Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Committee meeting Monday, Sept. 17

The next Duncannon A.T. Community Advisory Committee meeting is planned for Monday, Sept. 17th at 6:30PM at the Borough Office.  On the agenda will be a presentation from the Mountain Club of Maryland Trail Supervisor, Mike Jenkins, and planning for the upcoming year.  A few things for Committee members to think about in advance of the planning meeting: 

What does Duncannon hope to get out of the A.T. Community program?  Answers may include: 

• Be part of the national designation network
• Gain recognition and visibility through signage, media, etc.
• Enhance partnerships with public land agencies
• Enhance partnerships with volunteers
• Increase community viability and economic health
• Increase community environmental stewardship
• Preserve Duncannon's sense of place
• Enhance recognition of Duncannon as an outdoor recreation area
• Increase visitation to Duncannon

What can Duncannon do for the Appalachian Trail?  Answers may include: 

• Provide volunteers to manage and maintain the A.T.
• Increase knowledge of the A.T. as an asset
• Increase community awareness of the A.T.
• Protect resources within the trail corridor through zoning, comprehensive planning, smart growth, etc.
• Include the A.T. in community marketing info (brochures, web sites, etc.)
• Increase proper use of the A.T.
• Increase education about responsible behavior in the outdoors
• Build membership for the local A.T. clubs and Appalachian Trail Conservancy
• Increase partnerships and dialogue among land managers, volunteers, and community leadership

How available are the following hiker services?

• Lodging
• Camping 
• Outfitter
• ATMs
• Restaurants
• Laundry
• Grocery/Re-supply
• Showers
• Pharmacy/Medical Services
• Library/Computer/Internet
• Post Office
• Public Restrooms
• Discounts for Hikers
• Storage for Hikers
• A.T. Souvenirs
• Signage about the A.T.
• Kiosks about the A.T.
• Information about how the A.T. relates to your Community

What is Duncannon's stage of action for the following?

• Our community has strong partnerships with public land agencies
• Our community offers clear communication about the A.T. to wider audiences
•  Volunteer leadership for the A.T. in our community is committed
• New A.T. volunteers have stepped up lately
• My community offers community-led hikes of the A.T.
• We have regular programs to protect the A.T.
• We regularly partner with the ATC on programs
• The A.T. is included in our community brochures
• Information about the A.T. is included on our web site
• Community events have a clear focus on trails and outdoor recreation

Does Duncannon have?

• Visitor or Community center
• Comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance
• Downtown beautification plan
• Strategic marketing plan
• Shuttle from A.T. to town
• Shuttle to points north and south on the A.T.
• Public transportation/shuttles to the airport
• Car rental/taxi services