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YARMOUTH BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS The Yarmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan comprises three documents: ...the Yarmouth Complete Streets Policy, which establishes guiding principles for a more multimodal transportation system throughout Yarmouth; ...the Yarmouth Character-Based Code, which provides specific requirements related to Thoroughfares, including specific Thoroughfare Assemblies and Bikeway Types; ...and the Yarmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Recommendations, which includes the four maps herein: Multimodal Composite Network, Bicycle Network, Sidewalk Network, and Unpaved Trails Network.

Previous Recommendations

The Yarmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan builds upon several recent studies done by the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) and The Street Plans Collaborative: the Portland North Regional Connectivity Plan and the Portland North Bicycle and Pedestrian Implementation Plan. These plans set forth recommendations related to regional connectivity and specific to the five towns that comprise the “Portland North” region (Falmouth, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Freeport). The purpose of the Portland North plans is to give the five communities viable transportation alternatives and recreational options that encourage health, livability and sustainability. Major overall goals include increasing dialogue and collaboration between the five towns and promoting biking and walking as a form of both local and regional transportation. Recommendations specific to Yarmouth included:

Planapalooza

The next steps for Yarmouth were Planapalooza I and II, during which the Town of Yarmouth, planning consultant Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC), and multimodal transportation consultant The Street Plans Collaborative explored street design supportive of bicycling and walking. During the second Planapalooza in September 2014, Mike Lydon of Street Plans worked directly with the Yarmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (YBPC) to assess the current bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and facilities in the Village and surrounding area. An informal Handlebar Survey identified areas lacking in safe and accessible bicycle and pedestrian routes, and additional meetings with the YBPC lead to the creation of the four maps that follow. The Planapalooza team also met with and received dozens of surveys from participating community members and stakeholders, the majority of which voiced the desire for an improved street network and safer bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Yarmouth. Also during the Planapalooza, a Tactical Urbanism installation at McCartney Street demonstrated, through the use of traffic cones, how a curb extension could improve safety for crossing bicycles and pedestrians while accommodating the required turning radius for school buses that frequently use the intersection (see images). Street Plans and TPUDC worked together to create a Character-Based Code that details specific Thoroughfare Assemblies and Bikeway Types to be used in Yarmouth.

The four maps that came out of these planning efforts are: The Multimodal Composite Network Map depicts existing and proposed Sidewalks, Bikeways and Unpaved Paths. The recommendations serve to improve the overall multimodal transportation network both within the Yarmouth town limits and in connection with neighboring towns. The Bicycle Network Map makes more specific recommendations for bicycle facilities along Yarmouth streets, including existing and proposed Signed Bike Routes, Shared Use Lane Markings, Bicycle Lanes/Buffered Bicycle Lanes/Cycle Tracks and Paved Shared Use Paths. The Sidewalk Network Map specifically considers the pedestrian network in Yarmouth, and recommends the addition of sidewalks along several main thoroughfares in an effort to improve walkability. The Unpaved Trails Network Map identifies a number of relatively short Unpaved Trails throughout Yarmouth, and proposes both major and minor extensions and additions to this network. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian facility extensions and enhancements shown on these four maps reiterate the recommendations in the PACTS plans in the following ways: •

Focus on improving Main Street to connect to important locations in the Town, including schools, businesses, the library, town hall, and the Beth Condon Path.

A proposed bikeway is recommended along Main Street, both Main Street and Sligo Road are shown as a proposed bikeway, and Sligo Road is shown as a proposed Paved Shared Use Path.

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Extend Shared Use Lane Markings and Sidewalks along East Elm Street and North Road heading away from the Village.

All of the recommendations shown on the Multimodal Composite Network Map contribute to the improvement of Main Street’s connectivity to the rest of the town.

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Build a Shared Use Path along the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railway

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Extend the paved shoulder and add Shared Use Lane Markings along Route 88 to Route 1.

Shared Use Lane Markings have been extended along East Elm Street, and a Bicycle Lane/Buffered Bicycle Lane/Cycle Track has been proposed for North Road.

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A Shared Use Path is proposed along the St. Lawrence & Atlantic railway.

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Extend the Beth Condon Path along Route 1 to Freeport.

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Shared Use Lane Markings are shown along Route 88 to Route 1.

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A Shared Use Path is proposed as an extension of the Beth Condon Path toward Freeport.

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Add Shared Use Lane Markings and Signed Bike Routes to Main Street/ Sligo Road.

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Implementation

Implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Recommendations set forth in this document will occur through the adoption of the accompanying Yarmouth Complete Streets Policy and Yarmouth Character-Based Code, both of which require implementation of specific street cross sections and bicycle facilities wherever new streets and adjustments to existing streets are contemplated.

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The City of Yarmouth has a wealth of outdoor recreation areas and parks. Unfortunately, the pedestrian networks connecting Yarmouth citizens to these spaces is limited. An increased network of Bicycle Accommodations, Sidewalks, and Unpaved Trails will create a more friendly and safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclists living and visiting in Yarmouth. Yarmouth currently features two types of Bicycle Accommodations: Shared-Use Lane Markings (West Elm Street, Melissa Drive, and Rogers Road), and a network of Paved Shared-Use Paths (Royal River Path and Beth Condon Path). This Plan recommends extending both of these and also adding two additional types of bikeways. While Shared-Use Lane Markings dominate the majority of the recommended changes, the Plan also includes extending Paved Shared-Use Paths and adding Signed Bike Routes and Bicycle Lanes. Yarmouth boasts a strong network of Sidewalks and Unpaved Trails, but many of these should be expanded upon and interconnected in order to make Yarmouth a more bike- and pedestrian-friendly city.

