Draft Project Impact Report - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Exeter Residences\888 Boylston
Pedestrian Improvements
Bicycle Accommodations
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Provide parking spaces in the Prudential Center garage for employee and
resident car sharing, such as Zipcar.
Provide secure bicycle racks protected from elements, as necessary to meet
demand.
Provide an annual transportation fair for office tenants for learning about the
transportation options at Prudential Center.
As discussed in Chapter 3, the Proponent will define and enhance pedestrian
facilities to provide for pedestrian improvements as follows:
Sidewalks and pedestrian promenade areas will be provided along all
frontages to the buildings including a monumental staircase and elevator
along Exeter Street, and raised sidewalk across the North Garage
entrance/exit.
Streetscape improvements will be provided including updated street lighting
and aesthetic features.
Full handicapped access will be provided on-site to and from the buildings.
Wheelchair ramp access will also be provided near the proposed building
entrances.
A new entrance way to the Prudential Center interior arcade network will be
built in connection with the proposed Boylston Arcade.
The Exeter Residences will include provision of safe, secure, weather protected
bicycle racks and/or storage lockers within the buildings premises. Signs will be
provided at appropriate locations around the Exeter Residences building directing
bicyclists to bicycle storage facilities. For Exeter Residences, a bicycle storage room
will be provided for residents. 888 Boylston, will provide bicycle racks as necessary
to meet demand. In conjunction with BTD’s signal timing and phasing reprogramming
effort, the Proponent will coordinate with BTD to include bicycle
detection and associated signs and pavement markings along Boylston Street.
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