Picture Main Street-TPC and Bike-Ped-10.20.20 and 10.21.20PROJECT REFRESHERFull-reconstruction of Main Street: West Street to Market StreetAll public street realm: street, utilities, sidewalks, trees, amenities, art, etc.Builds on many previous studies to move from planning into design and constructionMassDOT programmed for future funding ($16.6 M) in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program for 2025
WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR?Winter 2020• Jan 13 – Community Meeting• Jan 13 – Project Advisory Group Meeting• Jan 14 – Business Group Meeting• Jan 14 – Joint Parking and Bike/Ped Committee Meeting• Jan - Community SurveySpring 2020• COVID-19 pandemicSummer 2020• Outdoor Dining on Lower Main Street• MassDOT Grant for Shared Streets Project• Aug 20 – Temporary Project Installed on Upper Main Street• September 10 – Business Forum• Sep 14 – Majority of Temporary Project Removed on Upper Main StreetFall 2020• Oct 20 – Transportation & Parking Commission• Oct 21 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee • Oct 29 – Downtown Northampton Association• Nov 5 – Project Advisory Group• Nov 10 – Community Forum• November 20 – Chamber Economic Development
PROJECT GOALS & EARLY COMMUNITY THEMESSafer Main StreetShorten and improve visibility at crosswalks Clarify space within the streetEnsure emergency response accessMultimodal Main StreetProvide dedicated space for all types of transportationEnsure reliable vehicular mobilityProvide enhanced transit service and amenitiesMain Street open for business Manage and optimize parkingIntegratedelivery, loading, and snow storage operationsSupport civic activity by extending the sidewalkMain Street healthy environment Preserve and enhance trees and landscapingIncorporate green infrastructure into new utilitiesMain Street inclusive and accessible for all Prioritize accessibility for people with limited mobilityCenter art and placemakingin the design Consider unique role of “first-amendment space”GOALCOMMUNITY THEMES
FUTURE PROCESSFall 2020• Oct 20 – Transportation & Parking Commission Meeting• Oct 21 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Meeting• Oct 29 – Downtown Northampton Association Meeting• Nov 5 – Project Advisory Group Meeting• Nov 10 – Community Forum2021• Refined Concept Design Community Forums• Pre-25% Design Submittal to MassDOT2022 -2024• First MassDOT Design Submittal (25%)• MassDOT Public Hearing• Advanced Design and Permitting2024-2026• Final Design• Pre-Construction Meetings• Construction