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SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS / SIGNED BIKE ROUTES: All roadways, except where prohibited by law, are shared by bicycles and motor vehicles. Roadways that carry low traffic volumes, such as neighborhood streets or rural roads, often provide a comfortable bicycling experience. On major roadways, wide curb or outside lanes could be used to provide more space for motorists passing bicyclists, or for bicyclists to maneuver around obstacles. Signs help alert motorists to the presence of bicycles, while markings alert motorists and offer guidance to bicyclists.

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BICYCLE LANES: Bicycle lanes are designated by a white stripe, a bicycle symbol, and signage that alerts all road users that a portion of the roadway is for exclusive use by bicyclists. Bike lanes enable bicyclists to travel at their preferred speed and facilitate predictable behavior and movements between bicyclists and motorists. A bike lane is located adjacent to motor vehicle travel lanes or parking lanes, and flows in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic.

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PAVED SHARED-USE PATHS: Shared-Use Paths provide off-road connections that can be used for recreation and commuting. These paths are often found along waterways, abandoned or active railroad and utility rights-of-way, limited access highways, or within parks and open space areas. A Path, even if designed primarily as a bike facility, also likely will attract a mix of other users including pedestrians, in-line skaters and others, depending on location and access.

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YARMOUTH BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS 1.

ELM STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS EXTENSIONS Continue Shared-Use Lane Markings both on East Elm St heading North, and on West Elm St heading South.

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MAIN STREET / ROUTE 88 / PLEASANT STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS AND SIGNED BIKE ROUTES Add Shared-Use Lane Markings all along Main St and continue South along Pleasant St. Connect to East Main St via Route 88. On East and West Main Sts, extend Signed Bike Routes beyond the outermost neighborhoods. Additionally, add Signed Bike Routes along Princess Point Rd, Route 88 (South of the Pleasant St junction), and Gilman Rd.

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PORTLAND STREET NETWORK Add Shared-Use Lane Markings on Portland St from Main St to the High School Access Rd and continue to the High School. Additionally, connect Shared-Use Lane Markings along Watson Circle to SharedUse Markings along Lone Pine Ln / Evergreen Dr using a Paved Shared-Use Path.

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HILLSIDE STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS Add Shared-Use Lane Markings to Hillside St.

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BRIDGE STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS Add Shared-Use Lane Markings to Bridge St.

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BAYVIEW STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS Add Shared-Use Lane Markings to Bayview St North of Old Shipyard Rd.

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SCHOOL STREET SHARED-USE LANE MARKINGS Connect existing Paved Shared-Use Paths at Royal River Path and Beth Condon Path with Shared-Use Lane Markings along School St.

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I-295 PAVED SHARED-USE PATH Create a Paved Shared-Use Path along I-295 and Delorme Dr, connecting to Beth Condon Path via Bayview St.

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SLINGO ROAD PAVED SHARED-USE PATHS Create a Paved Shared-Use Path on Slingo Rd.

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13. NORTH ROAD BICYCLE LANE Create a Bicycle Lane along North Rd.

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14. BETH CONDON PATH BICYCLE LANE Create a Bicycle Lane along the entirety of Beth Condon Path/Route

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YARMOUTH BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS 1.

EAST MAIN STREET SIDEWALK EXTENSION Continue existing Sidewalks on East Main St heading North.

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NORTH ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION Continue existing Sidewalks on North Rd heading North.

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PLEASANT STREET / PRINCESS POINT ROAD / ROUTE 88 SIDEWALK EXTENSION Continue Sidewalks along Pleasant St. Additionally, add Sidewalks along Princess Point Rd and Route 88 (South of the Pleasant St junction).

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HILLSIDE STREET / LEDGEWOOD DRIVE SIDEWALKS Create Sidewalks along Hillside St and down Ledgewood Dr.

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I-295 PAVED UNPAVED TRAIL Create an Unpaved Trail along I-295 and Delorme Dr heading North starting at Bayview St. Also create an Unpaved Trail along I-295 heading South starting at the water.

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WEST CITY BORDER UNPAVED TRAIL Create an Unpaved Trail along the West City Border, connecting Boxwood Dr and Hickory Ln, joining the existing trail along Portland St and continuing to I-295.

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GILMAN ROAD UNPAVED TRAIL Create an Unpaved Trail connecting Gilman Rd to the waterfront and also connecting Burbank Ln to Smith St.

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MCCARTNEY STREET UNPAVED TRAIL NETWORK Create an Unpaved Trail connecting McCartney St and Fieldstone Dr. Create additional Unpaved Trails connecting this network to Tannery Ln, Tenney St, and Hillside St following existing natural features.

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FOREST FALLS DRIVE UNPAVED TRAIL NETWORK Create an Unpaved Trail connecting Gail Ln and Rebecca Ln. Create an additional Unpaved Trail connecting to Forest Falls Dr. Also create Unpaved Trails connecting Shopper’s Village to Rebecca Ln and Rogers Rd.

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ROYAL RIVER PATH UNPAVED TRAILS EXTENSION Extend Royal River Path North along the river using Unpaved Trails.

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COLE HAAN UNPAVED TRAILS EXTENSION Continue Unpaved Trails along Cole Haan Dr heading South.

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GOODING’S END TRAIL UNPAVED TRAIL Create an Unpaved Trail beginning at the junction of Gooding’s End and Pleasant St which connects to the existing Unpaved Trail at Town Farm Rd.

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EXISTING WATERFRONT UNPAVED TRAILS CONNECTION Connect existing Unpaved Trails along the waterfront (South of I-295) using new Unpaved Trails. Also connect this network to Blueberry Cove Rd using an Unpaved Trail.

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