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BPAC reviews Pleasant Street one‑way pilot: mixed feedback, data collection planned
Summary
BPAC heard public feedback and technical concerns about the Pleasant Street one‑way pilot, agreed to collect traffic data in March and asked staff to seek a select board contract so the pilot’s continuation can be decided in late April; members raised concerns that current road condition and seasonal timing skew cyclist data.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing Pleasant Street one‑way pilot, heard mixed member and abutter input, and clarified a timeline for additional data collection and a select board decision.
Why it matters: the one‑way pilot routes vehicle traffic differently and is intended to improve safety and active‑transportation conditions. The pilot also creates convenience impacts for some drivers and raises questions about cyclist exposure on the seasonal, repaired roadway.
Staff told the committee that a contract for sensors and intersection counts had not been executed as planned; staff said the contract is expected to be…
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