Town of Kittery and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Town of Kittery and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - JOINT LAND USE STUDY 1

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WHAT IS A JLUS?

The Town of Kittery and Portsmouth

Naval Shipyard Joint Land Use Study

(JLUS) represents an opportunity for the

Town of Kittery, Southern Maine Planning

& Development Commission (SMPDC),

regional jurisdictions, States of Maine

and New Hampshire, and Portsmouth

Naval Shipyard (PNSY) to strengthen

their existing partnership, understand

and address the issues impacting both

the Navy and communities throughout

the region, and establish a blueprint for

mutually benecial actions to support mil-

itary readiness, and continued communi-

ty growth and economic development.

Extensive public outreach and engagement

occurred throughout the JLUS planning pro-

cess. The JLUS Policy Committee and JLUS

Working Group helped facilitate the JLUS

planning process and development of the

document. Each committee, together with af-

fected stakeholders, participated directly with

the project team to provide technical assis-

tance, feedback, and decision-making.

A series of 24 Compatibility Factors were

evaluated to identify and address issues that

may have an adverse impact upon continued

military operations at PNSY, or upon com-

munity growth and economic development

throughout the region. The compatibility

analysis led to development of recommen-

dations that include prioritized strategies

and actions, responsible parties, timeframe,

and possible funding sources to address

identied compatibility issues. While Com-

prehensive, these recommendations should

be considered a starting point for future

studies, grant applications, and implementa-

tion actions to come.

The Town of Kittery and SMPDC sponsored

the JLUS with funding support from the De-

partment of Defense (DoD) Oce of Eco-

nomic Adjustment. The JLUS was created

by the community and for the community.

Town of Kittery and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - JOINT LAND USE STUDY 3

CAPT. DANIEL ETTLICH

CAPTAIN DAVID HUNT

KURTIS KRUG

TREVOR THAYER

JEN BRICKETT

DANA LEE

STEVE BURNS

LUCY ST. JOHN

DEANE RYKERSON

JOHN BOHENKO

PETER STITH

STEVE BUCK

JIM NIMON

MARK LAWRENCE

TIM ROACHE

JEN CZYSZ

PAM TRINWARD

MARGIT MYERS

KENDRA AMARAL

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES

BONNIE POTHIER

ALEX PELCZAR

DANNA EDDY

GARY HILDRETH

KRISTOPHER TEIRNAN

WORKING GROUP MEMBERSPOLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Commander, PNSY

Former Commander, PNSY

Executive Ofcer, PNSY

Executive Director, PNSY

Regional Planner, MaineDOT

Town Manager, Eliot

Town Manager, York

Senior Planner, New Hampshire DOT

State Representative

City Manager, Portsmouth

Principal Planner, City of Portsmouth

City Manager, Sanford

Director, Sanford Economic Growth

Council

Maine State Senator

Executive Director, Rockingham

Planning Commission

Executive Director, Strafford Regional

Planning Commission

Congresswomen Pingree’s Ofce

DOD Ofce of Economic Adjustment

Town Manager, Kittery

Senator King’s Ofce

Senator Collin’s Ofce

Congressional and Public Affairs

Ofcer, PNSY

Assistant Public Affairs Ofcer,

PNSY

PNSY- Naval Facilities Engineering

Command (NAVFAC)

Five communities, Three regional planning commissions, and several local, regional, and state organizations and agencies were active partners

working with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Town of Kittery on the collaborative planning eort:

TOWN OF KITTERY AND PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD JOINT LAND USE STUDY

This study was prepared under contract with the Town of Kittery, Maine, with nancial support from the Oce of Economic Adjustment, Department of

Defense. The content does not necessarily reect the views of the Oce of Economic Adjustment.

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JACKIE JOHNSTON

ADAM CAUSEY

PAUL SCHUMACHER

REBECCA GROVER

DAVE WALKER

SCOTT BOGLE

COLIN LENZ

CHRIS MANN

SAMUEL SCOTT

BOB CURRIE

DOT MORIN

DOUGLAS GREENE

DYLAN SMITH

RAD NICHOLS

MICHAEL WILLIAMS

JEN BRICKETT

LUCY ST. JOHN

BETH DELLA VALLE

Community Liaison, PNSY

Director of Planning & Development,

Town of Kittery

Souther Maine Planning and Develop-

ment Commission

GoMaine Director/ Maine Turnpike

Authority

Assistant Director, Rockingham Plan-

ning Commission

Senior Transportation Planner, Rock-

ingham Planning Commission

Senior Transportation Planner, Straf-

ford Reg’l Planning Commission

PNSY - Naval Facilities Engineering

Command (NAVFAC)

