Groton Complete Streets Advisory Committee - 5/20/26

The Groton Complete Streets Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing on updates and planning related to local pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the Route One sidewalk project, which is at 90% design with plans to bid and construct before the end of the year, pending easement acquisitions. The committee also discussed the upcoming solicitation for engineering design and planning services for a segment of the Eastern Shoreline Path through Waterford, noting the recent release of the RFP. Additionally, the committee reviewed funding and grant-supported initiatives such as the Brford Manor bike giveaway program, which has a $30,000 budget sourced from DOT and local foundation grants, and involves purchasing bikes from Mystic Cycle Center. The committee also touched on the need for temporary road repairs on River Road due to safety hazards, with a suggestion to seek budget approval for patching. Plans to issue an RFP for updating subdivision regulations and road and drainage standards, including complete streets design guidelines, were also discussed, with funding expected to be available starting July 1. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during the meeting, but several action items related to procurement and project funding were identified.