75% Design Documents for the Mystic River bicycle/pedestrian bridge (Department of Transportation)

Dear Mr. Moore,

Your public records request (see below) has been automatically entered, and assigned our Reference Number P001277-082023 for tracking purposes. Please note that your request is deemed received on the first business day after it has been entered in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law; this is an automated response and does not mean it has been viewed by our department if received outside of non-business hours. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

The (75% or latest) Design Documents for the Mystic River bicycle/pedestrian bridge. Here are some references: https://www.beam-architects.com/projects/mystic-river-footbridge/ ; https://www.mass.gov/files/mystic-river-bicycle-and-pedestrian-crossing-presentation-2-14-18.pdf ; https://mysticriver.org/news/2021/10/28/governor-baker-commits-to-construction-of-mystic-river-crossing ;

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Alan Moore

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November 20, 2023
Alan Moore
MuckRock News, DEPT MR150867
Boston, MA 02115
Re: Public Records Request for "the following records:

The (75% or latest) Design Documents for the Mystic River bicycle/pedestrian bridge. Here are some references: https://www.beam-architects.com/projects/mystic-river-footbridge/ ; https://www.mass.gov/files/mystic-river-bicycle-and-pedestrian-crossing-presentation-2-14-18.pdf ; https://mysticriver.org/news/2021/10/28/governor-baker-commits-to-construction-of-mystic-river-crossing” Our Reference No.: P001277-082023
Dear Mr. Moore,
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”) is in receipt of your request for public records dated August 20, 2023 regarding the above-referenced matter.
MassDOT personnel have reviewed the appropriate files and the review has determined that the Mystic River bicycle/pedestrian bridge is currently under design at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).  Therefore, the public records, or categories of public records, subject to your request are not within the possession, custody, or control of MassDOT. The following agency, however, may have these records: Department of Conservation and Recreation. Accordingly, we are closing our file.
If you need additional information, or there is any other way we can assist you, please respond through the portal or contact our general public records line at (857) 368-8760. Please use our Reference No.: P001277-082023.
Sincerely,
Ulysses Jacks, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Office of the General Counsel