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Envision Needham Center team presents three design alternatives and schedules public session Feb. 4
Summary
Consultants and the Envision Needham Center working group presented three cross-section alternatives for Great Plain Avenue, explained trade-offs for safety, parking, stormwater and sidewalks, estimated costs ($13.5M$15.2M), and announced an information session Feb. 4 at Powers Hall and an online survey.
Consultants and the Envision Needham Center working group presented concept designs Jan. 27 for Great Plain Avenue between Linden and Warren streets, offering three alternatives that trade off motor vehicle throughput, pedestrian safety, parking and streetscape opportunities.
The three alternatives are: a 4-lane option that largely retains current travel capacity and is estimated to be the least expensive (about $13.5 million); a 2-lane configuration with pocket turn lanes; and a 2-lane option with minimal turn lanes. Presenters said each concept…
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