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Phase I Preliminary Plans Pedestrian Walkway Planning Subcommittee (PWP)

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

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Phase I Preliminary Plans Pedestrian Walkway Planning Subcommittee (PWP)

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  1. Phase I Preliminary PlansPedestrian Walkway Planning Subcommittee (PWP) Stow Planning Board Meeting October 19, 2010

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Thank you.

  6. EXTRAS

  7. 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

  8. 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)

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