Biking the Boston 'Burbs (Trails, MDC, & Towns beyond Hubway area)

[F-Line to Dudley]

From an RR.net spotter...the former South Sudbury diamond has been put back in on display at the intersection of the Mass Central and Bruce Freeman trails:

 

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Here it is again, with the finishing touches:

 

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Linden Street bridge in Waltham on the Mass Central Rail Trail now open.

 

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MBTA opens long-awaited trail connection to Natick Center station - Natick Report

The highly anticipated commuter rail-to-trail connection in Natick Center opened Feb. 6 a

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The highly anticipated commuter rail-to-trail connection in Natick Center opened Feb. 6, paving the way for commuters, runners, and walkers alike to access the larger Cochituate Rail Trail.
The trail, now 3.7 miles long, runs from Framingham’s Saxonville neighborhood to the outbound platform of the Natick Center MBTA Station.
“This is something that will benefit thousands of people,” said Josh Ostroff, former Natick Select Board member and president of the board of the Friends of Natick Trails. “We know that it is important for better and safer mobility, and easier connections, and particularly for people with disabilities.”
Before the connection, the trail ended by Mechanic Street. Now, residents can bike directly to the commuter rail—although biking on the platform is prohibited. The new section of the trail is equipped with sheltered bike racks, security cameras, and a police call box.
The MBTA agreed to fund and pave the final component of the trail after completing its own renovation plans at the station.

 

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Josh Ostroff, former Natick Select Board member and president of the board of the Friends of Natick Trails.

....and current Director of Capital Strategy at the MBTA, which seems relevant.

 

[New England Born & Raised]

RI biking update - East Bay Bike Path Bridges in Barrington & Warren to open Monday.

Bike path bridges ribbon-cutting set for Monday in Barrington - EastBayRI.com

Good news bicyclists, pedestrians and everyone else who likes to use the East Bay Bike Path — the state will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, April 6 to mark the completion of the bike …

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