The South Coast Bikeway, once realized, will be a 50-mile continuous system of bike paths (or multi-use paths) and bike lanes that will connect Rhode Island to Cape Cod.  Cities and towns included in this plan are Swansea, Somerset, Fall River, Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham.  Several segments of the bikeway already exist in Swansea, Fall River, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett  and Wareham and are highlighted in the interactive map below. 

The South Coast Bikeway was designated as part of an East Coast Greenway route from Providence to Provincetown in 2011.  A map of the proposed East Coast Greenway Providence to Provincetown bikeway can be found here.
 
The South Coast Bikeway is a regional priority as outlined in the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District's 2012 Regional Transportation Plan. The proposed bikeway was also identified as part of the Bay State Greenway, MassDOT's proposed long distance bicycle transportation network. For more South Coast Bikeway documents, visit the documents page and be sure to check out our events calendar for meeting dates, bike rides and other events. 

The South Coast Bikeway Alliance is a non-profit organization made up of community representatives and groups that work with local leaders and organizations to advocate for and build the networks of bikeways throughout the South Coast region. Our overall goal is to promote active transportation and recreation.

Whats New?!

We have partnered with the Buzzards Bay Coalition to do a series of rides leading up to their Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride in October. There’s no need to sign up or attend them all, just check this link for locations, dates and times and meet us at the start.  Our first ride is a 13 mile loop and will be held this Thursday, July 10th at the start of the Watershed Ride at Hix Bridge in Westport (next to the Masonic Lodge at 305 Hixville Road). 

Craig Della Penna, Executive Director of Northeast Greenway Solutions will be visiting the Dedee Shattuck Gallery, 1 Partner's Lane, Westport on Thursday July 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to discuss the economic, quality of life and tourism impacts related to rail trail development. Click here for more information!

Join forces with others in your community in the South Coast Bikeway Alliance's First Annual Summer Bike Challenge. During the next three (3) months, July, August and September, communities will compete against each other to log the most miles collectively on their bicycles. 
Click here for more information!

South Coast Bikeway Map

Cost Estimate (Preliminary):
 
A cost estimate for the South Coast Bikeway Project was developed by SRPEDD staff in 2012.  Design and construction costs were included in this estimate.  The estimate was calculated using average costs per mile for Class I (off-road bike path/multi-use path) and Class II (bike lanes on a roadway) bikeways compiled from MassDOT.  The breakdown of costs can be viewed here.