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1 ROAD SAFETY AUDIT County Street City of New Bedford March 22, 2017 '}lf!j1i!~~!2q[ ~ j ighway Divl.sion Prepared For: MassDOT On Behalf Of: City of New Bedford Massachusetts Prepared By: CDM Smith 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 300 Providence, RI CDMth sm1

2 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Table of Contents - Contents - Background... 1 Project Data... 1 Project Location and Description... 2 Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements... 6 Potential Safety Enhancement Summary List of Appendices Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data Appendix D. Turning Movement Counts List of Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Project Location Map 2017 Existing AM (PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes 2037 No Build AM (PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Participating Audit Team Members Potential Safety Enhancement Summary

3 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Background On behalf of the City of New Bedford and in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Safety Section and representatives from other state and local agencies, CDM Smith conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) for 4 intersections along with 2 designated pedestrian clusters along County Street in the City of New Bedford. An RSA is required to be performed during the design process for any MassDOT project that includes a high crash location. The goal of the RSA is to identify safety issues and provide potential enhancements to improve safety for all roadway users. Additionally, the potential enhancements are categorized by timeframe and cost, which allows responsible agencies to determine when to make proposed implementations. CDM Smith conducted the RSA on Wednesday, January 4, The pre-and post-audit portions of the RSA were held at the New Bedford Department of Infrastructure (DPI) office located at 1105 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Members of the interdisciplinary audit team discussed safety issues, conducted a site visit, and identified possible safety improvements that could be made to the infrastructure and operating conditions of the 4 subject intersections. The audit team was comprised of members of the local and state agencies ranging from emergency responders to transportation planners and engineers. The members and their affiliations are provided in Table 1. Contact information for the audit team members are provided in Appendix B. The intent of this RSA is to identify conditions that could potentially impact public safety. In accordance with MassDOT RSA guidelines, every attempt has been made to tie safety issues with historic crash records; existing crash records available do not necessarily provide sufficient detail to clearly connect with an identified safety issue. Therefore, in some instances safety issues that are not tied to specific crashes on record have also been identified with the intent of preventing future crashes. Project Data Audit team members received a meeting packet prior to the RSA including a meeting agenda (Appendix A), study area details, and detailed crash data. The crash data details and collision diagrams, and graphical representations of the crash data, are provided in Appendix C. The audit members were asked to review the packet and visit the RSA study area prior to the meeting. Project background, general field conditions, crash data and traffic volumes were presented by CDM Smith at the beginning of the RSA, followed by a field visit to the subject intersections. The audit team finished the meeting by identifying appropriate countermeasures for the safety issues discussed. Crash data was obtained from MassDOT and the City of New Bedford Police Department for the most recent three-year period available (2012 to 2014). Page 1

4 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Table 1: Participating Audit Team Members I Audit Team Member Elsa Chan Christopher Falcos Michelle Deng Barbara Lachance Jason Walters Stephanie Dupras Michael Martin Scott Downing Luis DeOliveira Shana Gare Mike Pezzullo Lisa Sherman Agency/Affiliation MassDOT Traffic Safety MassDOT Traffic Safety MassDOT Traffic Safety MassDOT, District 5 Traffic MassDOT, District 5 Projects City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure New Bedford Police Department City of New Bedford, Traffic Commission Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development (SRPEDD) CDM Smith CDM Smith CDM Smith I Project Location and Description The study area includes the following four Highway Safety Improvements (HSIP) High Crash intersections ( ) along County Street in New Bedford, MA, as shown in Figure 1: Rivet Street; Rockland Street; Allen Street/Wing Street; Union Street. The study area also includes the following Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Pedestrian Clusters ( ) along County Street, according to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map. An HSIP cluster is an intersection that is listed as the top 5% of high crash locations within the region according to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development (SRPEDD). Union Street to Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way; Rivet Street to Nelson Street. According to the MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning, County Street is functionally classified as an Urban Minor Arterial. County Street is a 2-lane roadway with several intersecting roadways. All roadways within the study area are locally (City) owned roads. The current typical section of County Street consists of one travel lane in each direction with no marked shoulders. Parking is allowed on both sides of County Street from Nelson Street to just north of Rivet Street, with no parking allowed on the east side along the rest of the corridor to Union Street. With the exception of an exclusive right turn only lane for southbound vehicles at Allen Street, there are no exclusive turning lanes at key intersections. Page 2

5 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL The project limits are illustrated in Figure 1 Project Location Map. There are no posted speed limit signs along the length of the project and, according to MassDOT, no speed regulations are on file. Therefore, there is an assumed speed limit of 30 MPH for County street, as it is in an urban setting. County Street and Rivet Street Rivet Street is classified as an urban collector according to the MassDOT Office of Transportation and Planning. The intersection of Rivet Street and County Street is a four-way signalized intersection. The existing signals are post mounted. All approaches to the intersection consist of one general purpose lane. Land use within the vicinity of the intersection consists of a convenience store on the southwest corner, a church on the southeast corner, a parking lot on the northwest corner and a Bank Five on the northeast corner. The pavement width along Rivet Street is approximately 28 feet. County Street and Rockland Street Rockland Street is classified as a local road according to the MassDOT Office of Transportation and Planning. The intersection of Rockland Street and County Street is a four-way unsignalized intersection. Rockland Street is a one-way eastbound roadway west of the intersection with County Street. Two-way Rockland Street (intersecting County Street on the east side) is offset approximately 60 feet from the oneway eastbound roadway and is under STOP control. A church is located on the northwest corner with a parking lot on the northeast corner of the intersection. Residential houses are on the remaining corners of the intersection. The pavement width along Rockland Street is approximately 25 feet. County Street and Wing Street/Allen Street According to the MassDOT Office of Transportation and Planning, Allen Street is classified as an urban minor arterial in the immediate vicinity of this intersection while Wing Street is classified as a local road. The intersection of Wing Street/Allen Street and County Street is a four legged signalized intersection, with Wing Street offset approximately 50 feet south of Allen Street. The existing signals consist of overhead mast arms and post mounted signals. Each approach to the intersection consists of one general purpose lane. Land use consists of a church on the northeast corner of the intersection, a thrift store on the southeast corner, a restaurant on the northwest corner and residential housing on the southwest corner. The pavement widths along Wing Street and Allen Street are approximately 24 and 28 feet respectively. Wing Street is one way eastbound, although no One-Way signs provided. A No Parking to Corner sign is provided along the north side of Allen Street. There is a newly reconstructed cement concrete sidewalk along the northwest corner of Allen Street. A 3-foot grass buffer is provided along the north side of Allen Street. Cement concrete sidewalks are provided along all other approaches and are in fair to poor condition. Page 3

6 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street and Union Street Union Street is classified as an urban minor arterial according to the MassDOT Office of Transportation and Planning. The intersection of Union Street and County Street is a four-way signalized intersection, with post mounted traffic signals. Each approach to the intersection consists of one general purpose lane. The pavement width along Union Street is approximately 40 feet. Land use consists of a church on the northeast corner of the intersection, Wamsutta Club on the southwest corner and businesses on the remaining corners. A No Parking Bus Stop sign is provided along the south side of Union Street, east of the intersection with County Street. There is metered parking on the north side of Union Street (east of County Street) that continues to the intersection with County Street. Along the north side (west of the intersection with County Street), there is a No Parking to Corner Bus Stop sign. Metered and painted parking spaces are provided along the south side of Union Street east of the intersection with County Street. Page 4

7 0309_ County Street Improvements N Start Project End Project 0 Signalized HSIP Cluster Unsignalized HSIP Cluster Figure HSIP Pedestrian Cluster Project Location Map Smith City of New Bedford, Massachusetts County Street Improvements Project

8 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL AUDIT OBSERVATIONS AND POTENTIAL SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS County Street (Union Street to Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way Pedestrian Cluster): Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, County Street (from Union Street to Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way) is listed as a Pedestrian Cluster ( ). During the study period of , the following 10 pedestrian/bicyclist crashes were reported: Union Street: o o 2 crashes involving pedestrians in the crosswalk (both occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions) both resulting in injuries; 2 crashes involving bicyclists (both occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions) both reported possible injuries. Spring Street: o 2 crashes involving pedestrians (1 in the crosswalk when a vehicle made a right turn from Spring Street onto County Street) and 1 along County Street. These crashes both occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions. Distracted driving was the cause of both crashes, with possible injuries reported. School Street: o 2 crashes involving pedestrians in the crosswalk occurred when vehicles made a left turn from School Street onto County Street. These crashes both occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions. Possible injuries were reported. Walnut Street: o 1 crash involving a pedestrian (no existing crosswalks provided). This crash occurred as a result of a vehicle turning right from Walnut Street onto County Street during daylight with dry roadway conditions. Injuries were reported. Madison Street: o 1 crash involving a pedestrian (no existing crosswalks provided). This crash occurred during a dry, dark-lighted roadway. Injuries were reported. No fatalities were reported in this pedestrian cluster during the study period. Please refer to Figure 1 for a map of the pedestrian cluster locations and Appendix C for detailed crash information. Page 6

