BSC Group continues to help communities expand access to safe, connected outdoor infrastructure through innovative trail design and development.
Our multidisciplinary team works with municipalities, regional agencies, and state partners to plan and deliver multi-use pathways that support mobility, recreation, and environmental stewardship.
From early planning and funding strategies to permitting, engineering, and construction oversight, BSC guides clients through every stage of trail development. By integrating transportation engineering, ecological science, accessibility compliance, and climate resilience, we help communities transform underutilized corridors into vibrant public assets.
Haggetts Pond Rail Trail | Andover, Massachusetts
BSC partnered with the Town of Andover to advance the Haggetts Pond Rail Trail, a multi-use pathway constructed along an abandoned rail corridor. The project secured $500,000 in MassTrails funding and includes planning, design, permitting, and construction oversight services.
The project features an 8-foot-wide asphalt multi-use accessible trail and boardwalk, a new trailhead parking area, and a scenic overlook along Haggetts Pond. BSC also supported environmental permitting and provided monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with Massachusetts Endangered Species Act requirements.
Clippership Connector | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
BSC is supporting the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in designing the Clippership Connector, a 3,000-foot accessible riverfront trail linking Clippership Drive and Riverbend Park.
The project integrates green infrastructure strategies such as native plantings, permeable surfaces, and stormwater management systems to enhance the Mystic River corridor. The design also improves cyclist safety by providing off-road shared use path connection from Medford Center to Mystic River Reservation trails network.
Naugatuck River Greenway Study | Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
BSC worked with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments to evaluate routing and design alternatives for a 10-mile segment of the Naugatuck River Greenway, part of a planned 44-mile regional trail system connecting 11 communities.
The project involved extensive stakeholder collaboration and technical analysis to establish a preferred route alignment and develop a trail prioritization matrix that evaluates access, cost, environmental considerations, and future implementation strategies.
Designing Trails That Strengthen Communities
Well-designed trail networks do more than connect destinations. They improve mobility, enhance public safety, support climate resilience, and create accessible outdoor spaces for residents and visitors alike.
Through thoughtful trail design, greenway planning, and transportation engineering, BSC helps communities unlock the potential of underutilized corridors, transforming them into vibrant public assets that support recreation, transportation, and local economic vitality.