In 2019, Etna Borough was awarded a grant of $50,000.00 from the Allegheny County Health Department to aid in air quality projects throughout the community. Being a Live Well Allegheny Community, we pledged to use all of the funds to purchase trees that will be planted at various locations throughout the borough, including Butler Street, the Clarence Fugh Memorial Playground, and along Rt. 8 and 28. We have partnered with Tree Pittsburgh to choose the appropriate tree species for locations, and Borough employees as well as volunteers have been planting and tending to the trees. By planting trees throughout the Borough, we are improving the air quality for residents, businesses and visitors to the community.
Community plantings typically take place during the spring and fall seasons – so keep an eye on our website and social media if you are interested in volunteering! If you are interested in receiving a tree on your property, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to our next upcoming planting.
Community plantings typically take place during the spring and fall seasons – so keep an eye on our website and social media if you are interested in volunteering! If you are interested in receiving a tree on your property, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to our next upcoming planting.
Trees Planted to Date: 243
Little Pine Creek Connector Trail
The overarching goal of the Little Pine Creek Connector Trail Feasibility
Study is to identify a potential alignment for a bicycle/pedestrian trail,
extending from Kiwanis Park in Shaler Township along the west branch
of the Little Pine Creek to Etna Borough’s Riverfront Trail and Park.
Some of the elements within this Study include, but are not limited to:
an assessment of existing conditions, an exploration and comparison of
potential route alignments, the development of concept plans to illustrate
necessary improvements to existing roadway infrastructure for the route
and necessary safety devices, landscaping, way-finding signage, lighting,
and bicycle and pedestrian amenities. Consensus on the optimal route is
based on the input of the general public, bicyclists, runners and walkers
living in the area, the project steering committee, and elected officials
from the two communities.
The Borough of Etna Complete Streets Resolution
Resolution 1377D seeks to create an environment that encourages and supports increasing active transportation, including walking, bicycling, and use of public transportation and that enables safe and convenient access for transportation users of all ages and abilities and accessibility needs, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and freight in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community.
