Help Pass the Maine Trails Bond

The state legislature has a critical opportunity to invest $30 million in Maine’s trails in the coming days. If passed out of the Appropriations Committee, the Maine Trails Bond (LD 1156) needs a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate to appear before voters on the November ballot. This is one of few bond measures with bipartisan support, but your elected officials still need to hear your support to ensure it passes before the legislature adjourns in the coming days. Use this form to tell your senator and representatives that you support giving voters the chance to grow Maine’s trail network. 

Trails are essential not only for economic growth — Maine’s $3 billion outdoor recreation economy provides 41,000 jobs across the state — but also for community health, bike commuter access, and the environment. This bond will invest $30 million over four years in motorized, non-motorized, and multi-use trails. While passage will be a significant win for bicyclists, it will also benefit hikers, snowmobilers, skiers, and others. Please help give the bond an opportunity to appear on the November ballot by sending your senator and representatives a letter in support of the bill today.