ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Main Street North Corridor
from Liberty Street to Worthington Street
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 ................................................................................................................... 13
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 20
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 3-9: Potential Safety Enhancement Summaries ................................................................. 23-27
List of Figures
Figure L-1: Locus Map ........................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Study Intersections 1 and 2.................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Study Intersections 3 and 4.................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Study Intersection 5, 6, and 7 .............................................................................................. 12
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 State Street to the north, Union
Street to the south, Main Street to the east, and East Columbus Avenue 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 sixth of the eight locations, referred to as “Main Street North”. Main Street North
is comprised of a corridor roughly 0.25 miles in length, which includes the following intersections:
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Main Street at Liberty Street
Main Street at Frank B. Murray Street
Main Street at Gridiron Street
Main Street at Lyman Street
Main Street at Taylor Street / Hampden Street
Main Street at Fort Street
Main Street at Worthington Street
The RSA for Main Street North occurred on Wednesday, November 18, 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, TEC, Inc., Fuss & O’Neill, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission,
Springfield Department of Public Works, and Davenport Companies. 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
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel Gregorio
William Ullom
John Mastera
Luke Hayes
Dmitriy Mayboroda
William Van Duzer
Khyati Parmar
Connor M. Knightly
Joy Martin
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
TEC, Inc.
MassDOT Traffic Operations
MassDOT Highway Safety
MassDOT District 2 – Traffic
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Springfield Department of Public Works – Eng.
Davenport Companies
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Figure L-1: Locus Map
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Location 6: Main Street North 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, however, they have been deemed high crash locations.
For Main Street North, the area between Gridiron Street and Taylor Street/Hampden Street is eligible for
HSIP funding.
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 North 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
through 4.
Main Street North Corridor
The Main Street North corridor is roughly 0.25 miles in length and consists of a central business district
(CBD) with high pedestrian activity and significant parking maneuvers. The land use within the corridor
is primarily retail properties, which drives activity in the area. A significant amount of vehicle crashes
along the corridor involve sideswiping parked vehicles, or crashes attributed to executing parking
maneuvers.
Main Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the
study area, 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, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit
unless otherwise posted.
Main Street at Liberty Street
Main Street and Liberty Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with Main Street
approaching from the north and south, and Liberty Street approaching from the east and west.
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Approaching from the south, Main Street consists of one exclusive left-turn lane, one exclusive through
lane, and one shared through/right-turn lane separated by a double yellow center line (DYCL) and median
from two departure lanes. A pick-up/drop-off lane for the Peter Pan Bus Terminal is present on the west
side of Main Street south of Liberty Street. Approaching from the north, Main Street consists of one
exclusive left-turn lane, one exclusive through lane, and one shared through/right-turn lane separated by a
double yellow center line (DYCL) and median from two departure lanes.
Approaching from the west, Liberty Street consists of one exclusive left-turn lane, one exclusive through
lane, and one right-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from one departure lane. Approaching from the east,
Liberty Street consists of one exclusive left-turn lane and one shared through/right-turn lane, separated by
a DYCL from one departure lane.
Liberty Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in an east-west direction through the audit
area, with its western terminus at East Columbus Avenue and its eastern terminus at the Chicopee City
Line where it becomes Broadway Street. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no
posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless
otherwise posted.
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 0.80 per
Million Entering Vehicles (MEV), and the average crash rate for District 2, which includes the City of
Springfield, of 0.82 per MEV, for signalized intersections.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of eight crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
0.31 per MEV, which is below both the Statewide and District 2 averages for signalized intersections.
Notably, four crashes included sideswipes with Main Street southbound vehicles and vehicles at the pickup/drop-off lane for the Peter Pan Bus Terminal.
Main Street at Frank B. Murray Street
Frank B. Murray Street is currently closed to traffic due to construction for the Union Station Project.
Main Street and Frank B. Murray Street intersect to form a three-way unsignalized intersection, with
Main Street approaching from the north and south, and Frank B. Murray Street approaching from the east.
For this intersection, Main Street operates freely with no control.
Main Street consists of two northbound and two southbound lanes, separated by median such that there
was no access to or egress from Frank B. Murray Street from Main Street southbound.
Frank B. Murray Street is classified as a local roadway that spans approximately 1,500 feet between Main
Street to the west and Chestnut Street to the east.
TEC, Inc. did not evaluate crash data specifically to the intersection.
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2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division
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Main Street at Gridiron Street
Main Street and Gridiron Street intersect to form a three-way unsignalized intersection, with Main Street
approaching from the north and south, and Gridiron Street approaching from the west and is one-way
eastbound towards Main Street. Main Street operates freely with no control and Gridiron Street operates
under “STOP” control.
Gridiron Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that spans approximately 600 feet between East
Columbus Avenue to the west and Main Street to the east. The roadway is maintained by the City of
Springfield and has no posted speed limit along the roadway.
