Conceptual Design Presentation& Listening Session

June 5, 20186:00 PM

Route 28 (Main St / Davis Straits / Teaticket Highway)Corridor Improvements

Town of Falmouth

Project Team• Led by Falmouth Department of Public Works (DPW)• Consulting team consists of Tata & Howard and TEC, Inc.• Experts in utility and transportation design, respectively• MassDOT prequalified

Route 28 Corridor Segments

1

Main Street

Davis Straits

TeaticketHighway

Project Goals• Coordinate roadway improvements with

water line replacement project• Improve transportation safety concerns• Improve traffic control at key intersections• Upgrade multi-modal features (pedestrian

and bicycle accommodations)• Address accessible ramp upgrades• Evaluate opportunities to improve or

consolidate business driveways

What this meeting is…• An opportunity for our team to LISTEN to public

concerns and challenges about the Route 28 corridor• An opportunity to LEARN some project background and

view early ideas • An opportunity to learn about our next steps and the

design and permitting process ahead

What this meeting is NOT…• A presentation of a final plan• Your only opportunity to provide input

Project Activities Completed• Route 28 Corridor Study by McMahon Associates• Field survey and property research along roadway limits• Road Safety Audit with DPW, MassDOT, Cape Cod Commission and

Falmouth Police & Fire• Conceptual layout of multi-modal transportation improvements

• Intersection configurations• Traffic flow / controls• Sidewalks & crosswalks• Bike lanes

• Coordination with MassDOT and Cape Cod Commission for pending project applications and funding alternatives

Current Challenges

• High volume of traffic

• Lack of turn lanes

• Queuing/blocking within intersections

• Crash severity at key intersections

Current Challenges• Lack of ADA/AAB compliance for

accessible ramps (slopes, dimensions, tactile warning device)

Current Challenges

• Lack of bicycle accommodations on Route 28

• Buffers to vehicular traffic

Current Challenges

• Skewed Intersections

• Offset side streets

Current Challenges

• Closely spaced commercial curb cuts

• Head-in parking / backing into Route 28

• Congestion from turning vehicles

Proposed ImprovementsSegment 1 - Main Street

Extend Sidewalk to North Main St

Change Intersection

From Yield To Stop Controlled

Upgrade Antiquated Traffic Signal At Fire Station

Proposed ADA Compliant Wheelchair

Ramp (Typ.)

Existing Curb Cuts To Be Removed

(By Others)

Existing Curb Cuts To Be Removed

(By Others)

Proposed ADA Compliant Wheelchair Ramp (Typ.) & Crosswalk enhancements

Improve lane definition,

crosswalks, and ADA ramps

Explore traffic signal control and intersection geometry

Recommended Cross-SectionSegment 1 - Main Street

Key LocationScranton Avenue

Perform Additional Data Analysis To Determine Left Turn & Traffic

Signal Warrants

Remove Island

Upgrade ramps

Proposed ImprovementsSegment 2 - Falmouth Heights to Sandwich Road

Proposed Roundabout

Introduce Sidewalk on North Side

Meet Jones Rd Improvements(MassDOT Project #605671)

Perform Additional Data Analysis To Determine Left

Turn Warrants. Consider “Do Not Block” Signs/Markings

Reconstruct Sidewalk

Proposed Bike Lanes

Meet Jones Rd Improvements(MassDOT Project #605671)

Proposed Bike Lanes

Proposed Bike LanesProposed

Bike Lanes

Reconstruct Sidewalk

Reconstruct Sidewalk on South Side

Recommended Cross-SectionSegment 2 – No Left Turn Lane

Recommended Cross-SectionSegment 2 – Left Turn Lane

Key LocationFalmouth Heights Rd Roundabout

Roundabout Was Recently Endorsed By Board Of Selectmen

Sized For Commercial Trucks & Large Boat Trailers

Improves Access For Businesses By Eliminating Need For Certain Left-turns

Key LocationDillingham Avenue / Spring Bars Road Traffic Signal

Introduce Bike Lanes North Of

Proposed Roundabout

Introduce Bike Lanes North Of

Proposed Roundabout

Existing Curb Cuts To Be Removed

(By Others)

Existing Curb Cuts To Be Removed

(By Others)

Perform Additional Data Analysis To

Determine Left Turn & Traffic Signal Warrants

Remove Island To Improve Alignment

Introduce Left Turn Lanes

Key LocationWalmart Plaza & Maravista Avenue

Reconstruct Sidewalk To Be ADA

Compliant (5.5’ Minimum)

Reconstruct Sidewalk To Be ADA

Compliant

Maintain Existing Left Turn Lanes Into Various Driveways

Maintain Existing Left Turn Lanes Into Various Driveways

Remove Pedestrian Signal & Shift Xwalk South Of

Walmart Driveway; Perform Additional Data Analysis To Determine Traffic Signal Warrants

Remove Pedestrian Signal & Shift Xwalk South Of

Walmart Driveway; Perform Additional Data Analysis To Determine Traffic Signal Warrants

Proposed ImprovementsSegment 3 - Sandwich Road to Oxbow Road

Left Turn Lane to Sandwich Road

Perform Additional Data Analysis To Determine Traffic Signal Warrants

Proposed Sidewalk With Grass Buffer

Reconfigure Traffic Signal To Accommodate Left Turn Lanes & ADA Accessibility

End Grass Buffer On South Side

End Grass Buffer On North Side

Proposed Bike LanesProposed

Bike Lanes

Proposed Sidewalk With Grass Buffer

Recommended Cross-SectionSandwich Road to Oxbow Road

Alternative 1(retains partial skew)

Key LocationSandwich Road

Alternative 2(“T” intersection)

Reconstruct Slip Lane To Be 60

Degrees Minimum

Propose Left Turn Lane Onto Sandwich Road

Perform Additional Data

Analysis To Determine Traffic Signal Warrants

Simplified Pedestrian Crossing

Key LocationMaravista Avenue Extension / Homestead Lane

Reconfigure Existing Traffic Signal To

Accommodate Left Turn Lanes & ADA Accessibility

Next Steps• Collect additional summertime traffic data

• Advance design and review impacts related to widening and options for traffic control

• Coordinate with utility companies

• Investigate MassWorks economic development grant for Falmouth Heights Road improvements as a Downtown “gateway” feature

• Falmouth Heights Road to Oxbow Road (State Highway):• MassDOT Project Review Committee - July - Seek Federal funds• 25% Design Submittal – Early 2019

Questions ?Please send follow-up questions or observations to:

Kevin Dandrade, PE, PTOE (Principal)Jonathan Rockwell, PE (Project Manager)

c/o Megan Flemingmfleming@theengineeringcorp.com

978.794.1792