Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail A rail trail in the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord and Sudbury, MA. Construction may start in 2022.

The Bruce Freeman Trail is a rail trail through the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham in Massachusetts. Phase 1 (6.8 miles in Lowell, Chelmsford, and Westford), Phase 2A – (4.9 miles in Westford, Carlisle, Acton) and Phase 2C (2.5 miles in Concord). Phase 2B (Concord – Rte 2 Bridge) – Construction began in June 2020 and this section is e

xpected to open in July 2022. Phase 2D (Sudbury from the Sudbury/Concord line to Rte. 20) – The 25% design was completed in November 2019. The virtual Design Public Hearing was held in July 2020 and approved by Mass DOT. In November 2020 the Town of Sudbury engaged a design consultant for the 75% and 100% designs which are in progress and should be completed by December 2021. Phase 3 (Sudbury & Framingham – 4.6 miles) – Sudbury finalized the purchase of 1.4 miles of CSX rail corridor from the CSX Corporation, from the MassCentral, just north of Route 20 to the Framingham line on November 30, 2020 This will ensure the Town’s control of the corridor for expansion of the regional Bruce Freeman Rail Trail system. Framingham is negotiating for the purchase of the remaining 3.2 miles of the CSX corridor in that municipality.

The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail invite the public to attend an information meeting to learn the latest on th...
11/03/2025

The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail invite the public to attend an information meeting to learn the latest on the development of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Extension in
Framingham. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, starting at 7:00 pm at the Costin Room in Framingham’s Main Library, 49 Lexington St.
(PHOTO: Future location of the BFRT in Framingham near the Christa McAuliffe Library.)

Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting. We will present the latest news about th...
11/03/2025

Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting. We will present the latest news about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The meeting will be at Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton. Light refreshments will be served.

“From Rails to Trails” is a new documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess, airing on PBS.org and local networks nationwide be...
10/17/2025

“From Rails to Trails” is a new documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess, airing on PBS.org and local networks nationwide beginning October 15, 2025.
The documentary explores the origins of America’s trails movement, a political movement that emerged from the enthusiasm and passion of citizen activists who sought to protect unused rail corridors to create safe spaces for people to walk, bike and be active outside.
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/from-rails-to-trails-the-origin-story-of-americas-beloved-pathways/

“From Rails to Trails” is a documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess that airs on PBS.org that explores the origins of America’s trails movement.

Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Sudbury Goodnow Library Community Meeting Room for “Tales from th...
10/09/2025

Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Sudbury Goodnow Library Community Meeting Room for “Tales from the Rail Trail,” a slide presentation about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury by Len Simon.

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat” Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycl...
10/09/2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat” Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).
Prizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share.

Save the date for the Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Public Workshop. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:...
06/12/2025

Save the date for the Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Public Workshop. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Lowell Senior Center. Visit nmcog.org/glbikepedplan for more details.

Minuteman Bike Share Program Launch will be on Friday, June 13th from 10-11 am at East Acton Village Green, 129 Concord ...
06/05/2025

Minuteman Bike Share Program Launch will be on Friday, June 13th from 10-11 am at East Acton Village Green, 129 Concord Road, Acton, MA.

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