The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and its member communities are actively engaged in promoting sustainable growth and the principles of livability. Enhancing the regional multimodal transportation network is an important part of the transportation planning process. The Pioneer Valley region is home to a number of shared use paths and multi-use trails extending through several communities.
At Grade Shared Use Path Crossing
- Completed Projects
- Transportation
- Pioneer Valley
Overview
These facilities are accessed by people belonging to a variety of age groups that utilize different modes of travel for either transportation or recreation. As additional shared use paths are constructed, it becomes necessary to provide supporting infrastructure for the safe and secure movement of all users. Possible conflict points exist wherever these facilities intersect roadways at-grade. This current report focuses on these locations and on methods to improve safety through improved signs, striping, and maintenance.
This report provides an inventory of all the intersections of regional At-grade Shared Use Paths with Roadways. A brief inventory of each location is included along with the summary of existing conditions of the transportation infrastructure within the vicinity of the intersection. This report is intended to be a reference guide for local stake holders on the existing condition of the infrastructure in the vicinity of each at-grade shared use path crossing. It can also help guide local agencies in prioritizing maintenance and safety improvements. The report identifies several areas for improvement region wide however detailed recommendations for individual locations are not within the scope of this study.
At Grade Shared Use Path Crossing Report
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