The timeline for a completed Groveland Community Trail is upwards of ten years.
Many factors influence this type of shared-use path projects, including various design aspects, state & federal funding approval processes, and most importantly, Town & resident consensus.
Below is an estimated timeline for the Groveland Community Trail project. Note: any and all estimates are subject to change.
Estimated project timeline
Complete 100% MassDOT-ready design plan for on-road trail segment
Construction of the
Groveland Communtiy Trail
Complete initial feasibilty study
Complete 100% MassDOT-ready design plan for off-road trail segment
Request additional CPA dollars to complete 100% MassDOT design plan for on-road trail segment
Estimated 1H 2016
2016 Town Meeting
Estimated by 1H 2017
Estimated 2018 or after
Completed 2012
Voters pass at April 2014 Annual Town Meeting
Town Meeting vote to commit CPA funds for conceptual design
January 2015
Complete 25% MassDOT-ready design plan for off-road trail segment
December 31 2014
Complete 10% design plan for on-road trail segment
Select engineer partner via a public and competitive RFP process
August 2014
August 2014
Confirm clear title on off-road trail segment, the utility corridor owned and operated by National Grid
January 2015
Proposal due for requested CPA warrant for 2015 Town Meeting
Estimated 2017/2018
Gain approval for construction funding from MassDOT for on-road trail segment
Estimated 2017 or after
Complete required license agreement with National Grid