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Cost Estimate –• Feasibility Study – $20,000• Class III Design & Construction – $3,456,085Recommendations for Implementation – Coordination of stakeholder interests isneeded to fully develop the scope of the feasibility study component. Existing plansshould be consulted to determine how related projects can contribute to the overalldevelopment of a facility that is integrated into the existing bicycle and pedestriannetwork in Provincetown. Planned or programmed projects that have the potential toimpact concurrency issues, notably those on connector routes providing access to theproposed path should be investigated to determine possible synergies and cost savingswith minimal changes to scopes of work. Specifically any improvements should becoordinated with Project 5.3.12 to integrate efforts at developing linkages throughoutProvincetown and the Province Lands attractions within the Seashore.Project 5.3.3: Identify Possible Connections between the Cape Cod Rail Trailand Cape Cod National Seashore TrailsProject Description – Envisioned primarily in Eastham where the Nauset Trail isproximate, but not connected to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, connections between the CCRTand trails within the Seashore are needed. The CCRT, located to the west of Route 6 isapproximately ½ mile from the Salt Pond Visitor’s Center but requires crossing Route 6to facilitate a direct connection. Just north of the Salt Pond Visitor’s Center (site of thetrailhead) the CCRT passes underneath Route 6 and on-roadway routes could bedesignated without the need to cross Route 6 at-grade, though they would provide lessdirect access.Preliminary Design Concepts – The design concepts are subject to determination ofa feasible alignment to connect Seashore trails to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Sinceconditions will vary considerably at each location the connections could consist of bothon-road and shared-use path connections the designs will need to consider theappropriate elements for the context in which the routing takes place. Secondary streetswith low traffic speeds and volumes can provide adequate connections with minimalenhancements such as improved signage and/or pavement markings. Shared-use pathsections could utilize a paved surface, or a natural surface. Unpaved roads should also beconsidered to establish connections.Cost Estimate – Shared-use path, unit costs per mile along varying alignments:• Adjacent to roadway with utility relocation – $765,600.00• Along new alignment – $871,200.00• Existing corridor (minor grading/clearing) – $792,000.00• Along abandoned RR bed – $660,000.00Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Chapter 5: Bike & PedestrianPage 417