Complete Regional Transportation Plan 2012 - Cape Cod ...

would allow access without the need for costly right of way acquisition and the adjacentproperties of the two lodging properties would provide an alignment directly across fromEntrance Road. The somewhat remote location of this proposed spur and the trail trafficgenerated by the sanctuary would likely minimize any potentially undesirable trafficacross the properties. Additionally, some businesses have welcomed access to regionaltrail facilities, recognizing that it has the potential to serve to attract patrons. Pendingdevelopment of the connection, an engineering study should be conducted to determinethe appropriate level of accommodations needed to facilitate safe crossing of Route 6.Project 5.3.17: Identify Potential Bikeway Alignment through SandwichHistoric DistrictProject Description – The Sandwich Historic District lies just to the east of theterminus of the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway, though there are no designated bike routesthrough Sandwich. A shared-use path through the district likely holds appeal to many,however such an alignment would prove difficult due to lacking right of way. Old King’sHighway (Route 6A) borders the district to the south and is the primary route throughSandwich. Roadways along Cape Cod Bay are discontinuous and limit the availability ofalternate routes through town.Preliminary Design Concepts – Largely consisting of on-road bike routes the alignmentshould consider the existing conditions and whether shared-road conditions andgeometrics are adequate or in need of improvements. At the least wayfinding signage isneeded, especially for any alignment along secondary roads. Cul-de-sacs and dead-endresidential streets may present challenges in identifying a route, however shortconnections between these types of streets should be considered where appropriate tofacilitate bicycle and pedestrian route connections while still preventing automobilethrough traffic.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 – $660,000.00On-road improvements, unit costs per mile:• Signing and striping – $10,560.00• Widening to add shoulders/bike lanes – $501,600.00Assumes adding shoulders, striping and signage along both sides of the road.Recommendations for Implementation –The route alignment should considerdirectness, ability to access destinations, and the possibility of short connectionsbetween streets that are not currently linked. The Claire Saltonstall Bikeway, also knownChapter 5: Bike & Pedestrian Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Page 432