ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Locust Street Corridor
from Main Street to Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant Avenue
City of Springfield
December 15, 2015
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
Nitsch Engineering
2 Center Plaza, Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108
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Table of Contents
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Background ................................................................................................................................. 4
Project Location and Description .............................................................................................. 4
Audit Observations ................................................................................................................... 11
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 19
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 22
List of Tables
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members ........................................................................................ 2
Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ....................................................................................... 22
Tables 3-7: Potential Safety Enhancement Summaries ................................................................. 23-27
List of Figures
Figure L-1: Locus Map ........................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map ........................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: Study Intersections 1 and 2.................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Study Intersections 3, 4 and 5.............................................................................................. 10
List of Appendices
Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List
Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
Appendix D: Volume Data
Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
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Project Data
Nitsch Engineering has been retained by TEC, Inc. on behalf of BlueTarp reDevelopment, LLC to complete
a series of Road Safety Audits (RSAs) for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT),
which are associated with the design of a proposed MGM casino redevelopment in Springfield,
Massachusetts. MassDOT requested RSAs for eight locations in the vicinity of the proposed MGM site,
which is located in the City of Springfield and bounded by Main Street to the north, East Columbus Avenue
to the south, Union Street to the east, and State Street to the west. The Locus Map of the study area,
including the proposed MGM site and the eight RSA locations, is shown in Figure L-1.
This report outlines the fifth of the eight locations, referred to as the “Locust Street Corridor”, which runs
for approximately 1,000 feet and includes the following intersections:
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Locust Street at Main Street
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
Locust Street at Mill Street
Locust Street at Belmont Avenue and Fort Pleasant Avenue
The RSA for Locust Street occurred on Monday, November 16, 2015. As indicated in Table 1 on the next
page, the audit team consisted of representatives from the City of Springfield, MassDOT Traffic Operations
and Highway Safety, MassDOT District 2, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Federal Highway
Administration, and TEC, Inc. The group observed operations with respect to safety at the study
intersections and this report documents the audit team’s findings. The RSA agenda can be found in
Appendix A. Contact information for the team members can be found in Appendix B.
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Name
Jeff Bandini
Jane Davis
Samuel Gregorio
Connor M. Knightly
William Ullom
John Mastera
Luke Hayes
Laura Hanson
William Van Duzer
Dmitriy Mayboroda
Promise Otaluka
Khyati Parmar
Sgt. Mel K. Kwatowski
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
TEC, Inc.
Springfield Department of Public Works – Eng.
MassDOT Traffic Operations
MassDOT Highway Safety
MassDOT District 2 – Traffic
MassDOT District 2 – Projects
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Federal Highway Administration Division Office
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Springfield Police Department
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Figure L-1: Locus Map
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Location 5: Locust Street Corridor
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Background
The Road Safety Audit (RSA) is one of the first steps in the design process as well as a necessary step for
the project to be eligible to receive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federal funds for
construction, if applicable. Due to the nature of these RSAs in relation to the proposed MGM Casino
redevelopment, not all locations are HSIP eligible. For Locust Street Corridor, the following intersections
are eligible for HSIP funding:
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Locust Street at Main Street
Locust Street at Mill Street
Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant Avenue
The goal of the RSA is to identify potential safety issues that can be addressed with short-term
improvements, immediately or in the near future, and long-term improvements that can be incorporated
into a future design project.
The RSA is a multidisciplinary collaborative process by state, municipal, law enforcement, public works,
and design consultants. The process involves conducting a meeting to discuss current crash data and safety
issues at the site, visiting the site to discuss possible solutions that would improve safety, and preparing a
written report that outlines the safety issues discussed along with the costs and timeline for implementing
improvements.
Project Location and Description
The Audit Study Area Map of State Street West is shown in Figure 1. The existing conditions for each
study intersection are described below and aerial maps of each study intersection are shown in Figures 2
and 3.
The Locust Street corridor is located to the south of the project site and is roughly 1,000 feet lomg. Locust
Street runs in an east-west direction and is classified as an urban principal arterial from Main Street to
Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant Avenue and an urban collector east of Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant
Avenue to its terminus at Mill Street. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no
posted speed limit in the vicinity of the study area, however the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless
otherwise posted.
Locust Street at Main Street
Locust Street and Main Street intersect to form a three-way “Y-type” unsignalized intersection, with Main
Street approaching from the north and the south, and Locus Street approaching from the east.
Approaching from the north and east, Main Street and Locust Street, respectively, each consist of one
general purpose lane in each direction, separated by a double yellow center line (DYCL). Two-hour parking
from 8am – 6pm is permitted on the north side of Locust Street, east of the intersection and on the east and
west sides of Main Street, south of the intersection. Main Street southbound and Locust Street westbound
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operates freely with no control. Bi-directional travel on Main Street south of the intersection approaching
the intersection is separated by a DYCL centerline safety posts to prevent wrong-way travel leading to a
triangular island at the intersection. There is no access from Locust Street westbound to Main Street
southbound, therefore, Main Street southbound operates freely with no control to the right of the triangular
island. The Main Street northbound approach intersects Main Street southbound and Locust Street
westbound with one approach lane and operates under “STOP” control. There is an existing Pioneer Valley
Transit Authority (PVTA) bus stop on the east side of Main Street, located across from the north
McDonald’s driveway and just south of Acushnet Avenue. Crosswalks are located across Main Street just
north of the intersection with Acushnet Avenue and across Locust Street, just east of the intersection with
Main Street.
Main Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction, with its northern
terminus at the Chicopee City Line where it becomes Center Street, and its southern terminus at West
Columbus Avenue. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no posted speed limit in
the vicinity of the intersection.
TEC, Inc. evaluated the last four years of available crash data (2011 – 2014) from the City of Springfield
to establish a crash rate at the intersection to compare to the average Statewide crash rate1 of 0.60 per
Million Entering Vehicles (MEV), and the average crash rate for District 2, which includes the City of
Springfield, of 0.68 per MEV, for unsignalized intersections.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 41 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of 1.03
per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages. The most frequent crash involved
pedestrians with two separate incidents occurring at two separate locations– traveling southbound on Main
Street at the mid-block crossing between the north and south McDonald’s driveways, and traveling
westbound on Locust Street approaching the intersection.
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
Locust Street and Palmer Avenue intersect to form a three-way “T-type” unsignalized intersection, with
Locust Street approaching from the east and west and Palmer Avenue approaching from the north.
Approaching from the east and west, Locust Street consists of one general purpose lane in each direction,
separated by a DYCL and parking located on the north side of the roadway only. The Locust Street
eastbound direction is frequently used as two approach lanes during times of congestion. Approaching
from the north, Palmer Avenue permits two way-travel and contains parking located on the east and west
sides of the roadway, however no striping is present.
Palmer Avenue is classified as a local roadway with no outlet. The roadway is maintained by the City of
Springfield and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection.
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2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division
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For the four year period of 2011-2014, one crash was documented, however, traffic volume data was not
collected at this intersection, and therefore an intersection crash rate cannot be calculated.
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
Locust Street and Warriner Avenue intersect to form a three-way “T” type unsignalized intersection, with
Locust Street approaching from the east and west and Warriner Avenue approaching from the north.
Approaching from the east and west, Locust Street consists of one general purpose lane in each direction,
separated by a DYCL and parking located on the north side of the roadway only. The Locust Street
eastbound direction is frequently used as two approach lanes during times of congestion. Approaching
from the north, Warriner Avenue permits two way-travel and contains parking located on the east and west
sides of the roadway, however no striping is present.
Warriner Avenue is classified as a local roadway with no outlet. The roadway is maintained by the City of
Springfield and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, no crashes were documented.