Transportation Director, YCCAC

Assistant Transportation Director, YCCAC

Town Planner, Eliot

Town Planner, York

Director, COAST

Director of Operations, COAST

Regional Planner, MaineDOT

Senior Planner, New Hampshire DOT

Director of Planning and Development,

Sanford

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JLUS PROCESS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH

The JLUS process is designed to create a lo-

cally relevant document that builds consensus

and obtains support from the various stake-

holders involved. It becomes a roadmap fro

future studies, grant applications, and imple-

mentation actions. To achieve the JLUS goals

and objectives, the process included a public

outreach program with a variety of participa-

tion opportunities for interested and aected

parties.

Two committees, comprised of municipal,

regional, state, and federal representatives

guided the development of the JLUS:

• A Policy Committee provided overall

guidance and approval, meeting quarterly

through 2019.

• A Working Group comprised of technical

sta from each policy member organiza-

tion met regularly throughout the course of

the study to guide data collection, review

ndings, deliberate strategies, and review

materials shared with the policy committee

and the public.

From the beginning of the study, local and

regional stakeholders were engaged to inform

their constituents about the JLUS and involve

them in understanding, addressing, and re-

solving the most important issues. Stakehold-

ers include individuals, groups, organizations,

and governmental entities interested in, aect-

ed by, or aecting the outcome of the JLUS

ndings and recommendations.

WHO WE SPOKE TO

COMMITTEES

• Policy Committee

• Working Group

STAKEHOLDERS

• Local Jurisdictions (counties

and cities)

• Department of Defense (DOD)

ocials (including

Oce of Economic Adjustment rep-

resentatives)

• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

• Local, regional, and state planning

agencies

• Local, regional, and state transporta-

tion agencies

• Local, regional, and state govern-

ment representatives

• Military organizations

• Non-governmental organizations

• The general public (including resi-

dents and landowners)

HOW WE COMMUNICATED

MEETINGS

• Targeted roundtables

- Transportation

- Regional Governance

- Planning

- Kittery neighbors

• Stakeholder interviews

• Public open houses

• Shipyard visit

OTHER METHODS

• Project updates and fact sheets

• Project website

• Media articles

• Surveys

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Public Open House - June 2019

PNSY Pop-up - July 2019

Roundtable Session - March 2019

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JLUS STUDY AREA

THE INSTALLATION

PNSY has been in operation since 1800 at its

location 50 miles north of Boston. It is situated

on Seavey Island in southeastern Maine on

the Piscataqua River, bounded to the north

by the Town of Kittery and to the south by

the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The installation is accessed by water from

the Atlantic Ocean and by land via one of

only two gate/checkpoint bridges landing

in Kittery’s Foreside neighborhood. The

installation comprises 297 acres, including

the main island, the two access checkpoints

(Gate 1 and Gate 2), and housing both on (26

units) and o-site (approximately 200 units)

located in Kittery.

The shipyard employs more than 7,000 full-

time workers, in addition to approximately

2,000 contractors.

JLUS STUDY AREA

The study area includes all land near the

shipyard that may impact current or future

military operations, or be impacted by

activities within the Town of Kittery and

the region at large. While this includes the

greater region from which workers commute

on a daily basis, the town of Kittery and

communities nearest to the PNSY are of

primary focus, with a focused sub-area for

more detailed analysis dened by the Route

1 roundabout (Memorial Circle) to the north

of PNSY, the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to the

west, downtown Portsmouth to the south, and

Spruce Creek to the east.

PNSY workers live

in more than 60

cities, towns, and

communities in the

greater region

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PNSY’s location presents both challenges and opportunities in transportation choices

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KEY FINDINGS

THE REGION IS GROWING

WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS

OF GROWTH FURTHER

INLAND

AVAILABILITY OF

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS

CAUSING PNSY WORKERS TO

MOVE FARTHER AWAY

ROADWAY CONGESTION IS

IMPACTING LENGTHS OF

COMMUTE TIMES FOR PNSY

WORKERS

Between 2010 and 2017, populations have

increased in most towns in the region sur-

rounding PNSY, with Kittery, York and Ports-

mouth growing between 2-6%. The population

of Kittery in 2018 was approximately 9,500.

