Bedford / Hartwell Complete Streets Transportation Project

Soliciting your input!

On November 16, VHB, Inc., the Town's consultant, presented roadway cross sections alternatives for Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue.   We very much want your opinion of how  - transportation wise  - you want the roadway to look.  Amenities and intersections will be discussed at a later date.  For now we are looking at vehicle lanes, bike lanes, sidewalk/paths, etc.  used to travel the roadway.    Please view the presentation. Or Visit the virtual meeting room to view the presentation slides and leave comments or send comments to Sheila Page: spage@lexingtonma.gov Your comments will be forwarded to the design engineers.   A recording of the meeting is posted on Lexmedia: November 16, 2023 Public Meeting

About the Project

Spring of 2021, the Town hired VHB, Inc. to develop 25% design level plans for complete streets reconstruction that addresses safety, traffic flow and pedestrian, bicycle, transit - alternative modes of transportation. VHB is currently conducting an existing conditions survey and collecting and analyzing environmental, land use, transportation and safety data. Special Fall Town Meeting 2019-1 appropriated $1,500,000  and Annual Town Meeting 2023 appropriated  $1,750,000 for design and engineering services for this project.

Public Engagement 

Next Public Meeting

  • November 16, 2023 at 7 PM via zoom:    We will be discussing roadway cross sections for Bedford Street, Hartwell Avenue and alternatives for the I-95/Rt4/225 interchange.  Because there is so much material to cover, specifics for Wood Street, Eldred Street, Winter Street, and Westview Street will be discussed in separate meetings in 2024.
  • You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

    When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 starting at 7:00 PM 

    Topic: Bedford Street / Hartwell Avenue Complete Streets Project

     

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:

    https://bit.ly/bedford-street-hartwell-ave-project-mtg (note: if typing in manually, use all lowercase)

     

     

    Or, head to https://zoom.us/join and enter

    Webinar ID: 846 8163 3436

    Passcode: 020756

     

    Via one-tap mobile:

    +13092053325,,84681633436#

     

    Via telephone (toll-free):

    888.788.0099

    Webinar ID: 846 8163 3436

    Passcode: 020756

Prior Presentations and Meetings

  • October 19, 2021 Public Forum
    • The Town of Lexington held the first of three public forums. At this first meeting there will be a short presentation outlining the current conditions of the roads, issues and opportunities and the project objectives, elements and schedule. Presentation Slides (PDF) and Video of the Meeting.
  • Joint Planning Board - Select Board Meeting July 26, 2021 Presentation Slides (PDF).

About the Project

Spring of 2021, the Town hired VHB, Inc. to develop 25% design level plans for complete streets reconstruction that addresses safety, traffic flow and pedestrian, bicycle, transit - alternative modes of transportation. VHB is currently conducting an existing conditions survey and collecting and analyzing environmental, land use, transportation and safety data. Special Fall Town Meeting 2019-1 appropriated $1,500,000  and Annual Town Meeting 2023 appropriated  $1,750,000 for design and engineering services for this project.

Project Goals

  • Improve Mobility and Accessibility of all users of the circulation and transportation systems including public transit, pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles
  • Improve safety for all users
  • Improve aesthetic of the corridor
  • Minimize / mitigate negative impacts on residential streets
  • Facilitate a clear, inclusive and transparent design process

Background Information

For information on related studies please visit the Bedford/Hartwell Background Info Page on the Planning Division's website.