Complete Streets Funding Program
A "Complete Street" is one that provides safe, accessible options for people of all ages and abilities and all modes of travel. Designing streets with these principles contributes to the health, safety, and quality of life in a community by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments and providing safer, more convenient travel options between the places people live, learn, work, and play.
In February 2016, MassDOT launched the Commonwealth’s first Complete Streets Funding (CSF) Program to provide technical assistance and construction funding for local infrastructure projects that support Complete Streets goals and principles. The CSF program is structured with three tiers to meet municipalities where they are in the development of their Complete Streets policies and practices.
Tier 1 – Training and Policy Development (Complete)
Cities and towns are required to demonstrate their commitment to Complete Streets principles by passing a Complete Streets policy and sending at least one representative to a Complete Streets training workshop hosted through the Baystate Roads program.
Find the Town's Complete Street Policy here.
Tier 2 – Prioritization Plan Development (Complete)
Cities and towns with an approved Complete Streets policy are required to identify their Complete Streets needs and prioritize Complete Streets projects through the development of a five-year Prioritization Plan. MassDOT allows municipalities to access up to $50,000 in technical assistance to support this work.
Find the Town's Prioritization Plan here.
Tier 3 – Project Construction Funding (Ongoing)
Cities and towns with an approved Prioritization Plan are eligible for construction funding up to once a year through the CFS Program. Funding is competitively awarded based on availability, program priorities, and the number of applicants.
Find a list of funded Complete Streets projects below.
Award Year and Amount | Complete Streets Projects |
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FY2020 $295,106 | Pedestrian flashing beacons (RRFBs) and curb bulbouts at Broad Street near Jimmy's Diner.
Pedestrian flashing beacons (RRFBs), additional curb bulbout, accessible curb ramps, and enhanced crosswalk striping at the post office in Weymouth Landing.
Bus shelters at two locations: (1) Pearl Street at Sea Street and (2) Pleasant Street at Colonels Drive.
Driver-speed feedback sign at Union Street near Russell Road.
12 bike racks installed at various locations, including Jackson Square, Weymouth Landing, and Whitman's Pond.
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FY2017 $386,643 | Pedestrian flashing beacons (RRFBs) constructed at two crosswalks: (1) Commercial Street at Legion Field and (2) Middle Street at Shaw’s Plaza.
A bus shelter constructed at Pleasant Street at Main Street.
10 driver-speed feedback signs along eight roadways: Broad Street, Commercial Street, Liberty Street, Pleasant Street, Pond Street, Sumner Street, Union Street, and West Street.
Accessible curb ramps at five crosswalks: (1) Front Street at Murphy Primary School, (2) Middle Street at Seach Primary School, (3) Pleasant Street at Colonels Drive, (4) Pleasant Street at Weymouth High School, and (5) Union Street at Hamilton Primary School.
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