth," said PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. "By creating access to a vast network of trails and offering thoughtful amenities, we're positioning the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a key partner in driving economic growth through sustainable outdoor recreation."List of Speakers:Kelli Roberts, PA Turnpike CommissionMichael Carroll, PennDOT Secretary and PTC ChairCindy Adams Dunn. DCNR SecretaryMark Compton, PA Turnpike Commission CEOJen Marsh, President & CEO of Bedford County Development AssociationJim Wehling, Bedford/Fulton Joint Recreation AuthorityJustin Ayala, PA Council of Arts
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