Londonderry Trailways has developed a Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan Map (coming soon to the website). This very large map plots out our ideas of where bike/pedestrian pathways are needed in Town. We would love to hear where else YOU would like to see bike/ped pathways. The more input the better. Read on for a few of our ideas.

Connections to the Town Recreation Complex:
The recreation complex off of Nelson Rd. can currently be reached by two rough trails one at each end of the complex area. This area has various ball fields, tennis courts, a small playground, etc.

• The first trail connects the Police Station/Library complex to the Recreation complex. It starts behind the police station; the surface is dirt but becomes muddy during the wet season. A boardwalk has been built to address this problem, which is still adequate. At the point of entrance to the fields, the trail is narrow, unmarked, and in one spot actually dead ends at a fence. 
• The second trail connects the King's neighborhood to the Recreation complex. It starts, off the Northwest corner of the main Rec. complex parking lot. It is a wide dirt trail running along a stone wall. It can be walked or ridden by a mountain bike. It is in fair condition, but very rough with tree roots and is also unmarked. It terminates at the intersection of King Charles and King Phillip Roads. It is believed that most of the trail is currently on town owned property.

• A firmer surface (hard packed dirt, stone dust or pavement) 
• Consistent width 
• Installing informational and directional signs 
• Trimming of trees and vegetation 

Connections to the centrally located schools:
Wouldn't it be great if families who lived close to the schools could walk or bike ride safely to school, if they chose to? If you look at a map there are several neighborhoods within walking or bike riding distance to the schools, as the crow flies. For example, both the Holton Circle and the Wilshire Drive neighborhoods would be served well by a path (8-10ft wide) running adjacent to Pillsbury Road up to Mammoth Road. From the Pillsbury Road path, there could either be a path running behind the schools (for the shortest distance) or a sidewalk added in front of the schools, along Mammoth Road. What do you think? This sort of project has been done in many other New Hampshire towns like Wolfboro, Derry and Litchfield to name just a few. These projects cost a great deal of money BUT they can be paid for by Federal money that is available through a granting process. There are several other connections to the schools that make sense as well. Let us know if you have an idea you would like represented on our Master Plan Bike/Pedestrian Map.

Bike lane or shoulder along Mammoth Road:
Mammoth Road is a major artery running through Londonderry. Although many people ride it every day in the warmer weather months, it can be a dangerous ride. The most dangerous spots are the areas north of Shasta Drive and south of Route 102 where there is absolutely no shoulder at all.

Mammoth road is a state owned road, therefore Londonderry Trailways has written a letter to the NH Department of Transportation requesting that a 5-foot shoulder be added to these dangerous sections of Mammoth Road. Stay tuned we'll keep you posted.