The Annual Western New England Greenway Conference 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026 (Register below)
10 am – 3:00 pm
In Bennington, Vermont (Doors open at 9:30 AM).
Join us as we continue to develop the Western New England Greenway (WNEG), a contiguous network of bike routes that connect New York City with Montreal. The WNEG connects with the East Coast Greenway in Norwalk, CT and connects with Quebec’s famed Route Verte at the Canada border.
Western New England Greenway signs in Falls Village CT by Terry Burke
Next Event:
- What: Western New England Greenway Conference & Facilitated Strategic Planning
- When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 – 10 AM to 3:00 PM
- Where: Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse – 108 School St. – Bennington, VT
- Preliminary Agenda (Draft) Here.
- Register here.
There is no cost to attend, and your input is needed. Join us as we continue to develop this contiguous bike trail from New York City to Montreal.
Download the agenda here! There is no cost to attend, lunch and refreshments are provided. Seating is limited and attendees must pre-register (see below).
Organizations in Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut are already working on creating bike trails. By working together, we can continue to grow a seamless network that stretches more than 250 miles.
Please register below if you would like to join the discussion, contribute to the strategic plan, and explore how to further develop this amazing cycling route. Additional information and an agenda are being developed, and your ideas are welcome. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Goals of the Conference include:
- Introduce / reintroduce all potential collaborators of the WNEG to one another.
- Create a strategic planning framework to guide our actions in the near future.
- Explore means to overcome significant challenges to the WNEG
- Agree on list of tangible goals / outcomes for 2027
Pre-Register Here: Ticket Tailor
If you were unable to attend previously, but would like to view the presentations that were made there…
- Bruce Donald – East Coast Greenway, Tri-State Coordinator
- Robin & Amy Verner – Manchester VT area trails
- Galen Mook, Executive Director, Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition
- Bill Davidson – Still River Greenway
- Susan Smith, Executive Director, Bike/Walk CT
- Karen Yacos, Executive Director, Local Motion
- Terry Burke, UHVNHA Bike Committee– Promoting the WNEG
Organized Ride: Western New England Greenway – June 2027
The ride will be mostly on the Western New England Greenway, starting and ending in Lenox, MA – June 2027
Details –
- Leader: Rick Gallo
Tour Dates: 6/2/2027–6/9/2027
Start Location: Lenox MA
End Location: Lenox MA - Cost (est.): $1575 (USD + $100.00 ride fee)
- A deposit of $825 (USD) is due
- Avg. Distance: 47 mi / 76 km
- Avg. Elevation: 2198 ft / 670 m
Register at the People Cycling website!
The ride is being organized by People Cycling.