Vehicle and Pedestrian Circulation 



The careful consideration of 

 pedestrian and vehicle paths near 

 the Aquarium is an essential part of 

 planning for the future, because of 

 the dense use of the waterfront and 

 the circulation needs of Aquarium 

 patrons. 



Major pedestrian links between the 

 downtown and the Aquarium exist 

 along the extension of downtown 

 streets - State Street, Milk Street, 

 and Central Street. Another, 

 increasingly important connection is 

 along the "Walk to the Sea" that 

 connects the Quincy Market with 

 Long Wharf and the adjacent public 

 parks. These paths are joined 

 along the water's edge and lead to 

 the Aquarium. Another major 



pedestrian link is to the Aquarium 

 "T" stop at the edge of the Marriott 

 Hotel. 



The diagram notes that continuous 

 pedestrian access to the perimeter 

 of all waterfront development is a 

 requirement that has resulted in an 

 important walkway system which 

 includes the perimeter of the 

 Aquariu.m site. 



Vehicular circulation near the 

 Aquarium is difficult under existing 

 conditions. Confusing circulation 

 patterns at Milk and Central Streets 

 conflict with pedestrian patterns 

 and make pick-up and drop -off 

 functions for the Aquariurn 

 difficult. 



There appears (o be tremendous 

 potential to improve the arrival 

 sequence at the Aquarium- both for 

 vehicles and pedestrians- -with the 

 analysis and redesign of the area 

 between Atlantic Avenue and the 

 Aquarium. 



