Position on Transportation in Sudbury

Roadway Improvements
Favorable. Traffic flow, speed regulation, and traffic rerouting opportunities exist and have been identified. Route 20 bypass plan should be in place and part of future Route 20 widening from Waltham to Sudbury/Marlborough Line.

Commuter Rail
Favorable. Commonwealth of Massachusetts has maintained rights-of-way including proposed "rail trail" corridors. Several opportunities exist to connect to Lincoln to North Station line, Framingham to South Station line, and Waltham lines on existing unused railway roadbeds.

Route 20 Access Restrictions
Favorable. Daily congestion on Route 20 has resulted in a persistent public safety hazard as emergency traffic is hundered to and from fire stations, nursing care facilities, and utility power subsations. Limiting access near proposed Route 20 bypass, at major entrances such as Edgell Road, and at shopping strip malls is recommended.

Bicycle Paths
Unfavorable. Low acceptance of "rail trail" opportunity, "NIMBY" legal tactics, and public safety benefits not proportionate to cost.