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CBC
20 hours ago
- CBC
Scoudouc River bridge replacement in the works as Shore-Line trail nears halfway mark
Trail was conceptualized in 2016, and plans now include connecting 12 municipalities in southeast N.B. Image | Scoudouc River Caption: These piers across the Scoudouc River will be the supports for a new bridge that will be built to connect the regional trail network. (Victoria Walton/CBC) Open Image in New Tab The historic steam engine railbed in Shediac has been unused, at least in any official capacity, for decades. Locals bike and walk along the railbed-turned-trail, but it comes to a dead end when it meets the Scoudouc River. But that's going to change soon. "We hope that by the end of next year we have started and hopefully finished converting this," says Marc Leger, regional trails co-ordinator for Plan 360, the land use planning division of the Southeast Regional Service Commission. The plan is to install a new bridge across the 80-metre span, using the old piers that are still in place. "It'll be a pretty humble bridge, steel spans, and then it'll be a wooden deck with an observation space at the midway point," says Leger. "Because it's a really pretty view here up and down the river." 'You eat an elephant one bite at a time' The span will add a piece to what's set to be the Shore-Line Trail, a 170-kilometre trail network connecting every municipality in southeastern New Brunswick. Phase 1 of the project will start at Fundy National Park, and connect Fundy Albert, Riverview, Moncton, Dieppe, Shediac and Cap Acadie. Phase 2 will turn that 170 kilometres into 202 kilometres by connecting outlying communities to the trail: Three Rivers, Maple Hills, Salisbury, Straight Shores, Tantramar, and Memramcook. "Phase 1 is really the spine of the network, and Phase 2 is all these branches out to all the remaining communities," said Leger. Leger says this project was first conceptualized back in 2016, and work has really kicked off this year. "We have a commitment over the next 10 years to try to build out our whole regional network, that we'll have a trail connect to every municipality in the region. That's our timeline," he said. Leger spends much of his time making connections with landowners to try to get permission for the trail to cross their land. Some landowners have concerns about theft or privacy, but Leger says usually he can mitigate their worries. "Trails bring people into places, and where there's people regularly, you see less trouble because there's eyes on the street," he said. But every landowner negotiation has to take place individually, and Leger is taking it piece by piece. "You eat an elephant one bite at a time, and this is kind of one of those projects," he said. "There's lots of different challenges, but the long and tedious work in this project is finding the space, getting agreements in place. Building the trails is really the easy part." Connecting broken links The good news is that many municipalities already have trails, they just aren't connected to each other. "We really bridge the gaps between the municipalities, the municipal networks that exist today," said Leger. The Shediac section is a priority to complete because it'll connect people in Moncton to Parlee Beach, a popular destination in the summer. "We really believe that this is going to be one of the more heavily used segments of the trail," Leger said. "To be able to bike from, from your home to the beach is a pretty unique experience. From downtown Moncton it'll be about just shy of 40 kilometres. So that's a doable biking distance for a lot of folks, especially where e-bikes are becoming more and more popular." Leger says the regional service commission has committed to the project financially, but hopes that the provincial and federal government will also commit funds. A private fundraising campaign will also raise money for "benches and washroom facilities, and all of those other accoutrements that go along... with a great trail experience." By the end of this summer, Leger estimates that the Shore-Line trail — which may be renamed in the future in consultation with First Nations — will be about 45 per cent complete. "I always say that the trail is the infrastructure," said Leger. "The product is nature, the product is community, is history, is all of these things."
CTV News
21-05-2025
- CTV News
Mounties arrest 2 after indecent acts reported on Vancouver Island
A section of the Galloping Goose Trail near Victoria on Dec. 20, 2018 (CTV News)
CBC
14-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
The draft plan for the Alaska Highway multi-use trail is out
The trail would be about 30 kilometres long with the Yukon government looking to make the corridor more accessible for people who are biking, walking or running along the highway.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
DNR seeks comment on proposed OHV trail grants
May 10—ST. PAUL — The Roseau Parks and Recreation Department in northwest Minnesota is seeking funding from the Department of Natural Resources' off-highway vehicle grant-in-aid program for a proposed 10.4-mile OHV trail. In a news release, the DNR said the proposed route would connect to the Great Northern Connection Veterans Memorial Trail, which links Roseau and Warroad. The OHV GIA program is a cost-share partnership between the DNR, local government sponsors and local clubs to fund the maintenance and development of trails for all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and off-road vehicles. The DNR is accepting public comments on the proposed Roseau project — and the city's request for $3,496.64 — along with four other projects in Becker, St. Louis, Aitkin and Kanabec counties, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 30. Comments may be submitted by email to Molly Lou Pintok at — indicate the name of the proposed trail(s) being commented on in the subject line and email body; or by postal to Molly Lou Pintok, Principal Planner, Minnesota DNR, Parks and Trails Division, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 A map of the proposed trail segments for each of the projects up for comment can be found at the DNR's OHV trail plans and proposals webpage at . For more information, call Pintok at (651) 259-5095. In related news, many of Minnesota's more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use, the DNR said. Before heading out to the trails, riders should remember these key points: * Know before you go. Some trails may open later than normal due to late spring thaw, flooding, and trail maintenance work. Check the OHV Trail Closures web page ( ) before leaving home. Download maps to a smartphone before heading out to know your location utilizing Avenza. Remember to stay on signed and mapped trails. * Be safety certified. Riders born after July 1, 1987, are required to complete online ATV safety training before riding an ATV on trails. People under age 16 must complete the hands-on component of ATV safety training in addition to the online training. Online safety training for off-highway motorcycle operators under 16 is required before operating on OHM trails. Off-road vehicles may be operated only by individuals ages 16 and older. The Department of Natural Resources and its network of volunteer instructors offers training courses open to everyone. Find information online about upcoming recreational vehicle safety trainings ( ). * Be registered. OHV registration is legally required when riding on state and grant-in-aid trails, and those registration fees support trail construction, trail maintenance and OHV safety. For more information, visit the OHV registrations web page ( ). * Help out. Most trails in Minnesota are built and maintained by clubs and funded through the GIA program. Consider joining a club to help maintain one of these trails. For riders who are interested in trying the trails but aren't ready to commit to OHV registration, there are two upcoming no-registration events: * May 17: For off-road vehicles at the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area near Gilbert, Minnesota. * June 14-15: For ATVs statewide. For information on where to ride, regulations and safety training, check out the OHV program website at .
