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Storey Avenue is the location of Newburyport’s two grocery stores, several banks, two pharmacies, an urgent care center, and a range of other stores and services. It is thus an important commercial district and employment center in the community.
However, as is the case with many commercial strips developed in the late 20th century, Storey Avenue is built for access primarily by automobile. Sidewalks are inconsistent and not well maintained, pedestrian crossings are long and unprotected, stores are set back from the road with extensive parking areas for pedestrians to traverse, and there are no bike lanes (other than poorly maintained ones west of Low Street). With these conditions, the road’s high traffic volumes (20,000 vehicles per day) and speeds (35 mph posted limit) make it uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe for people to walk or cycle for their jobs and errands.
REQUEST FOR SPEED SIGNAGE AND RESTRIPING
STOREY AVENUE USER SURVEY
Survey description
Newburyport Livable Streets 