9 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #1: Roadway Layout Observations: The southeast corner curb radius for Spring Street and the northwest curb radius for Arnold Street are very large, resulting in a long crossing for pedestrians. Since the cause of both collisions at Spring Street was due to distracted driving, it is likely the motorist either didn t see the pedestrian or expected the pedestrian to complete the crossing before the vehicle reached the area. Potential enhancements: 1. - Evaluate the feasibility of tightening curb radii to provide a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians; 2. - Consider providing curb extensions to provide a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians. Photograph No. 1 Wide radius (typical) Page 7

10 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #2: Lack of Pavement Markings and Signing Observations: Existing pavement markings are in fair to poor condition, with markings missing for some intersecting side streets. Crosswalk markings are intended to guide pedestrians to the most appropriate place to cross. Without crosswalk markings, pedestrians may cross in a location which isn t appropriate. The following documents the existing condition regarding pavement markings (crosswalks and stop bars) and signing at the following locations within the pedestrian cluster: Spring Street: o o Crosswalk is not provided across Spring Street; One-way signs are missing (one-way roadway eastbound). School Street: o While a painted crosswalk is provided across County Street, advanced pedestrian crossing warning signs are not provided to alert motorists of the upcoming crossing. Arnold Street: o One-way signs are missing (one-way roadway westbound). Clinton Street: o o o No crosswalk provided across Clinton Street; Painted stop bar is not provided; Stop sign is not provided. Walnut Street: o o o No crosswalk provided across Walnut Street; Painted stop bar is not provided; Stop sign is not provided. Madison Street: o o o Faded crosswalk markings across Madison Street east of County Street; No crosswalk provided across Madison Street west of County Street; One-way signs are missing (one-way roadway westbound west of County Street and one-way roadway eastbound east of County Street). Page 8

11 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way: o Faded crosswalk markings; o Painted stop bar is not provided; o Stop sign is not provided; o Painted crosswalk across County Street leads directly into a driveway; o Pedestrian crossing warning signs are not provided for the crosswalk across County Street or in advance of the crosswalk to alert motorists of the upcoming crossing. o Existing one-way/street name sign assembly is located in the wheelchair ramp transition along the north side of Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way, which does not provide adequate clearance for pedestrians. In addition, the sign assembly was not mounted at the MUTCD standard height, which can obstruct the sidewalk for pedestrians and also put signs at awkward/unexpected heights for motorists. Photograph No. 2 Painted crosswalk leading to an existing driveway at Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way Page 9

12 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Photograph No. 3 Existing sign placement at Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider providing new painted crosswalks and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Photograph No. 4 1 Ladder style crosswalk markings 2. - Consider providing one-way signs where missing so that pedestrians are aware of traffic flow; 1 US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, accessed January 18, 2017 Page 10

13 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL 3. - For crossings across County Street, consider providing advanced warning pedestrian crossing signs and signs at crossings themselves to alert motorists; 4. - Consider providing stop signs that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations; 5. - Consider moving the existing sign assembly out of the wheelchair ramp transition along the north side of Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way to provide appropriate access to the ramp. Evaluate the existing sign assembly and consider re-mounting to meet the minimum height per MUTCD. Safety Issue #3 Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: There is existing varying width sidewalks on both sides of the roadway which are currently in fair to poor condition, with areas of broken cement concrete. Lack of ADA/AAB compliant ramps may not be specifically tied to a crash, but could encourage disabled pedestrians to cross at unexpected locations. The following documents the existing condition of the pedestrian accommodations at the following locations within the pedestrian cluster: Spring Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. School Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided along the west side of County Street. Crosswalk leads directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs. Arnold Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. Clinton Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps across Clinton Street. Walnut Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. Madison Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps across Madison Street east and west of County Street. Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. Page 11

14 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Photograph No. 5 Painted crosswalk leads directly into vertical curbing (typical) Potential enhancements: 1. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required; 2. Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance. Safety Issue #4: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Observations: The two bicycle crashes within this pedestrian cluster may be attributed to the lack of bicycle accommodations throughout the County Street corridor. No painted shoulders or bicycle lanes are provided, which may force bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. Potential enhancements: 1. - Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Page 12

15 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street (Rivet Street to Nelson Street Pedestrian Cluster): Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, County Street (from Rivet Street to Nelson Street) is listed as a Pedestrian Cluster ( ). During the study period of , the following 9 pedestrian/bicyclist crashes were reported: Rivet Street: Rivet Street Please refer to page 23 for discussion about the intersection of County Street and Rivet Street. Independent Street: o 1 crash involving a bicyclist occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions. The cause of the crash was due to a vehicle making a right turn from Independent Street eastbound onto County Street. The bicyclist was traveling on the wrong side of County Street (facing traffic). An injury was reported. Delano Street: o 2 crashes involving pedestrians (no existing crosswalks provided). These crashes both occurred during a dark lit roadway with slush/snow roadway conditions, with possible injuries reported. Mosher Street: o 1 crash involving a pedestrian (no existing crosswalks provided) as a driver was backing out of a parking lot. This crash occurred at dusk with dry roadway conditions. Injuries were reported. Nelson Street: o 1 crash involving a pedestrian standing next to a parked car on County Street during daylight with dry roadway conditions. Injuries were reported. No fatalities were reported in this pedestrian cluster during the study period. Please refer to Figure 1 for a map of the pedestrian cluster locations and Appendix C for detailed crash information. Safety Issue #1: Lack of Pavement Markings and Signing Observations: Existing pavement markings are in fair to poor condition, with markings missing for some intersecting side streets. The following documents the existing conditions regarding pavement markings (crosswalks and stop bars) at the following locations within the pedestrian cluster: Rivet Street: Rivet Street Please refer to page 23 for discussion about the intersection of County Street and Rivet Street. Page 13

16 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Independent Street: o No crosswalks provided across Independent Street; o Stop signs and painted stop bars are not provided. Blackmer Street: o Faded crosswalk leads directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs. Katherine Street: o Faded crosswalk leads directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs; o Stop signs are not provided. Winsor Street: o Faded crosswalk markings; o Stop signs are not provided. Delano Street: o No crosswalks provided across Delano Street; o Stop sign and painted stop bar are not provided. Mosher Street: o No crosswalks provided across Mosher Street; o Stop sign and painted stop bar are not provided. Division Street: o Faded crosswalk leads directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs; o Faded crosswalk markings; o Pedestrian crossing warning signs (advanced and at the crossing itself) are not provided for the Division Street crosswalk; o One-way signs are not provided for Division Street (west of the intersection with County Street). Page 14

17 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Jouvette Street: o No crosswalks provided across Jouvette Street; o Stop sign and painted stop bar is not provided. Nelson Street: o No crosswalks provided across Nelson Street; o Stop signs are provided, but painted stop bars are not. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider providing new painted crosswalks and stop bar markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks Consider installing stop bars that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations; 3. - Consider repainting existing crosswalks for better visibility Consider providing one-way signs where missing so that pedestrians are aware of traffic flow; 5. - For crossing across County Street, consider providing advanced warning pedestrian crossing signs and signs at crossing itself to alert motorists; 6. - Consider providing stop signs that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations. Safety Issue #2: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: There is existing varying width sidewalk on both sides of the roadway which is currently in fair to poor condition, with areas of broken cement concrete. The following documents the existing condition of pedestrian wheelchair ramps at the following locations within the pedestrian cluster: Rivet Street: Rivet Street Please refer to page 23 for discussion about the intersection of County Street and Rivet Street. Independent Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Independent Street. Blackmer Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Blackmer Street. Page 15

18 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Katherine Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Katherine Street. Winsor Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. Delano Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Delano Street. Mosher Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Delano Street. Division Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps west of County Street; o No wheelchair ramps provided across Division Street east of County Street. Jouvette Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Jouvette Street. Nelson Street: o No wheelchair ramps provided across Nelson Street. Potential enhancements: 1. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required; 2. Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance. Safety Issue #3: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Observations: There are no bicycle accommodations within the study area. An existing bicycle lane is provided along the east side of County Street (south of Nelson Street), although there are no accommodations continuing northbound. In addition, painted shoulders are not provided; several bicyclists were observed riding on the sidewalks during the site visit. Potential enhancements: 1. - Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Page 16

19 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street Corridor (General): Safety Issue #1: Signing and Pavement Markings Observations: Stop signs and stop bars are missing from several side streets. In some cases where stop bars are provided, they are located far back from the intersection, causing vehicles to creep ahead to gain sight distance to turn onto County Street. In the instance where these stop bars are placed back to accommodate crosswalks, it is expected that the vehicle stops at the stop bar and then proceeds forward slowly to confirm an appropriate gap in traffic along the major street is available. If the stop bar is arbitrarily placed far back from the intersection with no accompanying crosswalk, compliance with the stop bar will likely not occur. Most street name signs along County Street (specifically the intersecting side streets) are small and barely visible. Several signs were observed to be non-compliant with the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Photograph No. 6 Existing Signing not compliant with MUTCD (typical) Existing pavement markings along County Street are limited to double yellow center lines; shoulders/on-street parking are not striped. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider installing stop signs and stop bars that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations; 2. - Consider replacing all MUTCD non-compliant signs, such as the street name signs that are too small; 3. - Given the lack of pavement markings along County Street, consider striping shoulder/parking lanes to narrow the travel lane in both directions. Page 17

