City of Methuen Master Plan

Methuen Master Plan 2007
TC-3.5: Promote transit options through the City Web site, providing links to
MVRTA and MBTA.
same as strategy 2 2009-
2010
Mayor’s Office
Goal T-4: Promote bicycling and walking for transportation and recreation.
TC-4.1: Develop a policy outlining those situations under which the Community
Development Board will consider waiving sidewalk requirements in the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations, specify the costs associated with the construction of the
sidewalks, and develop a list of priority sites for new and/or upgraded sidewalks.
TC-4.2: Review site plan, zoning and subdivision ordinances to make them
consistent with Smart Growth principles and low impact development. Promote
more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly policies including bicycle parking
requirements, roadway design standards, and easements/right-of-way for bicycle and
pathway projects.
• Use GIS to
inventory
existing sidewalk
network and
identify priorities
• Draft policy for
inclusion in
subdivision
regulations
2 2009-
2012
same as strategy 2 2009-
2010
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.;
Engineering;
Community
Development Board
Community
Development Board;
City Council
TC-4.3: Partner with the Commonwealth’s Safe Routes to Schools program to get
technical assistance including education and infrastructure improvements that
promote walking to school.
TC-4.4: Develop a Town-wide bicycle and pedestrian plan to create a system of
off-road paths, lanes, and trails that connect destinations and provide desirable
recreation opportunities. The Plan should be the reference guide for discussions of
mitigation by developers and other entities.
• Mayor establish
Task Force
• Develop
Sidewalk Plan
• same as strategy
• Consultant or
volunteer group
3 Ongoing
3 2010-
2012
Mayor; Engineering
Dept.; City Council
Dept. of Econ. &
Comm. Dev.;
Conservation
Commission
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