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Carolyn said the grant details are not yet public but will support a local marketing hire to drive memberships and pursue sponsorships, the purchase of new bikes, and station expansion this spring. The vendor, Drop Mobility, plans marketing campaigns and raffles aimed at younger riders and students, staff said.

Carolyn described a structured membership framework set by the Drop operations team with discounts for students and an income-eligible Access Pass. \"There is a structured membership, so there's some, discounts for students. There's also what we refer to as an access pass. So it's $4 a month for people who are income eligible,\" she said.

Staff said they are still collecting usage data from the new system and do not yet have a full picture of ridership patterns; historical data from the previous system will help identify high-volume stations for initial expansion spots. Monthly vendor reports are posted on the city web page, Carolyn said.

The subcommittee discussed employer bulk-purchase options, which the city and Drop envision as a way to expand memberships. Staff said two sets of station expansions tied to the grant will be prioritized to improve connectivity with PBTA bus routes (part of the grant priorities).

No formal vote was taken on program changes; staff described planned grant-driven expansion work and outreach for the spring season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northampton Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee | March 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 12 subcommittee meeting, staff said the city received a bike-share grant (not yet publicly announced) that will fund marketing, new bikes, station expansions and hire a local marketing coordinator; the Access Pass remains $4 per month for income-qualified riders.","taxTitle","Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts","taxId",68541,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253550,"MassDOT signs Rocky Hill Greenway contract; National Grid pole work closes shared-use path until mid-April",100,360000,460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180336-db75b0fd8b06967925946829ecbe01e5&start=360&end=460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180336-db75b0fd8b06967925946829ecbe01e5/thumbnail_360000.jpg","/articles/6253550/Massachusetts/MassDOT-signs-Rocky-Hill-Greenway-contract-National-Grid-pole-work-closes-shared-use-path-until-mid-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253550-87e4999c37991f2a72e311d6dc0849ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182126&Signature=LB1chq5C1BYy1xGq5DMTsaxz~hyMYwrQPYktCzKc~~f30R9KGcxe-TtLKk4Tcwtuu346ny6gHJsap68lG10J~eUq6HnLz3Tp9btdB6~ffMklXi6QHsr4Yg0tLWHFKu25SLLc9xTuzZcYBg~1u85G-UBdNf67m5fezuInDdybAMpxpFCDX-MP8i4~73CAwwEKA6t8j5DkQjCKT6cV0aH44GuhqWdnwcw4BIVODScYjFAkE5fbgZkcYqmRiOF-aHZ2wi5M8U5Xh0khkfkjr4C52brjbgKEf88LFOfPnWIMkT6NmYpIjZ9eOGD3hE8BCiA4czVeOYcK59fgYk24ki2IhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Transportation and Parking Commission's Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee on March 12 that MassDOT has executed a contract for the Rocky Hill (Greenway) expansion and that National Grid is performing pole upgrades that will close a section of the New Haven Canal/New Haven shared-use path until roughly mid-April.

Carolyn said MassDOT has signed the contract for the Rocky Hill Greenway expansion, with JL Construction listed as the contractor, and that a preconstruction meeting is scheduled for the week following the March 12 subcommittee session. The expansion will extend the shared-use path from the Route 66/Manhan connector through Ice Pond and toward Florence Road, staff said.

At the same time, National Grid is reconstructing utility poles along the New Haven Canal segment between Northampton and East Hampton from Love Field Street to the cross-country section. \"That whole section of path is gonna be closed until maybe mid April,\" Carolyn said. She added that National Grid provided updated timing and that the city will notify the public through the mayor's newsletter.

Public commenter Alex Bowman asked whether the city had coordinated with National Grid on accessible detour routes after receiving an initial detour suggestion that was not accessible. Carolyn said the city's options are limited because the path sits on National Grid easement territory and that the likely on-street detour for that segment is Route 10. \"They control what and when they do maintenance,\" Carolyn said, explaining the city's limited authority over utility-owned right-of-way.

Staff said they will post notices at path entrances and publish details in the mayor's newsletter and asked committee members to spread the word to neighborhood groups and trail-user organizations. The city also asked National Grid to complete cross-country work early so the contractor for the greenway expansion can begin without conflict.

