phase i preliminary plans pedestrian walkway planning subcommittee (pwp)
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Phase I Preliminary Plans Pedestrian Walkway Planning Subcommittee (PWP). Stow Planning Board Meeting October 19, 2010. Big picture – Walkway Planning in 2 phases. Phase I - Connect existing walkways along 117 Corridor Short-term - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Phase I Preliminary PlansPedestrian Walkway Planning
Subcommittee (PWP) Stow Planning Board Meeting
October 19, 2010
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Big picture – Walkway Planning in 2 phases
• Phase I - Connect existing walkways along 117 Corridor – Short-term – Plan, design, and construct a few sections of walkway
along the 117 corridor
• Phase II - Prioritize other walkway and maintenance projects– Longer-term – Create a list of recommended projects– Plan for construction including design, maintenance, and
funding.
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Phase I Status• Phase I moving along as planned– Upper Common has been taken out off the table
for Phase I construction
• Community Survey Results– 85% supportive of increased walkability
• Phase I Land Survey Results – No major obstacles to construction– A little extra expense in a few places
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Status Update (con’t)• Open considerations – Snow removal
• Recent MA Supreme Court Ruling • Need clarification on Stow’s official position/intent
– Crosswalk locations• Town Hall / Town Building• Rt. 62 / 117 Intersection• Harvard Rd.• Hudson Rd
– Parking• Concur with Safety Officer recommendations• Provides safe pedestrian access to overflow parking
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Thank you.
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EXTRAS
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Phase I - Planning • Proposed location of planned walkways:– Public inventory on Google maps http://maps.google.com/ – Research and document feasibility (e.g. physical, legal)– Sample of planned walkway designs from Acton/Sudbury
Walkway Plans, MAPC
• Communication with town and key groups:– Agreement to proceed from Planning Board and Selectmen– Open meetings:
• Benefits and barriers for proposed walkways• Hearings as necessary
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Phase I - Implementation
Walkway Design:– Acquire design services either through professional
contract or as a student project
• Walkway Construction:– Contract construction services through a standard bidding
process
• Walkway Funding:– Design: existing walkway fund (~$249k)