The BSG Priority 100 BSG Customer Information The BSG Priority 100 (BSG 100) comprises key shared Collaboration between MassDOT, regional and local use path projects that will increase the existing BSG officials is allowing placement of route identification Bicycling in Massachusetts by approximately 100 miles. The focus of the BSG signs and pavement markings along the entire BSG MassDOT’s Vision for Bicycling 100 is on making additional connections to urban network at intervals frequent enough to assist with route- The Bay State Greenway centers, extending existing paths, and maximizing the finding. MassDOT is also developing BSG maps and a The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is committed to promoting bicycling as transportationVERMONT utility of the network. The map and website with information on the BSG network, including table below summarize the projects in the BSG 100. the vision, current routes, and implementation progress. an important transportation mode that can reduce NEW HAMPSHIRE emissions and support healthy lifestyles. The Bay State Greenway Priority 100 Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan (Bicycle BSG 100 Project Status Map 7 HAVERHILL Plan), envisions the Commonwealth as a leader in

1 LAWRENCE 8 bicycle transportation with a system that balances LOWELL transportation modes and provides extensive

4 5 9 infrastructure for bicycling. MassDOT supports bicycle PITTSFIELD 10 transportation through the following initiatives: BOSTON 3 WORCESTER 2 6 MassDOT’s Project Development and Design Guide requires a comprehensive Complete SPRINGFIELD BROCKTON Streets, multi-modal design philosophy, providing accommodations for all roadway users. To create a cohesive network of bicycle facilities, the

12 The GreenDOT Policy - a comprehensive Bicycle Plan proposed a Bay State Greenway (BSG) sustainability initiative that integrates FALL RIVER system of 788 miles of facilities in seven corridors, Bay State Greenway 13 11 NEW BEDFORD environmental responsibility into all areas of Completed Bay State Greenway crossing the Commonwealth, in tandem with a Under Construction Bay State Greenway MassDOT’s activities. Ultimate Bay State Greenway secondary network of feeder routes. Utilizing both Priority 100 The Healthy Transportation Compact - an inter- shared use paths and on-road facilities, the BSG provides 0 15 30 Miles agency collaboration that promotes positive health transportation connections to population centers, (Completed Miles) outcomes and active lifestyles. recreational resources, and neighboring states along these seven corridors: Map # Corridor Project Name Municipalities Miles Mode Shift Goal - a policy-setting initiative to 1 Berkshires Mohawk Trail Bikeway Williamstown 2.6 increase the percentage of trips taken by bicycle, Corridor Miles 2 CT River Valley Southampton Greenway Southampton 3.1 walking, and transit. Mass Central (NY-Boston) 157 3 MassCentral Wayside Trail Berlin, Hudson, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, Weston 24.4 The Bicycle Facilities Inventory - a statewide Berkshires 66 4 Merrimack - Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Acton, Carlisle, Concord, Westford 8.4 database of on-street and off-street facilities Charles River Extension for bicyclists, including existing, designed, and Connecticut River Valley (E & W) 122 5 Merrimack - Reformatory Branch Trail Bedford 2.3 planning projects. Nashua River-Buzzards Bay 127 Charles River Merrimack River-Charles River 86 6 Boston Cape Cod Neponset River Greenway Ph. 2 Boston, Milton 4.6 North Shore 54 7 North Shore Salisbury Rail Trail Extension, Salisbury 9.2 Boston-Cape Cod 176 Gillis Bridge Connector Total 788 8 North Shore Border to Boston (North & South) Boxford, Danvers, Georgetown, Newbury, Topsfield, (9.1) 13.2 Wenham The BSG currently includes more than 30 different 9 North Shore Northern Strand Community Trail Everett, Lynn, Malden, Revere, Saugus (4.2) 9.0 shared use paths totaling 152 miles. More than 10 Merrimack - Community Path Extension Somerville 2.0 15 projects covering an additional 60 miles are in Charles River construction or final design, and MassDOT has launched 11 Nashua River / Quequechan River Bike Path Fall River 1.3 an effort to build another 100 miles: the BSG Priority 100. Buzzard / Bay Phase 2 12 Nashua River/ Mattapoisett Rail Trail Phase 2, Mattapoisett, Marion, Wareham 19.0 Buzzard Bay Marion-Wareham Rail Trail 13 Connector - Hyannis Transportation Center Barnstable 7.1 Boston Cape Cod Connector Total (13.3) 108.2 May 10, 2012 Bay State Greenway Network Legend §¨¦95 Bay State Greenway §¨¦495 BSG On Road - Signed BSG On Road - Proposed §¨¦495 VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE §¨¦95 BSG Off-road Shared Use Path - Completed

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