2016 Cape Cod Regional
Transportation Plan
Development
16 MARCH 2015
CAPE COD METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
REGIO NAL TRANSP O RTATION P LAN ( RTP )
+ Long-range plan (2016-2040)
+ Includes all modes
+ Establishes the regional vision
+ Programs infrastructure projects
within available funding
TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR CAPE COD
RTP DEVELOPMENT:
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
+ Schedule/ Document Outline
+ Vision Statement, Goals, Objectives, &
Performance Measures
+ Existing Conditions (Safety, Freight, Resiliency)
+ Universe of Projects
+ Canal Crossing
+ Next Steps
RTP UPDATED SCHEDULE:
OVERVIEW
RTP DOCUMENT OUTLINE
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction and Plan
Development
Chapter 2: Goals and Objectives
Technical Appendices:
A. Historical Context
B. Existing Conditions
C. Safety
D. Security
E.
Freight
Chapter 3: Cape Cod and Transportation –
Past , Present, and Future
F.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Issues
Chapter 4: Scenario Planning, Livability, and
Climate Change
I.
Pavement Management
J.
Access to Essential Services and
Regional Cooperation
Chapter 5: Performance Based Planning/
Project Analysis
K. Title VI
Chapter 6: Financial Plan
N. Public Comments on Draft RTP
G. Congestion Management
H. Stormwater Management
L.
Transportation Project Analysis
M. Air Quality Conformity
Vision Statement
Establishes the overarching
vision of the plan
Goals
The Cape Cod Metropolitan
Planning
Expands on the Vision Statement
Organization
envisions
a transportation
in seven
areas of emphasis
system that supports the environmental
Objectives
and economic vitality
of the region through
Defines focused elements of the
infrastructure investment
Goals that focuses on
livability, sustainability, equity, and
preservation ofPerformance
the characterMeasures
that makes
Tracks progress in achieving the
our special place special.
Objectives
Performance-Based
Planning
Strategies and Policies
Details an approach to meet the
Performance Measures
DRAFT GOALS
Safety
Environmental and Economic Vitality
Livability and Sustainability
Multimodal Options/Healthy Transportation
Congestion Reduction
System Preservation
Freight Mobility
See handout for detailed Draft Vision Statement,
Goals, Objectives, & Performance Measures
SAFETY
Goal 1: Provide safe travel
options for all users
Reduce the number and severity
of crashes associated with all
modes of transportation
Reduce serious injuries and
fatalities associated with all
modes of transportation
Reduce crashes, injury crashes, fatal
crashes, and crashes involving bicycles
and pedestrians by 10% in 10 years
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
Miles of Roadway
• 80% Local Roads
3,863
• 10% Regional Roads
Signalized or Circular Intersections
• 84% Signalized
• 16% Circular
154
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
Bridges
• 48% Over Roadways
• 40% Over Water
• 12% Over Railways
102
Airfields and Airports
• 50% Scheduled Carrier Service
• 33% General Aviation
• 17% Military
6
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
Public Boat Ramps
• 55% Coastal
29
• 45% Ponds, Lakes, or Rivers
Navigational Aids
• 58% Navigational Lights
• 43% Fog Signals
• 10% Active Light Houses
125
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
Miles of Rail Track
•
•
•
•
•
59% Cape Cod Line
19% Otis Branch
13% Woods Hole Branch
8% Hyannis Branch
54
Railroad Crossings
• 78% At-Grade
• 22% Grade Separated
102
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE NUMBERS
Miles of Paved Multi-Use Paths
• 42% Cape Cod National Seashore,
•
•
•
Nickerson State Park, Other
32% Cape Cod Rail Trail
15% Cape Cod Canal Bikeway
12% Shining Sea Bikeway
91
Miles of Roadway with Sidewalks
• 84% One Side
• 16% Two Sides
229
RESILIENCY PLANNING:
UPDATE
Goal of UPWP + RTP:
to assist local officials in
adopting resiliency
strategies for critical
transportation infrastructure
RESILIENCY PLANNING:
UPDATE
Vulnerability Assessment in 2013 + 2014
There are
transportation assets
vulnerable to sea level rise
in all
5 modes
and
15 towns
RESILIENCY PLANNING:
UPDATE
Sub-regional approach to
resiliency planning
- Review transportation
vulnerabilities
- Investigate resiliency
options
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
SAFETY
SAFETY: Crashes by Severity
SAFETY:
CRASHES ON ROUTES 6, 28, AND 6A
Crashes per Year
(Annual Average)
Crashes per MVMT
(Million Vehicle Miles Traveled)
22.3
961
14.6
435
241
Route 6
Route 28
Route 6A
6.1
Route 6
Route 28
Route 6A
MassDOT RMV Crash Records (2009-2011)
SAFETY:
FATAL CRASHES ON ROUTES 6, 28, AND 6A
Fatal Crashes per Year Fatal Crashes per 100 MVMT
(Annual Average)
(Million Vehicle Miles Traveled)
6
13.9
2.7
3.8
0
Route 6
Route 28
Route 6A
0
Route 6
Route 28
Route 6A
MassDOT RMV Crash Records (2009-2011)
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
FREIGHT
FREIGHT: Routes and Reported Crashes
UNIVERSE OF PROJECTS
+ Under development, seeking input
+ Universe of projects must be evaluated and
a decision made on projects to include
within the financial constraint of the RTP
ADDRESSING CANAL CROSSING OPTIONS:
APPROACHES FOR THE RPT
1. “Yes to a Canal Crossing Project.”
Include a “Canal Crossing Project” with a cost estimate that may or may not be within the regions
financial constraint.
2. “No to a Canal Crossing Project.”
After explicit consideration, choose not to include any canal crossing options in the RTP.
3. “Include the a Canal Crossing Project, pending results of study.”
Include a “Canal Crossing Project” with language indicating that it is anticipated that the project would
be funded from sources other than the regional target funds (ie. a statewide fund or public-private
approach). With additional language that the recommendation is conditional basis pending the
resolution of concerns expressed in the project review process.
4. “No action, wait and see.”
Wait to address with an amendment as needed after the study is complete. Potentially make reference
to the study but note that given the early nature of the work. It will be readdressed by the MPO once a
preferred alternative is identified.
NEXT STEPS
+ Public outreach
+ Ongoing – Review of draft sections
+ April – Discussion of project priorities
+ May – MPO Releases Draft RTP
THANK YOU
16 MARCH 2015
STEVEN TUPPER
508-362-3828
STUPPER@CAPECODCOMMISSION.ORG
Project information available at:
www.capecodcommision.org/rtpupdate