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 rate2 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 seven crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.04 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages for unsignalized intersections.
The crashes consisted of three angle crashes, two rear end crashes, and two involving
bicycles/pedestrians. The nine crashes involving vehicles striking the overhead portion of the railroad
bridge over Main Street adjacent to the intersection were not included in this total. The crash rate
calculation was combined with the intersection of Main Street at Lyman Street.
Main Street at Lyman Street
Main Street and Lyman Street intersect to form a three-way unsignalized intersection, with Main Street
approaching from the north and south, and Lyman Street due east from the intersection, as it operates as
one-way eastbound.
Lyman Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that spans approximately 0.4 miles between Main
Street to the west and Spring Street to the east.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of nine crashes were documented, including four rear-end,
two angle, one head-on, and one involving a bicycle/pedestrian. The 16 combined crashes between the
Main Street at Gridiron Street and Main Street at Lyman Street intersections yielded a crash rate of 0.44,
which is below both the Statewide and District 2 averages for unsignalized intersections.
Main Street at Hampden Street/Taylor Street
Main Street, Hampden Street, and Taylor Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with
Main Street approaching from the north and south, one-way westbound Taylor Street approaching from
the east, and Hampden Street due west from the intersection, as it operates as one-way westbound.
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2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division
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Approaching from the north, Main Street consists of one exclusive through lane and one shared
through/right-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from one travel lane. From the south, Main Street consists
of one shared left-turn/through lane and one exclusive through lane, separated by a DYCL from one travel
lane. Approaching from the east, Taylor Street consists of one general purpose lane. Due west from the
intersection, Hampden Street consists of one travel lane.
Hampden Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs for approximately 600 feet between
Main Street to the east and East Columbus Avenue to the west. The roadway is maintained by the City of
Springfield and has no posted speed limit along the roadway.
Taylor Street is classified as an urban collector that runs for approximately one mile between Armory
Street to the east and Main Street to the west. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and
has no posted speed limit along the roadway.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 20 crashes were documented, including five angle
crashes between Main Street southbound and Taylor Street westbound. The 20 total crashes yielded a
crash rate of 1.08, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages for signalized intersections.
Main Street at Fort Street
Main Street and Fort Street intersect to form a three-way unsignalized intersection, with Main Street
approaching from the north and south, and Fort Street due west from the intersection, as it operates as
one-way westbound.
Fort Street is classified as local roadway that spans approximately 500 between Main Street to the east
and East Columbus Avenue to the west.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of five crashes were documented, including two rear-end,
one angle, one sideswipe, and one involving a bicycle/pedestrian. No crash rate was calculated.
Main Street at Worthington Street
Main Street and Worthington Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with Main Street
approaching from the north and south, Worthington Street approaching from the west, and Worthington
Street due east from the intersection, as it operates as one-way eastbound.
Approaching from the north, Main Street consists of one exclusive through lane and one shared
through/right-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from one travel lane. From the south, Main Street consists
of one shared left-turn/through lane and one exclusive through lane, separated by a DYCL from one travel
lane. Approaching from the west, Worthington Street consists of one general purpose lane. Due east
from the intersection, Worthington Street consists of one travel lane.
Worthington Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs for approximately 450 feet between
Main Street to the east and East Columbus Avenue to the west and approximately 1.2 miles to the east
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and terminates at St. James Avenue. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no
posted speed limit along the roadway.
Taylor Street is classified as an urban collector that runs for approximately 1.5 miles between East
Columbus Avenue to the west and St. James Avenue/Dartmouth Terrace to the east. Worthington Street
permits two-way travel east of Dwight Street. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and
has no posted speed limit along the roadway.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of eight crashes were documented, including five rear-end
collisions that occurred throughout the limits of the intersection. The 20 total crashes yielded a crash rate
of 0.44, which is below both the Statewide and District 2 averages for signalized intersection.
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Figure 2: Study Intersections 1 and 2
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Main Street at Liberty Street
Main Street at Frank B. Murray Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Figure 3: Study Intersections 3 and 4
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Main Street at Gridiron Street
Main Street at Lyman Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Figure 4: Study Intersections 5, 6, and 7
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Main Street at Taylor Street and Hampden Street, Main
Street at Fort Street, and Main Street at Worthington St.
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.
Main Street North Corridor
The following deficiencies were noted to be corridor-wide issues:
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Traffic Operations:
o
The signalized intersections along Main Street between Liberty Street and Court Street,
with the exception of the intersection at Boland Way/Harrison Street, are programmed to
operate within a coordinated system, however the coordination is currently switched off.
