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Conclusion
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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
The Point, Boston
The additional traffic generated by the Project is expected to have limited impacts on the area’s traffic
operations. During the morning peak hour, the Project is expected to generate 44 trips (13 in and 31out) and
during the evening peak hour, it is expected to generate 79 trips (45 in and 34 out). The results of the analysis
indicate that there will be no substantial changes in level of service in the study area from Project-related
traffic.
Parking will be made available in the neighboring Trilogy Garage. A connection to the new building will be
provided via a pedestrian walkway connecting the Project to Trilogy at the second level and potentially
below grade with a subsurface pedestrian connection. The Trilogy garage was planned with excess capacity
intended for the Point Project. Any additional parking demands will be met in other area garages owned by
the Proponent or its affiliates in the neighborhood.
A designated off-street loading dock will be constructed so that truck maneuvering will not impact the
adjacent streets. An extension of the shared driveway will be provided to allow trucks to egress to Boylston
Street. This driveway will be treated as a pedestrian environment and exiting trucks will be restricted to
making a right turn only onto Boylston Street. In addition, an on-street loading zone is proposed on Brookline
Avenue adjacent to the Project Site.
The Project will also incorporate the City’s vision for a more pedestrian friendly environment at the
intersection of Brookline Avenue and Boylston Street adjacent to the Project Site. As planned, the channelized
right-turn that exists today will be removed to create a pedestrian plaza, thus reducing the number of
pedestrian crossing points and conflicts at the Sear’s Rotary.
The Project embraces the City’s plans for activating the pedestrian realm, providing bicycle facilities and
establishing a cohesive streetscape for the corridor as a whole. The Project will help reach these goals by:
Eliminating surface parking along the Boylston Street frontage to allow for a continuous sidewalk
Utilizing existing area parking and providing no new parking
Providing an off-street loading dock area
Providing new sidewalks and street trees
Enhancing the pedestrian realm around the Project
Installing new lighting to enhance the pedestrian environment and increase safety
Providing bicycle storage for tenants and for the general public
Implementing an aggressive TDM plan to discourage single-occupancy vehicle trips
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