Mascoma River Greenway Case Statement Brochure

Mascoma River Greenway Quick Facts Close to Home •

Over 53% of all residen al units are within 1/2 mile of the Greenway • 63% of all residen al units are within 1 mile of the Greenway

Non-Motorized & Mul -Use • • • • • •

Bringing Our Community

Together The Capital Campaign to Build the Mascoma River Greenway

4-mile pathway connec ng Lebanon & West Lebanon Ini ally dirt, eventually a paved pathway Closed to motorized traffic Groomed for winter skiing & snowshoeing Offers opportuni es for increased physical ac vity Supports bicycling, walking, wheelchairs

Connects Our Community • • • •

c/o Lebanon Recrea on & Parks Department 51 North Park Street Lebanon, NH 03766

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Easy walking and biking on an old rail corridor Scenic views along the Mascoma River Will be part of longest Rail Trail in NH, recently voted among top 100 in the USA Human-powered transporta on between Lebanon and West Lebanon A cri cal link in the Upper Valley Loop Trail, a scenic road bicycling loop through Hanover & Lebanon, NH and Har ord & Norwich, VT.

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Endorsed by the Lebanon City Council & included in the City’s Master Plan Rail Trails increase tourism and bolster property values In a na onal survey, new home buyers ranked proximity to a trail 2nd in importance out of 18 possible ameni es Health and social benefits - ge ng outdoors & ac ve Supports green infrastructure, including stormwater management and open space preserva on

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Our Plan for the Future The vision of the Mascoma River Greenway (MRG) project is to provide Lebanon’s residents and visitors with a safe, convenient, beau ful, and human-powered way to reach the places they want to go. The Mascoma River Greenway will transform how people in Lebanon “get there from here,”

Who We Are The Mascoma River Greenway CoaliƟon is a unified group of over 200 community leaders, philanthropists, local health professionals, City of Lebanon officials, business people, and interested ci zens commi ed to building the Mascoma River Greenway. The Coali on is endorsed by the Lebanon City Council.

increasing opportuni es for physical ac vity. The MRG will serve as our corridor for non-motorized transporta on and recrea on, connec ng Lebanon’s community educa onal centers, neighborhoods, recrea on, work, shopping, medical centers, transit stops, and cultural loca ons. The Greenway Trail concept on path behind Timken Aerospace

will truly connect Lebanon and West Lebanon.

We work in partnership with Lebanon Recrea on & Parks Department to achieve our mutual vision of a 4-mile non-motorized, year round, separated pathway connec ng Lebanon and West Lebanon. The Mascoma River Greenway will link many important community des na ons in the City, and provide opportuni es for increased physical ac vity.

Northern Rail Trail, Enfield

Our Leadership Team and Capital Campaign Steering CommiƩee includes:

Mascoma River Greenway Mission The Mascoma River Greenway (MRG) mission is to build a 4-mile, mul -use, non-motorized, year-round, separated pathway along the former Boston & Maine railroad corridor. The Greenway will extend from the current terminus of the Northern Rail Trail in downtown Lebanon at Spencer Street to the historic Westboro Railroad yard, connec ng Lebanon and West Lebanon.

APD Connector Trail Work Day, Lebanon

Frank Gould, Co-Chair, Lebanon Ci zen Paul Coats, Co-Chair, Recrea on & Parks Department David Brooks, Planning Department Bob Civiak, Lebanon Independent Consultant Russell Hirschler, Upper Valley Trails Alliance Greg Norman, DHMC Healthy Ea ng Ac ve Living Dick Mackay, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Melanie Moore, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Don Collins, Lebanon Busniess Owner Colin Smith, Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Comm.

Cli on Below, Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Comm.