Locust Street at Mill Street & Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant
Avenue
At the time of the RSA, repairs and renovations of a sewer interceptor line over the Mill River were under
construction under the guise of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. The Mill River is part of
the Floodwall Protection System under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Locust Street and Mill Street, and Locust Street, Belmont Avenue, and Fort Pleasant Avenue intersect to
form two separate four-way signalized intersections that operate concurrently. At the intersections, Locust
Street approaches from the east and northeast, Belmont Avenue approaches from the east, Mill Street
approaches from the north and south, and Fort Pleasant Avenue approaches from the southeast.
Approaching from the west, Locust Street consists of one shared left-turn/through lane and one shared
through/right-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the northeast,
Locust Street consists of one lane in each direction, separated by a DYCL, however access to Fort Pleasant
Avenue is not permitted. Approaching from the southeast, Belmont Avenue consists of one through-only
lane and one shared through/right-turn only lane, separated by a DYCL from one departure lane.
Approaching from the south, Fort Pleasant Avenue consists of an exclusive left-turn lane and a shared
through/right-turn lane, separated by a 125-foot long island from one departure lane. From the south, Mill
Street consists of a shared left-turn/through lane and a right-turn only lane, separated by a DYCL from one
departure lane. From the north, Mill Street consists of an exclusive left-turn lane and a shared through/rightturn lane, separated by a DYCL from one departure lane. The segment between the two intersections
consists of one left-turn lane and one shared through/right turn lane in both directions with directional travel
separated by a 50-foot long median.
Mill Street is classified as an urban collector that runs in a north-south direction through the audit area. Mill
Street is approximately 0.75 miles long, with its northern terminus at Hancock Street and its southern
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terminus at East Columbus Avenue. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no posted
speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection.
Fort Pleasant Avenue is classified as an urban collector that runs in a north-south direction through the audit
area. Fort Pleasant Avenue is approximately 0.5 miles long, with its northern terminus at the study
intersection and its southern terminus at Sumner Avenue (Route 83). The roadway is maintained by the
City of Springfield and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection.
Though the two intersections operate concurrently, separate crash rates were documented for each. For the
four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 44 crashes were documented at the intersection of Locust Street
at Mill Street, yielding a crash rate of 1.31 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2
averages of 0.80 per MEV and 0.82 per MEV, respectively. A total of 18 crashes were of angle type, ten
were rear-end, and ten involved pedestrians or bicycles.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 15 crashes were documented at the intersection of Locust
Street at Belmont Avenue at Fort Pleasant Avenue, yielding a crash rate of 0.63 per MEV, which is below
both the Statewide and District 2 averages of 0.80 per MEV and 0.82 per MEV, respectively. The crash
type was mixed, with five angle collisions at the intersection.
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Figure 2: Study Intersections 1 and 2
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Locust Street at Main Street
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Figure 3: Study Intersections 3, 4 and 5
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
Locust Street at Mill Street
Locust Street at Belmont Avenue at Fort Pleasant Avenue
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Audit Observations
Based on a summary of the existing crash information and the RSA site visit, audit participants identified
both corridor-wide safety issues and safety issues that were unique to each of the individual intersections.
The findings are summarized below.
Locust Street Corridor
The following deficiencies were noted to be corridor-wide issues:
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Bicycle Accommodations:
o
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Exclusive bicycle accommodation is not present on Main Street or Locust Street, though
there appears to be adequate width for installation.
Bus Accommodations:
o
The existing PVTA bus stop located on Locust Street opposite the intersection discharges
passengers where there is a grass strip located between the roadway and the existing
sidewalk, which is not compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Looking west on Locust Street toward Main Street. Bicycle accommodation is not
present, though there appears to be adequate width for installation. Note bus stop
location on south side of roadway and missing pedestrian accommodation.
Locust Street at Main Street
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Access Management:
o
Despite the one-way southbound configuration of Main Street past the McDonald’s south
driveway exit, the crash data indicated vehicles traveling the wrong way by turning left out
of (crash “59”) and left into the driveway (crash “55”). Also, some vehicles correctly
turned right out of the McDonald’s south driveway exit were noted to be turning right and
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execute a U-turn despite the present centerline safety posts on Main Street (crashes “6” and
“54”). Additionally, some of the centerline safety posts were damaged or missing.
o
Since there is no access to Main Street southbound from Locust Street westbound, vehicles
desiring to execute this maneuver must make a U-turn from Locust Street westbound,
which is the likely cause of crashes “47” and “56”.
o
The intersection sight distance from the McDonald’s north driveway looking left appears
to be inadequate due to poor maintenance of vegetation by the property owner.
Intersection sight distance obstruction looking left from
McDonald's north driveway
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Intersection Geometry & Traffic Operations:
o
The relatively large radius present for Main Street southbound traveling through the
intersection can result in excessive speeding because motorists may not have to slow to
navigate the turning movement.
o
Motorists desiring to turn from Locust Street westbound to Main Street southbound execute
a U-turn on the north side of the intersection, however, access to Main Street south of the
intersection can be achieved by nearby Mill Street.
o
The acute angle which Main Street intersects Locust Street limits the sight distance looking
right, and is exacerbated by the existing uphill grade and frequent Locust Street southbound
vehicle queue from the signal at Mill Street.
o
There is an existing R4-72 ‘Keep Right’ sign for Main Street southbound to continue along
the roadway, however, as the motorists can continue to the left for access to Locust Street,
this application is inappropriate.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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Pedestrian Observations & Lighting:
o
There were two pedestrian crashes located at the existing mid-block crossing on Main
Street between the McDonald’s north and south driveways, despite the presence of
crosswalk warning signage (crashes “51” and “58”). Both crashes occurred during
darkness and audit participants noted the decorative lighting fixtures may not be as bright
as traditional lighting and could have contributed to the poor visibility of the crosswalk.
Additionally, existing shrubbery prevents direct access from McDonald’s to the crosswalk
opening.
o
The audit team observed pedestrians crossing Main Street at the location of the
McDonald’s north and south driveways, despite the presence of the mid-block crossing
located between the two driveways. As a result, the mid-block crossing may not be located
at the pedestrian desire line. Pedestrians crossing in the area of the McDonald’s north
driveway could be due to the adjacent bus stop located opposite the north driveway, just
south of Acushnet Avenue.
o
There were two pedestrian collisions located at the existing mid-block crossing on Locust
Street, just south of Main Street (crashes “7” and “60”). Audit participants noted the
presence of a vehicle parked within the mid-block crosswalk on the north side of Locust
Street, frequent parking movements elsewhere on the north side of Locust Street, and
excessive vehicle speeds traveling westbound on Locust Street due to the existing downhill
grade from the nearby intersection with Mill Street. Audit participants noted pedestrians
may quickly appear behind adjacent parked vehicles to cross Locust Street from the north
side due to the frequent parked vehicles adjacent to the crosswalk. The frequent vehicle
movements, visibility of pedestrians due to frequent parked vehicles adjacent to the
crosswalk on the north side of Locust Street, and excessive speeds may have contributed
to the two pedestrian collisions.
Existing mid-block crossing at Main Street southbound, shown at right.
The Main Street southbound large curb radius can contribute to high
speeds along the roadway. Note presence of ‘Keep Right’ sign, though
vehicles are allowed to travel to the left to continue on Locust Street.
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Existing vehicle parked within the crosswalk on the north side of
Locust Street.
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
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Signage:
o
The existing “No Exit” sign located at the intersection for travel into Palmer Avenue may
be confusing to motorists, and is presumably meant to mean “No Outlet” or “Dead End”,
as Palmer Avenue operates as a two-way roadway.
o
The “Palmer Avenue” and “Locust Street” street signage is severely worn.
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
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Signage:
o
The existing “No Exit” sign located at the intersection for travel into Warriner Avenue may
be confusing to motorists, and is presumably meant to mean “No Outlet” or “Dead End”,
as Warriner Avenue operates as a two-way roadway.
o
The “Warriner Avenue” and “Locust Street” street signage is severely worn.
