Site work and paving for a road / highway in Pittsfield, Maine. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The Town of Pittsfield (the Town) along with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), and Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) are undertaking a feasibility study to identify ways to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility on and adjacent to Main Street / Route 11 for all transportation users. While this study will evaluate safety improvements, no comprehensive traffic modeling or intersection alternative analysis is anticipated. Specifically, this study will: (1) Identify safety and mobility improvements for all existing and reasonably foreseeable future transportation system users on the transportation system within the study area; (2) Assess traffic calming along Main Street / Route 11; (3) Evaluate expanded pedestrian connectivity beyond the downtown to Maine Central Institute and business / services along Route 11 towards the hospital at Leighton Street and Town Line; (4) Identify bicycle and pedestrian deficiencies within the study area and recommend improvements; (5) Assess any needed utility and drainage improvements; and (6) Address the aesthetics and compliment the traditional historic look, feel and character of the village center of Pittsfield. This study will identify transportation improvements that reduce congestion, improve pedestrian and traffic safety, complement long-range land use planning goals, and align with economic goals for Pittsfield. This study will not only consider roadway safety and mobility issues, but also improvements to active transportation. Other important factors include in-fill development and potential future mixeduse land use programs with higher residential density in the downtown. It will also consider the alternatives that complement the look feel and character of the historic village of downtown Pittsfield and supporting accessibility for all modalities. The study area extends on Main Street / Route 11, starting at the junction of Route 11 and the Pittsfield Townline and extending over the rail line, terminating at the intersection of Route 11 and Stinson Street, and includes logical nexus within a 5 to 10-minute walking distance of the study area: Manson Park, Stein Park, and Hathorn Park. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.