| PROJECT(S) / ISSUE(S) | REQUEST/ SUPPORT/ OPPOSE | COMMENTERS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Racks on MBTA Buses | Request | Somerville resident: Joel N. Weber, II | Requests funding and installation of bike racks on MBTA buses in the near future. |
| Bruce Freeman Rail Trail | Oppose | Sudbury resident: Daniel A. DePompei | Opposes inclusion of funding for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Expresses concern that the project does not comply with local environmental bylaws and storm water regulations. Raises questions whether the project triggers Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) thresholds and whether MassDOT design requirements supersede local environmental bylaws and storm water regulations. Notes that the project right-of-way is located in a wetland, and proposes that MassDOT consider alternative alignments or alternate design standards for the trail. |
| Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2B (Acton and Concord) | Support | Municipal: Acton Board of Selectmen, Concord Board of Selectmen Organizations: Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, CrossTown Connect Transportation Management Association (TMA) Acton resident: Robert Sekuler Concord resident: Robert Armstrong Medford resident: Ken Krause Framingham residents: William Hanson, Michaela Hardimon Westford resident: Katie Sawrey Others: Nathaniel Bates, Louis Hills, David Hutcheson, Nancy Savage, Anne Anderson, Kevin Neijstrom, Barbara Pike, Joe Robb, Peggy Wagelin, Brad Wargelin, Alan Whitney |
Support inclusion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2B in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that Phase 2B is a critical link in connecting Acton and Concord, providing safe crossing over Route 2 for pedestrians and cyclists. |
| Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2B (Acton and Concord) | Request | Municipal: Acton Board of Selectmen, Concord Board of Selectmen Organization: Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Acton resident: Robert Sekuler Concord resident: Robert Armstrong Framingham resident: Michaela Hardimon Others: Louis Hill, Anne Anderson, Kevin Neijstrom, Barbara Pike, Joe Robb, Peggy Wagelin, Brad Wargelin, Alan Whitney |
Request that the MPO move Phase 2B from FFY 2018 back to FFY 2017. Issues raised include prior delays, readiness of the design, and the importance of connecting commuters to the West Concord MBTA station. |
| Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2C (Concord) | Support | Organization: Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, CrossTown Connect TMA Acton resident: Robert Sekuler Concord resident: Robert Armstrong Medford resident: Ken Krause Framingham residents: William Hanson, Michaela Hardimon Westford resident: Katie Sawrey Others: Nathaniel Bates, Louis Hills, David Hutcheson, Nancy Savage, Anne Anderson, Kevin Neijstrom, Barbara Pike, Joe Robb, Peggy Wagelin, Brad Wargelin, Alan Whitney |
Support inclusion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2C in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2D (Sudbury) | Support | Leonard Simon, Sudbury Board of Selectmen member | Support inclusion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Phase 2D in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Sudbury Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen, Community Preservation Committee, and the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee have voted in support of the BFRT. Note that the 25% design study began in November 2014, and should be completed by February 2016. |
| Cochituate Rail Trail (Framingham and Natick) | Support | Framingham resident: William Hanson Town of Natick: Board of Selectmen |
Support inclusion of the Cochituate Rail Trail in Framingham and Natick in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Benefits addressed include the support of economic development and quality of life initiatives. |
| Community Path Extension | Support | Organizations: Friends of the Community Path, GLX Design Working and Construction Group, Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, Mystic Valley Task Force Medford residents: Diane Andronica, Patrick Bibbins Somerville residents: Chris Gunadi, Karen Molloy, Julia Petipas, Alan Moore, Patrick Smith Belmont resident: William Messenger Cambridge resident: John MacDougall Others: Kevin Donovan, Linda Lintz, Michelle Moon, Ellin Reisner, Matthew Danish |
