Koby Lemrise, P.E. MassDOT Highway Division Highway Design
2019 Moving Together Conference 1 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • Outcomes & Keys to Success Design Elements Project Background Objectives 2 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together Project Purpose and Need of travel along Day Boulevard” “…improve safety for all modes 3 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together Project Area 4 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • • O Street to Farragut Road I Street to O Street State Police Driveway to I Street Pavement Width: 40‐42 Feet – – – 2 Travel Lanes, parking on both sides 3 Travel Lanes, parking on north side 4 Travel Lanes, no parking Pre Road Diet Conditions 5 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • • • • • • Lack of On‐Street Bicycle Facilities Inconsistent Markings for On‐Street Parking Inconsistent Traffic Signal Controls and Signage High Vehicle Speeds Excess Capacity for People Driving Lack of Visibility for People Crossing Inconsistent Treatment at Crosswalks 30 Existing Pedestrian Crossings RSA Findings 6 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE Typical Crash Types
2019 Moving Together Conference 7 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together MA State Police to I Street 8 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together Intersection at L Street 9 2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together I Street to Farragut Road 10
2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together Post‐Construction Pre‐Construction Pre‐Construction Post‐Construction 11
2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • • • • Provide Bike Lanes Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances Reduce Variation in Pedestrian Crossing Treatments Lower Vehicle Speeds Reduce Conflict Points Provide More Consistent Intersection Treatments Outcomes 12
2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • • umr21 Signal Upgrades at L Street Summer 2019 – Resurfacing & Restriping Summer 2018 – Public Informational Meeting July 2018 – Road Safety Audit January 2018 – Timeline 13
2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2019 Moving 2019 Moving Conference Together • • • • Support Interagency Coordination Public Involvement Data Evaluation – – – – asO & Local Officials, Key Stakeholders, Public MassDOT District 6, DCR HQ, MassDOT MassDOT Round Table Discussion Pre and Post Comparison Quick Build Keys to Success 14
2018 MOVING TOGETHER CONFERENCE