Wiscasset Non-Bypass Strategies

Vision Statement

• The Boards of Selectmen from the Towns of Wiscasset and Edgecomb envision US Route 1 as being a major thoroughfare connecting mid-coast Maine and having smooth and safe traffic flows providing residents, through travelers and pedestrians an opportunity to enjoy the scenic, cultural and historic nature of the area.

Goals

• Minimize traffic delays
• Minimize overall travel time through the two communities
• Improve traffic safety
• Maintain the area’s historic and cultural assets – improvements should be appropriate to and in keeping with the historic era
• Provide smooth traffic flow with minimal disruptions and delays
• Minimize traffic volumes
• Minimize jay walking
• Be pedestrian friendly – provide suitable pedestrian crossing opportunities without inhibiting traffic flow
• Implement strategies in the short-term
• Promote the area as a destination, but also offer alternate routes for through-travelers
• Protect and enhance historic values of the area
• Incorporate multi-modal approaches
• Ensure Davey Bridge is not considered a barrier to the rest of the County

• Previously Defined Non-Bypass Strategies (PDF)
• Consolidated Non-Bypass Strategies (PDF)
• Short Term Non-Bypass Strategies- Summer 2012 (PDF)
• Medium Term Non-Bypass Strategies - 2014-2015 Biennium (PDF)
• Long Term Non-Bypass Strategies - Beyond 2015 (PDF)

December 12, 2011 Joint Wiscasset-Edgecomb Workshop

• Agenda (PDF)
• Handouts
  • 5 Strategies Evaluation (PDF)
  • Vision and Goals Evaluation Document (PDF)
  • Overview of Preliminary Evaluation of Non-Bypass Strategies (PDF)
  • Potential Non-Bypass Strategies (PDF)

November 14, 2011 Joint Wiscasset-Edgecomb Workshop

• Agenda (PDF)
• Meeting Summary (PDF)
• Handouts
  • Eastbound Traffic Volumes and Alternate Routes (PDF)
  • Establishing a Joint Vision (PDF)
  • Potential Non-Bypass Strategies (PDF)
• Meeting Presentation (PowerPoint)