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Supported a comment by Nate Kemp on
Envision Concord
5 years, 5 months ago
Supported a comment by Valeria Petracchi on
Envision Concord
5 years, 5 months ago
Valeria Petracchi
Our family lives on Harrington, I have 3 kids and would love to walk to Thoreau school and downtown West Concord, but this intersection and the lack of sidewalkson Harrington and anxious commuters that fly by make it an impossible task.
Our family lives on Harrington, I have 3 kids and would love to walk to Thoreau school and downtown West Concord, but this intersection and the lack of sidewalkson Harrington and anxious commuters that fly by make it an impossible task.
Supported a comment by Peter Baty on
Envision Concord
5 years, 5 months ago
Peter Baty
Intersection of Harrington and Upland - The sidewalk down Upland stops about 100 feet short of Harrington, and does not exist along Harrington (~100 feet) until it starts again at Ministerial. This is a very dangerous intersection (very busy on Harrington), especially for kids. The stop sign for traffic traveling west on Harrington is obscured by trees and cars often roll through.
Intersection of Harrington and Upland - The sidewalk down Upland stops about 100 feet short of Harrington, and does not exist along Harrington (~100 feet) until it starts again at Ministerial. This is a very dangerous intersection (very busy on Harrington), especially for kids. The stop sign for traffic traveling west on Harrington is obscured by trees and cars often roll through.
Supported a comment by Michelle Touw on
Envision Concord
5 years, 6 months ago
Michelle Touw
I do NOT in support a traffic circle but the West Concord Task Force had wonderful plans linking the pocket park to the path behind Nashoba Bakery and the (then just planned) BFRT. Their idea was to change the Y junction to a modified T junction shifting Kenny Dunn Square to the west a bit and thus allowing for a walkway to the pocket park.
I do NOT in support a traffic circle but the West Concord Task Force had wonderful plans linking the pocket park to the path behind Nashoba Bakery and the (then just planned) BFRT. Their idea was to change the Y junction to a modified T junction shifting Kenny Dunn Square to the west a bit and thus allowing for a walkway to the pocket park.
Supported a comment by Peter Baty on
Envision Concord
5 years, 6 months ago
Peter Baty
Safe Access to Warner's Pond Pocket Park - The sidewalk on Laws Brook Rd. ends before the triangle intersection, so no connection to the park around the corner or to K. Dunn Square. Also, crosswalk across Commonwealth Ave. at the park needs to be repainted (or painted) as this is a busy roadway. Understood that improvements may be made during upgrades of K. Dunn Square / conversion to a traffic circle?
Safe Access to Warner's Pond Pocket Park - The sidewalk on Laws Brook Rd. ends before the triangle intersection, so no connection to the park around the corner or to K. Dunn Square. Also, crosswalk across Commonwealth Ave. at the park needs to be repainted (or painted) as this is a busy roadway. Understood that improvements may be made during upgrades of K. Dunn Square / conversion to a traffic circle?
Supported a comment by Mark Hanson on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Mark Hanson
trips to the MBTA depot locations in Concord and West Concord should be coordinated to coincide with the arrival/departure of inbound and outbound trains to integrate our local transit with metro area transit.
trips to the MBTA depot locations in Concord and West Concord should be coordinated to coincide with the arrival/departure of inbound and outbound trains to integrate our local transit with metro area transit.
Supported a comment by Bill Montague on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Bill Montague
Yes a small bus that makes the rounds all day for those who do not want to drive or even have a car. West Concord, - Depot Area - Concord Center p Crosby's parking lot.
Yes a small bus that makes the rounds all day for those who do not want to drive or even have a car. West Concord, - Depot Area - Concord Center p Crosby's parking lot.
Supported a comment by Joe Stein on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Joe Stein
Trees provide a number of important ecological and environmental services, as well as improve property values and "town character". But trees are experiencing increasing stress from road salt, infestations (pine trees are dying all over town), and climate (ie,tar spot due to prolonged wet conditions). I propose the Town consider creating a formal Tree Committee modeled after other successful committees within MA. The committee may be charged with promoting shade tree plantings, soliciting ideas for tree replacement, managing tree dedications, etc. Towns such as Lexington, MA have an active Tree Committee and dedicated town website. Concord should consider the same (I would happily serve as volunteer).
Trees provide a number of important ecological and environmental services, as well as improve property values and "town character". But trees are experiencing increasing stress from road salt, infestations (pine trees are dying all over town), and climate (ie,tar spot due to prolonged wet conditions). I propose the Town consider creating a formal Tree Committee modeled after other successful committees within MA. The committee may be charged with promoting shade tree plantings, soliciting ideas for tree replacement, managing tree dedications, etc. Towns such as Lexington, MA have an active Tree Committee and dedicated town website. Concord should consider the same (I would happily serve as volunteer).
