CPC Nov 1 (a).docxNov 1, 2023
Sarah LaValley
Assistant Director
Northampton Office of Planning & Sustainability
slavalley@northamptonma.gov
Dear Ms. LaValley
The Friends of Northampton Trails are pleased to add our support to the Planning Office’s two (2) applications to the Community Preservation Committee that focus on expansion / improvement
of our trail / bike path network
Rocky Hill Shared Use Path Construction Admin (liaison with MassDot engineers)
CT River Greenway design to fund the 25% design for the shared use path from CT River Park to Hatfield
When completed, these extensions of multi-use trails will add critically needed connections to open space, existing neighborhoods and other nodes of the regional bike path network.
The projects, when completed, will benefit
students, residents and workers who will walk and ride bikes safely to schools, jobs and errands;
the general public’s access to neighboring towns and conservation areas
visitors to the city who will more readily explore and enjoy more of the city’s trails and conservation areas.
Thank you for your consideration of these important applications for CPA funds.
Sincerely,
George Kohout, President
Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways