Groton Complete Streets Advisory Committee - 9/16/26

The Groton Complete Streets Advisory Committee met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several active and upcoming projects related to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements in the town. Key procurement-related topics included the town's application for a Complete Streets grant to fund a segment of Route One improvements, with plans to submit a draft application by October 8 and a final application by November 20 to the Department of Transportation. The committee discussed narrowing the project scope to a manageable segment, addressing right-of-way and utility conflicts, and coordinating with ongoing developments such as the Sutton Park project and Triton Square Apartments pathway installation. Additionally, the committee reviewed the proposed US Bike Route 2011, a regional on-road bike route requiring municipal participation and signage installation funded by the state DOT. Safety concerns were raised regarding recent pedestrian and bicycle crashes, with a request for updated crash data to inform future planning. The meeting concluded with updates on multi-use pathway projects and ongoing efforts to improve bike and pedestrian connectivity in Groton.