Towns further west from PNSY have -- and

are expected to continue to see -- the highest

growth in the next 15 years. From 2010-2017,

towns such as Eliot and Wells grew between

6 and 14%. These inland communities are not

along the region’s major highway and transit

corridors.

The growth in housing cost is arguably the

largest contributor to regional congestion

impacts from the PNSY. While the majority

of PNSY workers once lived within walking

distance, Kittery housing prices today are not

aordable for over 70% of its residents. Less

than 7% of shipyard workers live in Kittery

today, with thousands pushed to inland towns

with lower housing costs, such as Sanford,

Berwick and Rochester, NH.

Nearest its two gates, shipyard trac makes

up the vast majority of cars in both the AM

and PM peak periods on streets within the

Town of Kittery, like Walker Street, Govern-

ment Street, and Shapleigh Road. Outside

Kittery, PNSY trac is a notable portion of

regional trac on some roadways, particularly

Rt. 236, though shipyard workers travel an

hour or more before the peak hour of other

regional trac.

Source: Woodland Commons

Source: Campanella

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PNSY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

HAS SIGNIFICANTLY GROWN

IN 20 YEARS BUT THE REGION

IS OVERLY RELIANT ON ITS

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

NEEDS FOR NEW, SKILLED

WORKERS ARE INCREAS-

ING AS EXPERIENCED PNSY

WORKERS RETIRE

PNSY WORKERS ARE USING

BIKING, WALKING,

CARPOOLS AND TRANSIT TO

GET TO WORK MORE THAN

THE REST OF THE REGION

Finding skilled workers has been a growing

problem for the PNSY due to two prima-

ry trends. First, attractive high-technology

employment options have grown outside of

Maine, with young workers drawn to growing

jobs centers like Boston and many other cities

around the country. Second, local housing

costs have grown dramatically, making many

young workers leave the region for lower-cost

parts of the country where similar or greater

pay is possible.

PNSY workers drive alone 10-15% less than

people in the surrounding region of Rocking-

ham County, NH and York County, ME.

Nonetheless, the convenience of driving—es-

pecially given the dispersed supply of housing

that workers can aord—makes the use of

other modes somewhat limited. Transit routes

to the shipyard are well-utilized, but insu-

cient transit coverage exists to capture more

workers.

In 2018, PNSY generated the largest single

economic impact in southern Maine at $882.6

million, of which 62% is civilian payroll.

Approximately 10% of the Town of Kittery’s

workforce is employed by PNSY. Additional

impact comes from spending at Kittery busi-

ness by military personnel and civilian jobs

supporting the shipyard.

In an attempt to diversify the local job base,

the Town has initiated eorts to promote busi-

ness diversication through its primary eco-

nomic development areas.

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Compatibility, as it relates to military readiness, can be dened as the balance or compromise between community needs and interests and mil-

itary needs and interests. A number of factors assist in determining whether community and military plans, programs, and activities are compat-

ible or in conict with each other. For the JLUS, 24 compatibility factors were analyzed, and a core set of 10 key issues.

COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS

The goal of compatibility planning is to promote an environment where both community and

military entities communicate, coordinate, and implement mutually supportive actions that allow

both to achieve their respective objectives.

HOUSING

REGIONAL COORDINATION

COMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL

TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL SAFETY

CONGESTION

TRANSIT

PARKING

BIKING AND WALKING

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PNSY MISSION

We are Portsmouth. Together we are

honor bound to support and defend the

Constitution of the United States. We do

so proudly by maintaining, repairing and

modernizing our Navy’s submarines so

that they can go in harm’s way, defeat

our enemies in war and return their

crews home safely.

PNSY VISION

People love to work at Portsmouth.

Their passion, dedication, innovation

and unied eort ensure we will always

be the Navy’s Center of Excellence for

submarine maintenance.

PNSY VALUES

We dene Portsmouth every day

through our service. With this service

comes great responsibility; to our fami-

lies, to each other, to our heritage, and

to our Nation. We meet these responsi-

bilities by living up to the values embod-

ied in our Declaration of Excellence and

the Navy’s core values of honor, cour-

age, and

commitment.

