Cambridge Turnpike Improvement Project, Design, Permitting and Public Involvement: Following a rigorous and thorough selection process, the Town, through the Concord Public Works,
awarded the contract for this project to the Louis Berger Group (LBG). The Town of Concord, Concord Public Works and the Public Works Commission have begun working with LBG and their consulting team in the design and permitting phase of this project, including a proactive public outreach/public involvement program. The first step was a resident and stakeholder questionnaire to learn about individual perceptions of current conditions in the area and priorities. Early and ongoing input from the community and stakeholders is important to the success of the project.
The questionnaire was opened on August 17, 2012 and closed on September 14, 2012. A link to it was emailed to the Town’s News and Notices list and to Town Boards and Committees, and was posted on this page. A hardcopy was also mailed to abutters. We received more than 200 responses by the September 14 deadline. We appreciate the time and effort residents and stakeholders took to provide their input, which we will carefully consider going forward.
The questionnaire was just the beginning of the public involvement program. There will be many more opportunities to review information and provide feedback to the Town and project team.
The first public meeting was held on October 10, 2012 to present preliminary data from field investigations and the questionnaire, and to gather public comment.
A primary focus of the Cambridge Turnpike Improvement Project will be construction improvements to the roadway to address flooding. Notwithstanding, the Town also views this as an important opportunity to design and construct improvements to the roadway and other public infrastructure to enhance the experience of the people who use the area. To the extent that is feasible, a project objective will be to integrate several modes of transportation in an aesthetically pleasing manner that complements the community’s character and is sensitive to the nearby environmental and historical resources that Concord residents value and enjoy.
If you would like to be added to our project specific email list, please contact – atrout@concordma.gov
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Phase I Community Data Gathering Questionnaire |
October 10, 2012 Public Meeting |
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