Complete Regional Transportation Plan 2012 - Cape Cod ...

• Possible alternate routes (that are more suitable or which can be improved at alower cost)• Existing right of way• Need for relocation of ditches (trench widening or wedging )• Concurrency (opportunities to include shoulders as part of planned orprogrammed road projects)• Coordination across jurisdictions for route continuityFollowing the identification of candidate roads opportunities should be sought to beginimplementing improvements through coordination with other construction andmaintenance projects. Policies and procedures should be established to ensure thatconstruction and maintenance projects determine whether a road is listed as a priorityroute for paved shoulders and then scoped to include the improvements. Routinepavement overlay and resurfacing projects should include shoulder paving for theidentified routes. Consideration should be given to establishing a goal of spending a setpercentage of maintenance and/or paving funds on adding shoulders for bicycleimprovements. Maintenance needs to be considered so that the functionality ofshoulders for bicycling purposes is retained as the natural sweeping action of vehiclesoften results in debris accumulating in the untraveled shoulder.Project 5.2.5: Identify Possible Sidewalks and Pedestrian Crossings nearBrackett Road & Route 6Project Description – Brackett Road in Eastham intersects with the Cape Cod RailTrail and connects a largely residential area east of the trail to a commercial center at theintersection with Route 6, approximately ¼ mile to the west of the trail. Somepedestrian improvements are partially constructed, however further funding is neededfor completion. Additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings need to be identified anddesigned to develop a complete network of pedestrian facilities to provide access andimprove safety within this corridor.Preliminary Design Concepts – Sidewalks should be provided to establish linkagesbetween the commercial trip generators along Route 6 with the Cape Cod Rail Trail andthe residential neighborhoods accessed via Brackett Road. Depending upon trafficvolumes, speeds, and location of pedestrian trip generators, sidewalks should beconsidered along both sides of the street. Appropriate marked crosswalks and signage,consistent with the roadway geometrics and existing traffic patterns should be installedat intersections where the heaviest pedestrian movements are likely to occur. Additionalpedestrian safety countermeasures should be considered where appropriate.Cost Estimate – Sidewalks and crossing improvements, unit costs:• 5’ Sidewalks, bituminous, both sides of street – $120.00/linear foot• 5’ Sidewalks, concrete, both sides of street – $140.00/linear foot• Marked Crossing – $1,500.00• Signalized Crossing – $70,000.00Chapter 5: Bike & Pedestrian Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Page 404