ROAD SAFETY AUDIT. Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road. Town of Tewksbury. April 5, Prepared For: MassDOT

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1 ROAD SAFETY AUDIT Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Town of Tewksbury April 5, 2017 Prepared For: MassDOT Prepared By: HNTB Corporation 31 St. James Ave Boston, MA 02116

2 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Table of Contents Contents Background... 1 Project Data... 1 Project Location and Description... 2 Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements... 5 Summary of Road Safety Audit List of Appendices Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. RSA Meeting Agenda RSA Audit Team Contact List Detailed Crash Data Road Safety Audit References List of Figures Figure 1: Locus Map... 3 List of Tables Table 1: Participating Audit Team Members... 2 Table 2: Summary of the Crash Data... 5 Table 3: Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown Table 4: Potential Safety Enhancement Summary... 13

3 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Background The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Safety Section performs a Road Safety Audit (RSA) prior to or as part of the preliminary design for any MassDOT project that includes a high crash location. As defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an RSA is a formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent, multidisciplinary team. The purpose of an RSA is to observe, identify and report relevant safety issues and identify safety improvements for all users. A Road Safety Audit (RSA) was conducted for the following high crash location intersections along Route 38/Main Street (hereafter referred to as Route 38) in Tewksbury: Route 38 at Clark Relocation Road Route 38 at I-495 Southbound On/Off Ramps Route 38 at I-495 Northbound On/Off Ramps During the RSA, the team reviewed safety issues with each of the intersections and determined short, medium, and long term improvements that could be incorporated. Short-term, low cost potential improvements could be considered for immediate implementation prior to any reconstruction, as appropriate. Route 38 runs north-south from the New Hampshire/Massachusetts state line to Somerville, Massachusetts. Near the study intersections are major retail stores, restaurants and a motel, all of which are local and regional destinations generating high volumes of traffic. Project Data The audit team conducted a RSA for the three intersections along Route 38 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 9 AM. The agenda for the day can be found in Appendix A and the participating team members have been identified in Table 1 on the following page. Prior to the site visit, the team met at the Tewksbury Police Department to review crash diagrams and summaries provided by MassDOT for the years Team members shared their personal knowledge about the issues of the corridor. After the site visit, the team returned to the police department to discuss any new findings discovered during the visit and potential improvements that can be implemented in both the short and long term to improve safety and reduce the number of crashes. Page 1

4 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Table 1: Participating Audit Team Members Audit Team Member Agency/Affiliation Justin Howard Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) Patrick Harrington Tewksbury Police Jennie Welch Michael Hazel Tewksbury Police Tewksbury Fire Department Vinh Dang MassDOT, District 4 Sara Timoner Elsa Chan Kevin Fitzgerald Adam Prichard Kevin Hardiman Cara Pirkey Mark Kolonoski MassDOT, District 4 Traffic MassDOT Traffic Safety MassDOT Traffic Safety MassDOT Traffic Safety Town of Tewksbury DPW HNTB Corporation HNTB Corporation Project Location and Description This RSA was conducted at three intersections along Route 38 in the Town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. A locus map of the study area is provided in Figure 1 on the next page. Detailed descriptions of each of the s and intersections contained within the study area are provided below: Route 38 is a four-lane north/south road classified as a principal arterial. The speed limit along the road is 35 MPH and the surrounding land-use is commercial. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) Route 12 bus operates along Route 38. A sidewalk is present along Route 38 southbound throughout the study area. I-495 is a six-lane interstate comprised of three northbound lanes, three southbound lanes, and on and off ramps. The posted speed limit is 65 MPH. Exit 38, both northbound and southbound, are single lane off ramps extending to Route 38. The study area also includes two single lane on ramps from Route 38 to I- 495 northbound and southbound. Clark Relocation Road is a two-lane commercial road classified as an urban collector. There is no posted speed limit and the road provides access to multiple retail and technology centers. Ninety feet of sidewalk is provided along the southeastern corner of Route 38 intersection. Page 2

5 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Figure 1: Locus Map Page 3

