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

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DOT has already had the obligation to relocate and
reconstruct the footings of this wall to allow
regrading to occur, the relative cost of increasing
the height of the wall should be minimal. We are
concerned that the most recent plans of this project
do not include either an increase in length or height
of this wall.
The importance of the shared use path. We are
pleased that Mass. DOT has taken the time to devote
resources in evaluating alternatives for incorporating
a shared use path as part of the Whittier Bridge I-95
improvement project. We consider the shared use path
be an essential design element with the new project
and I am delighted to sees its inclusion. We also
recognize that this is a milestone for Mass. DOT in
approving both amenities and alternative modes of
transportation for our citizens. It is our
understanding that Mass. DOT is committed to this
alternative transportation element in the overall
project scale. This new recreational amenity and
alternative transportation mode will be considerable
benefit to the City of Newburyport and surrounding
communities. We appreciate that the inclusion of this
element in the project is a significant leap forward
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