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December 22, 2022
Cape Cod Ponds Network members share successes and challenges ahead 

The newly formed Cape Cod Ponds Network, convened for the first time in 2022 in response to growing concern over the health of Cape Cod’s ponds, is a way for those who care about ponds to learn from one another and exchange ideas on topics of regional interest.    

December 22, 2022
Cape Cod Commission Water Resources Analyst Tim Pasakarnis to chair regional monitoring committee

In September, Cape Cod Commission Water Resources Analyst Tim Pasakarnis was named the SNEP Monitoring Subcommittee's first-ever Chair.

October 26, 2022
Flood protection guidelines to preserve Cape Cod's historic structures

Cape Cod is home to many historic buildings and historic districts in flood hazard areas. Unique challenges exist in developing floodproofing measures consistent with historic resource protection.

October 26, 2022
Regulatory Update | October 2022

A status on projects currently under Cape Cod Commission review. 

Posted in Newsletter, Regulatory
October 26, 2022
Initial work underway for 2024 Regional Transportation Plan  

The 2024 Regional Transportation Plan will be a 25-year vision for the future of transportation on Cape Cod, looking ahead to the year 2050. It is a community-driven, performance-based plan that considers the unique challenges and opportunities of the region.  The Plan is expected to include strategies to meet Climate Action Plan goals to reduce vehicle miles traveled, support low and no-carbon transportation options, and accelerate the electrification of the transportation system. 

October 26, 2022
Modern Tools, Modern Times 

Many of the Cape Cod Commission's projects and initiatives include robust stakeholder engagement: public meetings, presentations, design charettes, and public comments. But the pandemic rendered in-person meetings infeasible. So how do you connect with stakeholders when you can't meet in person? 

October 26, 2022
Cape Cod Commission model interests neighbors to the West 

Door County, Wisconsin, is a peninsula comprised of more than a dozen distinct communities. Surrounded by Lake Michigan and Green Bay, the area is a popular tourist destination. With its geography, natural beauty, arts and culture, and miles of beautiful coastline, it's no wonder Door County has been called the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

Cape Cod Commission Deputy Director Erin Perry recently presented information about the Cape Cod Commission to the Door County Environmental Council as they work to combat similar economic and environmental issues. 

Posted in Newsletter
October 26, 2022
How many crashes occur each year on Cape Cod? 

From 2018 to 2020, there were 14,404 vehicle crashes reported on Cape Cod, 33 of which were fatal.

September 30, 2022
Regulatory Update | September 2022

This Regulatory Update provides a status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission. Visit www.capecodcommission.org/regulatory for an overview of our Regulatory program and answers to frequently asked questions.

Posted in Regulatory, Newsletter
September 30, 2022
Enhancing the region’s electric vehicle infrastructure 

To support, advance, and contribute to the Commonwealth’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Commission staff is working across different levels of government and with local advocacy organizations to promote the adoption of EVs and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure.   

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