by David Dahlbacka in All Ages, Beacon Street, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects
Posted on March 3, 2013 at 8:11 pm
Last Modified on March 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm
This project is controversial because the proposed cycle track could remove parking spaces. More…
[Note: This is a syndicated post. Read the original at Somerville Development Forum.]
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David,
The beacon project is not controversial just because the design removes parking, it’s also unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians. The design doesn’t adhere to MassDOT, AASHTO, or NACTO guidelines for bikeway design. There are likely to be several pedestrian conflicts and collisions with turning cars and cyclists.
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