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Resources
These are various documents produced by the City, by various regional agencies, and others, collected here both for our own use, and as a resource for others in the community who are interested in transportation and housing infrastructure in our community.
Northampton transportation planning documents
This is the document that is meant to govern all biking and walking infrastructure developed in Northampton.
The City contracted a team to assess and prioritize improvements to biking and pedestrian infrustructure, in 2022, under Director Feiden.
Information page from the City government website. Learn about the plans to renovate Main Street, starting at the end of 2026.
Mayor Sciarra and Councillor Dubs teamed up to present this compilation of accessibility upgrades that are planned as part of the Main Street overhaul, starting in 2027.
Weaving together all the projects the City has produced that are relevant to climate action, this plan is intended to take Northampton forward for two decades of sensible planning.
Regional, State, Federal, and industry-standard transportation guidelines
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's guiding document for biking and walking infrastructure. Includes interactive requests for input!
The National Organization of City Transportation Officials discusses how to build a network that prioritizes safety for all transportation modes.
How are safe and appealing bike lanes constructed? This resource describes best practices for Massachusetts.
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's plans for improvements throughout the Valley in the next five years.
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission offers this report of crashes, by town, showing Northampton to be not the most common place to wreck, but one of the most dangerous.
The National Organization of City Transportation Officials lays out this guide to creating a transportation network friendly to biking, walking, and public transportation.
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's study of some of the most dangerous paths for pedestrians and bicycles in the Pioneer Valley.
Prepared by a consultant for the City and Hampshire County, this is the design guide for creating 'complete streets' in this area.
In Northampton, routes 5, 9, and 10 have rules proscribed by NHS standards for their design. However, these rules are flexible and exceptions can be made.
Biking info and resources
A summary of actual economic impacts of the Erie Canal Greenway, and expected outcomes from the Mass Central and New Haven/ Northampton Greenways, which will intersect in Northampton!
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's list of walking and biking trails in the Valley.
Massachusetts investigates e-bikes and other electrically-assisted micromobility options and risks, to inform future regulations.
Housing background information
A study out of UMass of the current status of housing in WeMA, and what we will need to build to meet anticipated needs.
Allied organizations
A list of allied organizations, who are doing good work on these issues on their own, and occasionally, in conjunction with us! More to come, here...