Bedford / Hartwell Complete Streets Transportation Project

Public Engagement 

已翻译的公众参与信息

• Sign-up for email updates for this project or visit Town of Lexington Email Subscription Lists to sign up this and a variety of other projects
• Visit the virtual meeting room
• Send comments to Sheila Page at.

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 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.