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Commission Approves $343,799 Transportation Plan

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Commission Approves $343,799 Transportation Plan

The Commission approved the proposed FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program with a $343,799 budget, a 2% increase over the prior year, and closed its 21-day public review period. Thirteen comments generally supported the plan while raising congestion and safety concerns on Old South Road, Nobadeer Farm Road, and Milestone Road.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Commission Advances Transit and Road Plans

The commission unanimously approved flexing approximately $420,000 in federal highway funding to Nantucket Regional Transit Authority projects, including staff housing, bus stop lighting, maintenance equipment, and vehicle tracking systems. It also advanced a five-year transportation plan that includes more than $31 million in transit investments and authorized public review of the 2027 transportation planning work program.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Commission backs bike park road access

The Commission unanimously approved drafting a support letter for one new Milestone Road curb cut serving the proposed bike park, intended to shift parking and reduce habitat impacts. It also unanimously approved a funding-source adjustment for transit vehicle replacements without changing total funding.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Commission backs new 13-member board structure

The commission approved a proposed 13-member board structure for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and recommended adoption of Articles 42, 66, and 69. It also accepted transportation safety targets calling for a 50% reduction in fatal and serious injuries by 2030 and 75% by 2040.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Commission Supports Ferry Terminal Grant

The commission unanimously approved sending a letter supporting the Steamship Authority’s BUILD grant application for a Nantucket ferry terminal feasibility study.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Commission Approves Legislation Changes

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission voted 8-3 to accept proposed changes to its enabling legislation for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including a residency requirement for commissioners and clarified voting rules.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Commission weighs regional planning changes

No votes were taken on proposed changes to the Commission’s enabling legislation or related 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. Members discussed a possible name change to Nantucket Regional Commission, membership structure, elected versus appointed seats, sector representation, and term limits.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Commission Approves Three-Year Transportation Contract

The Commission unanimously approved a three-year employment contract for Transportation Program Manager T. Michael Burns and authorized the chair to sign it. It also appointed Joseph Topham and Nat Lowell to the Transportation & Public Access Advisory Committee and scheduled a facilitated meeting on proposed enabling legislation.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Tom Nevers Path Keeps Approved Alignment

The Tom Nevers Road Multi-Use Path will proceed along its previously approved alignment after the Town declined an abutter’s request to reconsider it. Revised designs for Milestone Rotary and Nobadeer Farm Road are still being developed, with a public informational session planned once they are available.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Commission creates transportation access committee

The commission unanimously approved a new Transportation & Public Access Committee, combining existing bicycle, pedestrian, roads, and right-of-way advisory functions. The body will include six at-large members, two commission representatives, one Commission on Disabilities representative, and several ex officio staff and agency members.

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Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Commission Supports Class 3 E-Bike Bill

The commission authorized staff to draft a letter supporting legislation defining Class 3 electric bicycles and allowing local regulations; the motion passed with 9 votes in favor and one abstention. It also unanimously adopted an expanded Madaket Area Plan boundary and approved broader public outreach for its 2025 initiatives.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Traffic Safety Plan Approved

The Commission unanimously approved Nantucket’s draft Traffic Safety Action Plan, clarifying that proposed engineering treatments and design ideas remain conceptual and require further review before approval.

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