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I'm starting this new thread since we don't have a catch-all thread for Cape-related topics.

Route 28 Sidewalk Construction Begins

HARWICH – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Route 28 sidewalk project extending from Saquatucket Harbor to Bank Street in Harwich...
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Construction finally began earlier this year on a controversial project to add 0.6 miles of new sidewalk on Route 28 in Harwich, from Bank Street to Harwichport.

The project was subject to criticism and pushback from residents who opposed the removal of trees and the relocation of utility poles. But despite the opposition, the project is moving forward with a projected completion date of April 2027.
In January, nearby abutters with historic homes voiced concerns about plans to relocate utility poles to accommodate the sidewalk and to potentially require the removal of some trees. The town has received correspondence from an attorney hired by those property owners.

Town Administrator Joseph Powers said he and Hooper met with the landowners to explain the need for the work.

“We’re aware of these objections, however I think it’s been well articulated the benefit of the project overall,” he said. (source)
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The lack of sidewalks throughout Cape Cod is very frustrating. I hope that building out a connected sidewalk network becomes a priority for the towns on Cape Cod.
 
I really hope that Cape Cod eventually gets a bikeshare system like BlueBikes. It's obviously a lot of ground to cover for a non-urban bikeshare system, but it would be very popular during the warmer months.
 
www.capecodtimes.com

Bike paths, speeding, trucks: What Cape Cod residents say about improvements to Route 6A

Cape Cod Commission Route 6A study looks for safety improvements to historic highway. How to give your input.
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The Cape Cod Commission got a earful Wednesday, June 11 from people who live, work, walk or ride on Route 6A on how to make the road safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.

One resident suggested making 35 mph the speed limit for the entire length of the highway. Others called for banning tractor-trailers or imposing weight limits on the trucks. Another resident suggested building a roundabout at the intersection of routes 132 and 6A. Other ideas included a bike lane and better sidewalks.
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The residents had varying views on adding sidewalks that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The biggest concern with them was the required five-foot width, the potential loss of trees and effect on the historic character of the roadway.
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themissinglink said:
The project was subject to criticism and pushback from residents who opposed the removal of trees and the relocation of utility poles. But despite the opposition, the project is moving forward with a projected completion date of April 2027.
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As far as I'm concerned, a street without a sidewalk shouldn't exist in any but the most rural of locations. Nowhere on Cape Cod fits that description. They can have the trees, or they can have fewer car lanes, but the compromise should never be on pedestrian safety.
 
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