PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 30, 2020
The forthcoming Maine Climate Action Plan is a strong statement of Maine’s response to our changing environment. However, the plan could be strengthened further by including explicit support for expanding trails and paths throughout the state. In southern Maine we could quickly build a network of world-class rail-trails between Portland and surrounding towns, without affecting possible future resumption of rail transportation. Meanwhile, a 10-year plan recently released by the Maine Trails Coalition lays out a vision for a statewide rail-trail network. These transportation solutions will reduce pollution AND build a better future for Maine. ~ William Richards, Yarmouth