2016 Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan Development 16 MARCH
2015 CAPE COD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CAPE COD +Long-range plan
(2016-2040) +Includes all modes +Establishes the regional vision
+Programs infrastructure projects within available funding REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN (RTP)
RTP DOCUMENT OUTLINE Executive Summary Chapter 1: Introduction
and Plan Development Chapter 2: Goals and Objectives Chapter 3:
Cape Cod and Transportation Past, Present, and Future Chapter 4:
Scenario Planning, Livability, and Climate Change Chapter 5:
Performance Based Planning/ Project Analysis Chapter 6: Financial
Plan Technical Appendices: A.Historical Context B.Existing
Conditions C.Safety D.Security E.Freight F.Bicycle & Pedestrian
Issues G.Congestion Management H.Stormwater Management I.Pavement
Management J.Access to Essential Services and Regional Cooperation
K.Title VI L.Transportation Project Analysis M.Air Quality
Conformity N.Public Comments on Draft RTP
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The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization envisions a
transportation system that supports the environmental and economic
vitality of the region through infrastructure investment that
focuses on livability, sustainability, equity, and preservation of
the character that makes our special place special.
Performance-Based Planning Vision Statement Establishes the
overarching vision of the plan
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DRAFT GOALS Safety Safety Environmental and Economic Vitality
Environmental and Economic Vitality Livability and Sustainability
Livability and Sustainability Multimodal Options/Healthy
Transportation Multimodal Options/Healthy Transportation Congestion
Reduction Congestion Reduction System Preservation System
Preservation Freight Mobility Freight Mobility See handout for
detailed Draft Vision Statement, Goals, Objectives, &
Performance Measures
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Goal 1: Provide safe travel options for all users Reduce the
number and severity of crashes associated with all modes of
transportation Reduce serious injuries and fatalities associated
with all modes of transportation SAFETY Reduce crashes, injury
crashes, fatal crashes, and crashes involving bicycles and
pedestrians by 10% in 10 years
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EXISTING CONDITIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
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Signalized or Circular Intersections 84% Signalized 16%
Circular 154 3,863 Miles of Roadway 80% Local Roads 10% Regional
Roads EXISTING CONDITIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
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Airfields and Airports 50% Scheduled Carrier Service 33%
General Aviation 17% Military 6 102 Bridges 48% Over Roadways 40%
Over Water 12% Over Railways EXISTING CONDITIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE BY
THE NUMBERS
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Navigational Aids 58% Navigational Lights 43% Fog Signals 10%
Active Light Houses 29 Public Boat Ramps 55% Coastal 45% Ponds,
Lakes, or Rivers 125 EXISTING CONDITIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE
NUMBERS
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Railroad Crossings 78% At-Grade 22% Grade Separated 102 54
Miles of Rail Track 59% Cape Cod Line 19% Otis Branch 13% Woods
Hole Branch 8% Hyannis Branch EXISTING CONDITIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE
BY THE NUMBERS
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Miles of Roadway with Sidewalks 84% One Side 16% Two Sides 229
91 Miles of Paved Multi-Use Paths 42% Cape Cod National Seashore,
Nickerson State Park, Other 32% Cape Cod Rail Trail 15% Cape Cod
Canal Bikeway 12% Shining Sea Bikeway EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
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RESILIENCY PLANNING: UPDATE Goal of UPWP + RTP: to assist local
officials in adopting resiliency strategies for critical
transportation infrastructure
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RESILIENCY PLANNING: UPDATE Vulnerability Assessment in 2013 +
2014 There are transportation assets vulnerable to sea level rise
in all 5 modes and 15 towns
SAFETY: CRASHES ON ROUTES 6, 28, AND 6A Crashes per Year
(Annual Average) Crashes per MVMT (Million Vehicle Miles Traveled)
MassDOT RMV Crash Records (2009-2011)
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SAFETY: FATAL CRASHES ON ROUTES 6, 28, AND 6A Fatal Crashes per
Year (Annual Average) Fatal Crashes per 100 MVMT (Million Vehicle
Miles Traveled) MassDOT RMV Crash Records (2009-2011)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS: FREIGHT
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FREIGHT: Routes and Reported Crashes
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UNIVERSE OF PROJECTS +Under development, seeking input
+Universe of projects must be evaluated and a decision made on
projects to include within the financial constraint of the RTP
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ADDRESSING CANAL CROSSING OPTIONS: APPROACHES FOR THE RPT 1.
Yes to a Canal Crossing Project. Include a Canal Crossing Project
with a cost estimate that may or may not be within the regions
financial constraint. 2. No to a Canal Crossing Project. After
explicit consideration, choose not to include any canal crossing
options in the RTP. 3. Include the a Canal Crossing Project,
pending results of study. Include a Canal Crossing Project with
language indicating that it is anticipated that the project would
be funded from sources other than the regional target funds (ie. a
statewide fund or public-private approach). With additional
language that the recommendation is conditional basis pending the
resolution of concerns expressed in the project review process. 4.
No action, wait and see. Wait to address with an amendment as
needed after the study is complete. Potentially make reference to
the study but note that given the early nature of the work. It will
be readdressed by the MPO once a preferred alternative is
identified.
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NEXT STEPS +Public outreach +Ongoing Review of draft sections
+April Discussion of project priorities +May MPO Releases Draft
RTP
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THANK YOU 16 MARCH 2015 STEVEN TUPPER 508-362-3828
[email protected] Project information available at:
www.capecodcommision.org/rtpupdate
