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Birmingham ParkwayFeasibility Study

Virtual Public MeetingMarch 25, 2021

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Welcome!

dcr MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF

CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

CORPORATION

Engineers I Scientists I Planner s

Meeting Logistics

• Two ways to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the meeting:• Raise your hand• Use Q&A feature

• You will have the opportunity to submit comments over the course of the next two weeks at:• DCR Public Comments

https://www.mass.gov/forms/dcr-public-comments• Please note that this meeting will be recorded; the recording will be a

public record

dcr0 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF


https://www.mass.gov/forms/dcr-public-comments

Commonwealth of MassachusettsGovernor

Charles D. BakerLieutenant Governor Karyn E. Polito

Energy and Environmental Secretary Kathleen A. Theoharides

Department of Conservation and Recreation CommissionerJim Montgomery

DCR Mission

To protect, promote, and enhance ourCommonwealth of natural, cultural, and

recreational resources for the well-being of all.



Project Staff• Jeffrey R. Parenti, PE, PTOE, PTP, ENV SP

DCR – Deputy Chief Engineer, Division of Planning and Engineering

• Mark MacLean, PE DCR – Project Manager

• Jennifer Norwood DCR – Director of External Affairs and Partnerships

• Dan CushingDCR – Director of Public Engagement

• Craig CashmanDCR – Director of Legislative Affairs

• Kelly GovoniDCR – Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs

• Amy Archer, PEPare Corp – Project Manager



Agenda1. Welcome2. Purpose and Process3. Concept Presentation

a. Rotary Areab. Boulevard Sectionc. Market Street intersection

4. Public Comment5. Next Steps



PURPOSE: To improve vehicle, pedestrian and bicyclist safety while also

enhancing neighborhood connections, better accommodating all users,

and eliminating excessive pavement/increasing public green space.

PROCESS: Site Understanding – Field Review, Data Collection and Assessment

Conceptual Design – In accordance with MassDOT PDDG,

MUTCD and NACTO

Recommendation – Identify the Preferred Alternative for

Advanced Design

PURPOSE AND PROCESS

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CONSERVATION AND RECRE ATION

STUDY AREA

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STUDY INTERSECTION

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF


ALTERNATIVES

BIRMINGHAM PARKWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY

LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE

□ PROPOSED ROADWAY

□ PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN/ BIKE FACILITIES

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

THE “EYE” – ALTERNATIVE 1A

Eliminate weaving Increase green space along River

Expand ped/bike facilities Maintain signalization

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LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



THE “EYE” – ALTERNATIVE 1B

Eliminate weaving Increase green space along River

Expand ped/bike facilities Convert to Roundabouts


LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



THE “EYE” – ALTERNATIVE 1C

Eliminate weaving Increase green space along River/

rec use

Expand ped/bike facilities Access to rec use at intersection


LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



THE “EYE” – ALTERNATIVE 1D

Eliminate weaving Increase green space along River/

rec use

Expand ped/bike facilities Access to rec use removed from

intersection – driveway location TBD


LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



THE “EYE” – ALTERNATIVE 1E

Eliminate weaving Relocate rec use along River Old pool parcel dissected

Expand ped/bike facilities Access to rec use at intersections Complicates turn movements


..


LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



PARKWAY – ALTERNATIVE 2A

Reduce to one lane per direction Maintain existing median

Expand ped/bike facilities May allow for sidewalk only


Looking East

7'-0"

SHLDR

11'-0"

WESTBOUND TRAVEL LANE

13'

PAVEMENT REMOVAL

3'-0"

HLD


12'-0"


2'-0" 2'-0"

HLD HLD

EXISTING TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION

3'-0" 3'-0"

HLD HLD

PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION • 2A

11'-0"

EASTBOUND TRAVEL LANE

12'-0"


3'-0"

HLD


7'-0"

SHLDR

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LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



PARKWAY – ALTERNATIVE 2B

Reduce to one lane per direction Undivided lanes on EB pavement

Expand ped/bike facilities Use WB pavement for shared use path


Looking East

7'-0"

SHLDR

11'-0"


21'--0"

GREEN SPACE


10'-0"

2'-0"

HLD


SHARED USE PATH

2'-0"

HLD

SHLDR

PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION · 2B

11'-0"





7'-0"

SHLDR

SHLDR

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LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



PARKWAY – ALTERNATIVE 2C

Reduce to one lane per direction Divided lanes with reduced median

Expand ped/bike facilities Use WB pavement for shared use path


Looking East

7'-0"

SHLDR

11'-0"


GREEN SPACE


SHARED USE PATH

2'-0"

HLD


10' 3·-0·

SHLDR WESTBOUND TRAVEL LANE

2'-0"

HLD

PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION - 2C

11'-0"


SHLDR


12'-0"


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7'-0"

SHLDR

3'-0"

SHLDR


LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



SECONDARY INTERSECTIONS

Reduce to one lane per direction Eliminate excess pavement

Realign through movements Expand ped/bike facilities

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CO SERVATIO A D RECREATIO

LEGEND

□ GREEN SPACE



SECONDARY INTERSECTIONS


STUDY INTERSECTION



REPLACE WITH DCR STANDARD Q&A SLIDE (KEEP NOTES BELOW)

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS


STUDY INTERSECTION



Public Comment Period – until April 8, 2021

Feasibility Study – concluding Summer 2021

Design Development – TBD

Construction – TBD

WHAT’S NEXT?

BIRMINGHAM PARKWAY FEASIBILITY STUDYMASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF

CONSERVATION AND RECRE ATION

Additional InformationRecording and tonight’s slide deck will be available at:• www.mass.gov/dcr/past-public-meetings

If you have comments or suggestions on this project:• Submit online: www.mass.gov/dcr/public-comment• Deadline: Thursday, April 8, 2021

Please note: the contents of comments submitted to DCR, including your name, town and zipcode, will be posted on DCR's website. Additional contact information provided, notably email address, will only be used for outreach on future updates to the subject project or property.

If you wish to subscribe to a DCR general information or project-related listserv: contact DCR’s Office of Community Relations at 617-626-4973 or [email protected].



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