Support the Danvers Rail-Trail!
We are Danvers folks working for safer biking and walking conditions in Danvers since 2002. We've sponsored bike helmet give-aways, free bike rack installations and now the beginning construction of a rail trail across Danvers.
We welcome your support. You can pick up trash during your walks, send us your photographs, write letters to your selectmen or join us at our events. We've got more suggestions on how you can help and we accept donations!
Explore the Heart of Danvers
Explore the new rail trail through the middle of Danvers. Starting in the center, walkers will be able to head north or south. Stations along the way will offer history and surprises. Trail should be graded and pruned by this time. Call 978-774-8159 for latest details. 10:00am - Noon, Sept. 18. Hub at 26 Hobart St.
Coming Events
Your Questions
- Where can I get help with a hazardous sidewalk?
- Report it to the DPW by going to www.danvers.govoffice.com, click on Public Works and then on Contact Form at the top. You can also contact us and we'll try to address it.
- Does the town own the land for the proposed rail trails?
- Most of it. The town signed a 99 year lease for $1 with the MBTA in October of 2008 for the Newburyport Branch line which runs from the Peabody to the Wenham line. Other former rail lines have been owned by the town for many years and are used by the Danvers electric company.
- How much will construction of the trails be and how will it be paid for?
- Funding of rail trails can be accomplished in various ways from almost free to close to $1 million per mile. The Wachusett Greenways, for example, was constructed with volunteers, fund raising, and grants. Other communities who wish to work with Mass Highway and have them build the trail must provide 10 to 20% of the total costs but these rules vary. Most of the funds used by Mass Highway for trails comes through Federal Highway funding. The Coastal Trails Coalition website has two examples of trails funded in this way.