VISION FOR KITTERY FORESIDE

NEIGHBORHOOD

(Kittery 2015-2025

Comprehensive Plan)

The Foreside is a thriving, historic

neighborhood that includes Maine’s

earliest working waterfront. We envision

a future for the Foreside that benets

the entire town by:

• Maintaining the historic, working-

class character and scale of the

Foreside;

• Preserving Foreside building stock

by adopting a preference for creative

or adaptive reuse of existing build-

ings;

• Ensuring the availability of integrat-

ed workforce housing in the Fore-

side;

• Encouraging walking and biking in

the Foreside;

• Preserving the Foreside’s working

waterfront; and

• Protecting and expanding green

space in the Foreside

VISION FOR SOUTHERN MAINE

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION

The purpose of SMPDC is to strengthen

local municipal self-government while

combining total resources for meeting

regional challenges beyond individual

capacities; to serve as a mutual forum

to identify, study, and bring into focus

regional challenges and opportunities;

provide organizational support to

enable communication and coordination

among governments and agencies

concerned with regional issues and

opportunities; to act as an advocate

where membership directs; and to

exercise such powers as the member

municipalities may delegate.

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The objectives of the PNSY, Town of Kittery and Southern Maine Planning and Development

Commission are an important consideration as all partners of the JLUS look for opportunities to

synchronize their eorts for the long-term benet of the region.

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PUBLIC + MILITARY BASE SAFETY

LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES

CULTURAL RESOURCES

Military installations and agencies that oversee their jurisdictions should maintain open lines of communication for shared issues. PNSY and

the Town of Kittery have informal communication channels established.

Population growth and increased recreational activity near installations can lead to safety issues. PNSY has strong and dened boundaries

both on land and in water for the protection of both parties, ensuring ongoing compatibility.

Federal, state, or local laws and regulations may have impact on installation’s ability to conduct missions because of development limita-

tions. This is not applicable to PNSY and the Town of Kittery.

The presence of cultural resources (including Native American resources) may prevent or restrict military development. However, no appli-

cable resources have been identied within the JLUS study area.

PEOPLE-CENTERED FACTORS

COORDINATION + COMMUNICATION

SUMMARY OF COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS RESULTS

PEOPLE-CENTERED ANALYSIS RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

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CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Maximize Partnership Opportunities to Attract

Funding -- Regions that work collaboratively attract great-

er state and Federal assistance.

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Increase Participation at Regional Committees and

Board Meetings

• Initiate Quarterly Meetings between Regional Planning

Commissions (RPC’s)

• Implement Process for Data Sharing

REGIONAL COORDINATION ISSUES

COMMUNICATION ISSUES

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Develop PNSY- Town of Kittery Communications Plan

Formalizing the good lines of communications that exist

today preserves them for the future.

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Maximize Opportunities to Engage the Public Through

Social Media

• Form A Reverse-911 Procedure

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Preserving regional communications platforms for the

future is essential.

Members of both JLUS committees should continue

their coordination.

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NATURAL RESOURCE ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

NATURAL RESOURCE FACTORS

SUMMARY OF COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS RESULTS

RESILIENCE

THREATENED SPECIES

MARINE ENVIRONMENT

Valuable natural resources (oil, natural gas, minerals,

water) which may be located on military installations can

impact land utilization and military operations. There are

no identied resources on land dedicated to PNSY.

Sea level rise and other events resulting from climate

uctuations may present operational and planning chal-

lenges. Various studies show that there may be existing

vulnerable areas that require further mitigation eorts.

Threatened species and their habitats may require spe-

cial development considerations for PNSY. There are

currently adequate procedures in place for protection of

species that may be impacted by PNSY activity.

Regulatory or permit requirements protecting marine

and ocean wildlife may impact the military’s ability to

conduct water-based operations, training exercises, or

testing. No current issues have been raised that impact

PNSY’s capabilities.

SCARCE NATURAL RESOURCES

AIR QUALITY

WATER QUALITY + QUANTITY

NATURAL FEATURES

Adequate supply is necessary for the military to accomplish eec-

tive training, testing and operational missions. Current PNSY land

constraints have resulted in the pursuit of o-base development, as

needed. On-base development is planned eciently as possible.

To achieve operations safely, air quality with the lowest level of

pollutants possible (as Federally and State-regulated) is required.

Current conditions do not pose a threat to operations or to the

health of PNSY and the public.

Adequate supply of good quality water should be available for

use by the installation and surrounding communities as the area

develops. There are currently very limited freshwater resources

in the Town of Kittery, which PNSY is also reliant upon. Additional

long-term measures to secure water supply should be explored.

