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?!

Where do you want to go by bicycle? What would help you get there? SRPEDD is in the process of developing a Regional Bicycle Plan to identify and prioritize bicycle needs in the region. SRPEDD planners have scheduled  two "open houses" for public input.  Attendees can review the work prepared to date and add their insights into what will improve bicycling for you and your town.  The first Open House will be held January 29 5-7PM  at Norton Public Library, 68 East Main Street, Norton, MA.  A second Open House is scheduled for February 3rd from 5-7PM in Dartmouth at the Southworth Library at 732 Dartmouth Street.

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.