Massachusetts Ave. Corridor Project
Phase 1
Public Information Meeting
October 1, 2008, Senior Center
Agenda
1) Welcome
2) Introductions
3) History
4) Project Overview
5) Design Goals and Issues
6) Streetscape
7) Project Design Process/Next Steps
8) Questions and Comments
Project Goals
Improve pedestrian safety and mobility
Improve cyclist safety and mobility
Improve the environment for transit users
Maintain motorist mobility
Minimize through traffic on local neighborhood streets
Create more orderly traffic flow
Improve access to local businesses
Enhance the streetscape
Project Description
The Massachusetts Ave. Corridor Project - Phase 1 consists of traffic and streetscape
improvements for the eastern section of Mass. Ave. from the Cambridge line to Pond Lane. The
total length of the project is approximately 5,300 feet (1 mile).
The primary goal for this project is to transform Mass. Ave. from what is mainly a
transportation corridor to a more vibrant and dynamic pedestrian friendly community. The
Design will strive to find an equal measure of fluid traffic flow, adequate parking, landscaping,
and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and vehicles.
The project is anticipated to include roadway and sidewalk reconstruction; replacement
of existing traffic signals; new signs and pavement markings; landscaping and amenities; and
pedestrian scale lighting primarily located within the East Arlington Business District.
Next Steps
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 7:00pm
Interactive Public Workshop
Town Hall Auditorium
730 Mass. Ave., Arlington
Questions & Comments
Laura Wiener, Planning Dept., Town Hall
Mass. Ave. Corridor Phase 1 Comments
730 Mass. Ave
Arlington, MA 02476
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