Locust Street at Mill Street & Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant
Avenue
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Traffic Operations, Visibility, Signage, Pavement Markings:
o
The Locust Street eastbound and Belmont Avenue westbound operate within the same
phase, and left-turns onto Mill Street northbound and southbound are permitted only. Leftturns to continue northeast of the intersection to continue on Locust Street are also
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permitted only. Audit participants noted the frequent queues from the Locust Street
eastbound shared left-turn/through lane and the difficulty finding adequate gaps in traffic
to execute the simultaneous permitted left-turn movements. For westbound left-turning
vehicles, the opposing eastbound left-turn/through lane is problematic because motorists
can’t be certain if the opposing vehicle is oncoming or turning left, the latter which may
allow the execution of the desired left-turn if the adjacent shared through/right-turn lane
also has the required gap present. The Locust Street eastbound movements may be
confusing due to the lack of R3-8 lane utilization signage and faded pavement markings.
Left-turns onto Mill Street southbound are not protected and have to contend
with opposing left-turn and through traffic, or opposing through traffic from
two oncoming lanes.
o
The lane configuration at the two Fort Pleasant Street approach lanes is unclear due to the
existing R3-8 signage being knocked down and the ambiguity of the existing pavement
markings. Audit participants observed left-turning vehicles from Fort Pleasant Avenue in
the far left-lane or the shared through/right-turn lane merging to the right within the
intersection to access Mill Street northbound. It is not clear if the right lane is intended as
a through movement to Locust Street northeast of the intersection or a second left-turn lane
for vehicles that desire to turn right onto Mill Street northbound during the vehicle phase.
The right lane is geometrically conducive to continuing onto Locus Street northeast of the
intersection or for turning right onto Mill Street northbound. Audit participants observed
vehicles, including a PVTA bus, utilize the right lane to turn left onto Locust Street
westbound. The City of Springfield indicated the right-most lane could be designated for
allowance as a second left-turn lane, as well as allowing access to Locus Street northeast
of the intersection and Belmont Avenue eastbound.
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Signage knocked down on the Fort Pleasant
Avenue approach. Due to the geometry of the
intersection, the permitted through movement
direction is unclear
o
There is no access to Fort Pleasant Street from either Belmont Avenue westbound or from
Locust Street northeast of the intersection, however the access restriction is only indicated
by a “No Left Turn to Fort Pleasant Avenue” sign located at the island in the middle of the
intersection. Advanced warning signage indicating the restriction is not present on either
approach, nor at the intersections of Orange Street and Dickinson Street, located northeast
of the intersection, from which many vehicles traveling to the Mill Street southbound or
Locust Street from the northeast may originate.
The “No Left Turn to Fort Pleasant Avenue” sign located in the center
island within the intersection is the only warning that the movement is not
permitted.
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o
Audit participants noted the two receiving lanes traveling southbound along Fort Pleasant
Avenue, which may be excessive given the existing traffic volume.
o
The signal visibility at all the approaches is poor due to the use of short, aluminum mast
arms, non-LED type indications, placement of the signal heads (both laterally and
vertically), and lack of signal backplates.
o
The existing “No Turn on Red” signage for Mill Street northbound is located adjacent to
the signal indication, which may be difficult to observe from the queue.
o
The post that has been knocked down on the Fort Pleasant Avenue approach also contains
the “Do Not Enter”, and “One Way” signage, and audit participants noted that vehicles
have entered Fort Pleasant Avenue heading the wrong way.
o
The pavement condition and drainage is poor, making the roadway susceptible to water
ponding on the southwest corner of Mill Street and Locust Street. Catch basins throughout
the intersection are filled with sediment, which may be present due to the present
construction. The existing grading of the intersection and condition of the catch basins may
contribute to excessively poor driving conditions during inclement weather.
o
The marked lane lines, center lines, edge lines, and legends throughout the intersection are
faded and are not visible.
o
Vehicle detection is not present and the intersection operates under pre-timed traffic phase
control.
o
Audit participants noted the use of nearby residential streets such as Forest Park Avenue
and Woodside Terrace as cut-throughs to avoid either the Fort Pleasant Avenue or Belmont
Avenue westbound approaches during times of congestion.
Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
Pedestrian ramps are not present or are in poor condition and non-compliant with current
standards.
o
Pedestrian connectivity at the intersection is poor, with no direct access from Mill Street
northbound to Fort Pleasant Avenue across the island that separates bi-directional travel
along Fort Pleasant Avenue.
o
There is no pedestrian signal equipment at the intersection, therefore pedestrians are forced
to choose an acceptable time to cross the desired roadway. The crash data indicates three
crashes (crashes 14, 77, 84) that involved pedestrians, all of which involved personal
injury.
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Sediment located on the southwest corner of Mill Street
and Locust Street. No pedestrian ramp present.
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Bicycle Accommodations:
o
Bicycle accommodations are not present. The crash data indicates ten crashes that involved
cyclists, nine of which involved personal injury.
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Potential Safety Enhancements
Following review of crash data and traffic counts and a discussion of potential safety issues, audit
participants recommend the following.
Locust Street Corridor
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Provide bicycle lanes with pavement markings within the existing roadway width.
Locust Street at Main Street
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Post R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage at the McDonald’s south driveway exit. Enhance signage and
replace centerline safety posts with the extension of the existing traffic island to prevent wrongway travel along Main Street northbound approaching the intersection.
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Install centerline safety posts or extend the west side of the intersection island to prevent U-turns
from Locust Street westbound to Main Street southbound, or modify the intersection to include the
proper allowance of a left-turn from Locust Street westbound to Main Street southbound.
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Trim vegetation on the north side of the McDonald’s north driveway to increase available
intersection sight distance.
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Provide a smaller radius and/or narrower curb width for Main Street southbound traveling through
the intersection aimed at decreasing travel speed.
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Investigate. Realign Main Street approach to intersect Locust Street at a 90 degree angle.
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Replace the R4-7 ‘Keep Right’ signage for Main Street southbound with a W12-1 ‘Double Arrow’
sign, add Advance Street Name Plaque W16-8aP to indicate Main Street and Locust Street, and
install a W2-5 sign in advance of the gore area.
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Evaluate the existing roadway lighting levels. If warranted, install additional or higher intensity
lighting units as needed in the vicinity of the two McDonald’s driveways and the mid-block
crossing located between the two driveways to provide consistent lighting levels.
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With McDonald’s, provide a crosswalk and signage through the parking area and clear existing
bushes to provide direct access from the McDonald’s entrance/exit point adjacent to the drivethrough to the mid-block crossing across Main Street southbound.
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With the PVTA, examine the feasibility of moving the bus stop south of Acushnet Avenue to be
adjacent with the existing mid-block crosswalk north of Acushnet Avenue. If warranted, relocate
the bus stop.
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Install a curb extension, or “bump out” at the crosswalk across Locust Street.
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Provide “No Parking” signage in the vicinity of the crosswalk across Locust Street, consistent with
MUTCD3 guidelines.
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
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Remove the existing “No Exit” sign and replace with W14-1 “Dead End” signage.

Replace existing “Palmer Avenue” and “Locust Street” street signage with new retroreflective
signage.
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
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Remove the existing “No Exit” sign and replace with W14-1 “Dead End” signage.
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Replace existing “Warriner Avenue” and “Locust Street” street signage with new retroreflective
signage.
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With the PVTA, examine moving the existing PVTA bus stop to a location that directly connects
with an existing sidewalk and the proper ADA-compliance. If warranted, relocate the bus stop.
Locust Street at Mill Street & Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant
Avenue
3
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Evaluate the introduction of a protected left-turn phase for Locust Street eastbound and Belmont
Avenue westbound onto Mill Street. Examine Locust Street eastbound lane utilization to examine
if the left-lane should be converted to a left-turn only lane. Investigate the necessary signal phasing
and equipment that may be necessary.
