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2.2 ROAD TRANSPORTATIONRoads are an important component of any discussion on <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong> transportation. Theword “road” is derived from the word “ride” and refers to any surface that has beenprepared to make travel easier. For example, a road may have trees removed, surfacesleveled, or pavement laid down. A “right-of-way” is the linear property in whichindividuals or entities are granted the right to travel. Roads and other transportationinfrastructure are generally located within a right-of-way.Most of <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong> is connected by roadways. This section will address issues relating tothe roads of <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong>. The purpose will be to account for the existing infrastructure ofand demands on <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong>’s roadways.2.2.1 THE “AVERAGE” CAPE COD ROADFIGURE 1 - THE AVERAGE CAPE COD ROADThere are about 3,900 miles of road on <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong>. The “Average <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong> Road” is atwo-lane road surrounded by woods or houses. According to the MassDOT Roadwayinventory, of paved roads on <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong>, the mean pavement width is 21.1 feet and a lanewidth of 10.9 feet. For all roads, the average right of way is 40.9 feet wide.<strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Cod</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> | August 2011Chapter 2.2: RoadwaysPage 67

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