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September 16, 2026

Pennsylvania’s 9/11 Trail Signage Project Is Complete Following Final Sign Unveiling

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance joined Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community partners in Somerset County to unveil the final sign marking the 9/11 National Memorial Trail across Pennsylvania.

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October 2, 2026

Adams County Honors the Alliance with 25th Anniversary Proclamation

The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance is honored to receive a proclamation from the Adams County Commissioners recognizing the upcoming Gettysburg Loop Tour and the Alliance’s work to preserve the legacy of September 11, 2001.

September 10, 2026

Virginia Presents $160,000 to Support the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance

State funding will expand education, outreach, and signage while supporting the Alliance’s long-term growth.

September 9, 2026

Board Chair Matt Harris Attends Preview of New 25th Anniversary Exhibit

Alliance Board Chair Matt Harris attended a private unveiling of In Their Honor: 25 Years of 9/11-Inspired Service, a new exhibition at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

September 3, 2026

WTAE Highlights the 9/11 National Memorial Trail’s Enduring Mission

Alliance President Jeffery McCauley joined host Janelle Hall on WTAE-TV’s 4 The Record to discuss the September 11th National Memorial Trail and its role in ensuring the people and events of September 11, 2001, are never forgotten.

September 1, 2026

Brothers Reflect on September 11 and the Trail’s Enduring Mission

Retired Col. Robert Dannemiller, a survivor of the attack on the Pentagon, and his brother, Mike Dannemiller, a member of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance Advisory Board, recently joined Good Morning Washington on WJLA-TV to reflect on the lasting impact of September 11, 2001, as the country marks the 25th anniversary.

September 1, 2026

A Letter from Our Founder

25 years later, David Brickley reflects on the origins of the 9/11 Trail and the responsibility to carry its mission forward.

July 12, 2026

The Journey Comes Full Circle: Cyclists Complete the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour

Twenty-eight days after departing the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, the cyclists returned to where their journey began.

July 4, 2026

A Journey to Ground Zero: Cyclists Reach the National September 11 Memorial & Museum During the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour

Nearly three weeks into the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour, cyclists reached another of the journey's most meaningful milestones, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.

June 27, 2026

Schuylkill County Reaffirms Support for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail and Anthracite Connector Trail

On Wednesday, June 24, as cyclists participating in the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour made their way through Schuylkill County during the 25th anniversary year of September 11, the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners formally recognized the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance and reaffirmed the County's commitment to advancing the 9/11 National Memorial Trail and the future Anthracite Connector Trail. Alliance Board of Directors member Adrienne Fors was present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the organization.

June 27, 2026

One Week of Remembrance: Cyclists Reach Flight 93 National Memorial During the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour

One week into the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour, cyclists have already reached one of the journey's most meaningful milestones: the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

May 28, 2026

From Students’ Generosity to a Lasting Trail Legacy: Land Acquisition in Portage

As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a years-long community effort in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, has reached a major milestone. A critical 7.7-acre parcel of former Norfolk Southern property in Portage has been acquired for future development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail, helping advance plans for a safer and more connected off-road route through the region.

May 27, 2026

Jeffery McCauley on WPXI Our Region's Business

Alliance President, Jeffery McCauley, recently joined Bill Flanagan at WPXI-TV News in Pittsburgh to discuss the continued growth and national significance of the September 11th National Memorial Trail as the country approaches the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

May 1, 2026

New Ground Broken on 9/11 National Memorial Trail in Somerset County, PA

Local leaders and national advocates gathered on April 30, 2026, just outside the Borough of Garrett in Pennsylvania, to break ground on the newest segment of the September 11th National Memorial Trail. This project marks a significant milestone in a nearly three-year effort to expand the 1,500+ mile trail network that connects the three national 9/11 memorial sites.

April 30, 2026

Alliance Participates in 2026 Hill Day on Capitol Hill

Representatives from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance traveled to Capitol Hill on April 29, 2026, to participate in the 2026 Hill Day hosted in partnership with the National Park Foundation.

April 25, 2026

Mike Dannemiller on WUSA9: Connecting the Three 9/11 Sites Through the September 11th National Memorial Trail

Advisory Board Member Mike Dannemiller joined WUSA9 for a televised interview across the Washington, D.C., and greater DMV region, highlighting the Alliance's mission and the growing impact of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.

April 3, 2026

Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $40M Investment, Including $639K for 9/11 Trail Extension

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro announced nearly $40 million in statewide investments to support major events and destinations, including $639,300 for the 9/11 Trail expansion in Somerset County. This funding will support the completion of the 20-mile extension of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, connecting the Great Allegheny Passage to the Flight 93 National Memorial.

February 24, 2026

Path of the Flood Trail Expansion

The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in partnership with the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority, has been awarded funding through the Federal Lands Access Program to support the design and engineering of a new segment of the Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

February 23, 2026

Mike Dannemiller on NYC Radio: Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Through the National Memorial Trail

Trail advocate Mike Dannemiller joined host Steve Bartel on February 22, 2026, for a wide-ranging interview broadcast across two major NYC iHeart Media stations - Q104.3 (Classic Rock) and 103.5 WKTU-FM (Adult Contemporary) - reaching millions of listeners across the New York metro area.

September 11, 2025

Pennsylvania Act 25 of 2024: Mandating 9/11 Remembrance and Education in Schools

Pennsylvania Act 25 of 2024 originated as House Bill 1097, authored by Rep. Jim Haddock. There was no separate Senate bill—HB 1097 passed both chambers and was signed by Governor Shapiro on June 17, 2024. The law requires schools to observe a moment of silence on 9/11 and directs the Department of Education to create optional curriculum materials about the attacks.

October 21, 2024

Ride to Remember: Craig Martin's Journey

Craig Martin, a Lancaster, PA resident, cycled the entire 9/11 National Memorial Trail, documenting his journey and reflections.

July 1, 2024

NPS Press Conference Announcing the Further Development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail through Western Pennsylvania's national parks.

This milestone event announced the further development of key sections of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail at the three National Parks in Western Pennsylvania, including the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, and Flight 93 National Memorial. New infrastructure, including bicycle racks, designated bicycle lanes, and 9/11 Trail signage, is now in place to welcome and guide trail users.

June 22, 2022

Mapping the 9/11 National Memorial Trail

OpenStreetMap US published a guest blog post by Alliance Communications Coordinator Leanne Janowski and OSM contributor Steve All on the collaborative effort to map the 1,787-mile trail into OpenStreetMap. The article walks through the multi-state mapping process — starting with a GPX file, building out state-by-state coverage in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and stitching 13 constituent pieces together via a super-relation — and invites cyclists, hikers, and mappers to help fill in the route's amenities through the OSM US Tasking Manager.

March 11, 2022

PA Statewide Major Greenway Status

DCNR secretary Cindy Adams Dunn officially designated the 9/11 National Memorial Trail as a Statewide Major Greenway.

November 14, 2021

NJ to Secure Former Rail Line

New Jersey will purchase 135 acres of former railway to create a nine-mile greenway in northern New Jersey.

October 13, 2021

Signed. Sealed. Delivered.

President Biden signed H.R. 2278 in Oval Office, designating the trail 'a trail route linking the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial.'

April 30, 2021

Expansion in Somerset County

On Friday, April 30, 2021, Somerset County and the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance held a ribbon-cutting event to kick off the newest segment of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail in Garrett, PA.

February 28, 2021

First to Complete Virtual Trail Challenge

Jan Walker, 61, was the first to complete the virtual 9/11 National Memorial Trail challenge.

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