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Join us for a public meeting to discuss the proposed bike path project. We will provide updates, answer questions, and gather feedback. Visit our new website for more information.
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Proposed Bike PathPublic Meeting Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Welcome! • Meeting Agenda: • Introduction: Welcome & Purpose of Meeting • Presentation and status update • Public Comments/Questions • Adjournment
Meeting Guidelines • We are here to listen and answer any questions we can • Anyone who would like to speak will be able to • Please be recognized before speaking • Please be considerate of time while speaking
Project Timeline • December 2017: 25% Design submission • April 2018: 25% Design Public Hearing • January 2019: Combined project out to bid for construction (North Adams & Williamstown) • July 2019: Begin Construction
MassDOT Screening Options • MassDOT will work with all abutters to develop a uniform method of screening. • Both fencing and vegetative screenings are available • Residence may choose if they would like to have an access point, i.e. gate or break in vegetation • MassDOT will do their best to accommodate the desires of the community
MassDOT Screening Options Fencing • Stockade Fence • Timber Rail Fence • Other options only in special cases (e.g., chain link fence)
MassDOT Screening OptionsVegetation • Arborvitae • Red Cedar • Canadian Hemlock • Austrian Pine
MassDOT Screening OptionsVegetation • White Pine • Colorado Green Spruce • Norway Spruce • Earth Berm