20 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #2: Pavement Condition and Maintenance Observations: The existing pavement is in poor condition within the project limits, with medium severity patching and significant severity cracking which has been sealed repeatedly. There is some patch work and crack sealing within the intersection for utilities, potholes and sidewalks that continue to disintegrate. Based on the crash reports received, several crashes occurred during icy/snowy roadway conditions. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider repaving the corridor to minimize the abrupt swerving which may occur to avoid poor pavement conditions; 2. - Consider treating the roadways more frequently during icy conditions. Safety Issue #3: Drainage Observations: The existing catch basin bar type grates along County Street are parallel to the roadway. These types of catch basins are used throughout the County Street corridor and could create a potential hazard for bicyclists. Ponding was observed along the eastern side of County Street and at several corners throughout the project area. In addition, many existing catch basins are filled with trash. Although the historical collision data does not attribute any crashes to ponding, motorists may swerve abruptly to avoid these situations which could result in a collision. Photograph No. 7 Existing ponding along County Street (typical) Page 18

21 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Photograph No. 8 Existing catch basin along County Street (typical) Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider regrading the roadway to alleviate the low spots; 2. - Consider evaluating the existing drainage system as a whole and install additional catch basins as needed; 3. - Consider replacing all existing catch basin grates to meet current requirements; 4. - Consider cleaning existing catch basins in the short term to alleviate drainage issues. Safety Issue #4: Lack of Lighting Observations: While street lights are provided along County Street, it was discussed that there are pockets of dark/non-lit areas. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider evaluating existing foot-candle levels along the corridor and a potential replacement fixture to minimize the light/dark ratios; 2. - Consider providing additional lighting to increase awareness of the intersections. Page 19

22 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #5: Vegetation Observations: Overgrown vegetation and existing shrubs/bushes negatively impact sight distance at several side streets. Throughout the County Street corridor, existing trees located in the sidewalk do not provide an accessible ADA clearance. In addition, the tree roots are damaging the existing sidewalk in these areas, causing uneven levels and potential tripping hazards for pedestrians. Photograph No. 9 Existing tree in the sidewalk (typical) Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider trimming shrubbery in these areas; 2. - Consider removal and replacement of the existing trees. Also consider installing tree grates. Safety Issue #6: Curbing Observations: The existing granite curbing appears to be in good condition, and, side streets appear to have minimal curb reveal of less than 6-inches in many areas. In addition, curb reveals greater than 6 inches were observed, which can also be an unexpected tripping hazard for pedestrians. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider resetting the existing granite curb to provide a consistent 6 curb reveal. Page 20

23 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #7: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Observations: There are no bicycle accommodations throughout the County Street corridor. No painted shoulders or bicycle lanes are provided, which may force bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. During the RSA field visit, several teen cyclists were observed riding on the sidewalk. Potential enhancements: 1. - Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Safety Issue #8: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: There is existing varying width sidewalk on both sides of the roadway which is currently in fair to poor condition, with areas of broken cement concrete/asphalt. The following documents the existing condition regarding pavement markings (crosswalks and stop bars) and pedestrian wheelchair ramps at the following locations within the County Street corridor: Hawthorn Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; o Faded crosswalk markings. Russell Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; o Faded crosswalk markings. Bedford Street: o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across Bedford Street. Forest Street: o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across Forest Street. Sherman Street: o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across Sherman Street. Grinnell Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; Page 21

24 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL o Faded crosswalk markings lead directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs. S 6 th Street: New cement concrete sidewalks, crosswalk markings and wheelchair ramps (with detectable warning panels) are provided across S 6 th Street. Washington Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; o Faded crosswalk markings lead directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs. Pleasant Street: o Lack of ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; o Faded crosswalk markings lead directly to vertical curbing, which does not allow access to pedestrians in wheelchairs. South Street: Fair Street: o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across South Street. o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across Fair Street. Thompson Street: o No crosswalk/wheelchair ramps provided across Thompson Street. Potential enhancements: 1. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required; 2. Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance; 3. - Consider providing new painted crosswalk markings where none are currently provided. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks; 4. - Consider repainting existing crosswalks for better visibility. Page 22

25 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street and Rivet Street Intersection Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, the intersection of County Street and Rivet Street is listed as a High Crash Signalized intersection ( ). During the study period of , there were 28 reported crashes. Approximately 32% were angle collisions (9 crashes), 29% were rear end crashes (8 crashes) and 29% were crashes involving a single vehicle (8 crashes). The remaining crashes included 3 sideswipe (same direction) collisions. The highest percentage of crashes occurred during 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm periods. Approximately 22% (6 crashes) occurred during dark lighted conditions, and 25% (7 crashes) occurred during wet/snow/icy roadway conditions. 3 crashes involving pedestrians occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions. 2 crashes were due to vehicles making a left turn from Rivet Street westbound onto County Street. The remaining crash involving a pedestrian occurred when a vehicle traveling northbound along County Street made a left turn onto Rivet Street. 1 bicycle crash that occurred during daylight with dry roadway conditions resulted in a bicyclist hitting a car due to inattention from the bicyclist. Of the 28 reported crashes, 10 resulted in personal injury; no fatalities were reported at the intersection. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information. Photograph No. 10 Intersection of County Street and Rivet Street Page 23

26 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #1: Pavement Markings Observations: The County Street northbound and southbound approaches to the intersection consist of one general purpose lane, with no edge lane markings. Vehicles that are traveling through the intersection will attempt to bypass the turning vehicle on the right. When a vehicle attempts to make a left turn onto Rivet Street, cars squeeze around to go straight. There was 1 reported sideswipe crash on the northbound approach, which may be attributed to the lack of edge lane markings. Potential enhancements: 1. Consider providing edge lines for each approach to delineate lane usage. Safety Issue #2: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: Crosswalks are provided for each approach to the intersection, although they are generally faded. The faded nature of these crosswalks may be a contributing factor to the 3 collisions involving pedestrians that occurred at this intersection (all occurring within a crosswalk). The existing crosswalks lead directly to vertical curbing at the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection. Existing wheelchair ramps that are provided are not in conformance with the current ADA/AAB and do not provide detectable warning panels. The 2 existing wheelchair ramps are apex ramps (1 ramp that serves 2 directions). Apex ramps provide a longer distance to cross, and also might lead pedestrians with disabilities into the intersection due to the angle of the ramp. The stop bar for the crosswalk on the eastern leg is partially missing, which may cause vehicles to stop short in the crosswalk. Pedestrian signals are not provided at this high pedestrian activity intersection. There is a church located at southeast corner, and the lack of pedestrian signals is a safety concern, especially considering there is a bus stop at this location. Page 24

27 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Photograph No. 11 Faded pavement markings Potential enhancements: 1. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each side of all crosswalks; 2. Consider converting the existing apex ramps into 2 separate ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps per corner; 3. - Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks; 4. - Consider installing pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has to complete the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase. Safety Issue #3: Traffic Signals Observations: Existing post-mounted traffic signals do not provide overhead/advance visibility. The 8 reported rear end crashes at the intersection could be attributed to lack of signal visibility. The signal currently provides permissive phasing only, meaning left turning vehicles have to yield to through movements. In addition, the existing yellow and red clearance times appear to be too short. There were 9 reported angle crashes, which may have been caused in part by insufficient clearance times or permissive phasing only. Page 25

28 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL In addition, emergency vehicle pre-emption is not provided (as the signals are pre-timed). No collisions at this intersection can be tied to a lack of emergency pre-emption, but this poses a potential safety concern. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider providing at least one overhead mast arm if right-of-way (ROW) allows to increase signal visibility; 2. - Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility; 3. - Consider the installation of emergency pre-emption; 4. - Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE standards. Safety Issue #4: Signing Observations: A small No Turn on Red sign is provided only for the northbound approach. These signs are beneficial to pedestrian safety and could help prevent pedestrian crashes as they require motorists to come to a complete stop at an intersection. Potential enhancements: 1. - Evaluate the need for installing No Turn on Red signs for the remaining three approaches to increase pedestrian safety; 2. - Consider replacing the existing No Turn on Red sign to increase the size of the sign to increase awareness. Page 26

