Complete Regional Transportation Plan 2012 - Cape Cod ...

It is important to note that the Town of Falmouth is in support of an alternate conceptfor the connection to the Canal which utilizes the Route 28 median for construction of amulti-use path to make the connection from the Shining Sea bike path to the Cape CodCanal. (See Project 5.2.11)Preliminary Design Concepts – The trail should utilize current design guidelines forshared-use paths and rail-trails with a minimum 10’ paved trail width. A wider pavedsurface should be considered along segments that are envisioned to have higher volumesof users. A number of at grade crossings will require individual consideration basedupon the conditions present and safety countermeasures required.Cost Estimate – Shared-use path, unit costs per mile:• Along abandoned RR bed – $660,000.00Crossing improvements, unit costs:• Marked Crossing – $1,500.00• Signalized Crossing – $70,000.00Assumes installation of signalized intersection with mast arms, signal heads, pedestriansignals, pavement markings, and appropriate pedestrian upgrades such as curb cuts andADA curb ramps.Rail relocation costs:• TBD, if necessaryRecommendations for Implementation – Additional research is required toconfirm the layout width of the railroad ROW. The project will also require the design ofnumerous at grade crossings at the various intersection with public and private streets.This would likely be a mega-project requiring significant funding and a phased approach.The initial phase should include linkages to existing trail or on-road routes to be anintegrated facility, not a stand-alone facility.Project 5.3.9: Connect Harwich Port to Old Colony Rail TrailProject Description – Harwich Port is located approximately 1½ miles south of thecenter of Harwich and the Old Colony Rail Trail. Currently there are no bicycle routes oraccommodations linking Harwich Port to the trail. Several potential routes exist, notablyalong Bank, Forest, and South Streets, that could be improved and designated by addingshoulders or bike lanes along with signage, including wayfinding aids.Preliminary Design Concepts – On-roadway improvements and accommodationsare needed to provide direct, comfortable bicycle routes and safe roadway crossings toCape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Chapter 5: Bike & PedestrianPage 423