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The estimated cost of converting the former rail corridor into a standalone multi-use trail is approximately $164 million, compared with about $700 million for a rail-with-trail alternative. The Commonwealth Transportation Board intends to use $35 million for corridor acquisition, which is needed before federal trail funding can be pursued.
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The rail trail initiative remains in the planning and acquisition stage; no final project approval was reported. The lower-cost standalone trail option is being considered alongside a more expensive rail-with-trail design. Separately, the South Street Project is moving toward final engineering, with bidding expected next year and changes planned to improve turning access, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow.
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