29 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street and Rockland Street Intersection Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, the intersection of County Street and Rockland Street is listed as a High Crash Unsignalized intersection ( ). Rockland Street intersects County Street approximately 70 feet apart. During the study period, there were 14 reported crashes. Angle crashes were the most common collision manner (64% 9 crashes). The remaining crashes were rear end crashes (36% -5 crashes). The highest percentage of crashes occurred during the hours of 2-6 pm. 5 occurred during dry roadway conditions, while the remaining 5 occurred during either wet or icy roadway conditions. 36% (5 crashes) occurred during dark lighted roadway conditions. Of the 14 reported crashes, 6 resulted in personal injury; no fatalities were reported at the intersection. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information. Photograph No. 12 Intersection of County Street and Rockland Street (red arrow depicts one-way road) Page 27

30 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #1: Pavement Condition Observations: The existing pavement is in poor condition, with severe rutting present along the eastern approach to County Street. Although the historical collision data does not attribute any crashes to ponding nor poor pavement conditions, motorists may swerve abruptly to avoid these situations which could result in a collision. Photograph No. 13 Existing pavement condition at the intersection Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider repaving the roadway and intersection to minimize the abrupt swerving which may occur to avoid poor pavement conditions. Safety Issue #2: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: A church is located on the west side of County Street, just north of the intersection with Rockland Street. A faded crosswalk is provided across County Street (north of the intersection with Rockland Street), with only an advanced pedestrian warning sign for the southbound approach. Advanced pedestrian crossing signs and signs at the crosswalk are not provided for the northbound approach. This crosswalk leads directly to vertical curbing. RSA participants noted that there is no crossing guard on Sundays when church is in session. While limited parking is provided in the back of the church, a small parking lot is provided across the street. It was noted that several pedestrians will park in the small lot and use this crosswalk to attend Church. There have been no reported collisions at this intersection involving a pedestrian. Page 28

31 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL SRTA bus stops are present for both the northbound and southbound approaches to Rockland Street. Faded crosswalks are provided across Rockland Street and wheelchair ramps are not provided. The crosswalks lead directly to vertical curbing. Just north of the intersection along the east side of County Street, existing trees and tree roots are causing upheaving to the existing sidewalk, which creates a non-accessible path for pedestrians. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps; 2. - Consider repainting existing crosswalks for increased visibility. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks; 3. - Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Consider the locations of the existing SRTA bus stops when determining the placement of the new crosswalk; 4. - Consider removal and replacement of the existing trees. Also consider installing tree grates. Photograph No. 14 Upheaving sidewalk due to trees and tree roots Page 29

32 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street and Allen Street/Wing Street Intersection Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, the intersection of County Street and Allen Street/Wing Street is listed as a High Crash Signalized intersection ( ). During the study period, 22 crashes were reported. Single vehicle crashes were the most common collisions at this intersection (32% 7 crashes). The remaining crashes included 6 rear ends, 5 angle crashes, 2 sideswipe (same direction) and 2 head on crashes. 14% of the crashes occurred during the 10am-12pm period, while 18% occurred during the nighttime hours of 8pm-10pm. 23% occurred during wet conditions, with 27% occurring during icy/snowy roadway conditions. 5 (11 crashes) occurred during dark lighted roadway conditions. Of the 22 reported crashes, 7 resulted in personal injury; no fatalities were reported at the intersection. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information. Photograph No. 15 Intersection of County Street and Allen Street/Wing Street (red arrow depicts one-way road) Page 30

33 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #1: Lane Usage Observations: The County Street northbound approach to the intersection consist of one general purpose lane. However, vehicles were observed treating the northbound approach as two lanes; when a vehicle attempts to make a left turn onto Allen Street, cars squeeze around to go straight. While there are no edge lines for any of the approaches, there were no reported sideswipe crashes on this approach. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider the need and available room for an exclusive left turn lane for the northbound approach, if there is sufficient ROW; 2. - Consider providing edge lines for each approach to delineate lane usage. Safety Issue #2: Obstructions and Visibility Observations: Existing trees in the sidewalk do not allow adequate clearance or ADA accessibility for pedestrians. Photograph No. 16 Inadequate clearance for pedestrians RSA participants noted that the Corner Thrift Store at the southeast corner of County Street/Wing Street frequently has items on the sidewalk for sale, which could restrict pedestrian access. This was also observed during the site visit. Page 31

34 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider removal of the existing trees to provide adequate clearance per ADA/AAB; 2. - Consider constructing sidewalk bumpouts around the existing trees if there is sufficient right of way; 3. - Consider enforcement from the City of New Bedford to keep the sidewalk free of obstructions. Safety Issue #3: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: Existing pedestrian accommodations do not - meet ADA/AAB standards. Apex ramps - (wheelchair ramps that serve two directions) - are provided, but are lacking detectable - warning panels. Pedestrian push buttons are - also provided; however, the buttons do not - meet ADA/AAB requirements, and no count - down heads are provided. - Faded crosswalks are provided across each - approach to the intersection (with the exception - of County Street, south of the intersection with - Wing Street, where there is no crosswalk). - Photograph No. 17 Non-compliant pedestrian push buttons Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider constructing 2 ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each corner of the crosswalk; 2. - Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks; 3. - Consider upgrading to new pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has to complete the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase. Page 32

35 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #4: Traffic Signals Observations: The existing yellow and red clearance times appear to be too short, as there were 5 reported angle crashes that may be attributed to insufficient clearance times. Emergency pre-emption is not provided at this intersection (the signals are pre-timed). No collisions at this intersection can be tied to a lack of emergency pre-emption, but this poses a potential safety concern. Reflectorized backplates are not provided; as such, the traffic signals are not conspicuous. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE standards; 2. - Consider the installation of emergency pre-emption; 3. - Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility. Safety Issue #5: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Observations: There are no bicycle accommodations throughout the County Street corridor. No painted shoulders or bicycle lanes are provided, which may force bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. Two bicycle crashes occurred during dark lighted roadway conditions during the study period. Potential enhancements: 1. - Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Safety Issue #6: Pavement Condition Based on the crash reports received, 27% of crashes occurred during icy/snowy roadway conditions, indicating that snow removal may be a safety concern at this location. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider treating the roadways more frequently during icy conditions. Page 33

36 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL County Street and Union Street Intersection Crash Details and Overview: According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, the intersection of County Street and Union Street is listed as a High Crash Signalized intersection ( ). There were 37 crashes reported during the study period. Angle crashes were the most common form of collision at this intersection (43% 16 crashes). The remaining crashes included 13 rear ends, 5 sideswipe (same direction), 2 crashes involving single vehicles and 1 head-on crash. The highest percentage of crashes (22%) occurred during the afternoon hours of 12-2 pm. 84% of crashes occurred during dry roadway conditions and 16% during wet conditions. 27% (10 crashes) occurred during dark lighted roadway conditions. Of the 37 reported crashes, 14 resulted in personal injury; no fatalities were reported at the intersection. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information. Photograph No. 18 Intersection of County Street and Union Street Page 34

37 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #1: Lane Usage Observations: Each approach to the intersection consists of one general purpose lane. However, given the width of the roadway, vehicles were observed treating the County Street approaches as two lanes; when a vehicle attempts to make a left turn, vehicles will attempt to pass turning vehicles on the right. This may have been a factor in the 3 sideswipe (same direction) crashes for the County Street approaches. The turning movement counts show considerable Union Street westbound left-turn movements onto County Street. Since there is no exclusive left-turn lane/phase, there are conflicts between these left-turn vehicles and Union Street eastbound vehicles traveling straight. Photograph No. 19 Left turning vehicle Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider the need and room available and evaluate if an exclusive left turn lane(s) is warranted along County Street (if there is sufficient ROW); 2. - Evaluate if an exclusive left turn lane for the Union Street westbound approach is warranted (if there is sufficient ROW). Page 35

38 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #2: Traffic Signals Observations: The existing traffic signals are post mounted with no reflectorized backplates, making them not easily visible. The 13 reported rear end crashes may be attributed to the lack of signal visibility. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider providing at least one overhead mast arm if ROW allows to increase signal visibility; 2. - Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility. Safety Issue #3: Inadequate Clearance Intervals Observations: Crash data indicates that 8 angle crashes were due to vehicles running the red light. In addition, 16 total angle crashes occurred at this intersection. The existing yellow clearance times for County Street and Union Street are 4 seconds, and the existing red clearance times for both roadways are 2 seconds, which may not be adequate at this intersection. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE standards; 2. - Consider police enforcement during peak hours. Safety Issue #4: Parking Meters Observations: Two existing parking meters are provided in close proximity to the intersection (Union Street westbound approach and the County Street southbound approach) which limits the visibility of the crosswalks on these approaches when vehicles are parked at these spots. Potential enhancements: Consider eliminating these two metered parking spots if they are within 30 feet of the crosswalk. This is the minimum requirement at a signalized intersection, according to the Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) and MUTCD. Page 36

