North Adams to Williamstown Bike Path Public Meeting Set
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Plans are moving forward for a new bike path section between North Adams' center and the Williamstown town line.
The city of North Adams and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greylock Elementary School to discuss a draft route.
There will be a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Mohawk Bicycle Pedestrian Trail will be designed by BRPC; a community outreach committee will be established to keep affected property owners and other interested parties informed.
The eventual goal is to link the Berkshires from border to border. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in Adams is being extended north first to Lime Street and then to Hodges Cross Road in North Adams. Further out, the trail is expected to run to Western Gateway Heritage State Park in North Adams, connecting it the Mohawk bike trail, and south from Lanesborough into Pittsfield.
Farther south, a bike path is being developed to connect Lenox, Lee and Stockbridge.
Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project and to provide input.
The route will also be presented at the North Adams City Council's Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting, which is broadcast on local access television.
"This is a very exciting time in the city of North Adams as we have many great projects moving forward," said Mayor Richard Alcombright. "We are very close to finalizing plans for a safe and viable biking solution between our downtown and Williamstown and the input of the community, most specifically those in the West End of the city, is needed and welcomed."
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