Westford has many amenities, including pleasant residential neighborhoods, interesting conservation areas, popular recreation areas, historic locations, and thriving businesses. It would be beneficial for members of the Westford community to be able to walk more safely from their home or place of business to desirable destinations – or just for the enjoyment of walking in the fresh air of the New England countryside.
In order to achieve this goal, the Healthy Westford Committee and the Pedestrian Safety Committee are working together on a new visionary plan – called Westford Walks - to develop and improve town walkways.
The focus of Westford Walks is the development of an expanded network of transportation walkways that will connect residents and businesses together and promote and encourage a healthier walking community. The plan for the walkway network is to use new trails, sidewalks, and roadside paths to connect neighborhoods and link to existing sidewalks, trails, and relatively lightly-trafficked streets. Some of the new trails will be located on town-owned land and others (with appropriate permissions) on residential properties.
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Going forward, the committees intend to work with residents to solicit input and suggestions for new walkways. Potential walkway routes and projects will be evaluated with town officials and staff. As the network is developed, a Westford Walks map will be created and continually updated.
Westford residents can participate in the Westford Walks initiative. Do you know a location where a new trail or sidewalk might be created? If so, please contact the chair of either the Healthy Westford Committee or the Pedestrian Safety Committee with suggestions or to get involved in the planning.