Project Updates

Project Update (2/16/2021)

Project Update (2/16/2021)

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We have been working with the Town and the Community Path Project Committee (CPPC) to refine the preliminary path design to incorporate comments received from abutters, the Town, and the CPPC.  

You my have seen our survey crews along the railroad during the last few weeks. They have been gathering additional survey information that is needed to progress the design, such as tree sizes and additional information behind 7 Channing Road.

Our geotechnical engineers received the executed entry license agreement from the MBTA on Wednesday 2/10. They are now working with Keolis to schedule flaggers so they can access the railroad property to conduct the borings required to complete the Alexander Avenue underpass design and the design for new retaining walls along the proposed path alignment.

Belmont 25% Comment Period Update

Belmont 25% Comment Period Update

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Thank you for your interest in the Belmont Community Path Project. The time frame for posting comments and asking questions about the 25% Progress Plans and the Public Information Meeting Presentation held on July 16th was closed on July 31, 2020.  We will review all comments posted as of July 31st and provide answers and responses to the comments received during this time.  We are now in the process of reviewing comments received from the Town, CPPC, and the public and updating our 25% Design Plans to be submitted to MassDOT this Fall.  Even though the comment period for posting on the 25% Progress Plans has ended, we encourage you to continue to post comments and suggestions using the link provided on the project website throughout the design process.

Thank you,

The Nitsch Design Team

CPPC Public Meeting Recap: July 16, 2020

CPPC Public Meeting Recap: July 16, 2020

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On Thursday evening, July 16th, 2020 the Community Path Project Committee (CPPC) held a virtual meeting to provide a project update and present the 25% design progress to the public. This meeting was also an opportunity for community members to react to the progress plans. If you were unable to attend the meeting, a copy of the presentation is available for download, along with the design plans, and a forum to share your feedback until July 31st. The Nitsch team will then use the received feedback to fine-tune the 25 % design plans before submitting them to MassDOT in Fall 2020.

Public Meeting Presentation: July 16, 2020
25% Belmont Community Path Progress Design Set
Community Feedback Survey

Community Path Project Committee Meeting Details: July 16, 2020

Community Path Project Committee Meeting Details: July 16, 2020

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Please join us for a remote meeting to present the progress on the Belmont Community Path Project.

Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:00pm

This is in accordance with Governor Baker’s Executive Order of March 12, 2020; “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law” – All Participation by Committee and Town Residents will be by Remote Access. If the audio becomes unavailable, the meeting will be paused until it can be restored, or the meeting will end.

MEETING AGENDA

Public Information Meeting for Phase 1 of the Belmont Community Path Project Draft 25% Design Documents

7:00PM: Meeting called to order

7:05 PM: Introduction by the CPPC

7:15PM: Presentation on 25% design by Nitsch Engineering

8:15PM: Public comments on 25% design

9:30PM: Meeting adjourned

HOW TO ACCESS THE MEETING

FOR PARTICIPANTS: The Community Path Project Committee meeting will start at 7:00 P.M. and you may join the meeting remotely starting at 6:50 P.M.  The meeting will also be broadcast and recorded by the Belmont Media Center.

LINK TO VIRTUAL MEETING:

TO PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK:

Enter your Full Name under participant if you would like to provide comments and feedback (only those with a name entered will be allowed to comment and provide feedback to the CPPC team)

When prompted by the meeting chair, you can “raise your hand” to be recognized by the meeting host

Comments will be limited by the Chair, shall be concise, and shall not repeat previous comments or questions presented by others before you Chair is not obligated to recognize all comments and may end comment period prior to your comment being heard

BY PHONE:

  • Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099
  • If you would like to provide comments: press *9 when prompted
  • When the host is ready for you, you will be called on by your phone number or name (when prompted always start by presenting your full name)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FOLLOWING ALONG ELSEWHERE:

  • Channel 8 on Comcast
  • Channel 28 or 2130 on Verizon
Original Meeting Notice MeetingDownload
Belmont Community Path Survey

Belmont Community Path Survey

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Hello! Thank you for visiting this site. Welcome to the Belmont Community Path Survey, which should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

This survey draws from information collected in previous studies of the Belmont community path, and on what we heard from the CPPC, Town Departments and project stakeholders. The goal is to collect additional information that will inform our design moving forward.

Before taking the survey you should ideally look at the draft 25% design files, which are accessible via this website.

The plans will help you to better understand the state of the project as you proceed through the survey.

You may also leave a comment. The survey will be open until July 30th. Comments and survey answers will be shared with the Town and the CPPC.

Thanks for participating!

START SURVEY

Draft 25% Design Submittal Documents

Draft 25% Design Submittal Documents

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Thank you for your interest in the Belmont Community Path Project.  We are excited to share with you, our progress as we work towards the 25% Design Submission that will ultimately be submitted to MassDOT for review and approval.  Before we finalize our 25% Design, we invite you to review the 25% Progress Plans posted on our website and encourage you to submit your comments or questions by using the link provided.

Our goal is to address many of the comments we receive at the Community Path Project Committee’s (CPPC’s) Public Information Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020. We encourage you to comment on the plans through the comment link below. Our comments section will remain open for two weeks after the Public Information Meeting (until July 31, 2020).

We look forward to receiving your comments and hearing from many of you on July 16th.

Thank you,

Your Nitsch Engineering team

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Belmont Community Path Progress PlansDownload

Please provide your comments and thoughts on the 25% designs including the following:


• What are your questions/comments regarding the 25% draft documents?
• What is the most important aspect of the path for you?
• What is your biggest area of concern?

The CAD sheets are referenced as follows:

  • Section 1 (Clark Street Bridge to 450 Concord Ave) : pg 9-10
  • Section 2 (Belmont Station to 7 Channing Road): pg 11
  • Section 3 (Channing Road West: 17 Channing Road to Alexander Avenue): pg 12-14
  • Section 4: Channing Road East (Alexander Ave to 40 Brighton St): pg 17-20
  • Section 5: Brighton St Crossing to Fitchburg Cutoff: pg 21

There will be further opportunity to provide feedback as we advance the designs.

25% Design Progress & Public Meeting Announcement

25% Design Progress & Public Meeting Announcement

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We are excited to announce a couple of project updates regarding the progress of the Community Path Project.

  1. The project team has finalized the 25% design documents for the Belmont Community Path. The project team has been working hard to finalize these documents, and we look forward to making them available for public review on our website on Thursday, July 2nd.
  2. On July 16th the CPPC will be hosting a virtual public information meeting to allow the design team to share findings from our studies and to present an update on the progress that has been made on the 25% design. We welcome everyone to attend this meeting and invite you to share your comments and feedback with the project team through our website or at the public information meeting.
  3. We will be providing further details about how to access the DRAFT 25% design documents as well as more information about the July 16th public information meeting in a blog post later this week.
Community Path Project Committee Meeting Recap: May 14, 2020

Community Path Project Committee Meeting Recap: May 14, 2020

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On Thursday evening, May 14th, 2020 the Community Path Project Committee (CPPC) held a virtual meeting and invited Nitsch Engineering to provide an update on the Preliminary Design for Phase 1 of the Belmont Community Path.  We identified how feedback received from the community, MassDOT and the MBTA to date has been integrated into the design.  Community comments such as the desire to maintain the existing vegetated screening and address existing flooding issues on properties along Channing Road have guided the development of the proposed path location and proposed drainage improvements. Comments from MassDOT and the MBTA were extremely helpful in understanding the MBTA’s preferred process for constructing the Alexander Avenue tunnel and providing guidance regarding the MBTA’s minimum offset requirements to accommodate railroad maintenance activities.

The next step in the design process is to prepare preliminary design plans that will be presented at an information meeting.  The CPCC intends to hold a virtual Public Information Meeting at the end of June or early July for the design team to present the preliminary design.

We are very interested in receiving public comments. More information will be provided in the coming weeks about the Public Information Meeting, where to view the preliminary plans, how to provide comments, and how to complete the survey about the Community Path Project. The presentation from the May 14th CPPC Meeting can be viewed here:

Belmont CPCC Meeting: May 14, 2020Download

Please note: The Concept Design Report dated February 6, 2020 was prepared prior to meetings with the MBTA and does not necessarily reflect the current design shown on the Preliminary Design Plans.

COVID-19 Project Update

COVID-19 Project Update

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The health and safety of our community is our top priority. As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to spread, we are following the recommendations of health experts and the Governor regarding “social distancing” and stay-at-home practices to help flatten the curve of the disease. All of us in Massachusetts have an important role to play in order to slow the transmission of the virus.

In terms of the Belmont Community Path Project this means:

  • The Public Information Meeting for the Belmont Community Path is on hold; we will provide an update once it has been scheduled.
  • The call for art has been extended until April 27th. We are looking forward to receiving many creative ideas for the logo. https://belmontcommunitypath.com/2020/03/contribute-art/

For the most up to date information about COVID-19 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts text “COVIDMA” to 888-777 and for the state’s recommendations on maintaining your emotional health and well being during this time please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/maintaining-emotional-health-well-being-during-the-covid-19-outbreak

We hope you all stay healthy and safe!

Contribute Art for the Belmont Community Path Logo!

Contribute Art for the Belmont Community Path Logo!

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The Belmont Community Path Project Committee is seeking artwork for a project log to be used on various materials throughout the project. All entries will be acknowledged on this website! Students are encouraged to submit art as an individual or as a group.

Deadline: April 29, 2020

How to Submit your Work:

  1. Complete the form located at this webpage
  2. Send an email of your work to pathcommitteelogo@gmail.com

For more information regarding this opportunity please see the original flier below:

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