
The Manchester Airport Access Road multi-use path is now open for non-motorized use. In addition to provisions for a multi-use path, the US Department of Transportation encouraged NHDOT to accommodate transportation cyclists between Bedford and Manchester on the shoulders of new federally funded Airport Access Road. The Department held the highway opening ceremony on November 10. The event included a motor-free opportunity to bicycle or walk the new highway and a fun run across the new Pearl Harbor Survivors Bridge.
Concord: at Center and Liberty Roundabouts are working in New Hampshire to increase capacity, reduce delay and eliminate serious collisions. Most importantly for pedestrians, roundabouts can be designed to make New Hampshire roads and neighborhoods more accessible. Whether you're walking, bicycling or driving a motor vehicle, information is available on how to negotiate a roundabout. If your community still has doubts, this Youtube video about a Glens Falls, New York roudabout is compelling. A September 2011 feature article in the ITEJournal explains the transportation benefits of roundabout. |
Bowers Road Culvert Derry Rail Trail In a subsequent project, The Town of Derry will replace the existing Bowers Road Culvert with a large box. |
![]() NHDOT Re-opens Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Connecting Newington and Dover |
![]() On May 3, 2011, Mr Burden visited Manchester. In the picture on the left, Mr. Burden assesses walkability in Manchester's Crystal Lake neighborhood. Please see Dan Burden's Manchester Report here. Mr. Burden has audited thousands of communities around the world. See Mr. Burden in this 2010 video from Vancouver. |
Ledyard Bridge in Hanover Do cyclists pay their own way? What about rail? Bus? The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) continues to work with transportation agencies nationwide to accommodate community transportation needs, including safer nonmotorized options and linkages to transit. Current funding programs like Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements make it easier and safer for people to walk or bicycle. more... |
![]() "For too long, federal policy has actually encouraged sprawl and congestion and pollution, rather than quality public transportation and smart, sustainable development." President Barak Obama more... Left: Bedford NH 101. "Biking 101: A lane would help." Union Leader Opinion. |
![]() Breathe NH's 2012 Seacoast Bike Tour will happen on May 19th and 20th 2012 beginning from the Pease Tradeport. Andrew and Vicki Pfeifer (right) participated on a team last year to raise money for Breathe New Hampshire's mission to keep New Hampshire's air healthy. More ... |
| Union Leader editorial calls for the inclusion of multi-modal accommodation in along NH 101 in Beford. more … |
![]() Methuen Trail Work Will Add Another Link to a Rail Trail that may ultimately connect Manchester, NH and Lawrence, MA More... |







