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Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-modal Transportation System Improving opportunities for people to walk and bicycle will encourage more people to choose these modes, promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging healthier lifestyles, while reducing automobile dependence and Photo: Mayor Rivera enjoys Lawrence's first Ciclovía (open streets) improving air quality. We will connect jobs, event. housing, civic and recreation activities to strengthen our region’s livability and economic vitality. The MVMPO proposes several projects and policies and our member communities are working toward creating a safe, convenient and appealing Active Transportation Network that people of diverse ages and abilities will choose to use. 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 90 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System The Active Transportation Plan (see plan at www.mvpc.org) identified those bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are regionally significant. What defines a facility’s regional significance? • It connects to village centers and priority development areas; • It provides important connections within and between communities; • It provides better bicycle and pedestrian access to transit, and Photo: A group of mothers pushing carriages along • It improves walking and/or bicycling to Salis bury’s Eastern Mars h Trail, by J. Klima. schools. Objective 1: Implement and expand The Active Transportation Plan included a host of multi-modal network. regionally significant connecting corridors. A few of them are highlighted below: In 2014, with the public’s help, the MVMPO identified an interconnected regional Active The Border to Boston Trail a multi-use trail Transportation Network (ATN). The ATN includes that, when completed, will connect Salisbury, corridors that may already accommodate bicycle Newburyport, Newbury, Georgetown and Boxford and pedestrian transportation with bike lanes, for with communities outside this region. The example, or corridors that need bicycle and MVMPO funded the construction of two now open pedestrian accommodation. A total of 39.51 sections of this trail and has included three miles of multi-use trail are proposed in the region additional sections on the Transportation of which 11.2 miles are open to the public. See Improvement Program. MassDOT has also Table 7.1 for a full list of trail segments and the dedicated statewide CMAQ funding to help move stages of development. the projects along more quickly. 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 91 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System MA-110: This state-numbered roadway links six transportation system connecting jobs, recreation MVMPO communities and varies in character with areas, grocery stores, transit hubs and more. industrial, commercial, residential, agricultural The Merrimack Valley TMA has often commented and scenic sections. The road is wide in parts and that employees working in the River Road area vehicle travel speeds can be fast in sections. A would like safer access from Methuen, through more Complete Streets approach would make it Lawrence, to get to work in Andover. The M&L safer and more accessible for more modes, which Branch offers that separated and dedicated route would also enhance its economic attractiveness. for commuting and recreation. The City of Methuen plans to improve the bicycle, Table 7.1 shows the mileage for each section of pedestrian environment along Merrimack Street the trail along with the status of development. (MA-110) with the goal of improving economic The ATN also looks at on-road routes. development as well as increasing livability. Implementing these will require local community The Coastal Trails Network is noteworthy for its commitment and a Complete Streets approach. cooperative multi-community dimension and it More information about the Active Transportation stands out as the most comprehensive trail plan Plan can be found on the MVPC web site at that is being implemented. It goes beyond one www.MVPC.org. basic corridor and provides multiple connections within the four communities. The MVMPO has funded much of this network. M&L Branch Trails/Spicket River Trail/ Shawsheen River Trail The combined development of multi-use trails from Methuen south through Lawrence and Andover would create the beginnings of a significant sub-regional multi-modal Photo: New culvert being installed under I-95 will support a new section of trail in Amesbury. Photo: MassDOT 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 92 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System Table 7.1: MVMPO Region Active Transportation Network Trails by Community and Status, 2015 Trail Name Community Mileage Status Powow Riverwalk Phase 3 Amesbury 0.5 