How would the design and construction of the rail trail be paid for?
The most recent federal highway bill, TEU-LU, contains funding for the design and construction of rail trails across the US. Federal money would cover 80% of design and construction costs, and 20% would need to be matched by the state. No local funding for construction is expected to be required. Congressman Olver has earmarked approximately four million dollars for north-central Massachusetts rail trails. The Squannacook River Rail Trail will need to compete with those other three trails for these funds..
