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Chatham parking study: staff finds parking capacity exists but is unevenly used; 300,000 summer pedestrian counts reported
Summary
A Cape Cod Commission study of downtown Chatham found many lots over capacity while others are underused; staff recorded more than 300,000 pedestrian counter events over the summer and outlined next steps including merchant outreach and consideration of signage, shuttles and paid parking.
Staff from the Cape Cod Commission presented preliminary results from a Chatham parking and circulation study that found uneven utilization across downtown lots and high pedestrian volumes during the summer.
Dave Nolan, senior transportation planner, said data collection this summer included hourly parking‑lot counts on four days, turning movement counts, vehicle speed and size observations,…
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