6 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Intersection: I-495 Northbound/Route 38/Home Depot The I-495 northbound /Route 38/Home Depot intersection is a four-approach signalized intersection. The I-495 ramps intersect Route 38 from the east while the Home Depot entrance/exit intersects from the west. Signals are located on span wire. Vehicles exiting the Home Depot complex utilize one left turn lane, one thru lane and one right lane. The I-495 northbound off ramp consists of two left turn lanes, one thru lane and one channelized right turn lane. Route 38 northbound is designated as one left turn lane, two thru lanes and one right slip lane to I-495 northbound. Route 38 southbound is designated as one left turn lane, two thru lanes and one channelized right turn lane. In 2016 MassDOT completed a resurfacing project at this intersection which included accessible ramps and sidewalks. A sidewalk is located along Route 38 southbound. A crosswalk is present at the driveway of Home Depot along with accessible ramps, detectable warning panels, push buttons and pedestrian count down signals. A two-way left turn lane (TWLTL) which is utilized for access to and from Atamian Honda to the east and Motel 6/IHOP to the west begins approximately 230 feet south of the intersection. Intersection: I-495 Southbound at Route 38 I-495 southbound at Route 38 forms a four-legged signalized intersection with the I-495 southbound off ramp to the east and the I-495 southbound on ramp to the west. Signals are located on span wire. The Route 38 northbound approach is designated as one left turn lane and two thru lanes. The thru lanes depart the intersection as three lanes. Recently, a flashing yellow arrow for the Route 38 left turn movement to the I-495 southbound on ramp was added. The Route 38 southbound approach has a painted median and is designated as two thru lanes and one right turn slip lane to the I-495 southbound on ramp. The I-495 southbound off ramp is designated as one right lane, one thru and one left lane. This intersection was also resurfaced in 2016 by MassDOT which included the installation of ADA accessible ramps and sidewalks. A sidewalk is present along Route 38 southbound and crosswalks with accessible ramps and detectable warning panels are provided crossing the I-495 southbound on ramps. No pedestrian signals are provided. Intersection: Clark Relocation Road at Route 38 Clark Relocation Road at Route 38 is a three-legged signalized intersection with Clark Relocation Road approaching from the east. Route 38 southbound is designated as two thru lanes and one left turn lane, while Route 38 northbound is designated as two thru lanes and one right turn lane. Clark Relocation Road is designated as one right turn and one left turn lane. A recent upgrade to the signals included the addition of a flashing yellow arrow to the left turn signal head. ADA accessible ramps and a crosswalk are provided crossing Clark Relocation Road. Page 4

7 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation General Crash History Crash diagrams and summaries were provided by MassDOT (Appendix C) and were compiled using the Tewksbury Police Department crash reports. According to the most recent data available (January 2013 through December 2015), 97 crashes occurred during the analyzed time frame. The most common manner of crash was the rear-end type. No fatalities were reported during the analyzed period. Table 2 is a snap shot of the crash summaries and demonstrates the most common type of collision and time of day. Intersection Table 2: Summary of the Crash Data Number of Crashes Most Frequent Manner of Collision Manner of Collision Percentage Time of Day Route 38/NB I-495 Ramps 56 Rear-End 59% 2 PM - 4 PM Route 38/SB I-495 Ramps/ Clark Relocation Road 41 Rear-End 41% 10 AM - 12 PM Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements During the site visit, the audit team continued the discussion that took place at the Tewksbury Police Department. On-site observations led to conversations regarding intersection deficiencies, driver behavior and safety solutions. These issues are summarized below and categorized as general corridor concerns and individual intersection concerns. The safety concerns are not ranked in any specific order. I-495 Northbound/Route 38/Home Depot Safety Concern #1 Inattentive and/or Distracted Drivers It was noted during the RSA that inattentive and distracted drivers are issues of concern at this intersection. While Police officers routinely set up near the intersection to enforce safety, 29% of crashes at this intersection were attributed to inattention or distracted driving. Enhancements Provide local driver education through public involvement. Increase police officer enforcement at intersection. Page 5

8 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Concern #2 I-495 Northbound Off Ramp Merge Lane Rear-end type crashes frequently occur (crash numbers 11, 27, 37, 38, 40 and 55) at the merge location from the I-495 northbound off ramp to Route 38 northbound. These crashes may be a result of the lack of an acceleration lane and/or obscured visibility for right turning vehicles as a result of thru and left turning vehicles. Image 1: I-495 Northbound Off Ramp Merge to Route 38 Northbound. Source: Google Maps Enhancements Evaluate the feasibility of installing a properly sized acceleration lane. Safety Concern #3 Pedestrian Accommodations Evaluate the location of the stop line for thru and left turn movements to provide better sight distance for merging vehicles. It was noted by the audit team that pedestrian traffic is heavy in this area. While a sidewalk is provided along Route 38 southbound; pedestrian desire lines are noticeable along Route 38 northbound. Recent improvements provided accessible ramps with detectable warning panels and pedestrian count down signals at the Home Depot driveway crossing, however the updated pedestrian signals are not audible and the pushbutton located on the channelizing island is not at the appropriate height. Pedestrian warning signs are not present at the pedestrian crossing of the Route 38 southbound channelized right lane. Roadway lighting is not provided along the or under the I-495 overpass. Image 2: Pedestrian Crossing at Route 38 Southbound channelized lane. Enhancements Updated pedestrian signal to include audible tones and adjust pedestrian pushbutton to appropriate height. Provide sidewalk connectivity along both sides of Route 38 by installing a sidewalk along Route 38 northbound as well as crosswalks, accessible ramps and pedestrian signals. Provide pedestrian crossing signs at the crosswalk crossing the Route 38 southbound channelized right lane. Page 6

9 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Evaluate the feasibility of providing lighting along Route 38, specifically under the I- 495 overpass. Safety Concern #4 Traffic Signal Infrastructure During the field visit, team members stated that the signals at this intersection blend in with the abundance of signage for restaurants, motels, stores, and guidesigns. It was also noted that multiple signal back plates were damaged. Enhancements Provide retroreflective strips to existing signal back plates to enhance the signals. Replace damaged signal back plates. Image 3: Example of damage signal back plate. Safety Concern #5 Signage An abundance of signage exists within the vicinity of this intersection. As a result of sign clutter, many become obstructed making it difficult for drivers to be prepared for upcoming decision points. It was noted that the guidesign for the I-495 northbound on ramp, at the right slip lane, does not meet sign height regulations. An overhead sign is provided for the start and end of the TWLTL along Route 38 southbound. However, a similar overhead sign is not present in the northbound direction. Image 4: Missing Overhead Sign. The exit from Home Depot to Route 38 is wide and may result in driver confusion as to which side is the entrance. Enhancements Evaluate the placement of current signs to remove sign clutter. Replace missing begin/end two way left turn only sign. Image 5: Example of Sign Clutter. Enhance signage at driveway median to ensure appropriate entering and exiting maneuvers. Page 7