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Furnish new R3-8 lane configuration signage at the Fort Pleasant Street approach and approaching
Mill Street from the east that properly indicates the proper lane configurations. For Fort Pleasant
Street approach, the left-lane permits left-turns onto Mill Street southbound and left-turns onto
Locust Street westbound, and the right-lane permits left-turns onto Locust Street westbound, leftturns with subsequent right-turns onto Mill Street northbound, through movements onto Locust
Street northeast of the intersection, and right turns onto Belmont Avenue eastbound.
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Post a R3-18 “No Left Turn/No U Turn” signage for prohibition of turns to Fort Pleasant Avenue
from either Belmont Avenue westbound or Locust Street from the northeast. Install W16-8aP
signage in the vicinity of Dickinson Street and Orange Street to indicate that access to Fort Pleasant
Avenue can be achieved via Mill Street southbound.

Furnish new steel mast arms and LED signal indications with backplates and retroreflective
borders.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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
Install MUTCD-compliant “No Turn on Red” signage for Mill Street eastbound and place on postmounted signage facing the approach.

Reinstall the “Do Not Enter” and “One Way” signage for the Fort Pleasant Street approach that has
been knocked down.

Resurface and restripe the intersection, clean out existing drainage structures, and provide
additional drainage structures where necessary to prevent ponding. Some of this work may be
planned as part of the existing construction.

Install vehicle detection such that the intersection operates to maximum efficiency.

Consider a roadway network re-design to include turning restrictions and/or one-way streets aimed
at reducing the use of nearby residential streets as cut-throughs to avoid the intersection during
peak times. If plausible, implement the necessary signage and pavement markings.

Install ADA-compliant crosswalks and ramps across all legs of the intersection.

Install pedestrian signal equipment at the intersection. Investigate if and where exclusive and/or
concurrent pedestrian phasing should be used.

Install bicycle accommodations at the intersection.

Investigate the use of a roundabout or double roundabout configuration for intersection control. If
plausible, install a roundabout or double roundabout.
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
TEC, Inc. has retained Nitsch Engineering to prepare this RSA for MassDOT for the Locust Street corridor.
As part of the RSA process going forward, each of the potential safety enhancements is classified by time
frame and cost, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown
Time Frame
Short-term
< 1 year
Mid-term
1-3 years
Long-term
> 3 years
Low
Medium
High
Costs
< $10,000
$10,000-$50,000
> $50,000
Any new regulations that may be implemented as a result of this Road Safety Audit must first be submitted
and approved by the Springfield Board of Public Works.
The safety issues, potential improvements, estimated safety payoff, time frame, and cost for the overall
Locust Street corridor and the individual intersections are summarized in Tables 3 through 7.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Locust Street Corridor
Safety Issue
Bicycle
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Provide bicycle lanes with pavement markings within the existing
roadway width.
Medium
Mid-Term
Low
With the PVTA, examine moving the existing PVTA bus stops to
locations that directly connect with an existing sidewalk and the
proper ADA-compliance. If warranted, relocate the bus stops.
Medium
Mid-Term
Low
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Table 4. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Locust Street at Main Street
Safety Issue
Access Management
Safety Enhancement
Post R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage at the McDonald’s south driveway
exit. Enhance signage and replace centerline safety posts with the
extension of the existing traffic island to prevent wrong-way travel
along Main Street northbound approaching the intersection
Install centerline safety posts or extend the west side of the
intersection island to prevent U-turns from Locust Street westbound
to Main Street southbound, or modify the intersection to include the
proper allowance of a left-turn from Locust Street westbound to Main
Street southbound.
Trim vegetation on the north side of the McDonald’s north driveway
to increase available intersection sight distance.
Intersection
Geometry & Traffic
Operations
Pedestrian
Observations &
Lighting
Provide a smaller radius and/or narrower curb width for Main Street
southbound traveling through the intersection aimed at decreasing
travel speed.
Modify the intersection to include the proper allowance of a left-turn
from Locust Street northbound to Main Street southbound and
realign Main Street approach to intersect Locust Street at a 90
degree angle.
Replace the R4-7 ‘Keep Right’ signage for Main Street southbound
with a W12-1 ‘Double Arrow’ sign, add Advance Street Name Plaque
W16-8aP to indicate Main Street and Locust Street, and install a
W2-5 sign in advance of the gore area.
Install additional or higher intensity lighting units as needed in the
vicinity of the two McDonald’s driveways and the mid-block crossing
located between the two driveways.
Provide a crosswalk and signage through the McDonald’s parking
area and clear existing bushes to provide direct access from the
entrance/exit point adjacent to the drive-through to the mid-block
crossing across Main Street southbound.
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
High
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Low
Short-Term
Low
High
Mid-Term
High
Medium
Mid-Term
High
Low
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
High
Medium
Short-Term
Low
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Table 5. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Locust Street at Palmer Avenue
Safety Issue
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Remove the existing “No Exit” sign and replace with W14-1 “Dead
End” signage.
Low
Short-term
Low
Replace existing “Palmer Avenue” and “Locust Street” street
signage with new retroreflective signage.
Low
Short-Term
Low
Table 6. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Locust Street at Warriner Avenue
Safety Issue
Signage
Bus Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Remove the existing “No Exit” sign and replace with W14-1 “Dead
End” signage.
Low
Short-term
Low
Replace existing “Warriner Avenue” and “Locust Street” street
signage with new retroreflective signage.
Low
Short-Term
Low
With the PVTA, examine moving the existing PVTA bus stop to a
location that directly connects with an existing sidewalk and the
proper ADA-compliance. If warranted, relocate the bus stop.
Medium
Short-Term
Low
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Table 7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Locust Street at Mill Street & Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant Avenue
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations,
Visibility, Signage,
Pavement Markings
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Evaluate the introduction of a protected left-turn phase for Locust
Street eastbound and Belmont Avenue westbound onto Mill Street, if
warranted. Investigate the necessary signal phasing and equipment
that may be necessary.
High
Long-term
High
Furnish new R3-8 lane configuration signage at the Fort Pleasant
Street approach and approaching Mill Street from the east that
properly indicates the proper lane configurations.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Medium
Short-term
Low
Medium
Short-term
Low
High
Long-Term
High
Install MUTCD-compliant “No Turn on Red” signage for Mill Street
eastbound and place on post-mounted signage facing the approach.
Low
Short-term
Low
Reinstall the “Do Not Enter” and “One Way” signage for the Fort
Pleasant Street approach that has been knocked down.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Resurface and restripe the intersection and provide additional
drainage structures where necessary to prevent ponding.
High
Long-term
High
Install vehicle detection such that the intersection operates to
maximum efficiency.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
Consider a roadway network re-design to include turning restrictions
and/or one-way streets aimed at reducing the use of nearby
residential streets as cut-throughs to avoid the intersection during
peak times. If plausible, implement the necessary signage and
pavement markings.
Low
Mid-term
Medium
Post a R3-18 “No Left Turn/No U Turn” signage for prohibition of
turns to Fort Pleasant Street from either Belmont Avenue westbound
or Locust Street westbound. Install W16-8aP signage in the vicinity
of Dickinson Street and Orange Street to indicate that access to Fort
Pleasant Avenue can be achieved via Mill Street southbound.
Evaluate reducing the width of the Fort Pleasant Avenue departure
to one lane to simplify traffic operations and reduce pedestrian
crossing width.
Furnish new steel mast arms and LED signal indications with
backplates and retroreflective borders.
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Table 7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary continued –
Locust Street at Mill Street & Locust Street at Belmont Avenue/Fort Pleasant Avenue
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Install ADA-compliant crosswalks and ramps across all legs of the
intersection.
High
Long-term
High
Install pedestrian signal equipment at the intersection. Investigate if
and where exclusive and/or concurrent pedestrian phasing should
be used.
High
Long-term
High
Bicycle
Accommodations
Install bicycle accommodations at the intersection.
High
Mid-term
Medium
Intersection Control
Install a roundabout or double roundabout configuration.
