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The Piscataquog Trail is the western most rail trail proposed/existing recreational trail. It provides a link from the Heritage Trail and Riverwalk to the west side of the Merrimack River leading into the Town of Goffstown. This trail will utilize the abandoned Boston and Maine Railroad corridor.
The Heritage Trail is envisioned as a “Rail plus Trail” option, where the active freight railroad corridor and envisioned rail trail would share the corridor ROW. The Heritage Trail consists of two legs of the former Boston and Maine Railroad hub. It travels in the north/south direction following the Merrimack River.
The South Manchester Rail Trail is a proposed bike/pedestrian path that would connect the downtown “Millyard” area of Manchester to the Town on Londonderry. The South Manchester Rail Trail will utilize the existing Right-of-Way (ROW) of the abandoned Boston and Maine Rail.
The Rockingham Trail is a proposed paved trail that would connect the center of the City of Manchester to the Town of Auburn. The Rockingham Trail will utilize the existing Right-of-Way (ROW) of the abandoned Boston and Maine Railroad corridor. The Rockingham Trail will originate at it’s intersection with the South Manchester Trail on its west end and to the Rockingham Trail - Portsmouth Branch, an existing gravel trail in the Massabesic Lake region, on its east end.
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Our Successes
Engineering Study
We have contracted with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (“VHB”), who is nearing completion of a comprehensive engineering study that will itemize funding needs, propose marketing plans and produce detailed maps highlighting the network of walkways.
This study — funded entirely with private donations — will identify how this walking network will connect the north (Heritage Trail North, ultimately to Canada), south (Heritage Trail South through Bedford and Merrimack), east (Rockingham Trail to the Seacoast) and west (Piscataquog Trail Goffstown/New Boston).
Brand Development
We chose Manchester MOVES as our name because of its wide representation of our mission:
- Manchester MOVES to a greener city
- Manchester MOVES to connect its communities
- Manchester MOVES to a healthier lifestyle
A logo and all collateral material have been developed to strongly position and represent this organization.
Basics
- Registered with the proper authorities in the city & state
- Accepted by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
- Collection of private funds to promote our cause has begun
- Registered the legal entity name and domain of www.manchesterMOVES.org
- Completed an official web site.
Support
Many community and business leaders have pledged their support of Manchester Moves as an important initiative for the improvement of the quality of life in Manchester and the surrounding area. Recognizing the health benefits of Manchester Moves, commitment of support has been received by both both the Elliot Hospital and the Catholic Medical Center presidents. We have also received the support of major media outlets, including the Union Leader, Hippo Press, and WGIR.
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