The Corridor of Opportunities event on Thursday morning brought officials together to discuss the future of the area surrounding Route 202, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal.

SEPTA has one of the boldest plans, as it wants to extend the Norristown High Speed Rail Line into King of Prussia and Upper Merion Township. To do this it would put the route down the center of Route 202 through Upper Merion but there are issues with cost and pushback from local residents.

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According to Liz Smith, SEPTA’s director of strategic planning, “There was a feeling it could separate the township.”

Other issues include the increasing vehicle congestions and finding ways to give pedestrians easier access to the surrounding businesses. These have improved in recent years but “sometimes getting to and from King of Prussia is a challenge,” said Brad Korman, co-CEO of Korman Communities.

There were also suggestions to increase the length of the popular nearby trails and increase the number of other ameneties.

“Whether it’s a corporate tenant, apartment renter or someone buying a home, they all want trails,” said Jeff Goggins, senior managing director of Trammell Crow Co.

Read more about the plans for Route 202 at the Philadelphia Business Journal here.

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