Last week the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) issued its 2026 Work Plan, which includes $600,000 in funding for coordination and design for part of the Casco Bay Trail. This covers 9.4 miles of trail between Portland and Yarmouth—a big step forward!
Send an email, keep the momentum going The next step is for the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) to vote on the MaineDOT Work Plan. Your email to PACTS (transportation@gpcog.org) can help! Here’s a sample of what your email might say:
My name is _____________ and I live in _____________ (city/town). I support the Casco Bay Trail and I’m glad the Portland-to-Yarmouth design phase is included in the 2026 Transportation Improvement Plan. I’m looking forward to completion of the entire 72-mile loop.
Public comment ends March 6, so act soon!
We will reach out with more city- and town-specific action items in the following weeks and months. Thanks to all who are able to send support!
Casco Bay Trail Alliance Board of Directors
Sue Ellen Bordwell, Dick Woodbury, Aitana Blevins, Emma Bond, Nancy Grant, Chris Kuhn, Martha Leggat, Tracy Teare
CASCO BAY TRAIL ALLIANCE 