10 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Concern #6 Motel 6/ IHOP Driveway At the Motel 6/IHOP driveway, Route 38 consists of four thru lanes and a center TWLTL. A combination of heavy congestion on Route 38, the cross section and vehicles making a left turn movement from the Motel 6/IHOP parking lot lends itself to frequent cashes (crash numbers 13, 22, 23, 25, 28 and 52). The most common scenario involves vehicles turning left on to Route 38 northbound. Several of the crashes were considered a courtesy crash, where a vehicle traveling in the right lane of a multilane road allows a vehicle exiting a business to enter the road, and vehicles in the left lane are not seen by the exiting vehicle resulting in a collision. Enhancements Evaluate the feasibility of closing Motel 6/IHOP entrance and routing customers through the Home Depot parking lot to the signalized intersection. Coordination between Motel 6/IHOP and Home Depot will be needed to provide access between the two sites. Provide courtesy crash outreach and informational packets. Safety Concern #7 Channelized Right Turn to Home Depot While visiting the intersection, vehicle/truck tire markings were apparent along the curb and sidewalk. These are likely due to the sharp radius of the channelized lane. Enhancements Evaluate radius and width of the channelized right turn lane. Image 6: Tire Markings Along Curb Line. I-495 Southbound at Route 38 Safety Concern #1 Pavement Markings Image 7: I-495 Southbound Off Ramp Lane Designation. Source: Google Maps The I-495 southbound off ramp to Route 38 is comprised of three lanes at the intersection, one left turn lane, one right turn lane and an unmarked thru middle lane. A lane control sign is present at the approach, which states the middle lane is a thru lane. Though the lane control sign is present, the unmarked thru middle lane can cause driver confusion when determining if the lane is a thru, right or left turn lane. This confusion might be a contributing factor to crash numbers 10, 24 and 33. Hesitant driver behavior was also observed during the site visit. It should be noted that the majority of vehicles exiting I-495 southbound are not going through the intersection to merge back on to I- 495, therefore, the thru lane may not be necessary. Page 8

11 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Route 38 northbound approaches this intersection as two thru lanes and departs as three lanes consisting of two thru lanes and a right turn only lane. It was observed that drivers unintentionally veer into the right turn lane as they exit the intersection. This may result in rear-end or sideswipe crashes as drivers attempt to reenter the thru lane. The lack of overhead lighting makes it difficult for drivers to see the double yellow center line outside of daytime hours. Enhancements Assess the lane layout of the I-495 southbound off ramp to determine whether a thru lane is necessary. Evaluate traffic volumes to designate the center lane as a thru/right turn lane or thru/left turn lane. Provide dotted extension lines through the intersection to delineate the northbound thru lanes. Provide two-way slotted pavement markers to delineate center lane line. Safety Concern #2 Signage The team observed missing signs and sign clutter. The overhead NO RIGHT TURN is not attached to the span wire properly and an overhead YIELD WHEN FLASHING YELLOW sign is absent. Enhancements Adjust existing signage to regulation mounting. Provide YIELD WHEN FLASHING YELLOW sign to accompany the flashing yellow arrow. Image 8: Missing YIELD WHEN FLASHING YELLOW Sign. Evaluate the placement of current signs to remove sign clutter. Page 9

12 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Concern #3 Pedestrian Accommodations Crosswalks and accessible ramps with detectable warning panels are present at this intersection. However, advanced pedestrian warning signage and APS signals are not present. Roadway lighting is not provided along the or under the I-495 overpass. Enhancements Evaluate the feasibility of providing lighting along Route 38, specifically under the I-495 overpass. Provide pedestrian signals with pushbuttons and countdowns crossing the I-495 southbound on ramp from Route 38 northbound. Provide pedestrian crossing signs at right slip lane to I-495 southbound on ramp from Route 38 southbound. Safety Concern #5 Traffic Signal Infrastructure Image 9: Missing Pedestrian Crossing Signs. Image 10: Improper Signal Alignment. Approaching the intersection from Route 38 southbound the sight lines between the I-495 southbound ramps signals and the previous signals at Clark Relocation Road are not aligned properly. Drivers overlook the signal at Clark Relocation Road and see the I-495 on ramps signal. This occurrence may result in drivers failing to observe red lights or result in rear-end collisions. The signal head mounted to the pole for Route 38 northbound is not aligned properly for oncoming traffic. Lastly, MassDOT recently installed a yellow flashing left turn arrow at this intersection. It appeared that clearance times have not been adjusted and could be a contributing factor in future rear-end crashes as well as resulting in large queues. Enhancements Install optically programmed signals for the Route 38 southbound approach at I-495 southbound on ramps. Adjust post mounted signal to be properly aligned with oncoming traffic Consider a signal timing improvement plan to improve traffic operations at the intersection. Page 10

