Friends of Falmouth Bikeways
Friends of Falmouth Bikeways is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the support of bicycling and bikeways in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
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Helpful resources for your ride
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Location of water refill stations
Shining Sea Bikeway map
Bikepath etiquette
Townwide bike map
Watch this 3-minute video on bike path etiquette before you head for the trail! With so many users, it's important that we all know and follow the rules.
News
Upcoming Bikeway closures (thanks to the Falmouth Bike/Ped Committee for this update, and for continuing to hold Eversource accountable!)
Eversource had the manholes/cable inspected for the part of the Shining Sea Bikeway that they worked on and they now have to go in and make adjustments to all the cables.
Phase 1 is the 4 manholes between Ter Heun and Depot
The Bikeway will be closed between Ter Heun and Depot starting October 27 and all will be finished by 11/1.
Work will be from 7 a.m to 7 p.m.
You will be able to ride and walk before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
The manhole cover that was paved over has to be opened up and subsequently repaved
If Lawrence Lynch can't pave the manhole cover immediately, we told Eversource that they must pack the open hole flush with crushed gravel and spray paint orange paint around the circle
Or, they can put a "cold patch" of asphalt down and also spray orange paint around the circle
the detour will be down Palmer
we've told Eversource we'd like coverage from 7-7 but at the least there must be a police detail on Palmer from 7-10 and 4-7 to protect commuters
plus ample detour signs at Palmer/Ter Heun and Palmer/Depot
Phase 2 will be the remaining manholes from Depot to Locust.
The Bikeway will remain open during this phase of work.
We requested signage so that people are aware of the work
To say that we were disappointed is an understatement. We are working closely with Falmouth PD and the DPW to get the best outcome possible. We will send another email on Friday as an update.
