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4 Mashpee Select Board Minutes December 19,2022 Public HearingMw-µPresentation and Review of Qtions for Road Safety ImprovementsWonm Old,Barnstable Road between Breezy Acres and wthewMashpee-Falmouth Town Line: (continued) With collaboration between the Town of Mashpee and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe the plan to conduct safety improvements is now on track and ready for advancement. Matt Riddell of the Engineering firm QK4 was in attendance to review scenario's proposed for the road realignment for the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. The subject road improvement project is grant funded and encompasses a road length of 1.13 miles. Existing concerns include the proximity of trees and utility poles which create an overall roadside hazard. Poor site distance is caused by short vertical curves within the road layout that are not designed for 30 mph speeds. Road alterations would eliminate site distance concerns and curves within the layout to safely accommodate vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. It was disclosed the road safety audit and road safety improvements slated for this subject area was triggered as a result of a previous tragic accident. Crosswalks are planned in multiple areas. Horizontal and vertical alignments would create a clear view zone. Option 1 considers a 2/11' travel lanes, a vertical curb, 5' bike path left and right side, and sidewalk right side. Option 2 considers a 2/11' travel lanes, an asphalt berm, 5' bike path left and right side, multi-use path with a 4' grass buffer. Wooden guardrails would be placed outside of the sidewalk areas in both designs for additional safety and appeal. It is projected that up to 40 utility poles may be affected. The Town is required to pay for the removal of the poles at a cost of$20,000 per pole. Several driveways would be impacted. Mr. Riddell indicated there are many safety grants available for this type of project. This includes the Safe Streets grant which requires a 20% match or an estimated$200,000 in Town funds. Discussion followed with respect to the project as proposed. It was noted the options can be modified. Lynne Barbee, a resident of Surf Drive indicated she travels the road of discussion quite frequently. A former cyclist, Ms. Barbee voiced support for a wider bicycle lane. If the road were wider, it would be safer. It was noted the road is very dark. Ms. Barbee suggested incorporating raised reflectors in the asphalt to alert drivers from traveling into the bicycle lane. Mr. Riddell indicated the reflectors are typically raised in the center of the road. White reflectors are generally placed in between the bike strips. Uneven surface barriers can be added to alert drivers as well. It was noted the Town recently conducted road work on Cotuit Road. There is a sidewalk on one side of the road which makes the area safer to travel. If the sidewalk was placed on one side the 5' bike path could be constructed into an 8-10' multi-use path. Cotuit Road has I Y travel lanes for vehicles with 1' of shoulder to separate the 5' sidewalk. There are no bike lanes. There is a curb separation. Route 130 has wider travel lanes with a 10' multi-use path.