The creation of a bicycle and pedestrian trail that extends the entire length of the County and connects with Vermont and Connecticut would be a terrific asset to Berkshire County. It would not only enhance the quality of life for residents and provide recreational opportunities, but it would also create an alternative mode of transportation to alleviate congestion, improve air quality and reduce vehicular accidents. Bike/ped trails offer healthy recreational and transportation options for children and adults alike and would also contribute to this area’s tourism.

The Countywide bike path has been in the BRPC’s Regional Transportation Plan in both 2003 and 2007. BRPC has taken a lead role in coordinating bike path planning efforts. Several communities have addressed the need for bicycling and walking facilities in their Master Plans, Open Space and Recreation Plans and in their Community Development Plans.

BRPC has been working with Pittsfield, Adams, North Adams, Williamstown and Lenox to advance consideration of bike path projects. BRPC has recently connected with Stockbridge and Lee and we hope that we will also be initiating discussions in Great Barrington and Sheffield in the coming year to determine the direction of the “spine” through South County. BRPC plans to work with communities to develop the border to border “spine” to which future trails, or spurs, can attach.

Berkshire Bike Path Route Information
In most cases, future bike path routes are general and conceptual. Although the actual locations have not yet been finalized, the following maps and fact sheets provide information on working concepts.

Overview Map - County Bike Path Projects
Bike Path Development Timeline- 5 Year Plan
Proposed Lenox Path Map and Fact-Sheet
Proposed Pittsfield Path Map and Fact-Sheet
Proposed Adams-North Adams Fact Sheet
Proposed North Adams - Williamstown Path Fact-Sheet
Proposed Adams North Adams - Williamstown Path Map

Berkshire Bicycling & Walking Plan

The goal of the Bicycling & Walking Transportation Plan is to make it safer and more convenient for people who want or need to bicycle or walk places, especially common destinations such as downtowns or schools.