Newton Upper Falls Area Council Meeting Chestnut Street Oak Street Intersection January 21, 2021 PDF
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Newton Upper Falls Area Council Meeting Chestnut Street / Oak Street Intersection January 21, 2021 Project Team • City of Newton • Jim McGonagle, Commissioner of Public Works • Shawna Sullivan, DPW Chief of Staff • Lou Taverna, City Engineer • Jason Sobel, Director of Transportation Operations • Barney Heath, Director of Planning and Development • Nicole Freedman, Director of Transportation Planning • Devra Bailin, Economic Development Director • Luis Perez Demorizi, Open Space Coordinator - Parks, Recreation & Culture Dept. • TEC, Inc. – Design Consultant • Lori Aho • Jonathan Rockwell Tonight’s Goals • Present the project area and background • Discuss potential conceptual ideas to enhance the intersection • Solicit feedback from Area Council • Review next steps and project timeline Project Goals • Streetscape, placemaking, and beautification opportunities • Create an attractive, functional space for residents, visitors, local businesses, and Greenway users • Improve safety and accessibility for all users • Enhance traffic operations • Implement traffic calming measures • Install stormwater improvements where feasible Project Location Today’s Challenges Pavement in need Asphalt sidewalk of rehabilitation No lighting at Outdated traffic intersection signal equipment No stormwater treatment Limited access to SSaaffeettyy ffoorr Greenway ppeeddeessttrriiaannss && bbiiccyycclliissttss Abundance of hardscape Existing Conditions Photo 2 Photos Photo 1 1 Photo 4 3 2 Photo 3 Existing Conditions Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Existing Conditions Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Conceptual Improvements Stamped concrete Raised intersection to Permeable pavement sidewalks “Calm” traffic and t e in parking areas e provide safe r t S pedestrian crossings New ornamental traffic signals Improved access to Greenway and new Splash Park Enhance lighting Pedestrian warning beacon (RRFB) at Opportunities for beautification Greenway (additional landscaping & street furniture) & stormwater treatment
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