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On September 28, Cumberland town leaders voted five to one in favor of contributing $12,000 toward the local match that will support a preliminary engineering study of the Portland to Yarmouth segment of the Casco Bay Trail. Cumberland joins Portland, Falmouth, and Yarmouth, where municipal leaders approved the match earlier this summer. Casco Bay AllianceContinue reading “Cumberland Agrees to Local Match”

We are over the moon to share the news that Casco Bay Trail Alliance has been awarded $10,000 from Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), a national organization that has supported more than 42,000 miles of multiuse trails nationwide since 1986.  This generous gift will help pay for a preliminary engineering study of the Portland to Yarmouth segmentContinue reading “CBTA Celebrates $10,000 Grant from Rails to Trails Conservancy”

Freeport: Last week, the Freeport Town Council approved a plan that includes village traffic calming and protected lanes for cyclists and walkers from Route 1 into the village. New bike paths parallel to Route 1 that connect to the village and schools will also create traffic-free spaces for riders and walkers.  These steps are key forContinue reading “News from the Field: Freeport & Lewiston/Auburn”

More exciting progress! Last night, the city of Portland and the town of North Yarmouth both approved signing the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors Interlocal Agreement.  That means six municipalities are now part of a new regional advisory group that will help plan the trail—from north to south: Auburn, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Falmouth,Continue reading “Portland and North Yarmouth Approve Interlocal Agreement, Portland Approves Local Match”

June 1 brought a double dose of good news, as the towns of New Gloucester and Falmouth both approved the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors Interlocal Agreement at their respective meetings.  They join Auburn and Yarmouth, officially creating a regional advisory group to collaboratively address plans and decisions about the Casco Bay Trail. A minimum ofContinue reading “New Gloucester and Falmouth Sign, Establishing Regional Board”

On May 21, the Yarmouth Town Council helped the Trail take another step forward with a unanimous vote to sign the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors Interlocal Agreement. The agreement creates a group of representatives from each town along the proposed route to help with planning and decision making as progress continues.  The interlocal agreementContinue reading “Yarmouth Signs Interlocal Agreement”

We’re thrilled to share the news that Auburn is the first municipality to sign the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors Interlocal Agreement.  This agreement creates the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors, a group that will provide regional cooperation for planning, construction, and maintaining of the proposed trail.  This is an exciting step toward collaborationContinue reading “Auburn Leads the Way!”

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 ComprehensiveContinue reading “Exciting Progress on the Trail—and a Request”

Tonight, nearly 90 community members gathered in North Yarmouth for a screening of PBS’s From Rails to Trails and we are feeling inspired and incredibly grateful. From Portland to Auburn to Freeport, people came together because they believe in the vision of the Casco Bay Trail—a safe, connected, off-road route linking our communities for biking, walking,Continue reading “✨ Thank You, Casco Bay Trail Community! ✨”

The story of how abandoned railroads have been transformed into trails for biking and walking, all across the country is nothing short of inspiring. Mark your calendar and join us for this great PBS film! Refreshments and Q&A to follow. Free! February 19, 6:30 to 8 pm – FREE Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, 120Continue reading “RSVP to join “From Rails to Trails” screening”