Streets
MassDOT
- MassDOT Owned Roadways (PDF): This is a map showing which roads, in this area, are owned by MassDOT.
Accepted vs Unaccepted Streets
Procedure for Street Acceptance (PDF): This is a summary of the procedure to accept a street. With a new sub-division, this is easy to understand. However, there are many older streets that were never accepted by the City. This is a list of the work that must now be undertaken by city staff. The information is then submitted to the City Council for acceptanceTransportation
Analyzing Local Traffic Problems (PDF): Handouts from a BayState Roads course given by Mark HoodCrosswalks (PDF): From the Massachusetts Traffic Safety Toolbox Series
Stop Signs (PDF): Technical Note from BayState Roads Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
Pavement Conditions Index
The City has had an inventory done of all streets to determine a pavement condition index (PCI). We use this index to determine each year's paving list.- 2009 Pavement Condition Map (PDF): Pavement conditions (grouped) and displayed by color
- 2009 Pavement Management Report (PDF): 2009 Report done by VHB summarizing Lowell's pavement condition.
MassDOT Project Listing
MassDOT Project Listing: Select Lowell from the drop-down menu. The list includes street projects as well as bridge projects. The status (design, construction, or complete) is noted in the right-hand column.