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First and last mile
connectivity
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network. Providing continuous,
dedicated bicycle facilities to
connect residential areas and
job centers to commuter rail
stations can help shift trips
away from automobiles and
encourage more sustainable
travel options.
40 to 44 minutes
35 to 39 minutes | >
3%
30 to 34 minutes
13%
25 to 29 minutes
6%
60 to 89 minutes
7%, a 10%
45 to 59 minutes
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20 to 24 minutes
N%
Scenario development around future potential commuter rail sites
present ideas for improving first and last mile connectivity by
expanding bike and pedestrian infrastructure and improving the overall
public realm experience and walkability around multi-transit areas.
Commuting Patterns
Like many smaller American
cities, a wide range of travel times
to work (by workers who did
not work at home) is present in
Nashua. Commuters tend to prefer
commutes that are approximately
half an hour or less, when
possible. The large percentage of
commuters traveling more than
45 minutes shows that Nashua’s
employment shed draws from
across both states, but is alsoa
sign that the City has much room
to try to focus on developing more
jobs within its borders
Travel Time to Work in Nashua
90 minutes or more: Less than 5 minutes: <1%
4%
5 to 9 minutes
10 to 14 minutes
18%
15 to 19 minutes
18%
Source: American Community Survey 2019 1-year Estimates
Future of Rail
Nashua has been at the forefront
of advocating for rail connection
between Boston and New
Hampshire along the northern end
of the NH Capitol Corridor. The
rail connection will utilize existing
transportation infrastructure,
including the Pan Am Railway,
US Route 3 and I-93. Nashua
is exploring potential stops
throughout the City such as the
recently purchased property
located at 25 Crown Street in East
Hollis and along DW Hwy. Re-
establishing this historic passenger
rail connection will improve
regional connectivity and address
concerns around mobility and
economic development.
The scenarios for development
around these future potential
commuter rail sites in the Land Use
section present ideas for improving
first and last mile connectivity by
expanding bike and pedestrian
infrastructure and improving the
overall public realm experience
and walkability around multi-
transit areas.