13 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Concern #6 I-495 Overpass Improvements The team also noted safety concerns pertaining the I-495 overpass. The chain-link safety fence along the northbound side of Route 38 approaching the overpass is missing. The concrete barrier along the existing sidewalk is deteriorating. The guardrail along the southbound side of Route 38 approaching the overpass is in poor condition as the rail itself is separated from the metal posts at various locations. Image 11: Concrete Barrier between Route 38 and Sidewalk. Enhancements Install safety fence from the I-495 overpass to Route 38 northbound. Evaluate the condition of the concrete barrier and guardrail and fix as necessary. Consider removing the buried end of the guardrail and replacing with a tangent end treatment. Image 12: Buried Guardrail. Route 38/Clark Relocation Road Safety Concern #1 Gridlock During peak hours, the queue from the signal for Route 38 southbound/i-495 southbound on ramp encroaches upon the Clark Relocation Road intersection. This results in gridlock conditions. Enhancements Install Do Not Block the Box pavement markings and signage. Page 11

14 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Concern #2 Pedestrian Accommodations A 90-foot sidewalk with accessible ramps, detectable warning panel and a crosswalk is present along Clark Relocation Road. However, no pedestrian connection exists for the Route 38 southbound and Route 38 northbound sidewalks. Pedestrian signals across Clark Relocation Road are absent as well. Enhancements Provide sidewalk connectivity along both sides of Route 38 by installing a crosswalk at this intersection. Update all pedestrian crossings to comply with AAB/ADA Standards (appropriate pavement markings, detectable warning panels, handicap accessible ramps, APS push buttons and countdown signals). Summary of Road Safety Audit A summary of the safety concerns and possible enhancements, as identified by the RSA Audit Team can be found in Table 4. The enhancements are then classified by estimated safety payoff, time frame, cost and responsible agency. Safety payoff estimates are subjective and based on engineering experience. Details about the estimated time frame and cost breakdown is described in Table 3. Table 3: Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown Time Frame Costs Short-Term <1 Year Low <$10,000 Mid-Term 1-3 Years Medium $10,001-$50,000 Long-Term >3 Years High >$50,000 Page 12

15 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Table 4: Potential Safety Enhancement Summary Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Inattentive and/or Distracted Drivers Inattentive and/or Distracted Drivers I-495 Northbound Off Ramp Merge Lane I-495 Northbound Off Ramp Merge Lane Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Traffic Signal Infrastructure Provide local driver education through public involvement. Increase police officer enforcement at intersection. Evaluate the feasibility of installing a properly sized acceleration lane. Evaluate the location of the stop line for thru and left turn movements to provide better sight distance for merging vehicles. Updated pedestrian signal to include audible tones and adjust pedestrian pushbutton to appropriate height. Provide sidewalk connectivity along both sides of Route 38 by installing a sidewalk along Route 38 northbound as well as crosswalks, accessible ramps and pedestrian signals. Provide pedestrian crossing signs at the crosswalk crossing the Route 38 southbound channelized right lane. Evaluate the feasibility of providing lighting along Route 38, specifically under the I-495 overpass. Provide retroreflective strips to existing signal back plates to enhance the signals. I-495 Northbound/Route 38/Home Depot Medium Mid-term Low Town of Tewksbury High Short-term Medium Town of Tewksbury Medium Short-Term Medium MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT High Long-Term High MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT High Mid-Term Medium MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT Page 13

16 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Traffic Signal Infrastructure Signage Signage Signage Motel 6/ IHOP Driveway Motel 6/ IHOP Driveway Channelized Right Turn to Home Depot Pavement Markings Pavement Markings Replace damaged signal back plates. Evaluate the placement of current signs to remove sign clutter. Replace missing begin/end two way left turn only sign. Enhance signage at driveway median to ensure appropriate entering and exiting maneuvers. Evaluate the feasibility of closing Motel 6/IHOP entrance and routing customers through the Home Depot parking lot to the signalized intersection. Coordination between Motel 6/IHOP and Home Depot will be needed to provide access between the two sites. Provide courtesy crash outreach and informational packets. Evaluate radius and width of the channelized right turn lane. Assess the lane layout of the I-495 southbound off ramp to determine whether a thru lane is necessary. Evaluate traffic volumes to designate the center lane as a thru/right turn lane or thru/left turn lane. Provide dotted extension lines through the intersection to delineate the northbound thru lanes. Route 38/ I-495 Southbound Ramps Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT High Long-Term Medium Low Short-Term Low Low Short-Term Low MassDOT/Town of Tewksbury/Property Owners MassDOT/Town of Tewksbury MassDOT/Property Owners High Short-Term Low MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT Page 14

17 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Pavement Markings Signage Signage Signage Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Traffic Signal Infrastructure Traffic Signal Infrastructure Traffic Signal Infrastructure Provide two-way slotted pavement markers to delineate center lane line. Adjust existing signage to regulation mounting. Provide YIELD WHEN FLASHING YELLOW sign to accompany the flashing yellow arrow. Evaluate the placement of current signs to remove sign clutter. Evaluate the feasibility of providing lighting along Route 38, specifically under the I-495 overpass. Provide pedestrian signals with pushbuttons and countdowns crossing the I-495 southbound on ramp from Route 38 northbound. Provide pedestrian crossing signs at right slip lane to I-495 southbound on ramp from Route 38 southbound. Install optically programmed signals for the Route 38 southbound approach at I-495 southbound on ramps. Adjust post mounted signal to be properly aligned with oncoming traffic Consider a signal timing improvement plan to improve traffic operations at the intersection. Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT High Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT High Mid-Term Medium MassDOT Medium Mid-Term Medium MassDOT High Short-Term Low MassDOT High Mid-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT Page 15

