March 12, 2013

Originally proposed in conjunction with Mansfield WWII Trail in 2000

Alignment along Mansfield Sewer Right-of-Way Parking area for 4 vehicles at Cobb Street

Renewed interest from town residents and officials in 2012

Part of SRPEDD Regional Bicycle Plan

10-12 paved trail with 5 unpaved equestrian trail Potential to use Mansfield Airport property to avoid wetlands issues 5 Bike lanes on N Washington Street to cross I-495 Bike route designation/ share the road markings on Fruit St/N Washington St from existing Mansfield Trail to Cobb St

Top priority: safety for trail users and vehicles approaching crossing Sight distance maximization Proper traffic control signage and markings on trail and roadway

Looking south from trail onto N Washington St from south side

Looking north from trail onto N Washington St from north side

Fencing

Historical Signage
Information Kiosks Parking Areas

Safe, family-friendly exercise and recreation New, free, safe commuting option to Mansfield Train Station Opportunities for historical interpretation and open space protection

Town can file necessary paperwork to seek eligibility for federal funding Town can seek federal funding through Southeastern Massachusetts TIP (pays 90% of total costs) Design of trail can begin, with more opportunities for public input

Adam Recchia, SRPEDD (508) 824-1367 arecchia@srpedd.org

Board of Selectmen (508) 285-0210