Converting some of the excess pavement in our wider streets into above-ground facilities that mimic natural systems would allow vegetation to slow and filter the runoff from heavy rainfall, as well as permitting some of the runoff to infiltrate into the ground rather than flow to the Merrimack.
Calming Traffic on Neighborhood Streets
Many of the streets that run from High Street down to Merrimack and Water Streets experience vehicle speeds that conflict with safe pedestrian movement. Adding physical elements to a street can both calm traffic and provide space for amenities like landscaping.
Targeted Projects to Support Walking and Cycling in Newburyport
In December 2020 Newburyport Livable Streets submitted to the City a list of potential projects to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. We encourage the City administration to consider these ideas for funding through the State's Shared Streets and Spaces grant program or through other sources.
Newburyport Livable Streets 