“Linking Lock Haven” Transportation Plan Adopted Monday Evening

By Christopher Miller

LOCK HAVEN – “Linking Lock Haven,” the active transportation plan for the City of Lock Haven, was adopted by city council Monday evening.

The plan, presented by Barbara Hauge of Thomas R. Harley Architects, includes three categories: access and connectivity, safety and comfort, and livability and health.

The top programs it encompasses are to establish friendly streets and active corridors, trail and bike safety programs, and safe routes to schools.

The plan focuses on increasing safety for alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, scooters, and skateboards.

Council also heard the three-year check-in of the Destination Lock Haven plan as it pertains to Commonwealth University-Lock Haven.

Destination Lock Haven outlines the community’s commitment to putting Lock Haven at the center of decision-making by capitalizing on the unique atmosphere of the City.

“We received feedback between the city and Lock Haven campus connection,” City Planner Abbey Roberts said. “Kasey and I spoke to students and received survey results from students, faculty, and staff at the college. We shared the results with the Town & Gown Committee and five goals were developed:
Support the relationship with campus community
Enhance the North Fairview Street gateway
Increase the presence of Town & Gown Committee
Explore upgraded parking meters and visibility of public parking locations in the city
Support community event and initiatives for inclusivity and acceptance
“We are focused on growing the committee and expanding its reach,” Roberts said.

In other news, the 2025 Volunteer Fire Relief Association disbursement for the fire companies that serve the City of Lock Haven area was announced to be $38,030.34. This figure is derived from two sources: half based on the population of the municipality, and half from the market value of real estate in the municipality compared to the state average.

Boy Scout Troop 711 submitted a request to place a geocache somewhere within the city limits.

Brenda Geyer, Committee Chair and a merit badge counselor for the troop, submitted a letter asking for permission.

A geocache is basically a treasure hunt: clues or GPS coordinates are submitted online and then it is up to the finder to locate the artifact. Usually, trinkets or a paper log are available in a small box or container for the finders to record who was there and when.

“We will not share the exact location with anyone except for the city, it cannot be public because it is a hunt,” Geyer’s letter said. “We will make sure it is placed in a safe spot for people going on the geocache hunt to find it.”