Cindy Heath, DHMC Healthy Ea ng Ac ve Living Anne Peyton, Campaign Counsel

Savvy Senior Hikers

Project Partners NH Bureau of Trails NH Bureau of Rail & Transit Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Hypertherm Community Service Program Upper Valley Trails Alliance APD Memorial Hospital Lebanon Rotary Club Lebanon Recrea on & Conserva on Commissions Lebanon City Council

Lebanon Recrea on & Parks Department Lebanon Planning Department Lebanon Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Commi ee Lebanon Public Works Department Lebanon Police Department Lebanon Safe Routes To School Commi ee Na onal Park Service Rivers & Trails Assistance Program Dartmouth-Hitchcock / Upper Valley HEAL

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Ruth Shepard Trail Work Day, Lebanon Pool

For more informaƟon or to volunteer: Frank Gould - 603-448-1660 Paul Coats - 603-448-5121 paul.coats@lebcity.com

Bike to Work Day, Lebanon

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Mascoma River Greenway Budget Phase Phase 1:

AcƟvity Downtown tunnel - ligh ng, security, resurfacing *Bridge over Mascoma River - downtown *Slayton Hill Bridge I-89 Bridge Bridge over Mascoma River - Timken Bridge over Mascoma River - Rt 4

Budget $55,400 $35,000 $9,100 $69,000 $35,000 $19,500 $223,000

Target CompleƟon 2013 (Spring 2013) (Spring 2013) 2013 2013 2013

Phase 2:

Trail clearing, drainage, rail and es removal

$461,000

2014

Your donaƟon will help us connect Lebanon’s important community desƟnaƟons.

Phase 3:

Downtown Lebanon & West Lebanon Connec ons $404,600

2015

• Parks, RecreaƟon FaciliƟes & Arts Venues

Phase 4:

Paved path throughout

$818,900

2016

Project Admin: Marke ng, fiscal sponsor fee, 15% con ngency $348,200 Total project cost: *Funded

$2,255,700

Phase DescripƟons Phase 2: Achieves a func onal trail – dirt path that is navigable from downtown Lebanon to Glen Road by walkers, hikers, runners, mountain bikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers.

Phase 3: Brings the path to Greenway safety standards through the downtown parking area and across the Mascoma Street/High Street/Mechanic Street intersec on, Glen Road and Iron Horse Connec ons.

Phase 4: Paves the path throughout – navigable year round by everybody including strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, road bikes, roller blades.

Budget es mates by: VHB, Inc.

(100% tax deducƟble) 1. Visit www.mascomagreenway.wordpress.com or 2. Mail a check payable to: UV Trails Alliance, Fiscal Sponsor PO Box 1215, Norwich, VT 05055 write: MRG in the memo line 3. For stocks, other gi s or giving ques ons Call Russell Hirschler at 802-649-9075

Lebanon Veteran’s Memorial Pool, CCB, Witherell Center, AVA Gallery, Opera House, Canillas Community Gardens, Colburn Park, Riverside Community Park, Skate Park, Conserva on Lands and Trails, Civic Memorial Park, Eldridge Park

• Workplaces

Phase 1: Bridges and Tunnel

How to donate:

Together, We Can Get There From Here!

For more informaƟon or to volunteer: Frank Gould - 603-448-1660 Paul Coats - 603-448-5121 Paul.Coats@lebcity.com

Downtown Lebanon, Timken Aerospace, APD Memorial Hospital, Miracle Mile, schools, DHMC, West Lebanon Main Street, Route 12A

• Shopping & Services City Hall, Lebanon Farmers’ Market, Post Offices, Banks, Lebanon Mall shops and restaurants, groceries, Miracle Mile, movie theater

Colburn Park, Lebanon

• EducaƟon Child Care Centers, Lebanon Public Schools, Lebanon Charter School, Lebanon College, AVA Gallery, NE School of Hair Design, Lebanon & Kilton Libraries

• Health and Wellness APD Memorial Hopsital, CCB, Witherell Rec Center, dance & yoga studios, DHMC Women’s Health Resource Center, DHMC Heater Road clinic, Upper Valley Senior Center

• Regional Trails Upper Valley Loop Trail, Northern Rail Trail

Skate Park, West Lebanon

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