Support inclusion of the Community Path Extension in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Environmental Impacts | Request | Organizations: Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP) and Mystic Valley Task Force (MVTF) | Express hope that the MPO will soon be able to more fully recognize the serious health impacts of transportation air pollution and noise on nearby residents, workers and students. Suggest including black carbon from diesel in climate pollutant inventories, as California already does, and in transportation conformity analyses. |
| Gateway East (Brookline) | Support | Framingham resident: William Hanson Other: Matthew Danish |
Support inclusion of the Gateway East project in Brookline in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase I & II) |
Support | Legislative: State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen; State Representatives Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey, Denise Provost, and Timothy J. Toomey. Jr. Municipal: Michael McGlynn, Mayor of Medford Organization: Conservation Law Foundation Medford resident and Mayoral Candidate: Stephanie Muccini Burke |
Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phases I & II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Benefits raised by commenters include fostering mixed-use development, reducing VMT and GHG emissions, contributing to economic development, and reaching populations underserved by public transit. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase I) |
Support | Organizations: Sierra Club, Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, Mystic Valley Task Force, Tufts University, GLX Design Working and Construction Group, Friends of the Community Path Somerville residents: Andrew Wiley, Julia Petipas, Alan Moore, Greg Brodsky, Karen Molloy, Chris Gunadi, Patrick Smith Boston resident: David Van Stone Medford residents: Elisabeth Bayle, Kevin Cuddeback, Ken Krause, Debra Agliano, Lisa Hodsdon, Peter Micheli, Dina Jacobs, Patrick Bibbins, John Roland Elliott, Diane Andronica Belmont resident: William Messenger Newton resident: Jeremy Freudberg Cambridge residents: John MacDougall, Mark Jaquith Arlington resident: Lenny Goldstein Flagstaff, AZ resident: Joanne Auskern West Hartford, CT resident: Fran Alvater Others: Kevin Donovan, Linda Lintz, Michelle Moon, Jonah Petri, Ellin Reisner, Matthew Danish, Richard A. Andre, M.A. Jensen, Maura McEnaney |
Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase I, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the project will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase II) |
Support | Cambridge residents: Rob Chapman, Joshua Goldman, Reetika Joshi, Tami Kaplan, Kevin Buckley, Daniel Cooney, Tony Yang, John MacDougall, Mark Jaquith Arlington residents: Lisa McCarty, Hank VanZile, Jessica Rosehill, Pete Gast, Amy Swift, Rachel Hamilton, Lenny Goldstein Brookline residents: Jose Roman, Adam Shipley Woburn resident: Heidi Carrell Newton residents: Anne Michelle Lowe, Jeremy Freudberg Quincy residents: Deborah M. Cooper, Chadderton Odwazny Boston residents: Andrew MacKay, Adam Nichols, Chris Schwartz, Rachel Bennett, David Van Stone Revere resident: August P. Blake Chelsea resident: Socheath Toda Stoneham resident: Brian S. Arsenault Malden resident: Sean Conrad Everett resident: Miles Blackwood Robinson Lynn resident: Donald Jaynes Belmont resident: William Messenger |
Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Route 16 station will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase II) |
Support | Medford residents: Michael Bernstein, Roberta Cameron, Doug Carr, Joanna Chipman, Erin Dalbec, Merietta DeFini, James DeFini, Anna Ferrentino, Douglas Grey, Elliot Jokelson, Marri Jones, Theresa Kelliher, Mike Korcynski, Bruce Kulik, Sara Landry, Elizabeth Langosy, Miriam Leigh, Matthew Mahowald, Hank Peirce, Katrin Paterson, Elijah Plymesser, Stephanie Rossi, Laurel Siegel, Michael Silvia, Amy Haas, Karl Haas, Ashlee Haslett, Gracelaw Simmons, Gauri Bhide, Jason Cluggish, Patricia Michelle Holcomb, Laurel Ruma, Elizabeth Bolton, Ikuko Otsuka, Noah Williams, Matthew Alford, Kristopher Hahn, Ben Refah, Jeff Kaufman, Thomas W. Lincoln, William Cunningham, Maria Daniels, Galya Traub, Robert Breznak, Bruce Pennypacker, Amy Castonguay, Evan Sullivan, Lijian Zhoi, Jinesh Bhed, Elisabeth Bayle, Kevin Cuddeback, Ken Krause, Debra Agliano, Lisa Hodsdon, Peter Micheli, Dina Jacobs, Patrick Bibbins, John Roland Elliott, Diane Andronica | Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Route 16 station will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase II) |
Support | Somerville residents: Kaitlynn Anderson, Elliot Borenstein, Leah Bloom, Kassidy Helfant, Colin Roald, Ry Strohm-Herman, John Teixeira, John Kraemer, David Churella, Antoine Vo, Chris McCarthy, John Wiesemann, Andrew Kiritsy, Tori Cook, Jared Razzano, Brandon Hanks, Benjamin Tucker, Andrew Wiley, Julia Petipas, Alan Moore, Greg Brodsky, Karen Molloy, Chris Gunadi | Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Route 16 station will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase II) |
