City of Methuen Master Plan

Implementation Plan
TC-2.4: Revise the zoning bylaw to allow a parking reduction in the CBD based
upon the parking study conducted in Goal T-2.1.
TC-2.5: Revise Section XI-D, Special Permits, to increase the maximum density in
the CBD to 15 to 20 units per acre, as consistent with smart growth guidelines.
TC-2.6: Upgrade signage in the downtown and villages to improve wayfinding by
motorists and cyclists and pedestrians.
TC-2.7: Work with Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Merrimack
Valley TMA to identify and map potential streets for bike routes, bike lanes and
sidewalks.
TC-2.8: Work with developers to build sidewalks and improve connectivity
between existing sidewalks and proposed sidewalks. See Strategy TC-4.2 as well.
Goal T-3: Provide more transit options for commuting and other trips.
same as strategy 3 2010-
2012
same as strategy 3 2010-
2011
• Develop
wayfinding plan
• Purchase and
install upgraded
signage
• Prepare scope of
work
• Submit technical
assistance
request
• During
subdivision and
site plan review
3 2010-
2012
2 2009-
2010
2 Ongoing
Community
Development Board;
City Council
Community
Development Board;
City Council
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.;
Engineering Dept.;
DPW
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.
Community
Development Board;
TC-3.1: Continue participating in the New Hampshire I-93 Transit Study to
maximize long-term transit benefits for Methuen from the I-93 widening project.
The Mayor and Community Development staff have been coordinating efforts with
NY consulting team.
TC-3.2: Work with businesses, MVRTA, the Merrimack Valley TMA, and the state
to establish convenient and effective connections between Methuen neighborhoods
and MBTA commuter rail stops in Lawrence and Haverhill.
TC-3.3: Work with MVRTA to investigate restoring service to West Methuen and
improving service throughout the City. Investigate options for rail or bus shuttle
service to Lawrence commuter rail station from downtown area.
TC-3.4: Work with MVRTA to post signs at all bus stops in Methuen with
information on the destination and frequency of the bus.
same as strategy 2 Ongoing
same as strategy 2 Ongoing
same as strategy 3 Ongoing
same as strategy 3 Ongoing
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.; Mayor
Engineering Dept.
Mayor’s Office;
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.
Mayor’s Office;
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.;
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