In order to preserve the peaceful beauty of Hopkinton trails, the undersigned trail users oppose the paving of any trail sections that run through wooded areas, including especially Center Trail, Echo Trail, and any intervening trails along the old Hopkinton-Milford railroad bed that would become part of the Upper Charles Trail. (Note: no contribution to iPetitions is necessary to sign this petition.)
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April 15, 2020
im still getting messages from people who dont want to see our woods paved over and i really appreciate everyone chiming in with their own experiences on the trails. we are working on getting a meeting set up with the parks folks to make sure they see how many of us prefer the soft earth.
April 15, 2020
the momentum behind this is honestly wild and shows how much people care about keeping these woods the way they are. i didnt expect this to land so hard but its clear we all want to protect the trails from being paved over.
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April 15, 2020
100 Comments
I have lost count of the number of times I have almost been run over by people speeding too fast on bikes while I am hobbling along at 66 years old with Parkinson's. Please think of the elderly and disabled, and do not pave forest trails that should be enjoyed for their natural beauty.
Unpaved trails can be handicap accessible; accessible to bikers, hikers and runners; are preferred by horseback riders; are easier on the joints. Lastly, I don’t know of one nature lover who walks in the woods so they can be on pavement.
This trail is sought-out destination for me precisely because of its surface. The surface is a distance runner's dream and allows for optimal recovery and training purposes. If this trail were to be paved, the next best thing would be the rail trail in Holliston. Please maintain this trail's natural beauty and purpose!
Incredibly unsustainable to pave trails...poor for stormwater management, heat island effect, will heave with frosts defeating the purpose of paving and require costly maintenance. Not to mention hard on runners and dogs. Keep it pervious!
A packed stone dust surface is less expensive to build & maintain, and better for the surrounding environment. A paved path is not a trail...it's a road.
Unpaved trails are easier on the joints for runners and preserve the natural beauty of our woodlands.
Whenever I have a choice of which trail to use, I almost always choose stone dust over asphalt. It’s easier on the knees and feet, and on the environment.
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In order to preserve the peaceful beauty of Hopkinton trails, the undersigned trail users oppose the paving of any trail sections that run through wooded areas, including especially Center Trail, Echo Trail, and any intervening trails along the old Hopkinton-Milford railroad bed that would become part of the Upper Charles Trail. (Note: no contribution to iPetitions is necessary to sign this petition.)
Updates
April 15, 2020
im still getting messages from people who dont want to see our woods paved over and i really appreciate everyone chiming in with their own experiences on the trails. we are working on getting a meeting set up with the parks folks to make sure they see how many of us prefer the soft earth.
April 15, 2020
the momentum behind this is honestly wild and shows how much people care about keeping these woods the way they are. i didnt expect this to land so hard but its clear we all want to protect the trails from being paved over.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2020
100 Comments
I am concerned about runoff from asphalt into our wetlands. Also, asphalt is more expensive to install and maintain, and doesn't provide the wonderful trails experience we can get with stone dust. Stone dust, properly installed, is ADA compliant. Seems a clear case to me.
I have lost count of the number of times I have almost been run over by people speeding too fast on bikes while I am hobbling along at 66 years old with Parkinson's. Please think of the elderly and disabled, and do not pave forest trails that should be enjoyed for their natural beauty.
Unpaved trails can be handicap accessible; accessible to bikers, hikers and runners; are preferred by horseback riders; are easier on the joints. Lastly, I don’t know of one nature lover who walks in the woods so they can be on pavement.
This trail is sought-out destination for me precisely because of its surface. The surface is a distance runner's dream and allows for optimal recovery and training purposes. If this trail were to be paved, the next best thing would be the rail trail in Holliston. Please maintain this trail's natural beauty and purpose!
Incredibly unsustainable to pave trails...poor for stormwater management, heat island effect, will heave with frosts defeating the purpose of paving and require costly maintenance. Not to mention hard on runners and dogs. Keep it pervious!
A packed stone dust surface is less expensive to build & maintain, and better for the surrounding environment. A paved path is not a trail...it's a road.
Unpaved trails are easier on the joints for runners and preserve the natural beauty of our woodlands.
Whenever I have a choice of which trail to use, I almost always choose stone dust over asphalt. It’s easier on the knees and feet, and on the environment.
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I am concerned about runoff from asphalt into our wetlands. Also, asphalt is more expensive to install and maintain, and doesn't provide the wonderful trails experience we can get with stone dust. Stone dust, properly installed, is ADA compliant. Seems a clear case to me.