Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ...

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alignment of I-95 through Newburyport allows for only
a few public access points along the proposed shared
use path at existing streets and/or trail section
connections. Given the physical and regulatory
constraints along the Merrimack River, the most
reasonable location for a (inaudible) connection to
the trail between the Park and Ride facility and the
Whittier Bridge is the Ferry Road.
Mass. DOT represented us and provided renderings
of this pedestrian access point and have inquired as
to what concerns and/or recommendations the City has
with respect to the design of this trailhead. Mass.
DOT has generously offered to construct a small
parking area at this location to accommodate trail
users. However, in order to address resident concerns
regarding this parking area, we have declined to
request or approve the incorporation of this element
in the project. Again, these funds may be better
spent now in addressing traffic and safety issues at
the Spofford, Moseley and Merrimack intersection and
might have increased demand across the Hines Bridge
during long-term bridge construction.
Visual screening and fences adjacent to Laurel
Road neighborhood. This was a comment I think that
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