18 Road Safety Audit Main Street (Route 38) at I-495 On/Off Ramps and Clark Relocation Road Prepared by HNTB Corporation Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency I-495 Overpass Improvements I-495 Overpass Improvements Gridlock Pedestrian Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Install safety fence from the I-495 overpass to Route 38 northbound. Evaluate the condition of the concrete barrier and guardrail and fix as necessary. Consider removing the buried end of the guardrail and replacing with a tangent end treatment. Install Do Not Block the Box pavement markings and signage. Provide sidewalk connectivity along both sides of Route 38 by implementing a crosswalk at this intersection. Update all pedestrian crossings to comply with AAB/ADA Standards (appropriate pavement markings, detectable warning panels, handicap accessible ramps, APS push buttons and countdown signals). Route 38/Clark Relocation Road Low Mid-Term Low MassDOT Low Mid-Term Medium MassDOT Medium Short-Term Low MassDOT Low Short-Term Low MassDOT Medium Mid-Term Medium MassDOT Page 16

19 Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda

20 Road Safety Audit Tewksbury, MA Route 38 at I-495 Ramps and Route 38 at Clark Relocation Road Meeting Location: Tewksbury Police Headquarters 918 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA Tuesday, March 7, :00 AM 12:00 PM Type of meeting: Attendees: Please bring: High Crash Location Road Safety Audit Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team Thoughts and Enthusiasm!! 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions 9:15 AM Discussion of Safety Issues 10:00 AM Site Visit Crash history, Speed Regulations provided in advance Existing Geometries and Conditions Drive to Home Depot (85 Main Street) to park. As a group, identify areas for improvement 11:00 AM Discussion of Potential Improvements Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations 12:00 PM Adjourn for the Day but the RSA has not ended Instructions for Participants: Before attending the RSA on March 7, 2017, participants are encouraged to drive/walk through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA Prompt List with a focus on safety. All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the synergy that develops and respect for others opinions are key elements to the success of the overall RSA process. After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the multidisciplinary team.

21 Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List

22 Participating Audit Team Members Date: March 7, 2017 Location: Tewksbury, MA Audit Team Members Agency/Affiliation Address Phone Number Justin Howard NMCOG Patrick Harrington Tewksbury Police ext. 244 Jennie Welch Tewksbury Police Michael Hazel Tewksbury Fire Department Vinh Dang MassDOT, District 4 Vinh.Dang@Massdot.ma.us Sara Timoner MassDOT, District 4 Traffic Sara.Timoner@state.ma.us Elsa Chan MassDOT Traffic Safety Elsa.Chan@state.ma.us Kevin Fitzgerald MassDOT Traffic Safety Kevin.T.Fitzgerald@state.ma.us Adam Prichard MassDOT Traffic Safety Adam.Prichard@state.ma.us Kevin Hardiman Tewksbury DPW KHardiman@tewksbury-ma.gov Cara Pirkey HNTB Corporation CPirkey@HNTB.com Mark Kolonoski HNTB Corporation MKolonoski@HNTB.com

