The City is exploring options for a 1.48-mile shared-use path along Hale Street, from Turkey Hill Road to Low Street. The goal is to improve safety for people walking and biking—but each option comes with trade-offs.At a recent public meeting, three design alternatives were shared:

1. 𝟴-𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱-𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 (Recommended): includes space for both pedestrians and cyclists, and would require boardwalks and work on the state-owned bridge.

2. 𝟱-𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸: adds a separate walking route without modifying the bridge, but does not include space for bikes.

3. 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: adds space along the roadway, but would impact a large area of wetlands.

The 8-foot shared-use path is the current recommendation. The City is continuing to review feedback, refine the design, and pursue funding.