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Commission signals support for 2.2-mile multimodal boardwalk and bike path concept
Summary
Town and engineering teams presented a 2.2-mile multimodal path that would include roughly 1,200 linear feet across Land Bank property, a 350-foot elevated boardwalk section, and a 10-foot path width; commissioners expressed general consensus to support the alignment and directed staff to proceed with right-of-way and licensing paperwork.
Engineers from Weston & Sampson presented design details for a 2.2-mile multimodal path and a boardwalk segment that would cross Land Bank property; commissioners indicated general support for the concept and alignment and said staff should proceed with license and right-of-way documents.
Jessica Leet of Weston & Sampson described the project as a multimodal path that would prioritize pedestrians and bicycles while remaining accessible to wheelchairs and small maintenance vehicles. She said the Land Bank portion includes about 1,200 linear feet of corridor, of which roughly 350 feet would be elevated boardwalk and about 840 feet would be on-grade path. The design calls for a 10-foot width along most of the alignment, helical piles for the elevated sections and handrails only where the walkway rises above a specified height.
Project details presented include limited clearing with native-vegetation reestablishment on exposed slopes, low running slope for ADA accessibility (generally under 2 percent), and standard multimodal signage for narrowing sections. Jessica Leet said the elevated boardwalk is intended to create a “special moment” in the landscape and to give users safe access while protecting sensitive vegetation. Mike (town transportation) and consultants said the design would require a license agreement between the county and the Land Bank for construction and future maintenance.
Timeline: presenters said they aim to complete permitting and be bid-ready by late 2025, with a target for public usability by summer 2027, subject to final funding and permitting. Commissioners voiced no objections to the presented alignment and asked staff to prepare license and right-of-way documents for future action.
Action: the commission recorded a consensus vote in favor of moving forward with the design concept and asked staff to return with final design and right-of-way/license documents for formal approval.
Ending: staff will work with town transportation and consultants on final design, permitting and licensing paperwork and will bring a draft license agreement back to the commission for formal action.
