Valley Bike Share

MassLive: Easthampton to join Valley Bike Share; design bike route to new school

… Easthampton won a $225,000 state grant that will enable it to become part of Valley Bike Share, the office of Mayor Nicole LaChapelle announced Tuesday. The grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development will pay for 4-5 rental stations and 35 pedal-assist bikes. …

… In other bike-related news, the Conway School of Landscape Design has agreed to explore ways to connect the Manhan Rail Trail to the planned elementary and middle school at 200 Park St. The new school is slated to open in 2021. …

… "Easthampton has a truly rich history of supporting bicycles," the mayor's press release reads. "The creation, expansion, and continued popularity of the Manhan Rail Trail supports our creative economy. It provides alternatives to using cars and allows a truly unique recreational experience." …

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