New 2.7 Mile Pennypack Trail Extension Opens In Montgomery County

By Jim Melwert

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., (CBS) -- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for the official opening of a nearly three-mile stretch of the Pennypack Trail, which extends the path from Welsh Road out to Byberry Road.

County commission chairman Josh Shapiro says the trail is well worth the $1.8 million investment from the county.

"When you invest in infrastructure like parks and trails and open spaces, you can improve the quality life. You improve the quality of life, people are happy, people are able to have rich, wonderful experiences," said Shapiro.

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County commissioner and acting medical director Val Arkoosh say it goes a long way in the fight against diseases like cancer or diabetes.

"Something as simple as walking as getting out and walking 20 to 30 minutes a day can have a huge impact on reducing the risk of these chronic diseases," said Arkoosh.

With this section done, Montgomery County has finished 60 miles of its planned 165 miles of county trails.