Support | Flagstaff, AZ resident: Joanne Auskern West Hartford, CT resident: Fran Alvater Others: James Scheffler, Alexander Cox, Patrick Knight, Edward Pyne, John Pellegrino, Sean Kerins, Alex Measures, Andrew Hannon, Kevin Donovan, Linda Lintz, Michelle Moon, Jonah Petri, Ellin Reisner, Matthew Danish, Richard A. Andre, M.A. Jensen, Maura McEnaney |
Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Route 16 station will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality. |
| Green Line Extension (Phase II) |
Support | Organizations: Sierra Club, Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, Mystic Valley Task Force, Tufts University, GLX Design Working and Construction Group, Friends of the Community Path | Support inclusion of the Green Line Extension, Phase II, in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the Route 16 station will provide thousands of residents with better access to work, education, and health care, and social activities, in addition to improving air quality |
| GreenDOT Policy Goals | Support | Medford resident: Lois Grossman | Supports the GreenDOT policy goals to reduce GHG emissions, promote the healthy transportation modes of walking, bicycling, and taking public transit, and support smart-growth development in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Methodology | Request | Sudbury resident: Pat Brown | Requests that the methodology for estimating the CO2 impact of projects be included in the TIP, including data, assumptions, and supporting measures. States that the CO2 impacts do not distinguish between transportation and recreation usage, which makes it difficult to know if the project is removing traffic from the roadways. |
| Intersection Improvements at Middle Street, Libbey Industrial Parkway, and Tara Drive (Weymouth) | Support | Organization: Foxrock Properties | Support inclusion of Intersection Improvements at Middle Street, Libbey Industrial Parkway, and Tara Drive in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that Libbey Industrial Park has medical and office uses, and the intersection of Libbey Industrial Parkway and Middle Street is difficult to navigate for both patients and workers. State this is a critical project for Weymouth which will help spur development in the area. |
| Intersection Improvements at Route 111 and Route 27/ Kelly's Corner (Acton) | Request | CrossTown Connect TMA | Support future TIP funding for Intersection Improvements at Route 111 and Route 27/ Kelly's Corner in Acton. |
| Intersection Improvements at Route 20 & Landham Road (Sudbury) | Request | CrossTown Connect TMA | Support future TIP funding for Intersection Improvements at Route 20 & Landham Road in Sudbury. |
| MBTA Infrastructure | Support | Medford resident: Ken Krause Other: Matthew Danish |
Support funding MBTA systems upgrades, bridge and tunnel upgrades, and preventive maintenance, accessibility improvements, and state-of-good repair. |
| Medford Clippership Linear Park and Bikeway | Support | Medford resident: Kevin Cuddeback | Supports inclusion of the Medford Clippership Linear Park and Bikeway in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| MetroWest area priority projects | Support/ Request |
Organization: 495/MetroWest Partnership | Express ongoing support for MetroWest projects programmed in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Reiterate support for approximately 35 MetroWest projects that are listed in the MPO's Universe of Projects due to limited transportation funding. Note that four of those projects in the MPO's Universe of Projects are also identified in the 495/MetroWest Region's 2014 Top Ten Transportation Nightmares. Commend the MPO for providing a reliable funding stream to the MetroWest RTA and support the capital projects included in the TIP for the MWRTA to continue and expand their service. |
| Multi-use Path Construction on New Fenway (Boston) | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of Multi-use Path Construction on New Fenway in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Performance-based Planning | Request | Susan Ringler, Matthew Danish | Request that the MPO use performance metrics that are based around the experience of people more so than machines. Recommend using "people-hours" rather than "vehicle-hours" as an example. |
| Project Prioritization - Economic Benefit | Request | Organization: 495/MetroWest Partnership | Encourage the MPO to consider the economic benefit of projects and recommend that the scoring system be based on a percentage of possible points. State that this may allow for communities without existing transit infrastructure to compare fairly with urban communities. |
