Kittery Moves Together - Temporary Bike/Ped Demonstration Project - Public Input Session Tonight, Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Temporary Bike/Ped Traffic Demonstration Public Input Session
The Town of Kittery will host a Public Input Session on the Temporary Bike/Ped Traffic Demonstration Project tonight, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers and Zoom.
The event will provide residents with the opportunity to share their experiences walking, biking and driving through the project areas this summer. Residents are encouraged to provide input and feedback on the outcomes and effectiveness of the projects at the Public Input Session on 10/4, via the Temporary Bike/Ped Traffic Demonstration Project survey, or via email to kitterymovestogether@kitteryme.org.
- To register for the Public Input Session via Zoom, please click here.
- To take the survey, please click here.
The Town of Kittery is committed to making our community a safe, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone. Thank you for your participation!
Update - September 28, 2023
The Town of Kittery is committed to making our community a safe, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone.
This summer, the Town of Kittery installed a series of temporary demonstration projects aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The demonstration projects provide an opportunity to test design concepts at prioritized areas identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan before making costly permanent changes.
The Town of Kittery is seeking feedback and information about how the designs impacted your driving, walking, and cycling experience in the project areas. Provide your input by joining us at our upcoming Public Input Session or via our new online survey
Temporary Bike/Ped Traffic Demonstration Public Input Session
The Public Input Session will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers and Zoom.
- To register for the meeting via Zoom, please click here.
Temporary Bike/Ped Traffic Demonstration Survey
- The survey has 9 questions and takes less than four minutes to complete.
- To take the Kittery Moves Together survey, please click here.
Before taking the survey, please note that the demonstration project includes three (3) sites:
- Shapleigh/Whipple/Woodlawn Intersection
- Shapleigh Road Bike Lanes
- John Paul Jones Park Crosswalks
When taking the Kittery Moves Together survey, we encourage you to complete a separate survey for each demonstration project site that you would like to provide feedback on. Submitting feedback this way will help us in analyzing the information we receive.
Thank you for your participation and feedback!
Update - June 15, 2023
To view the June 14, 2023 Public Information Session video about the Bike/Ped Temporary Demonstration Project(s), please click here.
The Town of Kittery is excited to announce a series of temporary demonstration projects that will be implemented this summer, aimed at improving safety and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
The demonstration projects provide an opportunity to test design concepts at prioritized areas identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan before making costly permanent changes. To read the full Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, please click here.
Summer 2023 projects will utilize flexible posts and temporary pavement markings to test designs targeted at improving safety at the intersection of Shapleigh Road, Whipple Road and Woodlawn Avenue, creating temporary bike lanes on Shapleigh Road, between Whipple Road and Manson Avenue, and creating crosswalks to John Paul Jones Park on both sides of Route 1 (Newmarch Street and Hunter Avenue).
The demonstration projects are expected to be in place from late June through mid-October, 2023. For more information and photos of each project, please see below:
About the Demonstration Projects
Flexible posts and pavement markings will be installed at the intersection of Shapleigh Road, Whipple Road, and Woodlawn Avenue. These measures will enlarge the shoulders and medians in this area in order to:
- Encourage motorists to reduce speeds through the intersection
- Shorten lane crossings for pedestrians
- Improve visibility of pedestrians and cyclists moving through the intersection
- Improve safety for motorists moving through the intersection
- Enhance conditions for cyclists and pedestrians using existing paved shoulders
- Reinforce safety measures installed at the intersection of Shapleigh/ Whipple/ Woodlawn
- Increase traffic calming and reduce speeds due to narrower lanes
John Paul Jones Park Crosswalks
Temporary crosswalks and a limited number of flexible posts will be installed on both sides of Route 1. In addition, a temporary curb ramp will be installed on the East side of Hunter Avenue. These measures aim to:
- Improve access to John Paul Jones Park
- Enhance visibility of pedestrians
- Ensure accessibility to the crosswalk and the park for persons of all abilities
The Town Wants to Hear From You
- Public Information Session: June 14, 2023 at 6 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 200 Rogers Road in Kittery.
- This meeting is an opportunity for the public to hear from Town Staff, learn about the upcoming projects, and ask questions.
- Public Input Session: Early October (date TBD) at 6 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 200 Rogers Road in Kittery.
- This meeting is an opportunity to share your experiences and feedback related to the demonstration projects with Town Staff and hear about next steps.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to provide input and feedback on the outcomes and effectiveness of the projects via email to kitterymovestogether@kitteryme.org or at our Public Input Session event in the fall.
The Town of Kittery is committed to making our community a safe, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone.
For more information and updates related to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, please visit our project page by clicking here.
