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This is a once in a life-time chance for our families and businesses.

An opportunity exists to reclaim underutilized roadway for Charlestown.

Only 13% of existing northbound and 43% of existing southbound capacity is needed to meet current demand during commuting hours.

Chain link fences, concrete barriers, and large open channels currently separate us from neighboring communities.

50 feet of additional green space along the corridor could make a huge difference. Photo: City Square Park

These barriers could be removed and the space returned to Charlestown.

Connection to surrounding areas will be better for Charlestown residents and businesses.

We have an opportunity to connect our town to neighboring communities and satisfy traffic demand at the same time.

What we have today... and what tomorrow could look like.

Useful Resources and News Coverage

Resources

City of Boston: Imagine Boston 2030
City of Boston: Rutherford Avenue / Sullivan Square Design Project
City of Boston: Sullivan Square Disposition Study
City of Boston: Climate Ready Boston 2016 report
MassDOT: North Washington Street Bridge Replacement
Federal Highway Administration: Disappearing Traffic? The Story So Far
NOAA: SLOSH maps

News

Charlestown Preservation Society, CPS Supports the Surface Solution (April 28, 2017)
NY Times, Self-Driving Cars Can't Cure Traffic, but Economics Can (March 8, 2017)
Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, City Unveils Two Unique Plans for Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue (March 3, 2017)
Commonwealth Magazine: The Lowdown on Sullivan Square (September 17, 2015)
The Boston Globe: City pushes ahead with plan to raze Rutherford Ave underpasses (March 18, 2013)
The Charlestown Patch: Surface Option Selected for Rutherford Redesign (March 13, 2013)
City of Boston press release: City Announces Selection of Rutherford Ave Surface Option (March 12, 2013)
Scientific American: Removing Roads and Traffic Lights Speeds Urban Travel
The Charlestown Patch: Surface or Underpass? Charlestown Residents Crowd Final Meeting To Discuss Rutherford Avenue Changes (December 7, 2012)
The Charlestown Patch: Opinion - Rutherford Ave. Surface Option Best for All (November 29, 2012)
The Charlestown Patch: Transportation Bill Earmarks Include Rutherford Redesign (August 14, 2012)
The Patriot Bridge: Residents Express Views on New Rutherford Ave (May 17, 2012)
The Boston Globe: Plan to untangle avenue has Charlestown divided (November 21, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Sullivan Square Redesign On Track (January 31, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Just the Facts: Sullivan Square Design Debate (May 18, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Capuano Meeting Could Shape Sullivan Square Redesign (May 18, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Community mobilizes for Sullivan Square redesign meeting (May 17, 2011)
The Boston Cyclists Union: Sullivan Sq./Rutherford Ave. project in peril (May 12, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Sullivan Square Project Stirs Up Charlestown Residents (May 6, 2011)
The Charlestown Patch: Capuano Raises Concerns About Sullivan Square Project (November 30, 2010)

Research

Harvard Kennedy School, Bike lanes benefit non-riders more than riders: New research

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