| Project Prioritization - New Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects | Request | Sudbury resident: Pat Brown | Expresses concern with the TIP project evaluation criteria for new bicycle and pedestrian projects. States that new multi-use paths should not be eligible for points under the Maintenance, Modernization, and Efficiency category given that they are new construction. |
| Project Prioritization - Regional Equity | Request | Organization: 495/MetroWest Partnership | Express concern that the project scoring system favors dense urban communities and urge the MPO to consider regional equity when scoring projects. |
| Project Prioritization | Support / Request | Regional Transportation Advisory Council | Support the MPO's project selection process, and finds the recommended set of projects reasonable. State that the number of deserving projects far outweighs the available funding. Suggest that the MPO undertake a sensitivity analysis of its criteria rating point systems to see how changes in the weighting and scoring system change the outcome of project selection. Suggest that the MPO continue to improve its data and analytical methods to assign ratings based on quantitative measures of impact and benefit as much as possible. |
| Reconstruction and Related Work on Derby Street (Hingham) | Oppose | Hingham residents: T.J. Jennings, Paul Burke Weymouth resident: Francis D. Simmons Others: Susan Camenker, David DeGiorgi, Eric Dresser, Jeanne Duffy, Hugh Duffy, Jon Whiting, Sandi Gilardi, Ruth Nace, Marlaena Auriemma, Louise Birtwell, Ambrose Birtwell, Kevin Bliss, Deborah Caplice, Lisa Haapaoja, D. O'Donnell, Jean Zaleski, Barbara Levy, Edward Walter, Jane Tondorf, Sharon Wreston, Daniel Barbuto, Patrick Green, Meredith Holbrook, Susan McCarthy, Janet Stone, Delia Strohm, Faith Ramstroom, Ashley Robinson, Edmund D. Henley, Christinie Jordan, Gail Otis, Unidentified (2) |
Oppose inclusion of the Reconstruction of Derby Street in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that Derby Street has been under some form of construction for several years, causing disruption to residents. Add that the current capacity of the roadway is underutilized, and further reconstruction would continue to disrupt residents of Hingham and surrounding neighborhoods while not guaranteeing any significant improvements. Other issues raised include safety concerns, over-signalization, and frequent congestion. |
| Reconstruction of Boylston Street (Boston) | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of Reconstruction of Boylston Street in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Reconstruction of Highland Avenue, Needham Street and the Charles River Bridge (Newton and Needham) | Support | Legislative: State Senators Michael F. Rush and Richard J. Ross; State Representative Denise C. Garlick Newton residents: Matt Yospin, Jack Hulburd, Ed Hauben, Candy Gold, Cheryl O'Neil, Frances Godine, Evan Ross, David A. Bunis, Bunny M. Aronson, Carol Schauer, Amy Tierce, Howard Sholkin, David Goodtree, Doug Borg, David G. O'Neil, Lynne D. Sweet, Steffi Aronson Karp, Vanik Petrossian, Sona Petrossian, Stephen Clairmont Needham residents: Ruth M. Aaron, Yana Brodskiy, David Kaplan Wellesley resident: Mark Fraga Others: Ethel Sinofksy, Claudia Eden, Ed Gardner, Catharine Kelley, Martin Waters, Mitch Coddington, Michele W. Blair, David Buck, Deb Jacob, Roy Barr, Susana Brown, Seymour Salett, John Patrick Foley, Peter Yaffe, Peter H. Smith, James Curtin, Paul Glynn |
Support inclusion of the Highland Avenue/Needham Street Corridor Project in FFY 2018 of the TIP. State that Needham and Newton have been hampered by inadequate infrastructure. The project will benefit economic development in the region, including the N2 Innovation Corridor. Benefits raised by commenters include safety improvements and congestion relief. |
| Reconstruction of Highland Avenue, Needham Street and the Charles River Bridge (Newton and Needham) | Support | Municipal: Newton Economic Development Commission Organizations: Arthritis Founation, Blue Ribbon Barbecue, Boston College, Braver Wealth Management, William James College, The Bulfinch Group, The Bulfinch Companies, SocialMadeSimple, Needham Housing Authority, Normandy Real Estate Partners, Pinnacle HR Solutions, Realty Consultants, National Lumber, Brier & Ganz LLP, BizTech Coaching, Building 36 Technologies, Needham Children's Center, Wingate Companies, Penzo Consulting, Construction Coordinators, Fresh City/Souper Salad, Law Firm of Schlossberg, Architectural Electronics, Inc. Audio Video Design & Security Design Consultants, Golden Law Center, TripAdvisor, Trefler's, The CCS Companies, FASTSIGNS, Hoye Dentistry, Mentell Retirement Consulting, Needham Business Associates, Newton Upper Falls Area Council, Lizzy's Ice Cream |
