June 9th, 2017 
5 years ago our Westborough, MA, Board of Selectmen established a Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee charged with improving cycling and pedestrian access and safety and building trails in town. Over the past 5 years, we’ve worked persistently to do exactly that. We’ve installed 9 sets of Carmanah R920 solar-powered flashing crosswalk signs, like those shown below, at well used, high-priority crosswalks in Read more »
Posts Tagged ‘Don Burn’
New Westborough Multi-Use Trail Breaks Ground
Westborough Bike & Pedestrian Committee Progress
What I like most about being on the Westborough BPAC (Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee) is getting the kind of things done we reported to our Board of Selectmen last night.
First, our charge:
- Improve bike and pedestrian safety and accessibility in town.
- Build multi-use trails.
Here’s where we are since our progress report last spring. Read more »
Banner Day for Westborough Bike Trail Support
Yesterday was a banner day for the Westborough BPAC (Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee) with:
- a morning presentation to and approval of the Westborough Economic Development Committee to support the development of a proposed non-motorized multi-use trail along the old – and still somewhat intact – Boston to Worcester Air Line Trolley (BWALT) rail track bed
- an evening presentation and enthusiastic support of the Westborough Civic Club regarding the same trail
- a later evening presentation to and unanimous approval from the Westborough Planning Board to support the transfer of $22,000 from the Westborough Open Space Preservation Committee Reserve Account to pay for required survey work along the trail to accommodate needed easements and deed filings.
Pictured above: Don Burn, the heart, mind and soul behind the BWALT trail before the Westborough Planning Board. Thanks, Don – great stuff!