39 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue #5: Signing Observations: There is an existing sign Vehicles Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk on the south side of Union Street approximately 50 feet east of the crosswalk and intersection with County Street that appears to be in the wrong location, as there is no crosswalk present. A small No Turn on Red sign is provided only for the southbound approach. These signs are beneficial to pedestrian safety as they require motorists to come to a complete stop at an intersection. Potential enhancements: 1. - Remove the existing Vehicles Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk as it is not applicable; 2. - Evaluate the need for installing No Turn on Red signs for the remaining three approaches to increase pedestrian safety; 3. - Consider replacing the existing No Turn on Red sign to increase the size of the sign to increase awareness. Safety Issue #6: Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Observations: Existing pedestrian accommodations do not meet ADA/AAB standards. Apex ramps (wheelchair ramps that serve two directions) are provided, but are lacking detectable warning panels. Red painted crosswalks are provided across each approach to the intersection and appear to be in fair condition. RSA participants noted that the pedestrian clearance times seemed insufficient. The location of the pedestrian signal pole at the northwest corner is over 5 feet away from the County Street north leg crosswalk, not meeting accessibility requirements. The existing pedestrian signals do not have countdown heads. There were 2 crashes involving pedestrians in the crosswalk at this location. Potential enhancements: 1. - Consider constructing 2 ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each corner of the crosswalk; 2. - Consider providing new painted crosswalks and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks; Page 37

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41 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL 3. - Consider upgrading to pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has to complete the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase; 4. - Consider evaluating the existing pedestrian crossing times to ensure they are adequate and meet MUTCD and ITE standards; 5. - Consider relocating the pedestrian signal pole at the northwest corner or provide an additional one within 5 feet of the crosswalk. Safety Issue #7: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Observations: There are no bicycle accommodations throughout the County Street corridor. No painted shoulders or bicycle lanes are provided, which may force bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. One bicycle crash was reported at this intersection. Potential enhancements: 1. - Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. SUMMARY OF ROAD SAFETY AUDIT Table 2 lists each safety issue and the corresponding potential safety enhancements that were discussed at the road safety audit and within the previous section. The safety issues and potential safety enhancements are divided by location. For each observed safety issue and potential safety enhancement, the table includes the safety payoff, estimated time frame for completion, estimated construction cost, and the responsible agency. Safety payoff estimates are subjective and may be based on the relative percent of crashes that may be reduced by the enhancement; for example, low (<30 percent), medium (31 percent to 70 percent), and high (>71 percent). The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid-term (1 to 3 years), or long-term (>3 years). The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high (>$50,001). Page 39

42 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Table 2: Potential Safety Enhancement Summary Safety Issue Roadway Layout Lack of Pavement Markings and Signing Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame County Street (Union Street to Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way Pedestrian Cluster) Evaluate the feasibility of tightening curb radii to provide a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians. Consider providing curb extensions to provide a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians. Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider providing one-way signs where missing so that pedestrians are aware of traffic flow. For crossings across County Street, consider providing advanced warning pedestrian crossing signs and signs at crossings themselves to alert motorists. Consider providing stop signs that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations. Consider moving the existing sign assembly out of the wheelchair ramp transition along the north side of Jolie Gonsalves Memorial Way to provide appropriate access to the ramp. Evaluate the existing sign assembly and consider re-mounting to meet the minimum height per MUTCD. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required. Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance. Medium Medium Cost Responsible Agency Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Long-term Medium City of New Bedford

43 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Lack of Pavement Markings and Signing Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Potential Safety Enhancement Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Safety Payoff Medium Time Frame Cost Long-term Medium County Street (Rivet Street to Nelson Street Pedestrian Cluster) Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider installing stop bars that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations. Consider repainting existing crosswalks for better visibility. Consider providing one-way signs where missing so that pedestrians are aware of traffic flow. For crossing across County Street, consider providing advanced warning pedestrian crossing signs and signs at crossing itself to alert motorists. Consider providing stop signs that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required. Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance. Responsible Agency City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Long-term Medium City of New Bedford

44 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Signing and Pavement Markings Pavement Condition and Maintenance Drainage Potential Safety Enhancement Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Safety Payoff Medium County Street Corridor Consider installing stop signs and stop bars that meet MUTCD standards at missing locations. Consider replacing all MUTCD non-compliant signs, such as the street name signs that are too small. Given the lack of pavement markings along County Street, consider striping shoulder/parking lanes to narrow the travel lane in both directions. Consider repaving the corridor to minimize the abrupt swerving which may occur to avoid poor pavement conditions. Consider treating the roadways more frequently during icy conditions. Consider regrading the roadway to alleviate the low spots. Consider evaluating the existing drainage system as a whole and install additional catch basins as needed. Consider replacing all existing catch basin grates to meet current requirements. Consider cleaning existing catch basins in the short term to alleviate drainage issues. Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford High Long-term High City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford High Long-term High City of New Bedford High Long-term High City of New Bedford High Long-term High City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford

45 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Lack of Lighting Vegetation Curbing Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Potential Safety Enhancement Consider evaluating existing foot-candle levels along the corridor and a potential replacement fixture to minimize the light/dark ratios. Consider providing additional lighting to increase awareness of the intersections. Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Medium Long-Term High Medium Long-Term High Responsible Agency City of New Bedford City of New Bedford Consider trimming shrubbery in these areas. Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Consider removal and replacement of the existing trees. City of New Bedford Medium Long-Term High Also consider installing tree grates. Consider resetting the existing granite curb to provide a consistent 6 curb reveal. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps where required. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider updating the existing wheelchair ramps to meet ADA/AAB compliance. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider providing new painted crosswalk markings where none are currently provided. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider repainting existing crosswalks for better visibility. Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford

46 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Pavement Markings Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Traffic Signals County Street and Rivet Street Intersection Consider providing edge lines for each approach to delineate lane usage. Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each side of all crosswalks. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider converting the existing apex ramps into 2 separate ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps per Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford corner. Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider installing pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has to complete Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase. Consider providing at least one overhead mast arm if ROW allows to increase signal visibility. High Long-term High City of New Bedford Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility. Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider the installation of emergency pre-emption. Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE High Short-term Low City of New Bedford standards.

47 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Signing Pavement Condition Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Lane Usage Potential Safety Enhancement Evaluate the need for installing No Turn on Red signs for the remaining three approaches to increase pedestrian safety. Consider replacing the existing No Turn on Red sign to increase the size of the sign to increase awareness. Safety Payoff County Street and Rockland Street Intersection Consider repaving the roadway and intersection to minimize the abrupt swerving which may occur to avoid poor pavement conditions. Consider constructing ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps. Consider repainting existing crosswalks for increased visibility. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider providing new painted crosswalk and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Consider the locations of the existing SRTA bus stops when determining the placement of the new crosswalk. Consider removal and replacement of the existing trees. Also consider installing tree grates. Time Frame County Street and Allen Street/Wing Street Intersection Consider the need and available room for an exclusive left turn lane for the northbound approach, if there is sufficient ROW. Consider providing edge lines for each approach to delineate lane usage. Cost Responsible Agency Low Long-term Low City of New Bedford Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford High Long-term High City of New Bedford Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford

48 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Obstructions and Visibility Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Traffic Signals Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Potential Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Consider removal of the existing trees to provide adequate clearance per ADA/AAB. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider constructing sidewalk bumpouts around the existing trees if there is sufficient ROW. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider enforcement from the City of New Bedford to keep the sidewalk free of obstructions. Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Consider constructing 2 ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each corner of the crosswalk. Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider providing new painted crosswalks and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider upgrading to new pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford to complete the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase. Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE High Short-term Low City of New Bedford standards. Consider the installation of emergency pre-emption. Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility. Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane.

49 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Pavement Condition Lane Usage Traffic Signals Inadequate Clearance Intervals Parking Meters Signing Potential Safety Enhancement Consider treating the roadways more frequently during icy conditions. Safety Payoff Medium County Street and Union Street Intersection Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider the need and room available and evaluate if an exclusive left turn lane(s) is warranted along County Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Street (if there is sufficient ROW). Evaluate if an exclusive left turn lane for the Union Street westbound approach is warranted (if there is sufficient ROW). Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider providing at least one overhead mast arm if ROW allows to increase signal visibility. High Long-term High City of New Bedford Consider providing reflectorized backplates on the existing signals to increase signal visibility. Medium Short-term Medium City of New Bedford Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they meet MUTCD and ITE High Short-term Low City of New Bedford standards. Consider police enforcement during peak hours. Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Consider eliminating these two metered parking spots if they are within 30 feet of the crosswalk. This is the minimum requirement at a signalized intersection Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford according to the UVC and MUTCD. Remove the existing Vehicles Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk as it is not applicable. Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford Evaluate the need for installing No Turn on Red signs for the remaining three approaches to increase Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford pedestrian safety. Consider replacing the existing No Turn on Red sign to increase the size of the sign to increase awareness. Low Short-term Low City of New Bedford