Support inclusion of the Highland Avenue/Needham Street Corridor Project in FFY 2018 of the TIP. State that Needham and Newton have been hampered by inadequate infrastructure. Many commenters state they avoid the area during peak hours due to congestion, and that congestion causes harm to business that rely on the corridor. The project will benefit economic development in the region, including the N2 Innovation Corridor. |
| Reconstruction of Highland Avenue, Needham Street and the Charles River Bridge (Newton and Needham) | Request | Newton resident: Steffi Aronson Karp | Requests that overhead pedestrian crossing ramps be constructed, asking for a minimum of two ramps between Book Fair and TJ Maxx. States that individuals could be hurt attempting to cross Needham Street, and overhead pedestrian crossing ramps would increase safety. Requests that the ramps be aesthetically pleasing. |
| Reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue (Lexington) | Support | Town of Lexington: Carl F. Valente, Town Manager; John A. Wilson, Chief of the Lexington Fire Department; Lexington Planning Board, Mark J. Corr, Chief of the Lexington Police Department | Support inclusion of the Reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue in the FFYs 2016-2020 TIP. Benefits of the project raised by commenters include better accommodation of traffic flow, improved safety for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, and signalization allowing for improved emergency response. |
| Reconstruction of Melnea Cass Boulevard (Boston) | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of Reconstruction of Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Reconstruction of Melnea Cass Boulevard (Boston) | Request | Friends of Melnea Cass Boulevard | Request an update to the project description for Reconstruction of Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP to eliminate reference to a bus rapid transit (BRT) system within existing right-of-way. State that BRT lanes have been eliminated from the design. |
| Reconstruction of Montvale Avenue (Woburn) | Support | Medford resident: Ken Krause | Supports funding to reconstruct and widen Montvale Avenue in Woburn from the I-93 interchange to Central Street, including new sidewalks and wheelchair ramps. |
| Reconstruction of Route 27/North Main Street (Natick) | Support | Town of Natick: Board of Selectmen | Support inclusion of the Reconstruction of Route 27 in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State the project will support economic development and quality of life initiatives, and the ability to safely move people through Natick is essential to the Town and Region's continued success. Add that the project will benefit both Natick residents and those who visit the region. |
| Reconstruction of Rutherford Avenue (Boston) | Support | Organizations: Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP) and Mystic Valley Task Force (MVTF) | Support inclusion of the Reconstruction of Rutherford Avenue in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Reconstruction of the I-95/I-93 Interchange (Canton) | Request | Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) | Request inclusion of Reconstruction of the I-95/I-93 Interchange in Canton in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that if the interchange does not provide an acceptable level of service to businesses, they will move to another location. State that the interchange project has been repeatedly promised over the years by senior public officials acting for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State that nullifying these commitments without complete explanation or compelling reasons jeopardizes good faith efforts between communities and private developers. |
| Reconstruction on Route 1A/Main Street (Walpole) | Support | Organization: TRIC Town of Walpole: James A. Johnson, Town Administrator |
Support inclusion of the Reconstruction of Route 1A in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Benefits addressed include congestion relief, safety improvements for vehicles and pedestrians, and the support of planned development activities. |
