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Outreach, Technical, and related Transportation Information

We will be posting data on this page concerning traffic counts, continuing traffic studies, announcements of transportation-related meetings and workshops, and other items. Check back for updates.
Learn about & participate in the Hyannis Access Study
MPO
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization

Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan The Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan is updated every four years. Documents, Questionaire, Meeting Schedule, more!.

TIP on the Web An overview of the Transportation Improvement Program and the latest TIP.

Massachusetts Highway Department A listing of Cape Cod Transportation Projects

Public Participation Plan The Cape Cod Public Participation Plan (.pdf format) has been approved.

CCC
Cape Cod Commission Transportation Studies, Reports, and Related Activities

Documents produced for and by the Cape Cod Transit Task Force

2006 Transportation Saftey Report - Bourne: Route 28 Otis Rotary; Harwich: Route 137/Route 39; Orleans: Route 6A/Route 28 Download Safety at 3 Locations (.pdf)

The 2006 Route 28 Safety & Traffic Flow Study: Chatham, Harwich, Dennis & Yarmouth: Download Route 28 Yarmouth-Chatham study (.pdf)

The 2004 Route 6 Outer Cape Safety & Traffic Flow Study: Route 6 Outer Cape study documents now available.

The 2003 Park-and-Ride Study: Download Park-and-Ride (.pdf)

The 1999 License Plate Study Slide Show is now available for online viewing.

Cape Cod Ferry Ridership Survey & Strategic Plan The Executive Summary of the 1999 Marine Transportation Study is now available.

Data
Cape Cod Transportation & Related Data & Status Reports

Status of Regional Transportation Projects for Cape Cod For the latest update, go to Construction Ahead

Traffic Counts Historical traffic Counts are now available for the Cape Cod Canal Bridges and locations throughout Barnstable County. Cape Cod Traffic Counting Report documents available

Congestion Management Program For real-time travel conditions, analyses and reports, and resources to help reduce travel congestion, see Congestion Management

Air Quality. See today's DEP Daily Air Quality Forecast (May - September) at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) . See the EPA's New England Forecast, - or call the Air Quality Hotline: (800) 882-1497.

Alternative Transportation
Cape Cod Alternative Transportation Resources

Transit: Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority - site includes route planning and announcements of upcoming events & services.

Cape Cod Smart Guide and Map online Prepared by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. The latest Cape & Islands Smart Guide is available online providing information on ways to and around Cape Cod and the Islands

Information on reducing automobile dependency and employer-based commuter incentives: See Transportation Demand Management and WorkRides.

Bike Maps for the Old Kings Highway Historic District now available

The Statewide Bicycle Plan is now available. Also available: selectable Statewide Bike Map (11 Mb download - .pdf format).

Cape Cod Bikeweek announcements/activities/events

Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week announcements/activities/events

Other
Links, Meetings & Opportunites

Links to Cape Cod, State, Federal, and other Transportation Agencies To see a list, go to Transportation Organizations

Transportation Meetings on Cape Cod For the latest update, go to the Meeting Schedule

Employment Opportunities Announcements posted for Cape Cod Transportation Staff positions.

Resources
Transportation Planning Resources

  • Safety Buckle Up America has several key messages to increase seat belt use and to save lives. Federal Highway Adminstration has a campaign to Stop Red-Light Running. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has information on Injury Prevention as well as a special section for the safety of Older Drivers
  • Traffic Calming: information for improving safety and community character.
  • Roundabouts: The Federal Highway Administration's publication, Public Roads, has an in-depth article on Modern Roundabouts. Read about Roundabout Pedestrian Access. The Center for Transportation Research & Training at Kansas State University has extensive resources: Roundabouts Research
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems How do you travel smarter? Links and lingo available at ITS
  • Electronic Tolling/Variable Road Pricing Links to Toronto's Electronic "Cashless" Toll Road and information on Congestion Relief Pricing
  • Vehicle Emission TestingAlso available is information on the Enhanced Emissions and Safety Test program
  • Groundwater Guardian: Transportation Roads & traffic affect groundwater. See how you can help protect groundwater.
  • Park and Ride Map available For a paper copy of the Official Massachusetts Park and Ride map which includes information on bus and ferry services, please send a business size self-addressed stamped envelope ($0.55 postage) to Cape Cod Commission, 3225 Main St, Barnstable MA 02630, ATTN: "PARK & RIDE MAP"

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