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Saturday, May 18, 2013

A Look at the Possible Bike Trail Route

Your local editor made the trek down the old rail bed this week for some photos of what could eventually become a bike trail running through Lynnfield by way of Wakefield and Peabody.

Many local residents have been very interested in the progress of a proposed rail trail that would run through Lynnfield's Reedy Meadow, linking downtown Wakefield with trails running through Peabody and beyond. Back in December, we noted that the state has determined the project is eligible for federal funding, although the actual funds will be a separate step. The rail trail has also been part of the ongoing discussion about improving Lynnfield's athletic fields and recreational spaces. Actual construction of the trail in Lynnfield is still some time away, and one big part will be Reedy Meadow itself. Popular trails in Danvers and Peabody, to name just a few in the area, don't seem to have anywhere near the water issue to contend with …

Lisa Lemoi

8:35 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

I have to say Dot, that why is it taking so long? I wonder if it took this long for the Minuteman Trail to be constructed? Seems that if we have the OK from the Governor that things should move along faster than 9 years, no? I can't wait to see this actually come to fruition! Keep up the good work! Lisa   more ›

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Bike Trail Project Determined Eligible For Federal Funds

Proposed bike trail would run through Lynnfield and Wakefield. State DOT determines project is eligible for federal aid highway funding. Actual funding is a separate step.

The planned rail trail through Lynnfield and Wakefield is eligible for federal highway funds, state transportation officials determined earlier this month. In recent days, Wakefield Town Administrator Steve Maio and Lynnfield Town Administrator Bill Gustus have both received letters from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation confirming the project's eligibility for federal highway funds. That said, Gustus noted at Monday night's Lynnfield selectmen's meeting that securing the actual funds is a different step in the process. On Monday night, Gustus said that engineers should be able to begin the design process once the state DOT approves the scope of work and other details. Several years ago, he recalled that the state had provided…

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