The Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Nantucket is a 20+ year outlook for transportation in the region, updated every four years, and is required to remain eligible for federal funding. The LRTP includes an assessment of demographic trends, identification of projects and programs to achieve the Vision and Goals, and establishes priorities to implement with anticipated funding. This plan builds on previous planning efforts to set investment priorities for the multi-modal transportation system that is sensitive to the character of the island. The Vision for transportation in 2044 is:

A Safe, Accessible, and Affordable Transportation System, with Vehicle Limitation, That Is Sensitive To The Island.

The strategies to accomplish this are:

Accessibility

• Utilize Complete Streets Policy to accommodate all users with investments
• Improve and expand multi-modal network of public transportation, sidewalks, and paths
• Institute a Parking Management system with revenues to fund public transportation, etc.

Sensitivity to the Island

• Evaluate impact to natural and cultural resources in project selection
• Transportation improvements that reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions
• Limit non-compatible land uses along Airport runways and noise contours
• Prioritize projects that contribute to resiliency and reliability (PROTECT Grant)

Affordability

• Affordable fares for Nantucket Residents traveling between the mainland
• Reduce reliance on automobile through land use policy, infrastructure, and disincentives
• Free fares to use public transportation
• Options for affordable / free remote parking to access downtown and airport

Improvement to Safety

• Consider degree of a project’s safety improvement during evaluation
• Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan – utilize a Safe System Approach

Improvement to Reliability

• Regulate the number of vehicles on island
• Update Optimal Vehicle Capacity Study
• Develop a Travel Demand Forecasting Model
• Guaranteed year-round access to the Steamship Authority for Nantucket residents
• Improve reliability/operations at priority intersections to accommodate all users

Help us make getting to, from, and around the region safer and better for generations to come.

Because life is better when we all work and thrive together!

Meeting #5 –August 21, 2023