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MassDOT outlines canal-bridges process as public raises concerns over bike, pedestrian planning
Summary
MassDOT and the Army Corps are advancing public outreach on the Sagamore and Bourne bridge studies and intend to file NEPA paperwork this spring; a member of the public said presentations lack equivalent bicycle and pedestrian detail and asked federal enforcement to review compliance with guidance.
MassDOT officials and staff from the Cape Cod Commission updated the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization on March 27 about ongoing public meetings and next steps for the study of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, while a member of the public urged federal review after saying the program is not developing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in parallel with roadway design.
Stephen Topher of Cape Cod Commission staff told the MPO the MassDOT-led study has held multiple public meetings and posted a Public Involvement Plan and FAQs at mass.gov/capebridges. He said MassDOT did not win a first-round discretionary grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law but is preparing for future rounds; Topher noted "the $350,000,000 has been…
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