IT IS OFFICIAL!! THE STATE IS MOVING FORWARD WITH THE RAIL TRAIL CONVERSION AND WE HAVE FINALLY WON THIS FIGHT!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO GOT BEHIND THIS VISION BECAUSE WE ARE GETTING OUR TRAIL!! STAY TUNED AS WE WATCH THE GROUNDBREAKING PROCESS UNFOLD TOGETHER!!
November 5, 2017
Final supporters
I support the purchase of the recently abandoned railroad corridor between Boscawen and Concord and converting it to a rail trail.
States, communities and advocates across America are converting underutilized and often blighted railroad corridors into highly utilized rail trails. Great examples are the extremely popular Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Minuteman Bikeway, both in Massachusetts.
In New Hampshire, the Salem, Windham, Derry, Londonderry, Manchester and Northern Rail Trails were abandoned by railroad companies, bought by the State and converted into popular recreation and transportation rail trails.
Today, the State has the opportunity to purchase a 6.36 mile long recently abandoned railroad corridor that goes from Boscawen to the edge of Downtown Concord. Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail are eager to have it converted to a rail trail but need public support to ensure it will happen. Our goal is to collect signatures and present them to Governor Chris Sununu, NHDOT Commissioner Victoria Sheehan, and Concord Mayor Jim Bouley to make sure they know about the public’s desire for a rail trail in the Capitol City.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
August 13, 2017
August 11, 2017
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AT LIGHTNING SPEED!! KEEP THIS MOMENTUM BURNING BRIGHT BECAUSE THE OFFICIALS ARE ABSOLUTELY WATCHING OUR GROWTH RIGHT NOW!! SEND THE LINK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW SO WE SMASH THROUGH THIS GOAL TODAY!!
Reached 100 supporters
August 1, 2017
504 Comments
We walk the northern rail trail from Lebanon to Boscawen all the time and would love to be able to walk this new section all the way to Concord. Please use our tax dollars to buy this small section, which would have a over-sized impact on the usability of the rail trail.
Please purchase this railroad right of way. This is a historic part of Concord - home of first European settlers and last home of Native Americans - it should be protected for many reasons in addition to the important Greenway railtrailcorridor.
Rail trails are few and far and we need more in this region. Roads, esp in Merrimack are not the safest place to ride bicycles, plus walkers, moms with babies in carriages, roller bladers all use and enjoy the very few paved rail trials we have in this region.
By completing this trail, users will eventually have reason to take a break (find services) and explore close-by Concord. It will also further heighten NH as a destination for those who want to traverse from the capital to the Upper Valley.
Please consider the interests of the people of NH who use these trails for fitness, recreation, socializing and just getting outdoors. These converted rail trails are especially important for we senior citizens who can no longer hike the mountain trails.
I would love to see this in my home away from home.
As an avid rail trail biker, we need this to foster community, health, and environmental connection.
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IT IS OFFICIAL!! THE STATE IS MOVING FORWARD WITH THE RAIL TRAIL CONVERSION AND WE HAVE FINALLY WON THIS FIGHT!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO GOT BEHIND THIS VISION BECAUSE WE ARE GETTING OUR TRAIL!! STAY TUNED AS WE WATCH THE GROUNDBREAKING PROCESS UNFOLD TOGETHER!!
November 5, 2017
Final supporters
I support the purchase of the recently abandoned railroad corridor between Boscawen and Concord and converting it to a rail trail.
States, communities and advocates across America are converting underutilized and often blighted railroad corridors into highly utilized rail trails. Great examples are the extremely popular Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Minuteman Bikeway, both in Massachusetts.
In New Hampshire, the Salem, Windham, Derry, Londonderry, Manchester and Northern Rail Trails were abandoned by railroad companies, bought by the State and converted into popular recreation and transportation rail trails.
Today, the State has the opportunity to purchase a 6.36 mile long recently abandoned railroad corridor that goes from Boscawen to the edge of Downtown Concord. Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail are eager to have it converted to a rail trail but need public support to ensure it will happen. Our goal is to collect signatures and present them to Governor Chris Sununu, NHDOT Commissioner Victoria Sheehan, and Concord Mayor Jim Bouley to make sure they know about the public’s desire for a rail trail in the Capitol City.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 13, 2017
August 11, 2017
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AT LIGHTNING SPEED!! KEEP THIS MOMENTUM BURNING BRIGHT BECAUSE THE OFFICIALS ARE ABSOLUTELY WATCHING OUR GROWTH RIGHT NOW!! SEND THE LINK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW SO WE SMASH THROUGH THIS GOAL TODAY!!
Reached 100 supporters
August 1, 2017
504 Comments
This would be a wonderful extension of the Northern Rail Trail for runners and bikers. This section would travel through a more populated area; the Boscawen to Franklin/Andover section is mostly wooded and secluded, which is disconcerting for solo runners.
We walk the northern rail trail from Lebanon to Boscawen all the time and would love to be able to walk this new section all the way to Concord. Please use our tax dollars to buy this small section, which would have a over-sized impact on the usability of the rail trail.
Please purchase this railroad right of way. This is a historic part of Concord - home of first European settlers and last home of Native Americans - it should be protected for many reasons in addition to the important Greenway railtrailcorridor.
Rail trails are few and far and we need more in this region. Roads, esp in Merrimack are not the safest place to ride bicycles, plus walkers, moms with babies in carriages, roller bladers all use and enjoy the very few paved rail trials we have in this region.
By completing this trail, users will eventually have reason to take a break (find services) and explore close-by Concord. It will also further heighten NH as a destination for those who want to traverse from the capital to the Upper Valley.
Please consider the interests of the people of NH who use these trails for fitness, recreation, socializing and just getting outdoors. These converted rail trails are especially important for we senior citizens who can no longer hike the mountain trails.
I would love to see this in my home away from home.
As an avid rail trail biker, we need this to foster community, health, and environmental connection.
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This would be a wonderful extension of the Northern Rail Trail for runners and bikers. This section would travel through a more populated area; the Boscawen to Franklin/Andover section is mostly wooded and secluded, which is disconcerting for solo runners.