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Project Description:
MEDFORD- SOUTH MEDFORD CONNECTOR BIKE PATH
The project aims to provide a critical link in the regional transportation network that connects the two existing Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) paths and support bicycle commuter access throughout the region. Additionally, the project will include modifications to the bridge carrying Route 16 over I-93 to accommodate additional loading to be added by the bicycle infrastructure as well as the upgrade of existing DCR lighting elements along the project corridor to MassDOT standards.
Location:
  • City of Medford
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    Design Responsibility: Consultant
    Construction Begins: Spring 2029
    Project Manager: Linda Walsh
    Estimated Total Contract Cost: $16,097,217.15
    Estimated Total Federal Participating Construction Cost: $17,086,522.60
    Funding Provision: This project is planned to be funded through the 2029 Transportation Improvement Program for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization.
    District: District 4
    Current Status: 25% Package Comments to DE (as of 01/22/2026 )

    Contracts (1) Progress
    # 77868 -- Design -- Hwy Eng Open End
    Master Service Agreement for statewide design and review services. Final

    Bridges

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    Initiation
    no comments
    Scoping
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    Property Impacts - Right of Way
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    Environmental Impacts
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    Project Design
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    Project Funding
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    Public Involvement
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    Accelerated Bridge Program
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    Planned Federal FY: 2029
    Responsible MPO: Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization
    Location: Municipality
    Cities: MEDFORD
    Category: Advertised Projects Constr.
    Budget Section: 2C
    Advance Construct: No
    Air Quality Exempt: No

    Comments
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    Funding
    Category FA - Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ)
    Federal Cost: $6,322,994.40
    State Cost: $1,580,748.60
    Total Cost: $7,903,743.00

    Project Task Information
    Project Status
    Project Need Form PNF Entered 09/16/2021
    Project Need Form PNF Approved 09/08/2021
    Project Initiation Form PIF Entered 09/16/2021
    Project Initiation Form PIF Approved 09/16/2021
    Project Initiation Form PRC Submitted 09/16/2021
    Project Review Committee PRC Approved 10/21/2021
    Project Review Committee Resubmitted 12/16/2025
    Project Management
    25% Design 25% Package Received 10/09/2025
    25% Design 25% Package Comments to DE 01/22/2026
    Consultant Contract Process NTP Issued 05/13/2022