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Fundraising Goal

Phase I: Feasibility Study

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About

West Lebanon and Hanover Greenway

THE VISION:  A three mile path that brings the people of West Lebanon and Hanover together.

The WaHG trail satisfies a critical need identified in multiple local and regional plans. This key active transportation connection would allow people in West Lebanon and Hanover to make many ordinary trips without the use of a vehicle.

The completion of this path will allow safe access between West Lebanon and Hanover and help  ‘close the loop' creating a network with the Mascoma River Greenway and Mt. Support Shared Use Path for walking and bicycling.

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Beyond this critical need, the WaHG is poised to attract visitors and bring further value to the Upper Valley.

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A watercolor map marking a path between Hanover and West Lebanon, in the route 10 corridor past Sachem, Boston Lot and Wilder Dam. Also marked on the map in the nearby surrounds in Norwich, Wilder and White River Junction across the river in Vermont, and MRG and Rail Trail in Lebanon, along with Dartmouth Health just east of Sachem and Dartmouth College just north of where the trail ends.
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Benefits

Paths Inspire...

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Community

The WaGH invites connection. It brings people in touch with communities, whether they want to meet friends, visit the library, shop at a store, go to practice, work, school or just explore. Providing safe paths for walking and bicycling increases health and equity, allowing those who can't or don't drive to reach their destinations.

 

 30% of the population in most communities do not drive.

Active Transportation Transforms America

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Economic Benefits

The WaHG creates a mobility network that will benefit local economies. People want to live and work in areas that support their desire for outdoor recreation and trips by bike or foot. Active transportation options attract businesses, raise property values, and increase local spending.

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Bicyclists spend 24% more than drivers at local businesses.

Active Transportation Transforms America

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Sustainability

The WaGH encourages mode shift by allowing people to reach destinations without a vehicle. Reducing vehicle travel reduces wear and spending on our roads, as well as cuts emissions, noise pollution, and  microplastic pollution in our air and water from its single largest source, tire wear.

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13% of commuters near shared-use paths commute use active modes of travel rather than driving.

Impacts of Shared Use Paths

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A graphic explaining the following. Outdoor recreation generates: $3.3 billion in New Hampshire. Driver of Job Creation. Outdoor recreation accounts for 31,000 jobs in New Hampshire, 4.4% of all employees in teh states.

Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce

2022 Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account

Read more about the incredible benefits of shared use paths at Headwaters Economics.

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A watercolor image of people walking along a snowy shared use trail through some tall fir trees at sunrise.
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WaHG

CONNECT COMMUNITIES

Join the WaHG Community Group and help make the WaHG dream a reality.

We are dedicated to connecting our communities with a path that can be used by everyone, without relying on cars for mobility.

 

This is by no means an easy feat, but through collaboration we believe that we can facilitate a wonderful path designed for people.

 

We want to make a difference, and invite you to learn more about our ambitions and lend your support.

A watercolor image of an adult and child bicycling and another child running along a shared use path by a river in autumn with orange foliage on the trees.

WaHG Community Group

WHAT WE ARE ABOUT: Connecting communities with non-car travel options, while improving the safety of people walking and bicycling. Foster commuter and recreational travel, while promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

 

HOW ARE WE GOING TO DO IT: Identify and construct an improved greenway from West Lebanon to Hanover.

 

WHY: There are no existing safe options for non-motorized travel between the densely populated areas along NH Route 10 of West Lebanon and Hanover.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Supporters
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Supporters &
*Financial Backers

Liam Abbate

Jason Achmoody

Lara Acker

Mathew Allen

Bonnie Arnold

Yolanda Baumgartner

Charlotte Bernini

David Bibeau

Evan Bick

Julien Blanchet

Lou Bregou

Bill Brown

Ethan Call

Nancy Carter

Todd Caruso*

Jonathan Chaffee

Berkeley Chamberlain

Christina Chamberlain

Daniel Chamberlain

Jennie Chamberlain

Zoe Chamberlain

Kim Chewning

Todd Chewning

Chet Clem

Jonas Cole

Tim Cox

Anthony Cressman*

Jon Criswell

Matthew Culbertson

Richel Cuyler

Joanna Davidson
Mike Davidson

Jim Damren

Henry Dionne

Jim Dorsey

David Dostal

Heather Drinan

Geoff Dunbar 

Rosemary Edzie

Chris Egner

Erik Endrulat

Joel Eshbaugh

Austin Feula

David Finnegan

Jordyn Taylor Fitch

Laura Gillespie 

Elli Goudzwaard

Martin Grant

Lauren Groves

Valerie Gutierrez

Amber Hanna

George Hanna

Scott Hausler

Cameron Henkel

Lynn Higgins

Jason Hill

Yasmin Hilliam

Daniel Himmelstein

Joshua Himmelstein

Charles Kearns

Sandy Kelsey

Nissanka Kiridena

An Le

Bruce Levine*

Chance Lindsley

Michael Liu

Connor Looney

Roger Lohr

Mark Lotterhand

Kate Lyon

Timothy Manganello

Justin Mankin

Nicolás Macri

Matthew Marotto

Amye Mason

Shawn Mason

Trenton Meckenstock

Chris Miller

Lachlan McCann

Marlene McDonald

Michael McGillen*

Petra McGillen

Aaron McKenna

Danny Moore

Bob Moses

Brian Moses

Alix Norris

Jesse Norris

Brendan Nyhan

Thomas Officer

Nate Osheyack

Rebecca Owens

Sue Painter

Pooja Panwar

Zach Parker

John Pepper

Juan Perez

Irina Perreard

Laurent Perreard

Laura Petto

Jason Pettus 

Caitlin Pries
Sarat Pudi 

Kevin Purcell

Shannon Purcell

Tracy Purcell

Carl Renshaw

Keith Richardson

Catherine Rieke

Trey Rogers

David Rosengarten

Bree Rosewood

Jeremy Rutter

Alleah Schweitzer

Dr. Angela Santavicca

Jeffrey Shapiro

Adam Sharp

Noah Skogerboe

Emily Sarnacki

Sarah Slater

Colin Smith

Connor Smith

Doug Sonsalla

Zach Soucy

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Deborah Springhorn 

Greg Spitz

Charlie Sullivan

Amanda St. Iveny

Drew St. Peter

Annette St. Peter

Breck Taber

Holly Taylor

Max Terzano

William Thomas 

Jared Toon

Devan Tracy

Jake Twarog

Gretchen Walsh

Kasia Warburton

Jim Wasser

Hannah Watkins

John Wheaton*
Anne Wilson

Samantha Wray

Wendell Wu

Christel Wolfaardt

Jeff Wutzke

Percy Young

Rai-Ching Yu

No amount is too small. Every dollar and show of support counts. Thank you all for supporting a more connected and sustainable community!

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Phase I: Feasibility Study

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