Exit 1 Exit 2 Exit 3 Ba rn

Exit 1 Exit 2 Exit 3 Ba rn s T. tab L. le Exit 4 Route 6 Corridor Project Limits

Phase I- Vegetation Management (Remaining) Phase II- Restoration Route 6 Corridor

Exit 1 Rest Area Exit 2 Route 6 Corridor Phase I- Vegetation Management

Why It’s Necessary 42 accidents on the Mid Cape Highway in Bourne/Sandwich from 2005 to 2012 related to tree hits. Of those 42 accidents 48 people were injured and there were two (2) fatal injuries. (Mass. DOT-Boston Traffic Section’s crash database and law enforcement reporting) Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Clear Zone Limits Typical Clear Zone Limits Example Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Remove Larger Trees within Clear Zone Retain Shrubby Plants Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection Typical Proposed Treatments- Double-Faced Guard Rail (One Side) Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Limb up & Trim Existing Trees to Remain Remove Dead, Poor Condition & Invasive Trees Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection Retain Shrubby Plants Typical Proposed Treatments- Single-Faced Guard Rail (Both Sides) Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Remove if within Clear Zone on Opposite Side Typical Proposed Treatments- Cable Guard Rail Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Remove All Trees within Clear Zone Remove All Invasive Trees (Typical) Typical Proposed Treatments- Invasive Species (Single-Faced Guard Rail on One Side) Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management

Exit 2 Exit 3 Ba rns t T. L able. Exit 4 Route 6 Corridor Phase II- Proposed Restoration

Planting Considerations: - Stump Regrowth Preservation of Existing Plant Material Use of Predominantly Native Plants Fire Pollinator Species Operational Needs & Access Phased Approach Route 6 Corridor