Waltham Moody Street Feasibility Study Gets Public Input Meeting This Month

Press release from City of Waltham:

November 5, 2024

Waltham's Planning Department is holding a Public Input Meeting on Thursday, November 21st at 6pm, to collect feedback from the public about a Feasibility Study conducted by Nitsch Engineering, Inc.

Since 2020, the City of Waltham has experimented with rerouting motor vehicle traffic on Moody Street to enhance the pedestrian experience, offering a community space with outdoor dining & retail. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and impacts of permanently re-configuring Moody Street to enhance pedestrian and cyclist accommodations while adjusting traffic patterns. This study assesses traffic impacts of three alternative options (see graphic below) through a robust traffic impact assessment, analyzing current local network traffic conditions and ensuring that diverted traffic can be accommodated effectively.

To conclude, 'Alternative 1', which maintains one-way northbound vehicular traffic with added bicycle accommodations, community space, and green infrastructure, was the recommended design by Nitsch for its ability to create a Moody Street with comfortable routes for walking and biking, space for people to gather, and green infrastructure that beautifies the corridor while improving stormwater quality. Click here to see the full Feasibility Study.

This press release was produced by City of Waltham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.