Saco Island Multimodal Bridge Concept Plan
The City of Saco (“City”) seeks proposals from
qualified firms to create a feasibility and concept plan for a multimodal
bridge across the Saco River and its scenic falls parallel to the railroad
tracks between Saco and Biddeford. This bridge would be an extension of the
Saco/Biddeford RiverWalk Trail connecting the Saco Transportation Center to the
planned Pearl Street Riverfront District in Biddeford, and will accommodate
pedestrians and bicyclists, and possibly support transit shuttle service
between Saco and Biddeford. Completing this bridge is a major step in creating
a Transit Oriented Development hub in Saco and Biddeford as part of regional
efforts supported by PACTS, BSOOB Transit, NNEPRA and private development
partners. The proposed bridge is intended to be an iconic destination for the
region, supporting transportation and recreation in the robust downtowns and
mill districts in Saco and Biddeford.
The conceptual bridge design will help illustrate the benefits of a new link
over the river and provide a roadmap to final construction. This concept plan
will help design a construction-ready multimodal crossing at this location and
help leverage matching state, regional and federal funding for construction,
including Federal Transit Authority funding, and other sources of
transportation funding that may be accessible through PACTS and MaineDOT.