mi. Concept Powow Riverwalk Phase 2 Amesbury 0.16 mi. 2016 TIP Powow Riverwalk Phase 1 Amesbury 1.3 mi. Complete Amesbury/Salisbury Connector Amesbury 0.4 mi. 2018 TIP Whittier Bridge Trail Amesbury/ 1.8 mi. Construction Newburyport Shawsheen River Trail Andover 5.0 mi. Concept B2B Boxford Boxford 2.2 mi. Design B2B Georgetown North Georgetown 2.8 mi. 2019 TIP B2B Georgetown South (to Boxford) Georgetown 1.4 mi. 2018 TIP Groveland Community Trail Groveland 1.95 mi. Design Bradford Rail Trail (Phase 1) Haverhill 0.4 mi. Construction Bradford Rail Trail (Phase2-4) Haverhill 2.2 mi. Concept Haverhill Riverwalk Haverhill 0.1 mi. Complete Spicket River Trail Lawrence 3.5 mi. Complete M&L Branch Trail Lawrence 1.4 mi. Design McLaren Rail Trail Merrimac 2.0 mi. Complete Methuen Rail Trail Methuen 2.5 mi. Design B2B Newbury (off-road) Newbury 1.7 mi. Design Clipper City Rail Trail (phase 2) Newburyport 1.1 mi. 2015 TIP Clipper City Rail Trail (phase 1) Newburyport 1.1 mi. Complete Clipper City Rail Trail (phase 3) Newburyport 0.4 mi. Concept B2B: Eastern Marsh Trail Phase 1 Salisbury 1.4 mi. Complete B2B: Eastern Marsh Trail Phase 2 Salisbury 2.4 mi. 2017 TIP Salisbury Ghost Trail Salisbury 1.8 mi. Complete Total Trail Mileage 39.51 mi. 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 93 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System Measuring Success Figure 7.1: Trail Network Progress The work of building an integrated multi-modal (% of miles) network has taken many years and we are now seeing many of those planned projects getting built. As the pie chart shows in Figure 7.1, of the Built total 39.51 miles of planned multi-use trails, 23% Conceptual 23% are open and an additional 26% are either in 25% construction or are on the TIP bringing us nearly On TIP half way to our target. In design 26% 26% To measure access, the MVMPO staff looked at the population, by block group, within 1 mile of the following open trail segments: The MVMPO does not currently have accurate • McLaren Trail (Merrimac); counts for trail usage, but plans to implement • Clipper City Rail Trail (Newburyport); such a performance measure. • Eastern Marsh (south) and Ghost Trail Another measure needed will show the (Salisbury); connectivity of the system. At this time, most open trails are disconnected segments, but • Powow Riverwalk (Amesbury); additional connecting segments are soon to be • Spicket River (Lawrence), and built. • Methuen Rail Trail. Strategies for Progress 131,073 people or 39% of the MVMPO region’s • Continue supporting the development of population lives within one mile of one of these the ATN. trails. • Implement a bicycle/pedestrian counting progra m. 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 94 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System • Improving air quality by providing more opportunities to choose less-polluting transportation options; • Selectively reducing congestion by reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips; • Creating safer streets for all users; • Increasing quality of life by creating healthy transportation options, and • Increasing regional economic competitiveness by raising the quality of life for residents and enhancing our visitors’ experiences. Photo: Reconstruction of Merrimack St. in Lawrence will include bicycle facilities, safer pedestrian crossings and a bus stop. The MVMPO encourages our member communities Courtesy of TEC. to achieve a safe, balanced, affordable, multi- modal and equitable transportation system by Complete Streets implementing Complete Streets with context Complete Streets are an integrated network of sensitive solutions within our diverse urban, streets designed and operated for all users, suburban and rural communities. including, young, elderly, people in wheelchairs, The MVMPO already evaluates projects for funding etc. Modes include cars, bicycles, pedestrians, based on elements such as: buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, and emergency vehicles. • Multi-modal accommodations Implementing Complete Streets principles • Connections to transit throughout the MVMPO region will help achieve • Safety many of the goals within this RTP including: • Connection to Priority Development Areas • Increasing transportation choice; • Equity 2016 Merrimac k Valley Regiona l Transportation Plan 95 Chapter 7 Creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System Projects funded by the MVMPO are required to Measuring Success follow the MassDOT Design Guide, which Number of communities with Complete Street incorporates context sensitive complete street policies: guidance. Additional recommended design guides include: • The City of Lawrence has a Healthy Active Living policy and is currently drafting a • NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
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