MORE INFO ABOUT BUILDING THE BIKE PATH
As many of you vacationers already know, Hummock Pond Road does NOT have a bike path and desperately needs one.
Many islanders far and near have been fighting for the bike path and need as much support as possible.
VISIT “Friends of Hummock Pond Road Bike Path” to learn more and how you can help!
http://hummockpondroadbikepath.drupalgardens.com
WE WANT A SAFER ROAD TO CISCO BEACH
The Friends of Hummock Pond Road Bike Path began as a joint effort between private citizens of Nantucket and Town planners to complete a bike path from the start of Hummock Pond Road to Cisco Beach-in one phase 10 years ahead of schedule!
We believe this road is a public safety issue to all motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and anyone else that uses this roadway. Due to increased commercial and residential growth in this area and the increased popularity of Cisco and Ladies beaches during the summer season it is imperative that this bike path be constructed as soon as possible.
We have created this organization to help educate the public on these issues while also provided a place where all can donate or pledge to the fundraising and also make it easy to become involved.
- Increased traffic on this 2.6 mile stretch of road has created a serious public safely issue.
- The town of Nantucket’s current schedule is to complete construction in 10 years. Our public /provate effort hopes to complete the path by the summer of 2013.
- Current estimates are that the path will cost approximately $2.75 million to complete.
- A promised $500,000 donation is contingent on the entire path being completed by thesummer of 2013.
- Raising additional money privately will reduce the burden on the taxpayers and increase the chance of approval by the voters.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who paid for all the other bike paths in Nantucket?
The other bike paths were funded by a combination of Federal, State and local tax dollars. There have been limited private contributions to the other bike paths.
Won’t the Town do this anyway? Why should I contribute?
Yes, the Town would build the bike path without any private contributions. If we wait for that to happen however, it will be done in 3 phases and the path will not be complete for about 10 years. The Friends of the Hummock Pond Bike Path believe this is a more immediate need and want to see the path completed as soon as possible.
Will the $500,000 pledged by the private donor go away if the bike path is not completed by the spring of 2013?
The private donor is interested in getting the bike path built as quickly as possible and has made the completion by Memorial Day of 2013 a condition of his contribution. There is no guarantee that those funds will be available if there is a delay in construction.
What happens to money I donate if the bike path is delayed? Will I get it back?
The Community Foundation for Nantucket is unable to return donations. If funding for the bike path is not approved by the voters the money will used for its eventual completion.
I’m willing to make a significant donation but only if the bike path is completed on the accelerated schedule. Can I do that?
The best way to make a conditional donation is to make a pledge contingent on approval of the funds by the voters in April. Margaretta Andrews, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Nantucket, will work with you to set that up. She can be contacted at mandrews@cfnan.org or 508-825-9993.
What is the Community Foundation for Nantucket? What will they do with my money before it is contributed to the Town of Nantucket?
The Community Foundation for Nantucket (“CFNan”) is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization, created by and for the people of Nantucket. Money donated for the Hummock Pond Road Bike Path will be held by CFNan and invested in a money market fund according to the wishes of the Friends of the Hummock Pond Road Bike. All donations are tax deductible and will be acknowledged by CFNan, quarterly statements will be generated, and pledges will be tracked. Grants will be made to the Town of Nantucket as needed to complete the project. You can learn more about the Community Foundation for Nantucket on their website, at www.cfnan.org. www.cfnan.org.