High
Long-term
High
Pedestrian
Accommodations
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Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Springfield, MA
Main Street South Corridor
Locust Street Corridor
Meeting Location: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Autumn Room – 2nd Floor (inside Pick’s restaurant)
Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
Monday, November 16, 2015
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues
 Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
 Existing Geometries and Conditions
10:45 AM
Site Visit
 Travel to Main Street South Corridor and Locust Street Corridor
 As a group, identify areas for improvements
1:00 PM
Break for Lunch
2:00 PM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
 Return to original meeting location
 Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
 Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
3:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:

Before attending the RSA on November 16th, participants are encouraged to
drive/walk through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA
Prompt List with a focus on safety.

All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants
are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the
synergy that develops and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the
success of the overall RSA process.

After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the
document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the
multidisciplinary team.
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Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List
Road Safety Audit – Locust Street Corridor, Springfield
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RSA Sign In Sheet
Locust Street
Springfield, MA
Monday, November 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Name
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel
Gregorio
John Mastera
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
Email
jdavis@nitscheng.com
jbandini@nitscheng.com
TEC, Inc.
SGregorio@theengineeringcorp.com 978-794-1792
MassDOT Highway Safety
Fuss & O’Neill
Dmitriy
(representing City of
Mayboroda
Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill
William Van (representing City of
Duzer
Springfield)
Pioneer Valley Planning
Khyati Parmar Commission
MassDOT Traffic
William Ullom Operations
MassDOT District 2 –
Luke Hayes
Traffic
Promise
FHWA
Otaluka
Connor M.
Springfield DPW Eng.
Knightly
MassDOT District 2 –
Laura Hanson Projects
Phone
617-338-0063
617-338-0063
john.mastera@state.ma.us
857-368-9648
DMayboroda@fando.com
413-452-0445
WVanDuzer@fando.com
413-452-0445
kparmar@pvpc.org
413-781-6045
William.ullom@state.ma.us
857-368-9622
luke.hayes@state.ma.us
413-582-1525
Promise.otaluka@dot.gov
617-494-2528
cknightly@springfieldcityhall.com
413-707-0589
Laura.hanson@states.ma.us
413-582-0589
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Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
North
MGM Springfield - Springfield, Massachusetts
Not to Scale
LOCATION:
CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
Road Safety Audit
Locust Street Corridor at Main Street, Acushnet Avenue, Palmer Avenue, Warriner Avenue, Mill Street, Belmont Avenue, and Fort Pleasant Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E. & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
53
52
3
47
50
49
56
59
46
8
51 5
1
2
4
P
5
P
55
48
P
7
60
P
64
27
10
22
P
45
15
2
19 1 24
65
35
67
42
84
73
68
80
14
9
76
79
C
75
77
11
12
28
34
40
43
P
41 C
66
62
36
85
38
86
37
82
81
8
25
39
32
26
P
74
18
16
63
17
72
23 C
31
13
10/20/2015 1:27 PM
20
44
83
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69
61
C
71
70
33
54
29
6
57
30
78 C
LEGEND
VEHICLE PATH
SHOW FOR COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
PARKED VEHICLE
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
P
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
C
CYCLIST COLLISION
1. Approximate location of collision,
2. Direction of collision,
3. Type of collision and vehicles involved,
4. Time, Day, Date
5. Any other pertinent factors mentioned
on the report.
MOVEABLE OBJECT
ANGLED COLLISION
PERSONAL INJURY
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
FATALITY
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
REAR-END COLLISION
A
ANIMAL
SUMMARY OF CRASHES ON DIAGRAM [ no fatal collisions]
REAR-END
SIDESWIPE
HEAD-ON
ANGLED
SINGLE VEH
PED/BIKE
OTHER / UNK
TOTAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
13
9
1
26
1
1
1
52
NON-FATAL INJURY
4
3
0
7
1
17
0
32
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
TOTAL
19
12
1
33
2
18
1
86
Figure A-1
Collision Diagram
2011-2014 Collision Data
TEC, Inc.
65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd, Unit 101
Lawrence, MA 01843 Hampton, NH 03842
(978) 794.1792 (603) 601.8154
www.TheEngineeringCorp.com
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
1
9/6/2011
Tuesday
6:21 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Fatigued/Sleep
2
11/1/2013
Friday
12:13 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Dark-Lighted
Rain
Wet
Operating vhicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
2:37 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
3
6/1/2014
Sunday
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Ages
D2
Property Damage Only
30
48
MV1 stopped on Main Street NB. MV2 traveling along Main
Street SB. MV1 pulled into traffic and struck MV2.
Property Damage Only
26
22
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Locust Street NB. MV1 struck
by MV2. MV1 forced off main line of traffic and struck curb.
-
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB approaching
Locust Street intersection. MV2 had left blinker on and then
decided to continue straight on Main Street SB when it
sideswipped MV1 continuing straight.
Property Damage Only
50
4
8/29/2014
Friday
7:25 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
50
34
5
11/1/2013
Friday
12:13 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Dark-Lighted
Rain
Wet
Operating vhicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
26
21
6
8/25/2013
Sunday
2:39 AM
Angle
Dark-Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vhicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
33
-
7
2/4/2012
Saturday
9:43 PM
Pedestrian
Dark-Lighted
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Non-Fatal Injury
27
-
46
4/20/2013
Saturday
11:23 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
35
17
47
4/30/2013
Tuesday
10:59 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
42
76
48
11/6/2013
Wednesday
5:28 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
41
59
49
9/12/2014
Friday
12:33 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way / Glare
Property Damage Only
29
53
50
5/31/2014
Saturday
2:11 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
30
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D3
Comments
D1
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB at Locust Street
intersection. MV2 stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk
when it was rear-ended by MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Locust Street NB near Main
Street intersection when MV1 was sideswiped by MV2,
forcing it into the curb.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB at Locust Street
intersection. MV2 attempted a U-turn when it was struck by
MV1.
MV1 operating Main Street NB where Main Street intersects
Locust Street when a woman ran into the roadway & MV1
swerved. Woman fell in the roadway. Woman trying to
catch her granddaughter who was playing in between the
parked cars along Locust Street/Main Street.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Locust Street NB approaching
Acushnet Avenue. MV1 attempted to pass MV2 when MV2
began making a left turn into McDonald's; however, MV2
ended up turning right towards Acushnet Street instead,
striking MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Locust Street NB approaching
Acushnet Avenue. MV1 veered to the right to make a wide uturn onto Main Street SB when it was rear-ended by MV2
who was not expecting MV1 to turn left after moving to the
right side of the road.
MV1 was exiting the McDonald's parking lot onto Main Street
near Locust Street intersection when it struck a pedestrian
trying to cross the sidewalk at the parking lot exit. Witness
states pedestrian was not paying attention at time of
accident.
MV1 operating Locust Street NB near Main Street
intersection when it struck MV2. MV2 was pulling out of a
parking spot on Main Street in front of 11 Acushnet Avenue
without yielding right-of-way to MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB near Locust Street
intersection. MV1 was attempting a right-turn into
McDonald's parking lot when it was rear-ended by MV2.
MV2 operator appeared to be under the influence & fled the
scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
51
6/26/2014
Thursday
11:07 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
52
6/24/2012
Sunday
8:26 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
54
2/27/2012
Monday
7:36 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
55
4/29/2012
Sunday
9:14 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
56
5/10/2012
Thursday
8:43 PM
Angle
57
6/17/2012
Sunday
2:49 AM
58
4/8/2011
Friday
9:21 PM
Pedestrian
59
4/20/2011
Wednesday
9:50 AM
Angle
Ages
D2
Non-Fatal Injury
-
45
Pedestrian crossing Locust Street/Main Street near
McDonald's when it was struck by MV1 at a high rate of
speed. MV1 fled the scene, continuing Main Street SB.
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
47
40
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB approaching
Acushnet Avenue. MV2 tried to pass MV1 as MV1 attempted
to turn left onto Achushnet but struck MV1 in the process.
