Route 6A Transportation Visioning Study

Overview

Route 6A (Old King's Highway) is a regional corridor of historical significance that is majorly owned and maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Town-owned sections of Route 6A exist in Barnstable Village and in Provincetown.

A nationally designated scenic byway, Route 6A serves as a vital corridor where people live, work, and travel. However, the roadway currently lacks safe and accessible options for walking, biking, and other forms of transportation. In cooperation with the adjacent towns and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Commission is conducting a two-year study to explore ways to improve safety along the corridor while protecting its unique character.

In the first year, the study will focus on reviewing and collecting existing data such as traffic counts, vehicle speeds, crash records, roadway plans, and previous studies, and conducting public outreach. In the second year, the study will identify opportunities and constraints related to future roadway and multimodal improvements that both enhance safety and maintain Route 6A’s scenic and historic qualities.

Public Outreach 

Public participation will be a key component for this regional transportation study. We want to hear about the varying needs from all users of the roadway and obtain feedback on potential improvement ideas. The public outreach will consist of in-person or hybrid meetings, as well as pop-up tables at community events. If your committee or group is interested in having us come to present or hold a pop-up table, please reach out to us at: transportation@capecodcommission.org. 

The first series of public meetings are scheduled for June 2025 along with pop-up outreach tables for Summer 2025. The public meetings will provide an overview of existing data (crash history, traffic volumes, speeds, etc.), an overview of existing roadway accommodations (right-of-way, sidewalks, shoulders, etc.) Public feedback is desired to understand concerns and opportunities to improve this regional corridor. A list of the meetings held to date are as follows:

June 2025 Listening Sessions

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM​
In-Person: Cape Cod Commission Office (Hybrid)​, 3225 Main Street, Barnstable, MA
Virtual: www.capecodcommission.org/transportation/join passcode: join; Phone: Dial (929) 205 6099 Meeting ID: 932 6393 2207

Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:00 PM​
Provincetown Town Hall​, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
Brewster Town Hall​, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA

Public Comment Tool

A public comment tool is available to seek feedback on specific locations along the Route 6A corridor where the public would like to see potential improvements, report a safety concern or areas that would like preserved. 

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If your committee or group is interested in having us come to present or hold a pop-up table, please reach out to us at: transportation@capecodcommission.org.