Pedestrian path not usable. Inilagay sa Artsibo

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As you can see on Google maps and the map provided to mark the issue, there is a pedestrian path people can use to get to the movies or Danehy park without the obnoxious detour of walking down to the lot enterence and then back up. Unfortunately, this short cut offers no way to easily get down from the ledge the path ends in. Some people have added their own steps over time, but they keep getting removed. If there is any way we could have this or the unofficial path to the north of it made a little more friendly to people with poor balance or jumping skills, I know a lot of people would appreciate it! It was suggested multiple times during the last round of participatory budgeting but never made it on the ballot.

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Cambridge Public Works (Beripikadong Opisiyal)

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08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Arthurstrang (Rehistradong User)

Excellent comment, thank you!

08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Kdr (Rehistradong User)

This is a dirt path and very dangerous. Not to mention covered in trash glass, just disgusting. This should be pathed over or a set of stairs. I watched the entire Cambridge high school lacrosse team walk down this path two days ago... this is heavily used, and could not be less maintained or usable...

08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Doug Brown (Rehistradong User)

Absolutely shameful. Neither DCR nor the mall owners care one bit about pedestrian safety.

08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
GTS (Rehistradong User)

This is an unfortunate example of pedestrians voluntarily increasing their vulnerability to injury. The path is on state property and it deposits users over a retaining wall into active parking spaces on private property. It's unlikely that either owner would be able to meet ADA requirements for a real pedestrian path even if they wanted to.

08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Doug Brown (Rehistradong User)

"Voluntarily increasing their vulnerability to injury"? That's funny. I thought they were just trying to get to the grocery store.

So when you say that it's unlikely that the owners could meet access requirements, perhaps they should check with the owners who built the ramp and stairs on the north side of the bridge:

https://goo.gl/maps/SRQas4kJ3dH2

Oh wait, that's the same owner. Never mind.

08/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Arthurstrang (Rehistradong User)

The obvious: Cambridge is bounded by 3 Parkways and the Commuter rail. All disrupt walking, biking, and bus service. Examples on our Western Edge (including neighborhoods of Watertown, Belmont, Arlington, and Cambridge), extend to the want of a crossing of the rail near Faucett Street and near Jefferson Houses on Rindge Avenue, the instant path off the Alewife Bridge, and bus lanes—an example being on the (used as and wider than portions of Concord Avenue) the MASSDOT two lane Access Roads connecting 8-lane Route 2 and the Alewife T. These examples connect, respectively: commuters to the Alewife T, residents to the markets-parks, and commuters from western communities to the Red Line.

Would anyone say that the projected 25-35% increase of commuters by 2040, seeking the RedLine and jobs, can fit on our fixed streets?

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Arthurstrang (Rehistradong User)

Pbbandj, Kdr, Doug, GTS, do you want to share email addresses or a brief blog and join on this issue? arthurstrang@msn.com

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
8^P (Rehistradong User)

The mall should put up a fence to discourage the trespass.

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Doug Brown (Rehistradong User)

Or maybe install some stairs and a ramp.

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Cantabby (Rehistradong User)

I agree. This is decades overdue. Can the city and DCR put pressure on the shopping center owner to address this, and maybe kick in some funds? Or can we pressure DCR to do something? How? It is a huge safety issue.

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
8^P (Rehistradong User)

How about staying on the sidewalk?

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Doug Brown (Rehistradong User)

Cambridge Dude,
It's interesting that you describe their behavior as "trespass." The MBTA uses the same term every time one of their trains kills a pedestrian who was innocently trying to get somewhere. Maybe not in your world, but in my world people have a right to go about their lives as safely and efficiently as possible. If you think otherwise, maybe you should find another outlet for your civic concerns. Might I suggest standing in the Mall parking lot and lecturing their customers about their chosen walking routes?

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
pbeeandj (Rehistradong User)

The sidewalk is a pretty round about way to get to apple cinema from Alewife. Or get to PetSmart from any of the apartments on Cambridgepark. This is also the Google recommended path to take as a pedestrian.

09/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
8^P (Rehistradong User)

Those concerned with safety should stay on the sidewalk. What's so hard about that?

10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
pbeeandj (Rehistradong User)

If you were one of the many residents of Cambridgepark Drive who make this trip daily like I do, you wouldn't be asking that.

10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Arthurstrang (Rehistradong User)

Pbndj,
I entirely support your point of view. Please see my longer comment above. Have you talked with the Alewife TMA, Melissa Zampitella
Executive Director, Alewife TMA?
Arthur

10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
8^P (Rehistradong User)

I'm asking the question anyone who may be involved in adding the passageway would ask. Can't you spend another couple of minutes and stay on the sidewalk?

10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Arthurstrang (Rehistradong User)

Cambridge dude,
I think the culture is changing and out votes your thinking.
Arthur

10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
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10/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan
Isinara City Hall – DR (Beripikadong Opisiyal)

The City Engineer and Community Development Department state that none of the property is owned or controlled by the City. The roadway is owned by MassDCR and connects with the private property of the Fresh Pond Mall. If steps were installed it would be on MassDCR and private property; a matching accessible route would need to be constructed; and a safe pedestrian route through the shopping center parking lot would need to be created. If you wish to engage them, MassDCR Community Relations can be reached at 617-626-4973 or by email at Mass.Parks@state.ma.us. Thank you.

15/05/2018 · Hudyatan Hinudyatan

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