Regional Trail Corporation

 Newton     Pennsylvania

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In 1990, a task force of local citizens, trail groups, and government officials led by the National Park Service prepared the concept plan for the Youghiogheny River Trail. In 1991, Allegheny, Fayette, and Westmoreland Counties formed the non-profit Regional Trail Corporation (RTC) with a mission to acquire, construct, and manage the trail. The right-of-way was purchased by the RTC in January of 1992. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission and ISTEA are providing federal funding for the engineering and construction of the trail. County governments and private foundations are providing matching funds, while local townships and volunteer groups are providing labor and equipment to build this trail.