Dry
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Property Damage Only
49
-
MV1, operating Main Street SB, attempted to make a u-turn
onto Main Street NB at the fork in the road near Locust
Street. MV2, operating Main Street NB, struck MV1.
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
48
46
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Non-Fatal Injury
41
26
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
21
24
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
-
34
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Unknown
Property Damage Only
22
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D3
Comments
D1
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB. MV1 was
waiting to turn left into McDonald's when it was rear-ended
by MV2.
MV1 was operating Main Street SB when it struck MV2. MV2
was operating Locust Street NB when it tried to turn left into
McDonald's.
MV1 was exiting the McDonald's parking lot onto Main Street
SB near Locust Street intersection when it ended up
occupying the same lane as MV2. MV2 was operating Main
Street SB.
MV1 struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Main Street near
McDonald's. MV1 fled the scene.
MV1 was attempting a left turn out of McDonald's onto Main
Street NB when it was struck by MV2, operating Main Street
SB.
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Mill Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by
Narritive Description)
Crash Severity
8
2/16/2011
Wednesday
12:52 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
9
3/5/2011
Saturday
2:00 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
10
9/11/2011
Sunday
9:23 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
11
9/23/2011
Friday
7:07 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
12
9/24/2011
Saturday
10:04 PM
Angle
13
10/2/2011
Sunday
12:01 PM
14
10/5/2011
Wednesday
15
12/5/2011
Monday
Ages
D1
D2
Non-Fatal Injury
56
-
Unknown
Property Damage Only
47
-
Dry
Operating defective equipment
Property Damage Only
51
55
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Non-Fatal Injury
41
23
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right or way
Property Damage Only
37
40
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield right or way
Property Damage Only
82
34
5:07 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Non-Fatal Injury
21
23
9:07 AM
Angle
Daylight
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Wet
Emotional
Non-Fatal Injury
55
34
D3
Comments
MV1 traveling along Mill Street EB approaching Locust Street.
MV2 traveling along Mill Street EB rear ends MV1.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB approaching Locust Street.
MV2 traveling along Mill Street WB rear ends MV1. MV2 fled
the scene.
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Mill Street WB approaching
Locust Street. MV2 reports that the brakes were not working
and could see fluid leaking.
MV1 traveling along Locust Street SB through intersection. MV2
traveling along Mill Street WB through intersection.
M1 traveling on Locust Street NB. MV2 traveling along Locust
Street SB attempting to make a left turn. MV2 failed to yield
right of way to MV1.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB attempting to make a left
turn onto Ft. Pleasant Avenue. MV2 traveling along Mill Street
EB making a right turn proceeded through intersection to
Belmont Avenue.
Victim (Ped 1) walking across Mill St WB approach walking SB in
marked crosswalk. MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB went
through intersection on a red light, struck Ped 1 then fled the
scene.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street EB through intersection. MV2
traveling along Locust Street NB. Operator of MV2 was "Irate"
over a domestic dispute, ran 2 red lights and struck MV1.
-
MV1 traveling along Locust Street NB made a left turn through
the intersection. MV2 traveling along Locust Street SB. MV3
stopped at red light along Mill Street EB. MV1 struck by MV2
and is forced into MV3.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB slowing to make right turn.
Cyclist traveling along Locust Street SB went through
intersection on a red light.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB slowing to make right turn.
Cyclist traveling along Mill Street WB without brakes struck
MV1.
16
12/8/2011
Thursday
4:35 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
56
25
17
7/25/2012
Wednesday
3:24 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right or way
Non-Fatal Injury
41
23
18
10/5/2012
Friday
7:39 PM
Cyclist
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
53
18
19
11/20/2012
Tuesday
10:33 AM
Sideswipe Same Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
63
28
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Locust Street NB. MV2 was
straddling lanes due to other traffic sturck MV1.
20
12/12/2012
Wednesday
3:35 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
52
28
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Locust Street SB. MV1 proceeded
through intersection on green light but stopped for emergency
vehicle. MV2 struck MV1 from rear.
21
12/17/2012
Monday
8:08 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Distracted
Property Damage Only
30
25
MV1 (Police Cruiser) traveling along Locust Street WB/NB
approaching Mill Street. MV2 traveling along Mill Street NB/EB
approaching Locust Street. MV2 stops for first police criuser
(Not invovled) and then proceeds into intersection striking MV1
(Police Cruiser). Both Police Cruisers had lights activated and
sirens on.
22
5/23/2013
Thursday
2:24 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right or way
Non-Fatal Injury
24
54
MV1 traveling along Mill Street WB making a left turn onto Ft.
Pleasant Avenue. MV2 traveling along Mill Street EB attempting
a right turn onto Belmont Avenue. Both had green light
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Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Mill Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
23
6/21/2013
Day of Week
Friday
Time of Day
8:07 PM
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Cyclist
Dusk
Weather
Condition
Road Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by
Narritive Description)
Crash Severity
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
Property Damage Only
Ages
D3
Comments
D1
D2
31
21
MV1 traveling along Locust Street SB making a left turn onto
Mill Street. Cyclist traveling on Locust Street NB with no brakes
and struck MV1.
25
21
MV1 traveling along Locust Street NB through intersection on
green light. MV2 traveling along Mill Street EB. MV2 struck
MV1 and continued on Locust Street before impacting a pole at
NE corner of the intersection.
24
6/22/2013
Saturday
2:40 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic,
reckless, careless, negligent or
aggressive manner
25
8/2/2013
Friday
2:38 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Unknown
32
-
26
8/18/2013
Sunday
11:59 PM
Cyclist
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
22
23
27
11/2/2013
Saturday
3:02 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
59
27
28
11/6/2013
Wednesday
7:11 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Property Damage Only
37
66
MV1 traveling along Mill Street EB. MV2 traveling along Locust
Street SB. MV2 proceeded through intersection on a red light.
MV1 stopped at red light on Mill Street EB. MV2 rear ended
MV1 then fled.
MV1 traveling along Mill Street EB attempting to pass a cyclist.
Cyclist traveling on Ft. Pleasant Avenue NB through Locust
Street and passed in front of MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Mill Street WB approaching
Locust Street. MV2 stopped for emergency vehicles. MV1
struck MV2.
29
11/8/2013
Friday
4:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
49
-
MV1 exiting Citgo Gas parking lot attempting to turn left onto
Mill Street. MV2 stopped in traffic on Mill Street WB. MV1
pulled out and struck MV2 then fled the scene.
30
2/21/2014
Friday
1:30 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions /
Failure to keep inproper lane or
running off road
Non-Fatal Injury
52
N/A
MV1 traveling along Mill Street SB goes off roadway over a
snowbank.
31
4/15/2014
Tuesday
10:54 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
54
56
MV1 (PVTA Bus) stopped at red light along Locust Street SB.
MV2 traveling along Locust Street SB attempting to stop tapped
MV1.
32
8/26/2014
Tuesday
1:46 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Physical Impairment
Property Damage Only
43
52
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Mill Street EB. MV1 stopped at
red light. MV2 sneezed and foot slipped off brake striking MV1.
33
11/26/2014
Wednesday
12:00 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Snow
Wet
Unknown
Unknown
44
-
34
12/19/2014
Friday
6:39 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Property Damage Only
22
27
35
2/23/2014
Sunday
1:58 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
25
47
MV1 traveling along Locust Street NB making a left turn. MV2
traveling along Locust Street SB. MV1 struck by MV2.
65
1/15/2011
Saturday
1:40 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions /
Failure to keep inproper lane or
running off road
Non-Fatal Injury
18
29
MV1 traveling NB on Belmont Avenue. MV2 traveling WB on
Mill Street. MV1 attempted to brake for red light and skidded
through intersection. MV2 struck by MV1.