The likeliness of natural events, such as oods, may require spe-

cial development considerations and should be included early in

the planning process. There are currently procedures in place for

PNSY facilities that may be vulnerable.

LAND/AIR/SEA SPACES

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SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

CATALYTIC STRATEGIES

ENVIRONMENT

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Explore Community - Military Resilience Partnership

While Climate Forecasts May Vary, Any Unanticipated Flooding

Can be Costly to PNSY and the Region.

SUPPORTING STRATEGY

• Ensure Compatibility of Alternative Energy Projects

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES

Caption

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As a waterfront installation, PNSY has regularly dealt

with potential ooding, but extreme events pose greater

challenges

O-shore wind projects projects can provide needed

renewable energy, but military operations must be

understood during planning.

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DEVELOPMENT FACTORS

SUMMARY OF COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS RESULTS

LIGHT + GLARE

LOCAL HOUSING AVAILABILITY

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

Light sources on or adjacent to the installation may im-

pact installation neighbors or certain installation. Thanks

to open lines of communication over the years, any neg-

ative lighting impacts have been immediately corrected

Adequate housing supply in a variety of options and

prices is essential to support the growing PNSY work-

force. Housing should be available near the installation,

when possible. There is signicant disparity between

available supply in Kittery and what workers are able to

aord. A number of solutions should be investigated.

Energy developments from oil/gas, solar, wind, geo-

thermal and/or biofuels could pose compatibility issues

related to vertical obstructions or water quality/quantity.

No denitive energy developments with potential impact

on PNSY have been identied.

SPECTRUM INTERFERENCE

Frequency capacity is critical for maintaining existing/

future missions. Electronic signals can be impeded by

structures, or objects, or competing frequencies. No

sources which could cause potential interference have

been identied in the area surrounding PNSY.

NOISE + VIBRATION

SAFETY ZONES

ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION

If sucient in quantity, emissions may reduce visibility during ight

operations or cause equipment damage (including from artillery

exercises or industrial activities). There are no known activities or

facilities at or near PNSY which may cause a compatibility issue.

Noise generated from operations on PNSY as well as from its trac

may have impact on people in adjacent areas of the community as

well as animals. PNSY generates varying levels of noise and vibra-

tion; however measures are in place to help mitigate their impact,

and open lines of communication between PNSY and the Town of

Kittery are kept to address any issues.

Areas which support PNSY activities that

may pose higher risks

to public safety (both on land and in water) should be restricted to

development. For PNSY’s island location, water safety zones are

dened as well as procedures to maintain security and public safety.

PNSY personnel, facilities and it’s secure information require pro-

tection from outside threats, ranging from cyber-threats to protec-

tion during external emergency events to encroachment of PNSY

boundaries through development. PNSY indicates no existing or

planned development along the coastline poses a security threat,

and other procedures are in place to manage its overall security.

DUST/SMOKE/STEAM

VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS

Obstructions by buildings or structures such as cell towers may en-

croach upon sightlines required by the installation. PNSY’s mission

does not include ight operations and there are no existing struc-

tures that have been identied as causing a potential incompatibility.

LAND USE

Federally-owned land is not subject to local zoning or

land development regulations, but adjacent land uses

may impact continued military operations or pose a public

safety issue. There are no existing incompatibilities with

adjacent lands in Kittery. However the limited land avail-

able to PNSY for any expansion to accommodate future

operations may impact its overall mission.

DEVELOPMENT RELATED RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES

HOUSING

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Increase Housing Aordability Through Rezoning

Incentivizing the development of local workforce housing

helps reduce regional trac

HOUSING

SUPPORTING STRATEGY

• Develop Mixed-Income, Multi-Family Housing Program

HOUSING ISSUES

ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Encourage Mixed-Use Development to Diversify Econ-

omy

More local services and destinations for shipyard workers

strengthens the local economy while reducing peak trac

loads.

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Explore Commercial Spin-O from PNSY Man-

ufacturing

• Integrate JLUS Findings Into the Next Comprehensive

Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update

• Tap Into PNSY Contracting to Support Small Business

DRAFT

Recent zoning changes encourage workforce housing,

but more incentives are needed.

Denser housing is only aordable with the right

incentives for developers.

Image Source: Woodland Commons

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SUMMARY OF COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS RESULTS

Local and regional capacity and congestion may impact whether PNSY workers are able to eciently carry out their work. Particular lo-

cations in Kittery have been identied that are prone to daily congestion at peak travel periods for PNSY workers. Various approaches for

reducing congestion (both on the road and programmatically) should be considered.

