Jackson Sq. Playground Will Effect South West Corridor Bike Path

Got this in the email, from the DCR.  I am pretty sure we cyclists will be just fine, but good to have a heads up.

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Wanted to let you know about a project that’s coming on line, the Jackson Sq Playground construction.  It’s a pretty cool effort, with substantial financial support of private partner Boston Children’s Hospital, and their Urban Renewal Committee.  If construction goes according to schedule, (roughly 8-10 weeks) we should have it open in early Summer.  The project is slated to get underway on Monday the 8^th.

One construction impact will affect the SW Corridor bike path, which we know is a major commuter and transportation node for bikers coming into and out of the area.  We’re going to need to combine the separated path into one for the duration of the project (roughly 8-10 weeks).  In addition, construction vehicles will be active in the area, necessitating periodic path closures.  There will be a police detail (2 officers) on the site to direct traffic.

I’ve attached the information we presented at a recent public meeting.  It’s got more detail regarding budget, design, and other issues (landscaping, staging, etc.)…along with pictures and maps.  There are also slides outlining the temporary path realignment.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/materials/parklands/2013-4-1jacksonpresentation.pdf

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DCR Public Meeting About Neponset River Trail

from the email, if you live/ride in this area go and tell them you want these trails connected!

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Department of Conservation a­nd Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts

PUBLIC MEETING on the NEPONSET RIVER TRAIL

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Foley Senior Residences Dining Room
249 River Street, Mattapan

At the meeting, DCR will discuss, and solicit public input on, DCR’s recommended alternative to link the Lower Neponset River Trail to the Neponset Esplanade, from Central Avenue in Milton to Blue Hill Avenue in Boston.

If you have questions about the public meeting, please call 617-626-4974 or email [email protected].

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Meeting On Street Crossings In JP

Got this in the email, cyclists and pedestrians in JP take note

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Public Meeting Re: Eliot St., Jamaicaway Crossings

Tuesday, March 1, 7-8:30pm

The DCR and Emerald Necklace Conservancy co-host a public meeting tonight to discuss the Eliot Street and Jamaicaway crossings project. Aspects of the larger project, specifically the Kelly Circle crossings, have relevance to cyclists as well as pedestrians.

The meeting is tonight, March 1, 7-8:30pm, in the Hunnewell Building in Arnold Arboretum.

Details and updates at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/parkwaysupcoming.htm and http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/

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Road Closures For Hub On Wheels

From the DCR

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DCR WILL CLOSE SEVERAL ROADWAYS TO ACCOMMODATE “HUB ON WHEELS” BICYCLE RIDE

WHAT: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will
close several roadways in Boston on Sunday to accommodate
the thousands of riders expected for the Hub on Wheels
charity bicycle ride through the city.

WHEN: Sunday Sept. 26, 2010 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road Westbound (outbound)
from Charles Circle to Eliot Bridge Eastbound (inbound)
from Eliot Bridge to Bowker Overpass

Bowker Overpass (which carries traffic from the Fenway
onto Storrow Drive)

The Fenway between Westland Avenue and Boylston Street

Boylston Street between Ipswich Street and Hemenway Street

Park Drive between Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue

University Road

Agassiz Road

Riverway Southbound (outbound) from Park Street to
Brookline Avenue

Morrissey Boulevard right lane northbound from Freeport
Street to the entrance of UMass/Boston

Exit ramp from Interstate 93 northbound onto Morrissey
Boulevard closed from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Neponset River Trail Extensions Site Walks

For those with a stake in the southern extension of the Neponset Greenway from Central Ave. to Mattapan Square the DCR is holding site walks of the proposed route options later this month. Here is the info on these events and anyone is invited. It will be important to have input from Dorchester, Mattapan and other cyclists so attend if you can.

Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts

SITE WALKS -NEPONSET RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION

Thursday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
North of the River Tour
Meet at Foley Senior Residences, 249 River Street, Mattapan, at the parking lot to the right of the entrance drive.

Monday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
South of the River Tour
Meet at Riverway Plaza, 90 River St., Mattapan, at the parking lot off Central Ave., next to the entrance of Rite Aid Pharmacy.

At the site walks, DCR will discuss, respond to questions, and solicit public input on optional routes for a multi-use pathway connection between the Lower Neponset River Trail and the Neponset Esplanade, between Central Avenue in Milton and Blue Hill Avenue in Boston. If you have questions about the site walks, please call 617-626-4974 or email [email protected].

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