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5 <br />Mashpee Select Board <br />Minutes <br />December 19, 2022 <br />Public_Hearin-wPresentation and Review of Offations for Road Safeiy_Imllrovements on Old Barnstable <br />w _. ._ - <br />Road between Breezy Acres and the, Mashlee-Falmouth Town Line,:, (continued) <br />Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works and Selectman John J. Cotton recommended having a 10' <br />multi -use path on one side of the road separate from the travel lanes rather than 2/5' bike lanes. The <br />option for a curb or a separation with a grass strip is dependent upon the location, and could be added <br />incrementally. <br />As discussion continued it was agreed that it may be more advantageous to construct an 8-10' multi -use <br />path be designed on one side of the road with some separation, a curb or grass strip where appropriate, <br />with preference for a curb for safety keeping pedestrians and cyclists to one side of the road only. The <br />engineer was requested to further review the area to lessen the amount of utility poles and trees that <br />would be required to be removed. The road width would remain with 2/11' travel lanes. <br />A resident of the subject area voiced concern as the road when realigned may cause an increase in <br />speed. It was suggested the road be designed to make slight alternations to balance the impacts to make <br />the road safer. It was also recommended a granite curb be installed with the multi -use path on one side <br />of the road. The road itself is very dangerous, and requires a multi -plan for safety. After one mile, <br />pedestrians are not going to want to bike or walk as the road is very curvy <br />Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to close the Public Hearing. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes <br />Opposed, none <br />The engineer was requested to provide a new Option #3 with the recommended revisions to the Select <br />Board in writing. Mr. Riddell indicated this is a valuable option and he would conduct additional fact <br />finding research for review at a future meeting. <br />Public Comment: None at this time. <br />