Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Massachusetts
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Important - Town Meeting in Sudbury May 7, 8
We need the help of Sudbury residents who will have another opportunity to express their support of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury.

Please vote for the non-binding resolutions in Articles 34 and 35 in the Town Warrant for the upcoming Town meeting that begins on Monday, May 7. As these non-binding resolutions are the last articles on the Warrant their consideration will probably occur no sooner than Tuesday, the May 8th.

Article 34 asks if the voters support the overall development of the BFRT; Article 35 asks if the Town should proceed with development of the 0.5-mile extension from the Concord-Sudbury border to Rt. 117 near Davis Field.

We need Trail Count Volunteers
The May 5th & 8th, 2012 Chelmsford count locations will be:
Chelmsford Center (Cushing Place)
Heart Pond in South Chelmsford (Pond Street) Chelmsford Mall (Manahan Street)

Please volunteer for a 1-hour or a 2-hour time slot. Help is needed to cover the following times:
May 5 (Sat.): 7AM - 7PM
May 8 (Tue.): 7:30AM - 9:30AM, 11:30AM - 1:30PM, and 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Please contact at: info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org
Please let us know your availability and preference for location.

Concord Town Meeting Update:
Article 39 – Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Right-of-Way, passed by 2/3 vote.

Spring 2012 Newsletter
Read the latest news about progress on the trail, events and volunteer opportunities.
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NEW - Bring the Trail to Sudbury FAQs
Frequently asked questions about extending the trail into Sudbury
Details here

Bring the Trail to Sudbury
Move this effort along by making a contribution to a Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail fund to pay for the design of the Sudbury Extension.
Details here

Spring & Summer Volunteer OpportunitiesTake a look at our updated calendar.
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New Fence Openings will allow access to businesses
At the request of businesses, the Town of Chelmsford has agreed to install two openings to allow access from the trail, for walkers, bikers, and wheelchairs.
Details here

Rail Trail Studies Details here

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Route 2 Rotary Design Information Details here

Statewide Trail Usage Counts
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Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Map

View the proposed trail map here.

View a map of central Massachusetts and how the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will connect with existing and proposed trails here.

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The Bruce Freeman Trail is a proposed rail trail through the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham in Massachusetts -- following the 25-mile route of the old New Haven Railroad Framingham & Lowell line.

Phase 1 (6.8 miles in Lowell, Chelmsford, and Westford) is now open. Phase 2 in Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury (13.1 miles) and Phase 3 in Sudbury and Framingham (4.6 miles) are proposed extensions.

Phase 1 in Westford, MA
Family enjoying the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

The Bruce Freeman Trail is open to non-motorized uses such as cycling, jogging, walking, and skiing. Other uses such as rollerblading and equestrian use may also be possible depending on the design.

Visit Phase 1 of the Trail
Download a Trail Map with Parking Information here (PDF)

 
ACTIVITIES

November 2011 - Installation of the
Station Master Sculpture in Chelmsford
Station Master Sculpture Installation on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

July 4th, 2011 Parade, Sudbury MA
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Sudbury July 4th Parade

The May 5th Meeting at the Assabet River Wildlife Refuge

Skiers on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

 

Past Events Archive

Another great rail trail to enjoy, check out the Nashua River Rail Trail in Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable. A map and directions can be found at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/nash.htm

For more information about rail trails, visit the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website at www.railtrails.org.


  
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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