No formal votes or policy changes resulted from this update; staff described it as a preconstruction and public-notification matter and said they expect the closure to be disruptive to trail users while work proceeds.","Staff told the Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee on March 12 that MassDOT has signed a contract for the Rocky Hill Greenway expansion and that National Grid pole replacement will close a long segment of the New Haven Canal shared-use path through mid-April, with limited detour options.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253555,"Northampton bike lanes, shared-use trails remain snowbound as committee seeks maintenance solutions",2503,84000,2587000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180336-db75b0fd8b06967925946829ecbe01e5&start=84&end=2587","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180336-db75b0fd8b06967925946829ecbe01e5/thumbnail_84000.jpg","/articles/6253555/Massachusetts/Northampton-bike-lanes-shared-use-trails-remain-snowbound-as-committee-seeks-maintenance-solutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253555-f77c149460bd5ab207bde31ff41c2b13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182126&Signature=RthKau~HhEtI3rkZXUqcTjejuCw7kNA4X-z6oQnEef6BOwn~rYI8T4UduMYHyCF9Z-7EHyLQM8HoHKIFmzHKkuCHmgr5pIGnrDufohaoczKAHrOZ45m8UZ74zDT7JQPNv6EXlof~hT1-Ng2x12tLm8vBuqf7sE3ZiuzunUOKR6HeHD5qoYwomsUdM46Ck-EjQnTE~wOVXkpRySoiMolkViU0n24wVsniHwh0cI9HGzrGDWrMVv1JWWMQcxv18lC1YxqFcxSANKFCFnVJXzsLnmcnyP9elVYcyhy74TL6~fBHUGyM2dx2Fov9wPnTuFbpoyunjxwcPaJjLhYgN2hhEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and committee members told the Transportation and Parking Commission's Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee on March 12 that snow and ice left bike lanes and shared-use trails unsafe this winter, prompting calls for clearer responsibilities and new maintenance approaches.

Public commenter Alex Bowman said the city's Complete Streets policy requires accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists but that, in practice, those accommodations often do not function in winter. \"As I often say, it shouldn't take an act of bravery to get around on a bike,\" Bowman said, describing bike lanes left full of snow while crews used cold patch to fill potholes.

The subcommittee's chair/staff member, Carolyn (last name not given), said the city lacks operational capacity to clear every shared-use path segment in-house and that the Department of Public Works (DPW) controls when some easement-owned segments can be worked on. \"We don't have the operational capacity to do that in house, at the moment,\" Carolyn said, describing a gap between policy expectations and available crew time.

Committee member Anita, identifying herself as from the Mottview neighborhood, echoed concerns about walking and biking safely from neighborhood streets to downtown. Member Nick Horton noted other locations where sidewalks are missing and pedestrian accommodations would be needed as development proceeds.

Committee members asked staff to pursue options rather than repeat past discussions. Carolyn said she would check with DPW Director Donna about whether the department could contract out shared-use path maintenance and provide a written update to the committee before its next meeting. Several members suggested the city consider targeted solutions such as prioritizing which fences or guardrails are truly necessary, and exploring hybrid approaches combining limited city work, contractors, and targeted volunteer efforts.

The subcommittee also recorded a formal administrative action: a unanimous roll-call vote to approve the January minutes. Committee members Nick Horton, James (last name not given), Sean (last name not given) and Brett (last name not given) all voted yes in the roll call.

The group agreed to continue brainstorming potential maintenance solutions and to bring additional ideas and any DPW responses to the next subcommittee meeting. That follow-up will determine whether contracting, re-prioritizing physical barriers, or other approaches are recommended to the Transportation and Parking Commission.","At the March 12 meeting of the Transportation and Parking Commission's Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee, residents and committee members raised concerns about uncleared bike lanes and trail maintenance, pressing staff to explore contracting or other options to address limited DPW capacity.","actionData","errors"]

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Northampton bike-share wins grant for expansion; access pass set at $4 monthly for income-eligible users

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Northampton bike lanes, shared-use trails remain snowbound as committee seeks maintenance solutions