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Transportation Advisory Committee

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Aug 15, 2026

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Natick

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Committee Advances Rail Trail Connection Study

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Transportation Projects Move Toward Next Steps

The Main Street project is nearing the end of planning, with a hybrid concept that adds bicycle accommodations while keeping the current parking layout as closely as possible; the Select Board is expected to decide how to proceed in June. The committee also reviewed a proposed Route 135 shared-use path, where traffic reaches nearly 17,000 vehicles per day and lanes may offer 2–3 feet for path space through a road diet.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

The committee decided to plan for next year's Earth Friendly Fair instead of participating on May 2, allowing more time to define goals and develop a community-feedback strategy. Members also discussed improving bicycle safety, including the typical 2-4 day snow-removal delay on the Cochituate Rail Trail.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Committee Approves 2026 Transportation Goals

The committee approved five amended goals for 2026, including work on bicycle and pedestrian planning, street safety, transit, non-car transportation, and the committee’s role in projects. A public forum on the Main Street project is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Senior Center.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Transportation committee advances Main Street review

The committee selected Chair Ed Doherty to represent it on the working group reviewing the hybrid design concept for the Main Street Improvement Project. Members also continued developing 2026 priorities, including bicycle and pedestrian planning, traffic calming, transit, and transportation education.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Committee Advances Rail Trail Connection Study

The committee approved a letter supporting a MassTrails grant application to study alternatives for connecting the Cochituate Rail Trail to North Main Street, after the Town’s original design was found financially infeasible. Members also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and amended 2025 annual report.

1 min readMunicipal coverage