23 Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data

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25 Crash Data Summary Table Route 38 (Main Street) at I 495 NB Ramps, Tewksbury, MA Crash Diagram Ref # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Condition Weather Condition Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Driver 1 Age Driver 2 Age Driver 3 Age Driver 4 Age Comments mm/dd/yy Day hh:mm Type Type Type Type Type # # # # 1 01/05/13 Saturday 2:58 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane or V1 SB stopped at intersection. V2 ran red light and rear ended V1, fled scene. 2 01/10/13 Thursday 1:51 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry Unknown V1 and V2 SB on Main. V2 attempting to merge into right lane and struck V /10/13 Thursday 5:23 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V2 SB on Main when a UNK MV stopped suddenly in front of V2. This caused V1 to rear end V /14/13 Monday 6:46 AM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving 46 Unknown V1 stopped at red light when V2 struck passenger side of V1 then fled scene. 5 02/18/13 Monday 12:45 PM Single vehicle crash Daylight Clear Dry Inattention 68 V1 turning into parking lot, struck signal support pole. V1 unsure of accident. 6 03/05/13 Tuesday 4:03 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Distracted Under NB Overpass heading NB on Main. V2 stated "looked down to light a cigarette, couldn't stop in time" 7 05/04/13 Saturday 10:44 PM Single vehicle crash Clear Dry Unknown V2 operator exited vehicle, crossed SB lanes, was struck by SB V /15/13 Saturday 12:13 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V1 and V2 NB on Main stopped at red light, making left turn. V2 looked down and hit V1 in rear. 9 06/27/13 Thursday 4:38 PM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet No improper driving V1 and V2 SB on Main. V1 tried to stop but brakes did not function, rear ending V /06/13 Saturday 11:31 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Unknown MVs SB on Main. Unknown MV caused chain reaction /14/13 Sunday 12:51 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving MVs on Off Ramp, V1 rear ended V2 while entering onto Main street /20/13 Saturday 11:12 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention MVs entering On Ramp. V1 rear ended V2 at yield /27/13 Saturday 11:37 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way V1 exiting Motel 6 lot. V1 failed to check lane 2, where V2 was SB. Courtesy Crash /15/13 Thursday 12:56 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely V1 and V2 SB on Main. V1 stopped for red light, V2 did not leave enough room to stop /13/13 Friday 8:15 AM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet Driving too fast for conditions V2 NB stopped at red light. V1 attempted to stop but slid on wet surface /17/13 Tuesday 9:12 PM Angle Clear Dry Made an improper turn 25 Unknown No crash information 17 10/25/13 Friday 5:54 PM Angle Clear Dry Inattention V1 turning left out of parking lot, V2 turning right out of entrance to parking lot /06/13 Wednesday 9:08 PM Rear end Clear Dry Unknown V2 claims V1 suddenly stopped, causing rear end /25/13 Monday 11:27 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V2 looked down for a second, collided with V1 in rear /25/13 Monday 11:30 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Other improper action V2 tried to hit brake but food slipped on gas /27/13 Wednesday 5:18 AM Sideswipe, same direction Rain Wet No improper driving V1 NB on Main, "blacked out" and couldn't remember details /27/13 Wednesday 11:00 AM Angle Daylight Rain Wet Inattention V1 exiting Motel 6 lot with left turn. V1 did not see SB V /08/13 Sunday 2:10 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Failed to yield right of way V1 exiting Motel 6 lot. V1 failed to check lane 2, where V2 was SB. Courtesy Crash /08/14 Wednesday 9:24 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Sand, mud, dirt, oil, gravel No improper driving Unknown 25 Off ramp at stop light. UNK V1 struck rear of V2. Hit and Run 25 01/15/14 Wednesday 1:33 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way V1 attempting left turn out of lot. V2 and V3 SB on Main. V1 failed to yield right of way /05/14 Wednesday 2:50 PM Rear end Daylight Cloudy Dry Followed too closely V2 stopped suddenly on Main, V1 could not avoid rear ending V /17/14 Thursday 2:44 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 on Off ramp to turn right onto Main. V2 waiting at yield sign, V1 rear ended by V /18/14 Friday 5:06 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V2 exited parking lot with left turn. UNK V3 stopped to let V2 out, courtesy crash with SB V /25/14 Wednesday 10:43 PM Rear end Cloudy Dry No improper driving On Off ramp, V2 slowed suddenly and V1 could not react fast enough /26/14 Thursday 7:29 PM Rear end Dusk Cloudy Dry Inattention V2 stopped at red light, began to move then stopped again, V1 began to move and rear ended V /19/14 Saturday 5:14 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V1 attempted to turn left out of parking lot, stopped and reversed back into lot. V2 was behind V1 in lot and attempted to turn right /02/14 Thursday 3:17 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road Unknown 25 V2 NB on Main, V1 entered V2s lane /11/14 Saturday 11:34 PM Rear end Clear Dry Inattention V1 stopped at red light, V2 rear ended V /28/14 Tuesday 3:04 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V1 SB stopped at intersection. V2 thought V1 proceeded through intersection, rearended V /28/14 Friday 1:20 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely V1 EB stopped at red light. V2 attempted to get into left lane, rear ended V /05/15 Monday 3:00 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 and V2 SB on Main. V2 attempted to move into V1s lane /12/15 Monday 9:07 AM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet Followed too closely V2 stopped on Off Ramp yielding to enter Main. V1 rear ended V /13/15 Tuesday 11:28 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 and V2 on Off Ramp. V2 rear ended V1. Operating vehicle in erratic, 39 04/09/15 Thursday 4:57 PM Rear end Daylight Cloudy Dry reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner 34 Unknown V1 NB stopped on Main at intersection. UNK V2 rear ended V1 and fled area /04/15 Monday 5:12 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely V2 stopped on Off Ramp yielding to enter Main. V1 rear ended V /29/15 Friday 12:01 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 NB in left turn lane, V2 merged into left turn lane, hits V1 with trailer unaware of V1 in lane. 1 of 2 2/14/2017

