RIDC gives land to McKeesport for trail relocation

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

McKeesport got a step closer this week to revamping its portion of the Great Allegheny Passage trail. The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA, also known as RIDC, announced that it has donated 2.25 acres to the City of McKeesport for future relocation of a section of trail that is part of the GAP, which is also part of the Steel Valley Trail system.

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