Minuteman Bikeway
A paved community path follows a former railroad through Alewife, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford, connecting transit, town centers, and Revolutionary landscapes.
Artwork inspired by Blanche Ames Ames
A paved community path follows a former railroad through Alewife, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford, connecting transit, town centers, and Revolutionary landscapes. The bikeway succeeds as transportation as much as recreation. Commuters, children, runners, public art, businesses, and historic stops share a corridor whose busiest sections require urban trail etiquette.
Start from Alewife without a car or select a suburban access point. Plan for crowded crossings in Arlington and a less formal continuation beyond Bedford. Busy intersections, driveway crossings, congestion, and winter ice require attention. E-bikes must follow current local rules. Its everyday commuters are as important to the corridor as recreational riders.
- Length
- About 10 miles
- Surface
- Paved
- Transit
- Alewife MBTA connection
Quick guide
- Ride off-peak
- The corridor is active transportation.
- Signal every pass
- Rider speed differences are substantial.
Know before you go
- Ride off-peak
- The corridor is active transportation.
- Signal every pass
- Rider speed differences are substantial.
- Pause in Lexington
- Town context breaks the straight route.
- Plan the extension
- Bedford connections change surface and signage.
Good to know
Busy intersections, driveway crossings, congestion, and winter ice require attention. E-bikes must follow current local rules.
Notice these
- Alewife connection
- Arlington center
- Lexington depot