Peabody, Salem Partner On Potential Bike Path

SALEM, MA — Officials from Peabody and Salem have formed a joint working group to conduct a feasibility study on a multi-use path on the cities' shared border.

The proposed path would start near the Stop & Shop on Howley Street in Peabody and end at the Grove Street Connection in Salem, allowing access to Leslie's Retreat Park along North River. After an initial meeting last month, the group will turn to collecting public input on the project.

"Peabody and Salem share more [than] just a border – we also share many vital connections: the North River, Boston / Main Street, Rt 114, Tremont Street, and without a commuter rail connection, Peabody residents are also riders of the Commuter Rail from Salem," Ward 6 Salem City Councilor Megan Riccardi, who sits on the working group, said in a Facebook post.

Riccardi also posted working group materials on her Website.

"It would make it much easier for Salem residents to make their way to downtown Peabody and for Peabody residents to make their way to downtown Salem - without a car," Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said in a Facebook post. "Love this win-win opportunity!"