26 Crash Data Summary Table Route 38 (Main Street) at I 495 NB Ramps, Tewksbury, MA Crash Diagram Ref # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Condition Weather Condition Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Driver 1 Age Driver 2 Age Driver 3 Age Driver 4 Age Comments mm/dd/yy Day hh:mm Type Type Type Type Type # # # # 42 05/30/15 Saturday 11:26 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely V2 and V1 SB on Main. V2 stopping and V1 was following too close /22/15 Wednesday 11:30 PM Single vehicle crash Dark not lighted Clear Dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner 28 MV exiting Off Ramp, hit guard rail. OUI 44 08/03/15 Monday 3:59 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 exiting lot turning right, Bicyclist NB on sidewalk /17/15 Monday 8:58 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Unknown V1 stopped at light. V2 stopping but foot slipped off brake /21/15 Friday 1:10 AM Sideswipe, opposite direction Failure to keep in proper lane or Clear Dry running off road MV NB on Main. Detail Officer was in work zone, struck by operator /28/15 Friday 2:34 AM Single vehicle crash V1 SB on Main, did not see construction worker. Road construction area with Clear Dry Inattention marked signage /08/15 Tuesday 3:18 PM Single vehicle crash Daylight Clear Dry Over correcting/over steering 25 On Ramp to 495 NB. MV struck guardrail /17/15 Saturday 6:25 PM Rear end Clear Dry Distracted V2 and V3 stopped at red light. V1 caused chain reaction. Looked down at message on cell phone /27/15 Tuesday 2:17 AM Rear end Dark not lighted Clear Dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner V2 NB on Main when V1 rear ended V2. OP of V1 fleed scene on foot. OUI /28/15 Wednesday 12:56 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Cloudy Dry No improper driving 54 Unknown V1 and V2 turning left from Off Ramp. V2 collided with left rear during turn. V2 fled /21/15 Saturday 4:20 PM Angle Dusk Clear Dry Visibility obstructed V1 making left turn out of parking lot. MV2 SB on Main. Courtesy Crash /22/15 Sunday 11:55 AM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet Operating defective equipment V2 NB stopped at red light. V1 failed to stop behind V /24/15 Tuesday 3:27 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V1 SB stopping for red light. V2 rear ended V1. V2 reached into glove compartment and took eyes off road /01/15 Tuesday 1:12 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention V1 and V2 on Off Ramp. V2 rear ended V1. V2 believed V1 entered /05/15 Saturday 2:38 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road *Courtesy Crash A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver. Summaries based on crash reports obtained from the Tewksbury Police Department V1 and V2 making left turn from Off Ramp. V1 failed to maintain lane and crossed into V2s lane. 2 of 2 2/14/2017

27 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts Route 38 (Main Street) at I-495 NB Ramps, Tewksbury, MA 18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% CRASH MONTH 16% 16% 13% 11% 9% 7% 7% 5% 5% 5% 4% 2% Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 25% 20% 15% 16% CRASH DAY OF WEEK 14% 16% 14% 13% 21% 10% 5% 0% 5% Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CRASH TIME OF DAY 25% 20% 15% 16% 18% 20% 16% 10% 5% 2% 4% 2% 2% 7% 4% 4% 7% 0% 12AM - 2AM 2AM - 4AM 4AM - 6AM 6AM - 8AM 8AM - 10AM 10AM - 12PM 12PM - 2PM 2PM - 4PM 4PM - 6PM 6PM - 8PM 8PM - 10PM 10PM - 12AM 80% 60% 59% CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION 40% 20% 0% 9% Single vehicle crash 18% 13% Rear-end Angle Sideswipe, same direction 2% 0% 0% 0% Sideswipe, opposite direction Head on Rear to rear Unknown 1 of 2 3/6/2017

28 80% 60% 75% Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts Route 38 (Main Street) at I-495 NB Ramps, Tewksbury, MA CRASH LIGHT CONDITION 40% 20% 0% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 79% 0% 4% 11% 11% 18% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark - lighted CRASH WEATHER CONDITION Clear Cloudy Rain Snow Sleet, hail, freezing rain 4% 0% 0% 0% Dark - not lighted 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Fog, smog, smoke Dark - unknown lighting Severe crosswinds Blowing sand, snow Other Other Unknown Unknown 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 88% 11% CRASH ROAD SURFACE 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, dirt, oil, gravel Water (standing, moving) Slush Other Unknown CRASH DRIVER AGES 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 26% 24% 16% 11% 11% 7% 4% 2% of 2 3/6/2017

