Historic and Cultural Links

The trail will follow the historic Old Colony Railroad line, formerly the Taunton Branch Railroad. Information markers can be placed to educate residents about the important role this rail line played from 1835 through World War II.

NORTONS
RAIL TRAIL
The Norton Transportation Alternatives Program Committee (TAPC) Mission Statement
The Norton TAPC promotes community-based projects by improving the cultural, historic, recreational, and environmental aspects of our transportation infrastructure.

access to Nortons forests, Meadows & woodlands

The trail will provide improved access to Conservation Commission owned land, Johnson Acres, as well as The Winthrop Dahl Nature Preserve, and the Johnson and Henrich Woods which are owned by the Land Preservation Society. Residents using the Rail Trail will have unprecedented views of these preserves and easier access to their paths. Whether moving down the trail, resting beside it, or wandering along one of the nature paths, you will be experiencing some of Nortons valuable and diverse unspoiled wildlife habitats.

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* Proposed route; nal route to be detemined.

INTRODUCTION
Nortons Rails to Trails Path will benet members of the town and the surrounding area by providing a cost-effective and health-promoting means for exercise and commuting. It will connect the Myles Standish Industrial Park to the Manseld Commuter Rail. It will provide year round recreation for cyclists, wheelchair users and strollers, horseback riders, runners, walkers, bird watchers, in-line skaters, and cross-country skiers.

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Design by KEZ, August, 2013

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Regional Connection
We hope to connect with the Manseld World War II Veterans Memorial Bike Path and extend through Norton to Taunton. Future connections may develop through Taunton and from Easton to Norton.

Rail Trail Benefits

Safer off-road paths and intersections Economic development Increased property values Connection with historical events Recreation for all ages Healthy, family-friendly exercise venue Pollution-free commuting routes Improved nature preserve access 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Design Options How Can you help?

Join our email list to stay informed and active. Like us on Facebook. Share your enthusiasm with friends and neighbors. Take a walk on the trail and imagine what it will be like later. Share your ideas. Watch our website and the media for activities we announce. Participate! With the help of Norton residents we can make important decisions about: fencing historical signage information kiosks, intersection design, parking areas and more.

What will we call our rail trail?

Watch for announcements about our contest. We want to nd just the right name for Nortons own trail, something that speaks to our towns character and history. The contest will be open to young and old with interesting prizes! Coming soon.