Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project
(Baltimore Street Project)
Walk in Lincoln’s Footsteps
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln processed along Baltimore Street to deliver his immortal, “Gettysburg Address.” The Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project (Baltimore Street Project) is a collaborative initiative to improve the corridor from Lincoln Square to Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
Project Mission
To improve the economy, create jobs and enhance the quality of life.
Project Vision
To make the historic district more pedestrian-friendly through beautification, lighting, wider sidewalks, safer street crossings, and a focus on Abraham Lincoln and Baltimore Street history. Resources & Information
Baltimore Street Historic Pathway Revitalization Master Plan
Goals & Objectives
Capture & showcase the history, stories, beauty, culture, arts and authenticity of the historic district
Creatively blend the nationally recognized history with 21st century amenities
Balance and incorporate the "green" approach with technology, artistic creativity and historic authenticity
Project Design
The project received an $800,000 Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant for Design & Engineering. In 2025, Design & Engineering is finally underway starting with the Scoping phase with PennDOT. This phase is estimated to take two years to complete.
Project Funding
Main Street Gettysburg continues to develop funding strategies. Funding partners include US Department of Transportation, PennDOT, Borough of Gettysburg, Gettysburg Municipal and Stormwater Authorities, and Susquehanna Regional Transit Authority.
In 2026, we partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg to submit a sixth-round application to the US Department of Transportation for a BUILD grant (Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development).