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30 Crash Diagram Ref # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Condition Weather Condition Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Driver 1 Age Driver 2 Age Driver 3 Age Comments mm/dd/yy Day hh:mm Type Type Type Type Type # # # 1 01/03/13 Thursday 12:00 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry 2 01/23/13 Wednesday 8:43 PM Rear end Clear Dry Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner Main St NB V2 ran through red light striking V1 and V3 proceeding out from 495 SB off ramp V2 failed to slow and stop, rear ended stopping V1 at the signal. 3 02/22/13 Friday 11:24 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Unknown NB V1 attempting to turn left onto 495 on ramp, striking SB V2, both driver stated had a green signal. 4 02/24/13 Sunday 2:21 PM Head on Daylight Snow Slush Unknown Both drivers stated had solid green. 5 03/01/13 Friday 11:15 AM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention 58 Unknown V2 was sidewiped by V1 which was attempting to change lane. 6 04/08/13 Monday 1:04 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely V1 stopped at the intersection for red light, V2 rolled in to V1 from behind. 7 05/25/13 Saturday 3:45 PM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet Unknown /17/13 Monday 7:43 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Wet Inattention /29/13 Saturday 11:57 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Failed to yield right of way /01/13 Sunday 4:53 PM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving /10/13 Thursday 2:30 PM Rear end Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention /29/13 Tuesday 11:53 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Other improper action /11/14 Tuesday 5:09 PM Single vehicle crash Daylight Clear Crash Data Summary Table Main Street (Route 38) at Route 495 SB On/Off Ramp and Clark Relocation Road, Tewksbury, MA Sand, mud, dirt, oil, gravel No improper driving 71 V1 in the middle lane of 495 off ramp attemping to turn left onto Main Street, sideswpied V2 who was in the left turn only lane while turning. V2 (Motorcycle) slided on sand, unable to stop and rear ended V1 who stopped at the signal. V1 missed the 495 SB on ramp enterence on SB of Main Street, stopped and backed up into V2 which was stopped behind V1. V1's bracks gave out unable to stop, swerved to the right collied with a sign inorder to avoil hitting other vehicles /16/14 Sunday 7:35 PM Rear end Clear Dry Inattention V1 operator stated "tried to beat the red light" and stopped last second beyong the stop line, V2 from behind was unable to stop and rear end V /05/14 Thursday 5:36 PM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet Driving too fast for conditions V1 rear ended by V2 while proceeding throught at green light /27/14 Friday 6:28 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely /18/14 Friday 6:25 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention /03/14 Sunday 1:09 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely 57 Unknown 19 08/12/14 Tuesday 11:47 AM Head on Daylight Clear Dry Unknown Both drivers stated had solid green /16/14 Saturday 6:56 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Courtesy crash. (Unclear of which Mobil exit) 21 09/02/14 Tuesday 11:29 AM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving V1 stopped for traffic, rear ended by V2 from behind. Courtesy crash. V1 traveling NB on Main St swerved around an unknown vehicle on 22 09/03/14 Wednesday 4:39 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way the middle lane, strucking V2 who was turning left from Main St into the Mobil Gas 66 Station. Impact causing both V1 and V2 later strucking V3 who was sitting at the Mobil exit waiting to proceed. (Unclear of which Mobil exit) 23 09/15/14 Monday 7:27 PM Angle Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way /17/14 Wednesday 10:58 AM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry Unknown V1 (proceed from the middle lane of the off ramp approach) try to pass V2 (semitrailer) while turning left from 495 SB off ramp onto SB Main St, sidewiped by V2 while passing /07/14 Friday 6:33 AM Rear end Daylight Rain Wet No improper driving V1 operator slipped off the brake and rear ended V2 from behind /13/15 Tuesday 9:06 AM Angle Daylight Clear Ice 27 02/25/15 Wednesday 7:13 PM Angle Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way /01/15 Wednesday 9:16 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Police report indicated that V2 was ignoring the "red left turn arrow" (charged for FAILURE TO STOP) turning from Main St NB onto 495 on ramp, strucked by the SB V1. (Noted the current protected premissive signal does not have red leaft turn arrow.) V2 traveling on SB Main St ran red light, strucked by V1 who had a green signal to turn left from 495 off ramp. V2 was attempting to turn left onto Main st from Mobil, strucked by NB V1 while turning. (Unclear of which Mobil exit) 29 04/27/15 Monday 3:54 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Unknown /03/15 Friday 10:14 AM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road V2 suddenly swerved to the right and sideswiped V /11/15 Sunday 6:02 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way /15/15 Thursday 7:16 AM Single vehicle crash Daylight Clear Dry No improper driving 42 V1 operator stated was following GPS and attampting to turning left onto 495 onramp, strucking SB V2 while turning, both operator has green signal. V1 drove over a man hole cover infront of Mobil, V1 made cobtect with the open hole and blew out both right side tires due to the dislodged man hole cover. 1 of 2 2/6/2017

31 Crash Data Summary Table Main Street (Route 38) at Route 495 SB On/Off Ramp and Clark Relocation Road, Tewksbury, MA Crash Diagram Ref # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Condition Weather Condition Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Driver 1 Age Driver 2 Age Driver 3 Age Comments mm/dd/yy Day hh:mm Type Type Type Type Type # # # 33 10/16/15 Friday 10:31 AM Sideswipe, same direction Daylight Cloudy Dry Failed to yield right of way /26/15 Monday 5:28 PM Rear end Daylight Clear Dry Unknown /12/15 Thursday 6:30 PM Angle 36 11/22/15 Sunday 9:39 PM Head on 37 12/05/15 Saturday 11:54 PM Angle 38 12/10/15 Thursday 6:12 AM Rear end 39 12/12/15 Saturday 10:13 PM Angle 40 12/23/15 Wednesday 5:36 PM Rear end 41 12/27/15 Sunday 5:06 PM Angle Dark not lighted Rain Wet Failed to yield right of way Rain Wet Failed to yield right of way Clear Clear Dry Dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner V1 was at the center lane of 495 SB off ramp, strucking V2 on the right only lane while attampting to merge onto the right. V2 operator was looked toward the on ramp on the left turn only lane, unable to stop on time and rear ended V1 which was waiting to turn left. V1 pulled into the left lane of SB Main St attempting to turn left onto 495 SB onramp, strucked by SB V2 who was traveling on the left lane V1 turned left infront of SB V2, V1 flipped over and came to rest on the roof Unknown Clear Dry Unknown Both drivers stated had solid green. Rain Wet Followed too closely Rain Wet Unknown V3 rear ended V2, pushed V2 into V1. V3 then backed up and turned right onto 495 South, fled the scene. Both drivers stated had solid green. SB V2 was acelerated at high rate of speed when SB light turned green. *Courtesy Crash A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver. Summaries based on crash reports obtained from the Tewsbury Police Department. 2 of 2 2/6/2017