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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

11. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety. Pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and the

11. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety. Pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and the amenities required thereof, on and off site, shall be in accordance with the following requirements: a. All development and redevelopment shall provide for pedestrian and bicyclist connections on the property, and allow for possible future connections with adjoining properties, where deemed appropriate by the Board. b. Pedestrian access shall connect to all building entrances with further connections to local pedestrian arteries. c. All road and intersection widening and new traffic signals or modification of existing traffic signals required as part of a Development or Redevelopment shall include appropriate bicycle and pedestrian accommodation. d. The Board may require proposed development and redevelopment to provide sufficient rights-of-way on their properties to accommodate expected needs for bicycle and pedestrian use. e. Sidewalks, crosswalks, walkways, bike racks or other pedestrian access shall be provided to allow access to adjacent properties and between individual businesses within a development. -52- f. If the property abuts a public bikeway/ right-of-way, a paved access route to the bikeway may be required.