New 4-mile path opens in Sandwich for summer cycling

A four-mile shared-use path opened in May 2026 along Service Road in Sandwich, offering a new way to get around the hook. As summer traffic peaks, the Cape Cod Commission is actively collecting data on roadways to help manage congestion.

The path stretches four miles and connects to the broader network. It is part of a larger effort by the Cape Cod Commission to improve mobility. The Commission also runs a Bicycle Parking Equipment Program where eligible applicants get 100 percent reimbursement for racks and shelters. Meanwhile, traffic technicians are out in summer 2026 gathering data to support regional planning.

You can now ride a bike along Service Road without sharing the road with cars. If you run a business or manage a property, the Commission will pay for bike racks and shelters. Expect traffic monitoring to be active this summer to help manage the flow.

The path opened in May 2026. It is located along Service Road in Sandwich. The traffic data collection is happening during summer 2026.

Check the traffic data updates. If you need bike storage, apply for the reimbursement program.

Explore the wider network of trails and roads across the region. The Cape Cod Commission has spent two years developing a vision for the future of Route 6A. Barnstable County has 15 towns, each with its own access points to the coast.

The Commission has spent two years developing a vision for the future of Route 6A. Toole Design is working with the Commission on this effort. The Commission is also preparing to leave its role on the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization after nearly six years of service.