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1 <br /> Cape Cod. Ms. Senatori responded that the Commission had design guidelines and a model <br /> bylaw that towns could use, and the next step would be for towns to implement zoning <br /> amendments that would allow for form-based code. It was Ms. Senatori's opinion that it was the <br /> evolution of zoning for the future, but its adoption would be addressed locally. It was Mr. <br /> Balzarini's opinion that developers could make changes through the Special Permit process and <br /> inquired how form-based code would help Mashpee. Ms. Senatori responded that she could <br /> return to discuss it further, adding that form-based code could be a helpful tool to plan activity <br /> centers, <br /> Mr. Weeden inquired about the model for form-based codes to be used by the towns and Ms. <br /> Senatori responded that it was design guidelines that were in the process of being updated. The <br /> Chair stated that Yarmouth utilized the Architectural and Site Design Guidelines and some towns <br /> had adopted them within their bylaws. <br /> Regarding the mapping of activity centers,the Chair inquired whether they would be part of RPP <br /> public review before being finalized. Ms. Senatori responded that they were currently mapping <br /> out the boundaries and anticipated that some of it would be part of the RPP. <br /> Mr. Tupper was present to discuss the transportation system on the Cape, noting that the region <br /> was automobile dominated but it was hoped that there would be other networks more utilized in <br /> the future, in addition to the road network, there existed a transit network, sidewalk network and <br /> paved path (rail trail)network. In addition, the Cape featured ferry, rail, air and rideshares. The <br /> Cape Cod transportation system was being considered for the way in which it interacted with. <br /> people both living and visiting here and how it allowed them to reach their destinations. <br /> Regarding the ways in which the Cape Cod Commission planned for transportation activities, it <br /> reviewed the capacity of the existing transportation network, identified critical gaps and issues in <br /> the network and quantified the benefits of capital infrastructure improvements. As an example, <br /> Mr. Tupper noted the retail areas around the Mashpee rotary, describing it as a destination, and <br /> noting that there were options available, such as sidewalks, to access the area, adding that there <br /> was more work to be done. Mashpee had been making improvements to Route 151 by <br /> connecting residents with a sidewalk network, making non-automobile transportation an option. <br /> On Route 28 east of the rotary, there was an opportunity to make improvements, and there were <br /> ongoing conversations with the State. Mashpee rotary was considered a safety and capacity <br /> issue. <br /> To address transportation challenges, Mr. Tupper suggested the need to deal with realities, such <br /> as crashes on the road, adding the need to address challenges without losing the'purpose of the <br /> region. In transportation planning studies, the Cape Cod Commission started at the local level <br /> identifying solutions, beginning with existing data such as GIS data and crash data, hosting <br /> listening sessions. The information would then be considered to develop concepts by gauging <br /> reaction from public review. Concepts were then refined and a final report developed with <br /> community input. Solutions for challenges were then implemented, through identifying State <br /> and Federal funds. <br /> 4 <br />