| Red Line-Blue Line Connector Design | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of design for the Red Line-Blue Line Connector in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Rehabilitation of the North Washington Street Bridge (Boston) | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of Rehabilitation of the North Washington Street Bridge in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Resurfacing and Intersection Improvements on Route 16 (Milford) | Support | SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) | Support inclusion of Resurfacing and Intersection Improvements on Route 16 in Milford in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Route 1 Improvement Project (Malden, Saugus and Revere) | Request | Municipal: City of Malden (Mayor Christenson), City of Revere (Mayor Rizzo), and Town of Saugus (Scott Crabtree, Town Manager) | Request that the Commonwealth address the dangerously outmoded and inadequate section of Route 1 from Copeland Circle to Route 99. State virtually all of the northeast section of the state remains in a chokehold with the constriction on this section of Route 1 on a twice daily basis. The communities from the Boston city line to the New Hampshire border are impacted by long commute times and wasted economic opportunity. Propose a three-phase plan to be implemented in sub-steps over a multi-year period: Segment A - Copeland Circle/Route 60 Interchange; Segment B - Lynn Street/Overlook Ridge Boulevard Interchange; Segment C - Route 1/Route 99 Interchange. Request that CTPS and the MPO make this a priority in the TIP and ask that MassDOT Project Selection Advisory Committee meet with chief executives of the three communities and with other key stakeholders to discuss a resolution to this transportation problem, and that their respective legislative delegations be part of this process. Ask that this take place before the next STIP is adopted. Attached previous correspondence to the MPO from the Cities of Malden and Revere and the Town of Saugus detailing the longstanding issues and concerns along the Route 1 corridor. |
| Route 1 Improvement Project (Malden, Saugus and Revere) | Request | North Shore Alliance for Economic Development (Cities of Salem, Revere, Gloucester, Beverly, Newburyport, Peabody, and Lynn; Towns of Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Middleton, Newbury, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Wenham, Winthop, Rockport, Marblehead, Manchester and Nahant) | Request that MassDOT and MPO reevaluate the Route 1 Improvement project to identify "specific phases" of the project that will address some of the immediate traffic, safety, and environmental concerns that affect communities along the Route 1 corridor and secure funding for the appropriate phase in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. State that the dangerously outmoded and inadequate section of Route 1 from Copeland Circle to Route 99 causes unbearable traffic back-ups in both directions during rush hour commutes. The communities from the Boston city line to the New Hampshire border are impacted by traffic impacts, and its negative effects on economic opportunities. |
| Route 85/ Route 62 Rotary Improvements (Hudson) | Request | CrossTown Connect TMA | Support future TIP funding for Route 85/ Route 62 Rotary Improvements in Hudson. |
| Safe Routes to School | Support | Medford resident: Ken Krause | Supports funding for Safe Routes to School programs in Bedford, Everett, Saugus, Watertown and Weymouth. States that the program helps children safely walk to and from school, improving their health and readiness to learn, and reversing trends in childhood inactivity and obesity. |
| Signal and Intersection Improvements on Route 135 (Hopkinton) | Support | SWAP | Support inclusion of Signal and Intersection Improvements on Route 135 in Hopkinton in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Traffic Signal Improvements at 10 Locations (Boston) | Support | Boston residents: Jim Brennan, Chris Lengard, Don Vechione Others: Sara LeBlanc, Jared Sulcliff |
Support inclusion of the Signal Improvements at 10 Locations in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. Specific locations supported include Dudley Street at Shirley Street, intersections along Cummins Highway, and Bennington Street intersections. |
| Traffic Signal Improvements on Blue Hill Avenue (Boston) | Support | Matthew Danish | Supports inclusion of Traffic Signal Improvements on Blue Hill Avenue in Boston in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP. |
| Transportation Equity | Request | Organizations: STEP and MVTF | Suggest using the disaggregated TAZ level data to investigate the disparities in transportation neighborhood facilities and in transportation exposures. |
| Water Taxi Feasibility Study | Support | City of Medford: Michael McGlynn, Mayor | Supports inclusion of the Water Taxi Feasibility Study in Medford in the FFYs 2016-20 TIP to encourage alternative modes of transportation in the City. |