1. Proposed Bike Path Public Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

2. Welcome! Meeting Agenda: Introduction: Welcome & Purpose of Meeting
Presentation and status update
Public Comments/Questions
Adjournment

3. Meeting Guidelines
We are here to listen and answer any questions we can
Anyone who would like to speak will be able to
Please be recognized before speaking
Please be considerate of time while speaking

4. New Bike Path Website Northadamsmabikepath.wordpress.com

5. New Bike Path Website About

6. New Bike Path Website Documents & Resources

7. New Bike Path Website Meeting Notices

8. New Bike Path Website Contact

9. Project Map

10. Project Timeline December 2017: 25% Design submission
April 2018: 25% Design Public Hearing
January 2019: Combined project out to bid for construction (North Adams & Williamstown)
July 2019: Begin Construction

11. MassDOT Screening Options
MassDOT will work with all abutters to develop a uniform method of screening.
Both fencing and vegetative screenings are available
Residence may choose if they would like to have an access point, i.e. gate or break in vegetation
MassDOT will do their best to accommodate the desires of the community

12. MassDOT Screening Options Fencing
Stockade Fence
Timber Rail Fence
Other options only in special cases (e.g., chain link fence)

13. MassDOT Screening Options Vegetation
Arborvitae
Red Cedar
Canadian Hemlock
Austrian Pine

14. MassDOT Screening Options Vegetation
White Pine
Colorado Green Spruce
Norway Spruce
Earth Berm

15. “THE CARIDDI MILE”