Nice job on the video.
The bicycle path people are dreaming if they think they can pull this one off as the STB would have a problem with it from several angles. To boot, as has been mention by Falmouth Secondary, and others that MASS DOT has been continuing to do work is a pretty fair indicator of the lines future. The fact that the base is also involved put this to a Federal Level.
Having said all of this it is still a good idea for the normally silent majority to make their thoughts on the proposal known to the proper people as my tag line indicates.
I did use the email template. Thank you for supplying it. I also added what is below to make the point.
In addition to the above, I would ask that consideration be given to the fact that the railroad offers the opportunity for ALL to enjoy the beautiful scenery regardless of physical shortcomings be they handicap or, age related whereas only those able to walk or bicycle could make use of a taxpayer funded trail.
Finally, it is clear that the group pushing for the removal of the rails have no concern for the environmental impact that would result. I implore you to take the needs of the commonwealth's residents over those of this small self serving group of shortsighted individuals.
RAILROADS: AMERICA'S MOST IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION. REMIND YOUR POLITICIANS HOW YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS SPENT.