MassDOT Highway Division Department of Conservation and Recreation
July 18, 2018
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• MassDOT • Project Management • Design • Implementation • DCR • Roadway Owner • Maintenance • Howard/Stein-Hudson • Public Involvement
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• Examines existing conditions regarding safety by an independent, multi-disciplinary team • Conducted in February 2018 at request of South Boston Elected Officials • Team consisted of:
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Targeted Improvements between Massachusetts State Police Barracks to Farragut Road
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100% 90% 100% 80% 10% 79% 5% 70% 62 60% 100% Total 50% Crashes 40% 30% 85% 20% 21% 10% 0% Fatality Injury Property Damage Only 5
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• 30 existing pedestrian crossings • Inconsistent treatment at crosswalks • Lack of visibility for people crossing • Excess capacity for people driving • High vehicle speeds • Inconsistent traffic signal controls and signs • Inconsistent markings for on-street parking • Lack of on-street bicycle facilities
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• Classification: arterial roadway • State Police driveway to I Street • 4 travel lanes + no parking • I Street to O Street • 3 travel lanes + parking on north side • O Street to Farragut Road • 2 travel lanes + parking both sides • Pavement width: 40-42 feet
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Day Boulevard at Babe Ruth Park Drive 2500
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Day Boulevard at N Street 2500
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• Posted speed limit = 30 MPH
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Eastbound Vehicles Westbound Vehicles Eastbound Vehicles Westbound Vehicles • Weekday: average 18% of vehicles were traveling 35 MPH and over
• Saturday: average 25% of vehicles were traveling 35 MPH and over 11
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• Gather feedback • Continue community engagement • Identify safety countermeasures • Implement targeted safety improvements • Gather data on effectiveness
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What would you like to see on Day Boulevard? Provide your ideas and comments
The presentation made will be viewable after the public meeting on DCR’s website at www.mass.gov/dcr/past-public-meetings. The public will be invited to submit comments after the meeting, with a deadline for receipt by DCR of August 15, 2018. Comments may be sent to Jeff Dietrich at [email protected] or by phone at 617-482-7080 x220 The Road Safety Audit is available online at: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/traffic/SafetyAudit/District6/Boston_Day%20Boulevard _StatePoliceBarracks_FarragutRd.pdf 16