Interactive Public Workshop: Transformation of Mass Ave in Arlington

The transformation of Mass Ave from a transportation corridor to one of Arlington’s GREAT pedestrian friendly streets is beginning. Join us to envision and plan the future! Hear more about what’s happening and tell us your ideas! Improvements will strive for a healthy balance between automobiles, bikes and pedestrians to create a truly livable, pedestrian friendly street - where people feel safe and comfortable meeting, shopping and strolling - and a vehicular traffic system that is safe, efficient and easy to understand. Improvements we may consider include:
• Shorter and more visible crosswalks that can be used safely and easily
• Traffic calming on neighborhood streets
• Clearly marked and dedicated bikeways and travel lanes
• Changes in street width and sidewalk width that offer options for seating, cafés and landscaping
• Improved on-street parking to support healthy retail in the East Arlington commercial district.
• Improved and coordinated traffic signals
• Pedestrian scale lighting for safety at key locations and a consistent character
• Site furnishings that make life more comfortable - benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, bus shelters and street trees
• Unmistakable gateways into East Arlington from Cambridge and Arlington Center

PHASE I

First Public Meeting
Wednesday - October 1, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Arlington Senior Center, 37 Maple Street

Interactive Public Workshop
Thursday - October 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Town Hall Auditorium, 730 Massachusetts Avenue

For more information and updates visit the Town’s website: www.arlingtonma.gov/massave