Complete Streets

Updates

In collaboration with the Cape Cod Commission and based on public feedback collected this past Summer, Town staff have worked to develop a draft Prioritization Plan: a list of priority roadway improvement projects throughout the Town of Barnstable ranked by defined evaluation criteria including safety, mobility, ability to implement and community support. The draft Prioritization Plan will be presented at the upcoming public virtual meeting for community feedback.

Wednesday February 15, 2022
6:00 PM
Virtual Public Outreach Meeting #2
Link: https://capecodcommission.org/CompleteStreets/join
Passcode: join
Phone: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 932 6393 2207

The Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Barnstable want to hear from you. Does the Prioritization Plan reflect our communities' priorities? Are there any roadway improvements that should be added to the Prioritization Plan? Input gathered from this meeting and during the subsequent public comment period will directly inform the final Prioritization Plan which will be submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the Town's ongoing participation in their Complete Streets Program. Approved projects will be eligible for up to $500,000 in construction funding from MassDOT.

To learn about efforts achieved to date including an analysis of existing transportation conditions and to review public suggestions provided this past Summer, please visit the Cape Cod Commission's webpage https://www.capecodcommission.org/our-work/barnstable-complete-streets/

What are Complete Streets?

Complete Streets are designed for people of all ages and all abilities that prioritize safety, comfort and accessibility. In adopting a Complete Streets Policy, a municipality commits to plan, design, maintain and operate right-of-ways, as determined feasible and practical, to improve the quality of life for their community.

Potential complete streets improvements include but are not limited to: high-visibility crosswalks, designated bicycle lanes, wayfinding signage, street lighting, street trees, accessible curb ramps, intersection signalization, shared-use paths, traffic calming measures, bus shelters, sidewalks, street furniture, and pedestrian crossing islands.

Town of Barnstable’s Complete Streets Policy

At the December 2, 2021 Town Council meeting, the Council affirmatively voted on a Resolve approving the Town of Barnstable’s Complete Streets Policy. The Town of Barnstable officially became a Complete Streets community in January 2022.Town of Barnstable’s Complete Streets Policy             

Complete Streets Funding Program

Launched in 2016, the MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program dedicates state transportation funds to plan and implement Complete Streets addressing critical gaps in transportation networks by providing municipalities with tools and funding.

As a first step towards becoming a Complete Streets community, Town staff must attend Complete Streets training and a Complete Streets Policy must be developed and approved locally by the highest elected official or governing body. The Policy must then be submitted to MassDOT and obtain a qualifying score for approval. Upon becoming a Complete Streets community, the next step is for a municipality to collaborate with the greater community to develop a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan which is a list of at least fifteen (15) priority Complete Streets projects ranked by defined evaluation criteria. Through the MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program, a municipality can apply for technical assistance to work together with a consultant to develop the Town's Prioritization Plan.

Once completed, the Prioritization Plan must then be submitted to MassDOT for approval. Upon approval, a municipality is eligible to apply for and potentially receive construction funding to implement projects identified within their Prioritization Plan. A municipality may obtain up to $500,000 in construction funding over the course of four fiscal years.

For more information, please review the MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program Guidance document which provides further details defining the overview and purpose of the program, the process and frequently asked questions.                                                               

Calendar

Wednesday February 15, 2022 6:00 PM
Virtual Public Outreach Meeting #2
Link: https://capecodcommission.org/CompleteStreets/join
Passcode: join
Phone: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 932 6393 2207

Monday July 18, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM
Villages of Osterville & Cotuit
Osterville Public Library: 43 Wianno Avenue #2028, Osterville, MA 02655

Wednesday July 20, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM
Village of Marstons Mills
Liberty Hall: 2150 Main Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648

Tuesday July 26, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM
Village of Hyannis
Barnstable Adult Community Center: 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601

Thursday July 28, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM
Village of Centerville: 585 Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632

Wednesday August 3, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM
Villages of Barnstable & West Barnstable
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church: 3055 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630

Additional Resources

Cape Cod Commission’s Complete Streets/Living Street: A Design Manual for Cape Cod

Contact

If you have comments or questions about this effort, please contact Kate Maldonado, Assistant Director of Planning & Development by email kaitlyn.maldonado@town.barnstable.ma.us or by phone 508-862-4791.