50 Road Safety Audit County Street, New Bedford Prepared by CDM Smith Inc. FINAL Safety Issue Lack of Pedestrian Accommodations Lack of Bicycle Accommodations Potential Safety Enhancement Consider constructing 2 ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each corner of the crosswalk. Consider providing new painted crosswalks and stop markings. These markings may need to be relocated depending on the locations of the new wheelchair ramps. Ladder style crosswalk markings should be considered to increase visibility of the crosswalks. Consider upgrading to pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons to clearly identify when the pedestrian phase occurs and how long a pedestrian has to complete the crossing to avoid pedestrians being caught in the crosswalk during a vehicular phase. Consider evaluating the existing pedestrian crossing times to ensure they are adequate and meet MUTCD standards. Consider relocating the pedestrian signal pole at the northwest corner or provide an additional one within 5 feet of the crosswalk. Given the existing roadway width and the on-street parking on either side of County Street, consider installing "Share the Road" (W16-1P) signing and pavement markings to alert motorists and bicyclists of the shared travel lane. Safety Payoff Medium Time Frame Cost Responsible Agency Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Medium Short-term Low City of New Bedford Medium Medium Long-term Medium City of New Bedford Long-term Medium City of New Bedford

51 Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda -

52 CDMth sm1 County Street Road Safety Audit 1/04/2017 Agenda 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Meeting Location: Department of Public Infrastructure Meeting Address: 1105 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA Type of meeting: Attendees: Road Safety Audit MassDOT, City Officials, Emergency Responders Agenda Welcome and Introduction Review of Site Specific Material Crash data Speed data Traffic volumes Proposed/existing conditions Visit the Site Drive to site Group discussion of areas of improvement Post Visit Discussion/Completion of RSA Discuss observations and findings Discuss proposed improvements Adjourn for the day/closing Remarks 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Additional Information Before attending the RSA participants are encouraged to drive through the intersections 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 Attachments: o Crash diagrams o Volume data o Safety review prompt list

53 Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List -

54 Road Safety Audit Rockda le Avenue at Allen Street, New Bedford, MA Wednesday, January 04, 2017 Sign-In Name Affiliation (if any) Address Phone (if any)

55 Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data -

56 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at Allen/Wing Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 29-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP!) NORTH NOT TO SCALE u ~., I~ l, b 7 County Street 18 Allen Street ,,1.,o J ~ ,14 22 o..,,,.l_,.j - J LJ / ~! <#0. 6,12, Wing Street County Street 0 l -+D ' ~ fl _JL - - :::::t REAR ENO HEAOON SAME OIAECT,ON DIRECTION WI TH RIGHT SIDES WIP E WlTH LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE ~ n.. - ~ _J tr+ SIDESWIPE, SIDESWIPE, OPPOSITE THROUGH LEFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT -~ ANO RICHT SINGLE VEHICLE ~ -r c::::::j ~ -~ R IGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN, LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE W ITH OTH ER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OVEATAt<ING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING WITH PARKED CAR THAN PARKEO CAA PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN, LEFT TUAN, RIGHT TUAN, REAR ENO OPPOSING THAU R IGHT ANGLE SIDESWIPE Collision Diagram CRASH TYPE 11 ~-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OT HER 3 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision

57 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Allen Street Diagram Ref. # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Conditions Weather Conditions Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Injury Status Citation Comments Hit and run. Operator stated the 1 2/26/12 Sun 3:50 AM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Unknown no injury No other driver may have been intoxicated 2 6/25/12 Mon 7:26 PM angle daylight clear dry Other Improper Action non-incapacitating injury Yes Hit and run 3 9/8/12 Sat 4:38 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Unknown no injury No Hit and run 4 1/5/13 Sat 11:05 AM rear end daylight clear dry Distracted possible No Operator of V1 (NB) states was distracter by dog in car 5 2/6/13 Wed 3:03 AM single vehicle crash dark-unknown roadway Driver lost control of vehicle and snow snow Unknown no injury No lighting hit fire alarm box 6 2/14/13 Thu 4:19 PM rear end dusk clear wet No Improper Driving no injury No - 7 7/31/13 Wed 10:19 AM rear end daylight clear dry Cellular telephone non-incapacitating injury Yes Operator of V1 (SB) stated was distracted and when looked up, thought the light had changed to green and rear-ended V2 8 9/28/13 Sat 7:43 PM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway clear dry No Improper Driving non-incapacitating injury No V1 (NB) hit cyclist. Witness stated that cyclist rode into traffic and that V1 "would never have been able to stop in time." 9 10/8/13 Tue 10:43 PM sideswipe, same direction dark-lighted roadway clear dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner no injury No Hit and run. Suspected drug transaction. V1 (EB) backed into V2 when a police officer approached the vehicle. V1 then drove off and sideswiped V3 (EB) /26/13 Thu 10:47 PM head on dark-lighted roadway clear ice Inattention possible Yes POI unknown 11 1/4/14 Sat 8:27 PM rear end dark-lighted roadway clear snow No Improper Driving no injury No Operator of V1 (NB) slid into V2 due to snow 12 1/23/14 Thu 8:16 AM rear end daylight snow ice No Improper Driving no injury No Operator of V1 (EB) slid into V2 due to snow 13 2/20/14 Thu 7:35 AM angle daylight clear ice Inattention no injury No V1 (SB turning WB) slid into V2 (EB) due to icy road 14 2/20/14 Thu 7:48 AM angle daylight clear ice No Improper Driving no injury No V1 (SB turning WB) slid into V2 (EB) due to icy road 15 2/27/14 Thu 11:23 AM sideswipe, same direction daylight clear dry Made improper turn no injury No V1 (SB turning WB) turned right from the wrong lane 16 5/16/14 Fri 9:15 PM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway rain wet Unknown possible No Bicyclist claimed was hit by vehicle and that vehicle left the scene 17 6/1/14 Sun 1:46 AM head on dark-lighted roadway clear dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner no injury Yes /5/14 Thu 2:24 PM single vehicle crash daylight rain wet Inattention no injury No Tractor trailer unable to make SB to WB turn and hit tree 19 9/17/14 Wed 9:10 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Exceeded authorized speed limit no injury Yes Motorcycle and vehicle collision 20 10/15/14 Wed 12:37 AM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway cloudy dry No Improper Driving non-incapacitating injury No Police officer (NB turning WB) hit pedestrian in crosswalk 21 11/1/14 Sat 12:19 PM rear end daylight rain wet Inattention no injury Yes /27/14 Thu 8:52 PM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway snow wet Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner no injury Yes V1 (EB) lost control of vehicle and hit traffic light

58 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Allen Street 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 2 18% 16% 14% 12% 1 8% 6% 4% 2% Crash Day of Week 18% 36% 5% 5% 5% 23% Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 14% Crash Time of Day 18% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 5% 5% 5% 6AM- 8AM- 10AM- 12PM- 2PM- 4PM- 6PM- 8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM- 4AM- 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM 6AM 9% 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 32% Crash Manner of Collision 27% 23% 9% 9% Single Rear end Angle Sideswipe, Sideswipe, Head on Rear to rear Unknown Vehicle same opposite Crash direction direction

59 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Allen Street 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% ri----n Crash Light Condition 45% 45% 5% 5% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark-lighted Dark- Dark- Other Unknown roadway roadway not unknown lighted roadway lighting 68% Clear 5% Cloudy Crash Weather Condition 14% 14% Rain Snow Sleet, hail, freezing rain Fog, smog, smoke Severe crosswinds Blowing sand, snow Other Unknown Crash Road Surface ~ 23% 9% n 18% Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, Water Slush Other Unknown dirt, oil, (standing, gravel moving)

60 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at Hawthorn Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 1-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP Collision Diagram Hawthorn Street!) NORTH NOT TO SCALE coj... 0 ~ ,2,3,6, 9 4,5 7 -~ - - :::::t ~ _JL fl REAA ENO HEAOON SAME OIRECT,ON DIRECTION WI TH RIGHT SIDESWIPE WJTH LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE t;. n.. - ~ _J ~ SIDESWIPE, SIDESWIPE, OPPOSITE THROUGH L.EFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT ANO RICHT ~ ---+r c::::::j ~ ---+~ ---+d10 SINGLE VEHICLE RIGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN, LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE WITH O THER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OVERTAt<ING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING WITH PARKED CAR THAN PARKEO CAA PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN, L.EFT TUAN, RIGHT TUAN, REAR ENO OPPOSING THAU R IGHT ANGLE SIDESWIPE 8 CRASH TYPE ~-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OT HER County Street 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision

61 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Hawthorn Street Crash Diagram Ref. # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Conditions Weather Conditions Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Injury Status Citation Comments V1 (EB turning NB) failed to 1 10/31/12 Wed 7:41 AM angle daylight clear dry Inattention no injury No properly stop at stop sign and cut off NB (SB) 2 2/17/13 Sun 9:30 AM angle daylight snow snow Failed to yield right of way no injury No Collison occurred during a snowstorm 3 5/1/13 Wed 6:29 PM angle dusk clear dry Failed to yield right of way no injury No Operator of V1 (EB) stated looked right but did not look left before proceeding into the intersection 4 8/2/13 Fri 2:39 PM rear end daylight clear dry Inattention possible No - 5 8/14/13 Wed 9:02 PM rear end dark-lighted roadway clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No V2 (WB turning NB) pulled into intersection then stopped because a NB vehicle did not give ROW. V1 (WB) then rear-ended V /24/13 Tue 3:47 PM angle dusk clear dry Failed to yield right of way possible No V1 (EB turning NB) was waved on by a NB vehicle when hit by V2 (SB) 7 8/18/14 Mon 3:25 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Inattention possible No V1 (EB) hit pedestrian. It appears the pedestrian was not crossing at the crosswalk. V1 (SB) hit pedestrian, who was 10/4/14 Sat 7:07 PM single vehicle crash dark-roadway not crossing the road, but not at a rain wet No Improper Driving non-incapacitating injury No lighted crosswalk. Pedestrian was 8 intoxicated. 9 12/18/14 Thu 5:07 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Failed to yield right of way possible No V1 (EB turning NB) pulled out abruptly and hit V2 (SB)

62 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Hawthorn Street 35% Crash Day of Week 33% 3 25% 2 15% 1 11% 11% 11% 11% 11% 11% 5% Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 33% - ntr tr= - H I Crash Time of Day I 6AM- 8AM- 10AM- 12PM- 2PM- 4PM- 6PM- 8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM- 4AM- 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM 6AM - 22% 11% 11% 11% 11% - 6 Crash Manner of Collision 56% % 22% Single Rear end Angle Sideswipe, Sideswipe, Head on Rear to rear Unknown Vehicle same opposite Crash direction direction

63 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Hawthorn Street 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 44% Crash Light Condition 22% 22% 11% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark-lighted Dark- Dark- Other Unknown roadway roadway not unknown lighted roadway lighting % >--- >-- >-- t--- 11% 11% - I I I 1 Clear Crash Weather Condition Cloudy Rain Snow Sleet, hail, freezing rain Fog, smog, smoke Severe crosswinds Blowing sand, snow Other Unknown >--- ->--- >--- -> % 11% 11% I I Crash Road Surface I I Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, Water Slush Other Unknown dirt, oil, (standing, gravel moving)

64 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at Rivet Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 1-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP Rivet Street,... ~, I t, ~ 0 -~.,,.-,-co' 0 10 ~ ~ --fr llco 9, 20 n ~ 19,22,28 -~ !) ' 17 County Street NORTH 04,6,15 NOT TO SCALE - - CRASH TYPE :::::t tin ~ fl _JL SIDESWIPE, SIDESWIPE, OPPOSITE THROUGH L.EFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT ANO RICHT REAA ENO HEAOON SAME OIRECT,ON DIRECTION WI TH RIGHT SIDESWIPE WJTH LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE.. - ~ _J ~ ~ ---+r c::::::j ~ ---+~ ---+d10 SINGLE VEHICLE RIGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN, LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE WITH O THER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OVERTAt<ING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING WITH PARKED CAR THAN PARKEO CAA PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN, L.EFT TUAN, RIGHT TUAN, REAR ENO OPPOSING THAU R IGHT ANGLE SIDESWIPE 3,7,23 County Street 27 11, , Collision Diagram ~-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OT HER Rivet Street 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision

65 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Rivet Street Crash Diagram Ref. # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Conditions Weather Conditions Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Injury Status Citation Comments 1 1/15/12 Sun 5:25 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Unknown non-incapacitating injury No Both operators claimed they had a green light 2 5/26/12 Sat 3:33 AM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Failed to yield right of way non-incapacitating injury No Operator of V2 (WB) stated failed to stop at red light 3 8/2/12 Thu 4:01 PM rear end daylight clear dry Unknown no injury Yes - 4 8/19/12 Sun 5:22 PM rear end daylight clear dry Other Improper Action non-incapacitating injury Yes - 5 9/1/12 Sat 9:10 AM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Unknown unknown No Operator struck traffic light and left the scene 6 9/12/12 Wed 1:10 PM rear end daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury Yes - 7 9/16/12 Sun 3:48 PM rear end daylight clear dry Followed too closely no injury No /12/12 Fri 10:34 AM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry No Improper Driving possible No V1 (NB turning WB) hit a pedestrian trying to cross the street 9 1/14/13 Mon 11:46 AM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Inattention non-incapacitating injury No V1 (WB turning SB) hit pedestrians and admitted to not seeing them in the road 10 2/20/13 Wed 11:25 AM sideswipe, same direction daylight clear dry Unknown no injury No /9/13 Sat 10:40 AM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No Operator of V1 (SB turning WB) knocked down traffic light and admitted fault. 12 4/12/13 Fri 5:15 PM rear end dusk rain wet No Improper Driving possible No Hit and run 13 5/20/13 Mon 6:38 AM angle daylight clear dry Operating vehicle in Hit and run. Operator of V1 (WB) erratic, reckless, careless, no injury Yes ran a red light, hit V2 and a traffic negligent or aggressive control pole, and fled the scene. manner 14 6/10/13 Mon 7:26 AM sideswipe, same direction daylight clear dry Other Improper Action no injury Yes /30/13 Sun 12:06 AM rear end dark-lighted roadway rain wet Inattention no injury No Hit and run 16 8/23/13 Fri 11:28 AM single vehicle crash daylight cloudy dry Inattention no injury No Bicyclist hit vehicle Operating vehicle in 17 9/21/13 Sat 10:07 PM dark-unknown roadway erratic, reckless, careless, sideswipe, same direction rain wet lighting negligent or aggressive manner no injury Yes /29/13 Sun 11:13 AM rear end daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No Hit and run 19 10/25/13 Fri 4:31 PM angle daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No /25/13 Fri 7:39 PM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway other dry No Improper Driving incapacitating injury No V1 (WB turning SB) hit pedestrians trying to cross the street 21 11/29/13 Fri 8:15 AM angle daylight cloudy dry Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings 22 12/1/13 Sun 5:59 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear wet Failed to yield right of way possible Yes no injury Yes Operator of V1 (NB) cited for running a red light Operator of V1 (SB) cited for failing to yield 23 1/21/14 Tue 12:37 PM rear end daylight snow snow Inattention no injury No V1 (SB) slid into V2 due to snow 24 2/20/14 Thu 8:14 AM single vehicle crash daylight clear ice No Improper Driving no injury No V1 (NB turning EB) lost control due to icy road and hit street sign 25 5/17/14 Sat 7:57 AM angle daylight rain wet Failed to yield right of way possible Yes Operator of V1 (SB) cited for running a red light 26 7/25/14 Fri 12:15 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No V1 (SB truck turning WB) hit traffic light 27 7/27/14 Sun 2:27 PM angle daylight cloudy dry Failed to yield right of way no injury No -

66 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Rivet Street 28 12/7/14 Sun 11:27 AM angle daylight cloudy dry Failed to yield right of way non-incapacitating injury No Witness stated V1 (SB turning EB) ran a red light. V1 had obstructed visibility.

67 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Rivet Street 3 25% 2 Crash Day of Week 25% 18% 29% 15% 1 5% 11% 4% 7% 7% Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 3 25% 2 25% Crash Time of Day - 21% 15% 1 5% 11% 11% 11% -, ~ ~ ~ % -I Hl- 4% 4% 4% 4% I I I I l 6AM- 8AM- 10AM- 12PM- 2PM- 4PM- 6PM- 8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM- 4AM- 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM 6AM 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 29% 29% Crash Manner of Collision 32% 11% Single Rear end Angle Sideswipe, Sideswipe, Head on Rear to rear Unknown Vehicle same opposite Crash direction direction

68 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Rivet Street % - ~ Crash Light Condition 4% 18% 4% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark-lighted Dark- Dark- Other Unknown roadway roadway not unknown lighted roadway lighting 64% Clear Crash Weather Condition 14% 14% Cloudy Rain 4% 4% Snow Sleet, hail, freezing rain Fog, smog, smoke Severe crosswinds Blowing sand, snow Other Unknown t % 18% ~ r--, Crash Road Surface 4% 4% r--, Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, Water Slush Other Unknown dirt, oil, (standing, gravel moving)

69 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at Rockland Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 29-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP Rockland Street County Street Jo I 1 4 l ~ One Way ---> _, 7, t 06 l) I t I ~ ~ _Jt_ n - - :::::; REAR ENO HEAOON SAME OIRECTION DIRECTION Wl'TH RIGHT SIDE.SWIPE wnh LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE t::;. n SIDE.SWIPE, SIDESWIPE. OPPOSITE THROUOH LEFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT -~ AND RIGHT SINGLE VEHICLE =" -,-, c=j ~ -~ ~- l. _! (,4 RIGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN. LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE WITH OTHER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OVE.ATAKING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING WITH PARKED CAl=l THAN PARKED CAR PEDESTAi.AN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN. LEFT TURN, RIGHT TURN, REAR ENO OPPOSING THAU R IGHT ANOLE SIDESWIPE Collision Diagram NORTH NOT TO SCALE 10,13 CRASH TYPE 12 <#0-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OT HER 8 County Street Rockland Street 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision

70 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Rockland Street Crash Diagram Ref. # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Conditions Weather Conditions Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Injury Status Citation Comments 1 9/10/12 Mon 12:29 AM rear end dark-lighted roadway clear dry Inattention possible No /10/12 Wed 8:42 AM angle daylight rain wet No Improper Driving non-incapacitating injury No V2 (EB turning NB) was waved on by another NB vehicle 3 12/29/12 Sat 3:05 PM angle daylight rain wet No Improper Driving no injury Yes - 4 4/12/13 Fri 12:25 PM angle daylight rain wet No Improper Driving no injury No V2 (truck) was traveling WB and making a wide right turn to go NB. 5 5/5/13 Sun 8:14 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Wrong side or wrong way non-incapacitating injury Yes V1 (SB) was in NB travel lane 6 6/28/13 Fri 2:05 AM rear end dark-lighted roadway rain wet Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner non-incapacitating injury No - 7 7/4/13 Thu 4:07 PM angle daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No Both vehicles claimed the other hit and run 8 10/29/13 Tue 6:36 PM angle dark-lighted roadway clear dry Unknown possible Yes Vehicle drove into a cyclist crossing the street. Operated stated was distracted. 9 2/17/14 Mon 6:14 PM rear end dark-lighted roadway clear ice No Improper Driving no injury Yes /25/14 Fri 3:03 PM rear end daylight clear dry Inattention no injury No Operator of V1 (NB) stated was distracted when rear-ended V2 11 7/29/14 Tue 4:57 PM angle daylight clear dry No Improper Driving no injury No Hit and run 12 8/13/14 Wed 5:08 PM angle daylight rain wet Unknown no injury Yes /3/14 Mon 12:37 PM rear end daylight clear dry Inattention no injury Yes /17/14 Mon 3:39 PM angle dusk rain wet Failed to yield right of way non-incapacitating injury No V1 (SB turning EB) failed to yield

71 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Rockland Street 3 29% Crash Day of Week 25% 2 15% 1 5% 14% 14% 21% 7% 7% 7% Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 25% 2 15% Crash Time of Day 21% 21% 14% 14% 1 7% 7% 7% 7% 5% 6AM- 8AM- 10AM- 12PM- 2PM- 4PM- 6PM- 8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM- 4AM- 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM 6AM Crash Manner of Collision 36% 64% Single Rear end Angle Sideswipe, Sideswipe, Head on Rear to rear Unknown Vehicle same opposite Crash direction direction

72 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at Rockland Street % Crash Light Condition 36% 2 1 7% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark-lighted Dark- Dark- Other Unknown roadway roadway not unknown lighted roadway lighting t--- t--- t % Clear Crash Weather Condition 43% Unknown Other Blowing sand, snow Severe crosswinds Fog, smog, smoke Sleet, hail, freezing rain Snow Rain Cloudy >--- - > ~ ~ 43% Crash Road Surface 7% n Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, Water Slush Other Unknown dirt, oil, (standing, gravel moving)

73 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at School Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 1-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP County Street 0..,, oo r l) ~ I 13 -~L e 012 l... ~ - - :::::; ~ _Jt_ n REAR ENO HEAOON SAME DIRECTION DIRECTION Wl'TH RIGHT SIDE.SWIPE wnh LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE 1::::;. n SIDE.SWIPE, SIDESWIPE. OPPOSITE THROUOH LEFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT AND RIGHT =" -,-, c=j ~ -~ ~- l. _! (,4 - <#0 SINGLE VEHICLE RIGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN. LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE WITH OTHER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OYE.ATAKING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING W ITH PARKED CAl=l THAN PARKED CAR PEDESTAi.AN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN, LEFT TURN, RIGHT TURN, REAR ENO OPPOSING THAU R IGHT ANOLE SIDESWIPE 5 <#0-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OTHER School Street Arnold Street 1,3,7 <--- One Way 6,10, , 15 2 <--- One Way NORTH 9 NOT TO SCALE Collision Diagram CRASH TYPE County Street 8 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision

74 Collision Data Summary Table - County Street at Arnold Street/School Street Crash Diagram Ref. # Crash Date Crash Day Time of Day Manner of Collision Light Conditions Weather Conditions Road Surface Driver Contributing Code Injury Status Citation Comments 1 1/23/12 Mon 1:01 PM angle daylight cloudy dry Unknown no injury No Operator of V1 (WB) stated that did not see V2 (SB) 2 2/21/12 Tue 6:11 PM angle dark-lighted roadway cloudy dry No Improper Driving no injury No V1 (NB turning WB) caught on fire. 3 7/4/12 Wed 5:39 PM angle daylight clear dry Inattention no injury Yes - 4 7/18/12 Wed 12:17 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry No Improper Driving non-incapacitating injury Yes V1 (WB turning SB) cited for failure to stop for pedestrian in crosswalk 5 7/20/12 Fri 5:40 PM rear end daylight rain wet Followed too closely no injury No V1 (SB) stopped abruptly because was cut off. Operator of V2 (SB) stated slid into V1 due to wet road surface. 6 10/3/12 Wed 5:11 PM angle dusk cloudy wet Failed to yield right of way no injury No /16/12 Tue 6:50 AM angle daylight clear wet Failed to yield right of way unknown No 8 12/17/12 Mon 4:04 PM sideswipe, same direction daylight rain wet Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road Operator of V2 (SB) stated did not see V1 (WB turning SB) until too late to avoid impact no injury No - 9 8/8/13 Thu 12:11 PM sideswipe, same direction daylight clear dry Unknown no injury No Hit and run 10 12/9/13 Mon 3:28 PM angle daylight clear dry Failed to yield right of way no injury No Operator of V1 (WB) stated was waved on by operator of V2 (NB) 11 12/22/13 Sun 2:06 AM rear end dark-lighted roadway cloudy dry Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner possible Yes V1 (SB turning WB) rear-ended V2 12 7/5/14 Sat 7:29 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Distracted possible No V1 (WB turning NB) was waved on and pulled out and hit a pedestrian 13 9/25/14 Thu 7:22 PM rear end dark-lighted roadway rain wet Unknown no injury No V1 (WB turning SB) pulled out and stopped short due to fast approaching NB vehicle. V2 then rear-ended V /28/14 Sun 5:20 PM angle daylight clear dry Failed to yield right of way no injury No /25/14 Tue 4:04 PM single vehicle crash daylight clear dry Distracted possible No V1 (WB turning SB) hit a pedestrian crossing in crosswalk

75 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at School Street 25% Crash Day of Week 15% 13% 13% 1 7% 7% 5% Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% Crash Time of Day % 7% - 7% tfl ~. - I I I 6AM- 8AM- 10AM- 12PM- 2PM- 4PM- 6PM- 8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM- 4AM- 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM 6AM 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 2 2 Crash Manner of Collision 47% 13% Single Rear end Angle Sideswipe, Sideswipe, Head on Rear to rear Unknown Vehicle same opposite Crash direction direction

76 Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts County Street at School Street 8 73% Crash Light Condition 2 7% Daylight Dawn Dusk Dark-lighted Dark- Dark- Other Unknown roadway roadway not unknown lighted roadway lighting t---- t--- 53% t--- t % t--- t--- - w I Clear Cloudy Crash Weather Condition 2 Rain Snow Sleet, hail, freezing rain Fog, smog, smoke Severe crosswinds Blowing sand, snow Other Unknown t--- t--- t--- 67% 33% Crash Road Surface Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, Water Slush Other Unknown dirt, oil, (standing, gravel moving)

77 New Bedford, MA Location: County Street at Thompson Street sm1 Time Period Analyzed: Source of Crash Reports: New Bedford Police Department Date Prepared: 1-Dec-16 Prepared By: MRP!) Thompson NORTH NOT TO SCALE 01 I 0 I., 9... l co <--- One Way 3,4, 6 ~ n. 8 2 I County Street County Street Thompson Street - - :::::t ~ _JL fl REAA ENO HEAOON SAME OIRECT,ON DIRECTION WI TH RIGHT SIDESWIPE WJTH LEFT TURN, SIDESWIPE t;. n.. - ~ _J ~ SIDESWIPE, SIDESWIPE, OPPOSITE THROUGH L.EFT TURN. THROUGH LEFT ANO RICHT ~ ---+r c::::::j ~ ---+~ ---+&l0 SINGLE VEHICLE RIGHT TURN, RIGHT TURN, LEFT TUAN, SINGLE VEHICLE WITH O THER VEHICL,E WITH VEHICLE WITH OVERTAt<ING REAR ENO ONCOMING ONCOMING WITH PARKED CAR THAN PARKEO CAA PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE LEFT TUAN, L.EFT TUAN, RIGHT TUAN, REAR ENC> OPPOSING THAU RIGHT ANGLE SIDESWIPE Collision Diagram 5 CRASH TYPE 7 ~-~? BICYCLE WITH PEDESTRIAN OTHER 0 = Injury Collision = Fatal Collision = Nighttime Collision