Safety of Crossing at Central St in Saugus

My wife and I were run over at Central Street. As a result of my wife’s passing I have moved to Florida where they are more friendly to walkers and bikers. Every time I walked by that cross walk I ...

BlueBikes in "Northern Strand" Communities

Solar Lights

We are looking into the feasibility of solar lights along the trail, which we hope would increase safety and accessibility at night.

Trash Cans

There are very few trash cans currently along the trail. We hope to add more - either by convincing towns or local businesses to put them up and maintain them!

Invasive Plant Strategy

We already have consistent cleanups throughout the path, but we'd like to expand our efforts in controlling and eliminating menacing invasives along the path, including Japanese Knotweed and Bitter...

Connect Northern Strand to Saugus Sea Plain Basin Trail

We'd like to give off-road bikers and hikers some fun options right off the Northern Strand. Many years ago dirt bikers would race through the Saugus marsh on this abandoned project by the state, a...

Bike Tool Repair Stations

Without many bike shops directly near the path, it will be essential to have repair stations powdered along the path for any unlucky mishaps riders might have along the way.

Puddle Prevention

There are some spots on the path that consistently have water issues and may take many days to dry up after rains, such as near the start of the current path in Everett. We will initiate programs t...

Local Business Signs & Maps

We hope to launch a program where local businesses will be shown on signs throughout the trail directly near where they are situated, similar to Rest Area signs on highways. We will also plan to sh...

Central St. Saugus Intersection Safety Improvements

Multiple people have been hit by cars while crossing the street where the Northern Strand intersects with Central St. in Saugus. This intersection has minimal pedestrian/cycling infrastructure and ...

Speed Limit Signs

B2C plans to implement 12MPH speed limit signs along the path to remind people using the path what speed ensures safety for everyone else on the path.