ROAD CAPACITY + CONGESTION

TRANSPORTATION FACTORS

INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY

Extension and maintenance of infrastructure (including bridges that provide access to PNSY) should support consistent vehicle access

long-term as well as support capacity from anticipated growth and development. However, long-term construction work may cause particular

travel and access interruptions. While there are no projected extension or maintenance works on roads and bridges leading to PNSY that

would have a potential impact, upcoming regional roadwork may lengthen commute times.

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Improve Appeal of Biking/Walking With Bumpouts,

Signals, Bike Lanes, etc.

Local congestion threatens those walking and biking,

but simple improvements can make Kittery safer and

more attractive for commuting without a car.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES

BIKING AND WALKING ISSUES

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Road Diet on Route 103 and Love Lane to Accommo-

date Bikes and Pedestrians

• Establish Protected Bike Lanes on Bridges that Con-

nect to Kittery

• Expand Bikeshare Program to Kittery

• Launch Park and Pedal Program From Nearby Park

and Ride(s)

• Improve Bike Awareness Education

TRANSPORTATION RELATED RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Trac Calming Near Gates 1 and 2

eorts to slow shipyard trac in nearby neighborhoods

will improve safety and compatibility with nominal im-

pact to worker access.

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Increase Police Enforcement

• Improve Driver Warning Signage for Pedestrians

and Bicyclists

• Improve Signage for Designated Truck Routes

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CATALYTIC STRATEGIES

• Extend Transit to Sanford

Expanding successful existing vanpool, carpool, and tran-

sit networks will reduce vehicle trac, helping all commut-

ers

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Investigate Opportunities for Staggered Shifts and

Remote Working

• Add Trac Signals or Turn Lanes at Woodlawn/Shap-

leigh Intersection

• Add A Bus-only Lane Along Walker Street

• Improve Gate Eciency (e.g. Expand Hours, Increase

Personnel)

• New Procedures for Contractor Access and Parking

• Provide Real-Time Feed of Gate Vehicle Activity

CONGESTION ISSUES

TRANSIT ISSUES

PARKING ISSUES

CATALYTIC STRATEGIES

• Establish New Regional Park and Rides

Multiple creative regional solutions can create a network

of shared travel options accessible from regional park &

rides.

CATALYTIC STRATEGY

• Develop Local Park and Ride and Explore Using Rail

Spur for Gate 1 Access

A nearby park & ride facility can reduce gate trac delays

by conveying workers on shuttles a short distance-- poten-

tially along the local rail spur.

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Coordinate With Other Employers For Shared Options

• Broaden Education/Advertisement of Transit Incentive

Programs

• River Ferry Between A Dover Park and Ride and PNSY

SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• Incentivize Landowners to Formalize Park and Ride

Agreements

• Create New, O-Yard PNSY Parking Within Walking

and Shuttle Distance

DRAFT

20 DRAFT Executive Summary

Three JLUS documents are available to the public, elected and appointed ocials, and the

military for educational and communication purposes. These documents are as follows:

JLUS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BROCHURE

The JLUS Executive Summary Brochure can be used as a quick reference to explain the

purpose of a JLUS and provides an overview of the JLUS compatibility factors, their analysis

and recommended strategies.

JLUS REPORT

The JLUS Report presents an overview of the JLUS planning process, purpose and objec-

tives of the stuy and the recommended Implementation Plan. The report presents a concise

description of the following:

• JLUS project study area

• Population prole and economic overview of PNSY, the Town of Kittery, and the general

region

• Summary of the analysis of 24 identied compatibility factors within 10 key issue areas

• Set of recommended strategies and action items to mitigate or prevent incompatibility

JLUS FACT SHEETS

The JLUS Fact Sheets provide a brief summary of progress at various stages of the study,

including highlights of data and early analysis, key ndings,status of the project timeline, and

explanation of the intended team approach and next steps.

This study was prepared under contract with the Town of Kittery, Maine, with nancial support from

the Oce of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content does not necessarily reect

the views of the Oce of Economic Adjustment.

For Additional Information, Contact:

Tom Reinauer, Transportation Director

Southern Maine PDC and Kittery Area MPO

110 Maine Street, Suite 1400

Saco, ME 04072

207-571-7065 ext. 105