66
2/9/2011
Wednesday
8:16 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Visibility Obstructed
Property Damage Only
38
31
67
8/4/2011
Thursday
8:00 AM
Sideswipe Opposite
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
28
32
68
9/14/2011
Wednesday
9:36 AM
Sideswipe Same Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
33
44
MV1 and MV2 traveling EB on Mill Street. MV1 and MV2 made
contact as the proceeded through the intersection.
24
MV1 and MV2 traveling NB on Locust Street. MV1 stopped
abruptly to avoid unknown MV3 pulling out of gas station. MV2
struck MV1 in rear.
69
11/11/2011
Friday
6:07 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
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Followed too closely
Sheet 2 of 3
Property Damage Only
46
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Mill Street WB. MV1 rear ended
by MV2. MV2 fled scene.
MV1 traveling along Locust Street SB. MV2 traveling along Mill
Street EB. MV1 failed to stop for traffic light.
MV1 and MV2 traveling NB on Belmont Avenue. MV2 in left
lane struck by MV1 rear bumper as they made a right turn onto
Mill Street.
MV1 traveling on Mill Street NB attempting to make a right
turn. MV2 traveling on Mill Street SB attempting to make a left
turn. Both had green.
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Mill Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
70
11/20/2011
Sunday
71
12/15/2011
72
Ages
Weather
Condition
Road Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by
Narritive Description)
Crash Severity
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Over-correcting / over-steering
Property Damage Only
31
Sideswipe Same Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Made an improper turn
Non-Fatal Injury
74
-
6:54 PM
Angle
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
32
22
Friday
12:31 PM
Bicycle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
47
26
9/5/2012
Wednesday
3:58 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
37
62
75
9/27/2012
Thursday
12:12 AM
Bicycle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
42
44
76
10/26/2012
Friday
12:24 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
18
-
77
3/15/2013
Friday
6:08 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
40
33
MV1 traveling WB on Mill Street. Pedestrian crossing NB from
between parked cars ran in front of MV1.
78
7/14/2013
Sunday
11:27 PM
Cyclist
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
39
23
MV1 traveling on Locust Street SB. Cyclist crossing NB across
Citco Gas Station driveway when struck by MV1.
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
5:00 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Thursday
12:24 PM
3/25/2012
Sunday
73
7/6/2012
74
Day of Week
Time of Day
D1
D2
79
7/25/2013
Thursday
7:12 PM
Bicycle
Dusk
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
33
27
80
12/30/2013
Monday
5:19 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
22
22
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D3
Comments
MV1 (motorcycle) traveling EB on Mill Steet swerved right to
left and lost control on bumpy roadway.
MV1 and MV2 traveling SB on Locust Street. MV1 in left lane
passed by MV2 on right. MV2 crossed in front of MV1 and
made contact. Operator of MV2 is unknown as vehicle was
reported stolen.
MV1 traveling WB on Mill Street making a right turn. MV2
traveling SB on Locust Street turning left into gas station.
MV1 traveling EB on Mill Street proceeded straight through
intersection. Bicycle traveling NB on Locust Street through
intersection.
MV1 traveling WB on Mill Street making a left turn. MV2
traveling EB on Mill Street making a right turn.
MV1 stopped at red light on Mill Street EB. Bicycle attempted
to cross SB across Mill Street.
MV1 and MV2 traveling EB on Mill Street. MV1 in right lane and
MV2 in left lane. MV2 turned right and struck MV1. MV2 fled
the scene.
MV1 traveling EB on Mill Street. Cyclist traveling NB on Belmont
Avenue. Cyclist struck MV1 while traveling at a high rate of
speed.
MV1 traveling WB on Mill Street attempting a left turn onto
Belmont Avenue. MV2 traveling EB on Mill Street attempting a
right turn onto Belmont Avenue
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street @ Belmont Avenue - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
36
Crash Date
6/27/2011
Day of Week
Monday
Time of
Day
8:01 AM
Manner of
Collision
Angle
Light Condition
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Clear
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
Property Damage Only
53
D2
Comments
D3
D4
50
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Belmont Avenue NB
approaching Locust Street. MV2 drove into left-lane and
struck MV1.
MV1, MV2, and MV3 traveling along Belmont Avenue NB
approaching Locust Street. MV1 slid despite using all brakes
and struck and unknown vehicle. MV2 and MV3 were unable
to stop struck first each other then MV1. MV3 fled the scene.
37
1/19/2012
Thursday
8:18 PM
Rear End
Dark-Lighted
Snow
Snow
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
44
36
38
3/1/2012
Thursday
8:52 PM
Rear to Rear
Dark-Lighted
Sleet, Hail
Ice
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
26
16
39
4/26/2012
Thursday
8:44 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
33
68
40
7/15/2012
Sunday
9:03 PM
Cyclist
Dark-Lighted
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
28
15
41
8/11/2012
Saturday
4:55 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
49
18
42
9/11/2013
Wednesday
8:49 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
33
24
43
12/6/2013
Friday
5:29 PM
Angle
Dark-Lighted
Cloudy
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
31
52
44
10/2/2014
Thursday
11:58 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
58
52
81
3/11/2011
Friday
12:44 PM
Rear End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
37
39
82
2/5/2011
Saturday
3:34 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
18
-
83
8/21/2011
Sunday
7:41 AM
Rear End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
47
-
84
10/8/2011
Saturday
12:02 AM
Pedestrian
Dark-Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
45
-
85
1/25/2012
Wednesday
10:05 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
31
82
MV1 traveling EB on Locust Street. MV2 traveling NB on Fort
Pleasant Street. Both claim to have green light.
86
5/8/2012
Tuesday
2:59 PM
Rear End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
43
21
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Belmont Avenue NB. MV1 stopped
at red light was struck by MV2 who attempted to brake too
late.
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-
MV1 stopped at red light along Belmont Avenue NB. MV2
traveling along Belmont Avenue NB hit ice, spun 180 and hit
rear-to-rear with MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Ft. Pleasant Avenue NB
attempting to make a left turn. MV1 in right lane struck by
MV2 in left lane.
MV1 traveling on Locust Street SB turning left onto Locust
Street. Cyclist traveling along Belmont Avenue NB. MV1
turned out in front of cyclist. Cyclist had no brakes and slid
into MV1.
MV1 traveling on Locust Street SB turning left onto Locust
Street. Cyclist traveling along Belmont Avenue NB hit a pot
hole and struck MV1.
MV1 traveling along Belmont Avenue NB through
intersection. MV2 traveling along Locust Street SB attempting
to make a left turn.
MV1 traveling on Locust Street SB making a left turn onto
Locust Street. MV2 traveling along Belmont Avenue NB. MV1
pulled out between two vehciles stopped in traffic and didn't
see MV2.
MV1 and MV2 (truck) traveling along Belmont Avenue SB. As
roadway narrowed, MV1 attempted to pass MV2 on the right.
No merge sign present.
MV1 and MV2 traveling NB on Fort Pleasant Avenue. MV2
failed to stop and struck MV1.
MV1 traveling NB on Fort Pleasant Avenue. MV2 parked on
the side of roadway pulled out into traffic and struck MV1.
MV2 fled the scene.
MV1 traveling NB on Fort Pleasant Avenue. MV2 parked on
the side of roadway. MV1 attempted to park and struck MV2
which was unoccupied.
Pedestrian walking EB across Fort Pleasant Avenue struck by
an unknown vehicle. MV1 fled the scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
Locust Street Corridor (Between Main Street and Belmont Avenue) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
45
Crash Date
4/24/2014
Day of Week
Thursday
Time of
Day
4:32 PM
Manner of
Collision
Rear End
Light Condition
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Clear
Dry
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
No Improper Driving
Crash Severity
Non-Fatal Injury
Ages
D1
37
D2
-
D3
Comments
MV1 and MV2 traveling along Locust Street EB. A pedestrain
crossed the middle of the road. Pedestrain jumped in front of
MV1 forcing an immediate stop. MV2 was unable to stop in
time. Operators of both vehicles witnessed pedestrian
laughing for causing crash. (approx 500 ft E of Belmont
Avenue)
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB approaching
Acushnet Avenue. MV1 tried to pass MV2 and then
immediately attempted a left turn onto Acushnet when it was
struck by MV2.