Supported a comment by Lori Pazaris on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Lori Pazaris
Here is the intro to the APA planning principles for sustaining places which the Town has said they will use for developing the next Comprehensive Long-Range Plan: "Planning for sustainability is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Overcoming deeply ingrained economic and cultural patterns that result in resource depletion, climate instability, and economic and social stress requires holistic problem solving that blends the best scientific understanding of existing conditions and available technologies with the public resolve to act. Planning processes allow communities to look past immediate concerns, evaluate options for how best to proceed, and to move towards a better future…….. Planning can provide the necessary analysis, the requisite community wide reflection and education, and the momentum required to respond to these monumental challenges. I have asked our Comprehensive Long Range Planning Committee Planning to provide education for our community on why sustainability needs to be incorporated into all of these questions and, then, give the community time to reflect on these. Concord did pass Sustainability Principles in 2011, but we have a way to go to incorporate them.
Here is the intro to the APA planning principles for sustaining places which the Town has said they will use for developing the next Comprehensive Long-Range Plan: "Planning for sustainability is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Overcoming deeply ingrained economic and cultural patterns that result in resource depletion, climate instability, and economic and social stress requires holistic problem solving that blends the best scientific understanding of existing conditions and available technologies with the public resolve to act. Planning processes allow communities to look past immediate concerns, evaluate options for how best to proceed, and to move towards a better future…….. Planning can provide the necessary analysis, the requisite community wide reflection and education, and the momentum required to respond to these monumental challenges. I have asked our Comprehensive Long Range Planning Committee Planning to provide education for our community on why sustainability needs to be incorporated into all of these questions and, then, give the community time to reflect on these. Concord did pass Sustainability Principles in 2011, but we have a way to go to incorporate them.
Supported a comment by Josh Burgel on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Josh Burgel
Over 200 households could use a ped-activated crosswalk in order to access Willard, Sanborn, Peabody, and the Bruce Freeman RT.
Over 200 households could use a ped-activated crosswalk in order to access Willard, Sanborn, Peabody, and the Bruce Freeman RT.
Supported a comment by Josh Burgel on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Josh Burgel
Pedestrian/Bike connections to the east of the Willard School do not exist, please explore and implement grade school appropriate infrastructure.
Pedestrian/Bike connections to the east of the Willard School do not exist, please explore and implement grade school appropriate infrastructure.
Supported a comment by Andy Smith on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Andy Smith
Provide a pedestrian bridge to connect Cousins Park with Harrington Park. This would have a huge impact in connecting the two neighborhoods.
Provide a pedestrian bridge to connect Cousins Park with Harrington Park. This would have a huge impact in connecting the two neighborhoods.
Supported a comment by Leslie Pelton on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Leslie Pelton
We need safe biking lanes for people of all ages throughout Concord
We need safe biking lanes for people of all ages throughout Concord
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Re: Josh's comment, also a ped-activated crosswalk on Rt 62 at West St. would be great. It's a dangerous crosswalk and we could use some traffic-calming in that approach to W. Concord.
Supported a comment by P. Huston on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
P. Huston
including access to all schools by bike or foot
including access to all schools by bike or foot
Supported a comment by Wade Rubinstein on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Wade Rubinstein
Adopt complete street policies that create access to safe, comfortable and healthy multimodal transportation options including walking, bicycling and transit. Multimodal transportation should link Concord's neighborhoods, commercial districts, public transportation facilities, cultural districts, parks, bike paths, and recreational facilities.
Adopt complete street policies that create access to safe, comfortable and healthy multimodal transportation options including walking, bicycling and transit. Multimodal transportation should link Concord's neighborhoods, commercial districts, public transportation facilities, cultural districts, parks, bike paths, and recreational facilities.
Supported a comment by Gary Kleiman on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Gary Kleiman
Continue to increase access to the West Concord waterfront through trails, interpretive features, picnic spots or boat launches/fishing piers, but maintain natural aesthetic.
Continue to increase access to the West Concord waterfront through trails, interpretive features, picnic spots or boat launches/fishing piers, but maintain natural aesthetic.
Supported a comment by Valeria Petracchi on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Valeria Petracchi
Add a bike lane or sidewalk on Harrington Ave. Even having Marshalls Farm where many neighbors could ealk, they have to drive because Harrington Ave is a very dangerous road. Commuters drive at crazy speeds and bypass runners, bikers, pedestrians and even little kids on bikes. My kids got yelled at multiple times and I am afraid this won't be a priority until someone gets ran over. All this West concord community could walk to downtown West Concord and Thoreau school if only we had a safe way/ path to walk on...
Add a bike lane or sidewalk on Harrington Ave. Even having Marshalls Farm where many neighbors could ealk, they have to drive because Harrington Ave is a very dangerous road. Commuters drive at crazy speeds and bypass runners, bikers, pedestrians and even little kids on bikes. My kids got yelled at multiple times and I am afraid this won't be a priority until someone gets ran over. All this West concord community could walk to downtown West Concord and Thoreau school if only we had a safe way/ path to walk on...
Followed Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Supported a comment by Ruthy Bennett on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Ruthy Bennett
Bike/pedestrian crossing at route 2, so people can easily travel to both sides of town, especially school aged kids riding their bikes.
Bike/pedestrian crossing at route 2, so people can easily travel to both sides of town, especially school aged kids riding their bikes.
Need continuity of Reformatory Branch trail into Concord Center, West Concord, and points west... the Minuteman Path to Bedford and continuation on the Reformatory Branch toward Concord is nice.. but connect it to the Freeman Trail and you've got progress.