7.4 Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: Maintain, enhance and expand the Mascoma Greenway, Northern Rail Trail and new connector segments to strengthen the multi-use recreational/transportation network.

Strategic Objective

6
Total Actions
1
Planned
5
In Progress
0
Completed
0
Stalled

Actions

Strategic actions under this objective

7.4.1 Develop a Trail Condition Index (TCI) and establish minimum standard
Key Performance Indicators
Develop a maintenance needs assessment and maintenance plan for the Mascoma Greenway and NRT to include bridges, drainage and slope maintenance.
Public Works Recreation, Arts, and Parks
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7.4.2 Develop a trail maintenance plan in order to ensure that TCI of MRG and NRT is maintained to the standard
Key Performance Indicators
Finalize negotiations with NHDOT to discontinue the section of RR property from Glen Rd. to Riverside Park in 2023. Initiate proceedings with the Federal Surface Transportation Board to discontinue this section of RR in 2023. Complete process with the STB by July of 2024. Execute an agreement with NH DOT to add this section to the rail trail agreement adding this section to the MRG NLT December 2024.
Public Works Recreation, Arts, and Parks
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7.4.3 Maintain existing sections of the Mascoma Greenway and Northern Rail Trail
Key Performance Indicators
Repair of sections of the retaining wall on the NRT near Payne Rd.
Public Works Recreation, Arts, and Parks
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7.4.4 Expand greenway system by developing new segments to the existing Mascoma Greenway and NRT in order to allow for end to end City access by alternative forms of transportation.
Key Performance Indicators
Develop concept and construct greenway within property to be acquired in the Westboro Rail Yard from Bridge St. to Rt 12A
Construct extension of the MRG from Glenn Road to Route 12A.
Public Works Pedestrian and Bicyclist Advisory Committee Recreation, Arts, and Parks Planning and Development
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7.4.5 Enhance the present trail from Sachem Village to DHMC to a greenway.
Key Performance Indicators
Initiate discussions with Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Health to enhance the present connector in 2023.
Maintain present status of conceptual plans to expand a greenway to River Park and develop greenway extension from the MRG behind the cemetery to Mascoma St. connecting to the Dartmouth retail window.
Public Works Pedestrian and Bicyclist Advisory Committee Recreation, Arts, and Parks Dartmouth College Planning and Development Dartmouth Health
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7.4.6 Seek funding for and develop a safe streets for all plan to interlink Lebanon’s constituent neighborhoods to allow safe passage for pedestrian/bicycle traffic
Key Performance Indicators
Apply for safe streets for all in the summer of 2025 for a safety action plan.
Public Works Pedestrian and Bicyclist Advisory Committee Planning and Development
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