PROGRAM
6PM WELCOMING RECEPTION Richard Fries, Executive Director of MASSBIKE & Event Director of Providence Cyclo-Cross 6:30 RECOGNITION 2014 South Coast Bike Challenge Winners/2014 progress 6:45 REPORT FROM THE STATE HOUSE: Rep. Bill Straus, Chair, State Transportation Committee 7 PM KEYNOTE: BUILDING THE BICYCLE CULTURE Nicole Freedman, Director Boston Bikes; Former Olympian and Two-time National Champion 7:25 CLOSING COMMENTS 7:30 After event social hour About the South Coast BikewayThe 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. |
Come join us for our 5th Annual Summit!
Boston Bicycle Czar, Nicole Freedman, former Olympian and two time national women's cycling champion, will be the Keynote speaker at the South Coast Bikeway Alliance 5th Annual Bicycle Summit on Thursday, March 26 at White’s of Westport. Since 2007 Nicole has been instrumental in increasing the popularity of bicycling in the City of Boston and transforming the city into one of the best cities for cycling. Representative Bill Straus, Chair of the House Transportation Committee will report to us about the new Administration's commitment to healthy transportation and give an update on recent legislation in support of MASSDOT's "Complete Streets" (streets that accommodate vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles). Richard Fries, MassBike's new Executive Director, and Event Director for Providence Cyclo-cross Festival joins us as our special guest. The Summit's sponsors are Cape Cod Five Cent Bank and the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen. The Summit focus "Building the Bicycle Culture" not only brings together people passionate about bicycling, it launches the South Coast Summer Bicycle Challenge. Now in its second year, our version of the National Bicycle Challenge (which originated with the League of American Bicyclists) starts with a drawing for people who register by the end of the Summit. BRING A FRIEND! Win bike shop gift cards and registration waivers/comps to Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, Lung Association Autumn Escape and the Gran Fondo New England cycling events. Pre-register at www.southcoastikeway.com Pre registration is appreciated. Register here or Call SRPEDD (508) 824-1367 and ask to speak to the Bicycle Coordinator, Jackie Schmidt. |
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.
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.