MV1 traveling NB on Locust Street attempting to park in front
of 5 Locust Street. A skateborder traveling in roadway was
struck by MV1. MV1 fled the scene.
MV1 (PVTA Bus) pulling away from bus stop traveling NB on
Locust St (near 49 Locust Street) struck MV2 traveling NB on
Locust Street.
MV1 traveling WB on Locust St. MV2 traveling EB on Locust
Street. (73 Locust St)
MV1 traveling SB on Locust Street. MV2 exiting 68 Locust
Street driveway and struck MV1.
53
11/7/2012
Wednesday
3:48 PM
Angle
Daylight
Snow
Wet
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
41
39
60
8/26/2012
Sunday
5:00 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
26
-
61
5/1/2013
Wednesday
9:32 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
70
40
62
7/4/2013
Thursday
9:16 PM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
24
27
63
7/8/2013
Monday
12:58 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Property Damage Only
48
23
64
7/26/2013
Friday
8:09 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
43
-
Not
Locatable
4/16/2011
Saturday
9:59 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
52
MV1 traveling WB on Mill Street. MV1 ran over a manhole
cover which blew off due to water pressure
41
MV1 traveling EB of 68 Locust St driveway. MV2 traveling on
Locust Street in unknown direction. MV2 struck MV1 when
MV1 pulled out into roadway.
Not
Locatable
7/21/2012
Saturday
12:52 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
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Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Sheet 1 of 1
Property Damage Only
40
MV1 parked along roadside. MV2 attempting to pull into a
parking space in front of MV1 and struck MV2. (68 Locust St)
Crash Data Summary Charts
Locust Street @ Main Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Locust Street @ Main Street
20
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
2
0
5
2
4
0
2
2
0
3
0
%
0%
10%
0%
25%
10%
20%
0%
10%
10%
0%
15%
0%
30%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
5
1
2
2
2
5
3
%
25%
5%
10%
10%
10%
25%
15%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
2
2
3
1
3
9
%
10%
10%
15%
5%
15%
45%
60%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
4
7
5
0
4
0
%
0%
20%
35%
25%
0%
20%
0%
40%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
14
3
3
0
0
0
%
70%
15%
15%
0%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
16
4
0
0
%
80%
20%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
12
8
0
0
%
60%
40%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Fatigued / Asleep
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
0
3
1
0
0
1
3
0
1
0
4
6
%
5%
0%
15%
5%
0%
0%
5%
15%
0%
5%
0%
20%
30%
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25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
20%
10%
0%
40%
20%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
30%
20%
10%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Crash Data Summary Charts
Locust Street @ Mill Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Locust Street @ Mill Street
44
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
1
4
3
1
1
2
4
4
6
4
7
7
%
2%
9%
7%
2%
2%
5%
9%
9%
14%
9%
16%
16%
18%
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
7
3
3
9
6
11
5
%
16%
7%
7%
20%
14%
25%
11%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
2
4
11
9
10
8
%
5%
9%
25%
20%
23%
18%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
2
10
18
3
1
10
0
%
5%
23%
41%
7%
2%
23%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
30
5
7
1
1
0
%
68%
11%
16%
2%
2%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
34
10
0
0
%
77%
23%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
26
16
0
2
%
59%
36%
0%
5%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Emotional
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
Physical Impairment
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Over‐Steering
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
5
1
9
5
4
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
4
5
5
%
11%
2%
20%
11%
9%
5%
2%
2%
0%
0%
2%
2%
9%
11%
11%
T0454_Locust Street Crash Data Summary Table
20%
10%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Crash Data Summary Charts
Locust Street @ Belmont Avenue ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Locust Street @ Belmont Avenue
15
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
%
13%
7%
13%
7%
7%
7%
7%
13%
7%
13%
0%
7%
14%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
2
1
1
2
4
2
3
%
13%
7%
7%
13%
27%
13%
20%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
4
2
2
3
2
2
%
27%
13%
13%
20%
13%
13%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
4
5
2
0
3
1
%
0%
27%
33%
13%
0%
20%
7%
40%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
6
3
4
1
1
0
%
40%
20%
27%
7%
7%
0%
60%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
#
7
6
2
0
%
47%
40%
13%
0%
50%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
9
6
0
0
%
60%
40%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Glare
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
0
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
%
0%
0%
27%
27%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
13%
13%
T0454_Locust Street Crash Data Summary Table
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
20%
10%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
30%
20%
10%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
40%
20%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
0%
Dry
Property Damage
Only
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Wet
Non‐Fatal Injury
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
Crash Data Summary Charts
Locust Street Corridor (Between Main Street and Belmont Avenue) ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Locust Street Corridor
9
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
0
0
2
1
0
4
1
0
0
1
0
%
0%
0%
0%
22%
11%
0%
44%
11%
0%
0%
11%
0%
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
1
1
0
3
2
1
1
%
11%
11%
0%
33%
22%
11%
11%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
0
1
2
3
1
2
%
0%
11%
22%
33%
11%
22%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
1
4
1
1
1
0
%
11%
11%
44%
11%
11%
11%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
7
0
1
1
0
0
%
78%
0%
11%
11%
0%
0%
100%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
7
2
0
0
%
78%
22%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
7
2
0
0
%
78%
22%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Glare
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Made an Improper Turn
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
%
11%
0%
22%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
33%
11%
T0454_Locust Street Crash Data Summary Table
30%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
50%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
YES
May-15
SIGNALIZED :
NO
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
LOCUST STREET / MAIN STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
MAIN STREET
INTERSECTION
Main Street
MAJOR STREET :
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
75
410
592
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
21
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.03
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
1,077
13,987
5.25
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON MAIN STREET NORTH OF HOWARD STREET
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Aug-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MINOR STREET(S) :
MILL STREET
INTERSECTION
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Mill Street
Mill Street
Locust St
LOCUST STREET
Locustl St
MAJOR STREET :
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
520
330
509
409
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
44
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.31
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
1,768
22,961
11.00
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON MAIN STREET NORTH OF HOWARD STREET
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Aug-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
LOCUST STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
BELMONT AVENUE
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Ft. Pleasant Ave
Locust Street
Belmont Ave
INTERSECTION
Locustl St
FT. PLEASANT AVENUE
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
120
203
246
677
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
15
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
0.63
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
1,246
16,182
3.75
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON MAIN STREET NORTH OF HOWARD STREET
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
Road Safety Audit – Locust Street Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Appendix D: Volume Data
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TEC, Inc.
65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd, Unit 101
Lawrence, MA 01843 Hampton, NH 03842
(978) 794.1792 (603) 601.8154
www.TheEngineeringCorp.com
2015 Base Year Conditions
Weekday Morning, Evening, and
Saturday Midday
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
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TEC, Inc.
65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd, Unit 101
Lawrence, MA 01843 Hampton, NH 03842
(978) 794.1792 (603) 601.8154
www.TheEngineeringCorp.com
2015 Base Year Conditions
Weekday Morning, Evening, and
Saturday Midday
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
Road Safety Audit – Locust Street Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
Road Safety Audit – Locust Street Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Road Safety Audit References
Massachusetts
Traffic
Safety
www.mhd.state.ma.us/safetytoolbox.
Toolbox,
Massachusetts
Highway
Department,
Road Safety Audits, A Synthesis of Highway Practice. NCHRP Synthesis 336. Transportation Research
Board, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, 2004.
Road Safety Audits. Institute of Transportation Engineers and U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration, www.roadwaysafetyaudits.org.
FHWA Road Safety Audit Guidelines.
Administration, 2006.
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Road Safety Audit, 2nd edition. Austroads, 2000.
Road Safety Audits. ITE Technical Council Committee 4S-7. Institute of Transportation Engineers,
February 1995.