Duxbury Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee

Duxbury Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee Our meetings are open to the public, usually every first Tuesday of the month at the Duxbury Senior Center at 7:00 P.M.

Always posted on our committee page on the Town website. Members of the Committee are Elaine Philbrick (chair), Jared Klebanoff (vice chair), Thomas Dacey, Christopher Deane, Michael Faut, Nancy Johnson, David Kelly, Stephen Marshall, Thomas Nee, David Uitti (Planning Board Liaison), and Fernando Guitart (Selectboard Liaison). We are dedicated to connecting and improving the lives of people in tow

n by putting forward designs and plans for sidewalks and bike paths. We believe more safe places to walk, run, stroll, and cycle will add to the health, safety, and enjoyment of our community.

05/06/2024
05/02/2023

PROTECTING VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently enacted legislation to reduce fatalities among Vulnerable Road Users. Vulnerable Road Users include, among others: construction workers, emergency responders, pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users, and horses.

House Bill No. 5103 “An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities” and Senate Bill No. 3162 amended Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 85, 89, and 90, requiring motorists to leave a safe distance of not less than four (4) feet clearance when passing Vulnerable Road Users at a reasonable and proper speed. When overtaking a Vulnerable Road User, the motorist may cross over a center line into an adjoining lane when it is safe to do so, while adhering to the roadway speed limit. Motorists must slow down or stop until a safe clearing distance is available.

The legislation also adds a requirement for nighttime cyclists to have a rear lamp emitting a red light AND a rear red reflector, in addition to a front lamp emitting a white light.

There are additional safety device requirements for trucks over 10,000 pounds that will be phased in beginning in 2023.

The legislation also includes the development of standardized accident forms for reporting incidents between vehicles and Vulnerable Road Users.

These new regulations help clarify the long-established “Share the Road” initiative. We all have rights and responsibilities on our roads. Let’s keep them safe for all.

06/07/2022
05/31/2022

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, Thursday, May 5, 2022. Wonderful turnout and enthusiasm this year!

02/27/2022

Please come and support sidewalks on Washington Street! Vote yes on Article 17 at the Duxbury Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Duxbury’s new Alden Street path! A great example of a private and public sector partnership. Thanks to all who made it...
09/08/2019

Duxbury’s new Alden Street path! A great example of a private and public sector partnership. Thanks to all who made it possible (in no particular order):
René Read, Town Manager
Valerie Massard, Planning Director
Scott Lambiase, Director of Municipal Services
Peter Buttkus, Director of Public Works
The Alden Kindred of America
Planning Board, Scott Casagrande, Chair
Highway Safety Advisory Committee, Paul Brogna and Jeff Lewis, Co-Chairs
Kevin Sealund, Sealund Corporation
Shawn Dahlen, Selectman
Mark Casey, South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc.
Pat Brennan, Amory Engineers, P.C.
The Art Complex Museum
Duxbury Police and Fire Departments

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Duxbury, MA
02332

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+17819341100

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Members of the Committee are Thomas Nee (chair), Dan Coughlin, Nancy Johnson, David Kelly, Stephen Marshall, Patrick O'Malley, Elaine Philbrick, Richard Prone, and Frank Turner. We are dedicated to connecting and improving the lives of people in town by putting forward designs and plans for sidewalks and bike paths. We believe more safe places to walk, run, stroll, and cycle will add to the health, safety, and enjoyment of our community.