The coordinated system has no detection present except for the intersection of Main
Street at Liberty Street, and Main Street is running on maximum recall for all hours of the
day. The audit team agreed that the coordination, however, is not necessary due to the
CBD nature of the study area, with frequent vehicle stops throughout the corridor because
of crossing pedestrians, frequent parking maneuvers and PVTA bus traffic. The audit
team did, however, note that the maximum recall for Main Street may cause frequent
delays on the side streets when no Main Street traffic was present.
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Several of the intersection approaches on Main Street contain two general purpose lanes,
which function differently based permission and volume of turning and through traffic.
Audit participants noted through vehicles would frequently weave to the left or right
throughout the corridor to circumvent the delay from turning traffic, which caused
conflict with other through traffic. The solid white lane line that defines the two general
purpose lanes extend past the limits of the parking area, creating a narrow lane in advance
of the intersection. Additionally, there is typically only one receiving lane through the
intersection.
The solid white lane line extends past the outer limit of the adjacent parking
lane, creating an extremely narrow right-most lane. (Source: Google)
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Pedestrian Accommodations & Pavement Markings:
o
Although countdown pedestrian signal heads and push buttons are present, the pedestrian
facilities do not comply with the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance
in several locations with respect to the pedestrian ramp slope, surface, and type and color
of detectable warning panels; type of pedestrian push buttons; depressions/trip hazards
along the sidewalks; and lack of present Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).
Non-standard pedestrian push button and
signage
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There is no concurrent pedestrian phasing at the one-way minor roadways located
throughout the corridor. The audit team noted concurrent pedestrian phases may not be
appropriate for all of the signalized intersections. The Main Street crossings operate with
exclusive pedestrian phases, of which the pedestrian interval may be insufficient.
Additionally, the audit team noted that pedestrians frequently push the button and cross
the roadway, wasting cycle time.
o
The crosswalk pavement markings and decorative pattern located inside the sidewalks are
severely warn or were removed as part of underground utility access.
Bicycle Accommodations:
o
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Bicycle accommodations are not present throughout the corridor.
Drainage
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Several catch basins inlets are clogged with debris and may not process stormwater.
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Lighting
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Decorative lighting is present throughout the corridor, but may not provide sufficient
illumination.
Main Street at Liberty Street
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Access Management, Parking Signage, and Lighting:
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Audit participants observed a significant quantity of pick-up and drop-off traffic on the
west side of Main Street departing the intersection with Liberty Street and adjacent to the
Peter Pan Bus Terminal. The width of the parking lane appears to be insufficient and
encroaches on the adjacent Main Street eastbound travel lane. Audit participants noted
that exiting vehicles from the pick-up/drop-off area on the east side of the terminal had
difficulty merging into Main Street eastbound due to the variable shoulder width and the
existing horizontal and vertical curves, as shown in crashes “N”, “W”, “AA” and “PP”.
Exiting vehicles from the pick-up/drop-off area on the east side of the
terminal have difficulty merging into Main Street eastbound due to the
variable shoulder width and existing horizontal and vertical curves.
(Source: Google)
o
Main Street southbound merge from two lanes to one lane can be difficult to observe
because the merge occurs at the location of the railroad bridge over Main Street and the
existing horizontal and vertical curves. Additionally, there is no merge signage.
o
The existing Peter Pan Bus Terminal signage along Main Street is missing, confusing to
drivers and is insufficient related to allowable duration, type of vehicles allowed, and
quantity of signage. According to the City of Springfield, there is to be no parking any
time from the intersection to 214 south of Liberty Street, where the taxi parking begins.
o
Lighting along the pick-up and drop-off area on the south side of Main Street adjacent to
the Peter Pan Bus Terminal is poor due to the presence of decorative lighting, which may
provide less illumination than a traditional lamp, and the infrequency of lighting fixtures.
Audit participants noted one missing light post to the southwest corner of the intersection.
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Signage and lighting is insufficient along the pick-up/drop-off area adjacent to the
Peter Pan Bus Terminal. Note missing light post. (Source: Google)
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Traffic Operations, Traffic Signal Equipment, and Pavement Condition:
o
There is a post-mounted four-section traffic signal head on the northeast corner of the
intersection to indicate a Liberty Street eastbound left-turn protected phase, however the
audit team observed no protected phase given the presence of vehicles waiting at the
approach. The City of Springfield indicated the protected phase should be active at this
approach. The post-mounted signal head should be supplemental to a five-section head
located on the mast arm.
o
One of the pedestrian heads on the southeast corner is not operational.
o
Some backplates attached to the existing signals are faded and/or broken.
o
The pavement on the Liberty Street eastbound approach is rutted, presumably due to the
significant amount of bus traffic from the Peter Pan Bus Terminal. As a result, the
pavement markings have been stretched and may result in ponding and icing.
Bicycle Accommodations:
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Bicycle loops, pavement markings, and signage are present at the intersection, but bicycle
facilities are not present within the vicinity of the intersection.
Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
An exclusive pedestrian phase is present, however many pedestrians were observed
crossing during the “Don’t Walk” phase. Audit participants observed a significant
vehicle-pedestrian conflict with buses from the Peter Pan Bus Terminal traveling
eastbound on Liberty Street and turning right onto Main Street southbound with
pedestrians crossing Main Street on the south side of the intersection during the “Don’t
Walk” phase. This is exacerbated by the presence of an eastbound right-turn overlap
phase and the limited sight distance available turning right due to the presence of an iron
fence located at the back of sidewalk.
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The pedestrian signal push buttons and signal heads are not compliant with current
standards. Pedestrian countdown displays are not present.
Main Street at Frank B. Murray Street
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Frank B. Murray Street is currently closed to traffic due to construction for the Union Station
Project and will be reconstructed as part of the Union Station project.
Main Street at Gridiron Street
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Traffic Operations, Signage, and Lighting:
o
The DYCL along Main Street breaks at Gridiron Street, though there is no left-turn
permitted into or out of Gridiron Street.
o
Audit participants noted crashes “U”, “EE”, “JJ”, and “MM” that included vehicles
striking the overhead portion of the railroad bridge over Main Street on its north side and
crashes “K”, “Q”, “KK”, “LL”, and “RR” for crashes on its south side. The bridge
clearance signing is insufficient – the sign is extremely small, the text is only legible only
in close proximity, and the sign is not properly illuminated. Lighting in the vicinity of
the bridge is also poor due to the presence of decorative lighting, which may provide less
illumination than a traditional lamp. Furthermore, no signage is provided in advance of
the bridge to designate an alternative route should the vehicle not meet the proper vertical
clearance. We note that bridge and all abutments that are not physical roadway are under
the jurisdiction of MassDOT.
Insufficient warning signage at bridge on north side of Main
Street. Break in DYCL at Gridiron Street. (Source: Google)
Main Street at Lyman Street
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Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
There is limited sight distance available from Main Street southbound approaching the
pedestrian crossing on the north side the intersection due to the relatively low clearance
and the shadow cast by the railroad bridge over Main Street, approximately 150 feet
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north of the crossing. Furthermore, vehicles may not correctly observe a pedestrian in the
crosswalk due to adjacent parking located on both the west and east sides of Main Street,
and the lack of crosswalk warning signage in advance and at the intersection.
Main Street at Hampden Street/Taylor Street
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Traffic Operations, Sight Distance, and Visibility:
o
Taylor Street westbound is intended for one intersection approach lane, however no
pavement markings or signage are present. Motorists may use the approach as two lanes,
which could cause vehicle conflict. Crash “10” could be attributed to this condition.
o
The intersection sight distance (ISD) looking right from the Taylor Street westbound is
impeded by the presence of a building on the northeast corner. This could cause conflict
with adjacent pedestrians and bicycles. Crashes “2”, “3”, “5”, “8”, “9”, and “19” could be
attributed to this condition. Additionally, the ISD looking left from Taylor Street
westbound may be difficult due to the presence of a building on the northwest corner and
parking on the east side of Main Street. Crash “11” could be attributed to this condition.
o
The “Do Not Enter” signage for Taylor Street is blocked by an adjacent pedestrian signal.
Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
The pedestrian signal indication on the northeast side of the intersection for crossing
Main Street is not located adjacent to the crosswalk and the pedestrian push button is
missing. Furthermore, there is no detectable warning panel on the eastern crosswalk
terminus.
Pedestrian signal indication not adjacent to crosswalk and missing detectable
warning panel.
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o
The Flashing “Don’t Walk” pedestrian clearance interval appears to be insufficient,
which may lead to pedestrians being trapped within the crosswalk during the subsequent
vehicle green phase.
Main Street at Fort Street
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Signage:
o
The existing “One Way” signage is not compliant with current standards and is part of
the existing street name sign.
Existing “One Way” signage is not complant with current standards.
Main Street at Worthington Street
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Signage:
o
Worthington Street contains a “Do Not Enter” provision to prohibit westbound travel
west of the intersection, however only one sign is present, which may cause motorists to
inadvertently travel in the wrong direction along the roadway.
Only one “Do Not Enter” sign is posted for Worthington Street westbound
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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.
Main Street North Corridor
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Investigate the coordination and addition vehicle detection along the corridor and reprogram the
recall mode to reduce delays along the side streets when no Main Street traffic is present.
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Evaluate the lane utilization of the two general purpose lanes located throughout the corridor and
install R3-8 lane utilization signage and pavement markings. Trim the solid white lane line to not
extend past the limits of the parking area.
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Replace or repair all necessary pedestrian facilities, including but not limited to, pedestrian
ramps, detectable warning panels, signal heads, push buttons, and sidewalk surfaces. Install
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).
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Reapply faded crosswalk markings.
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Explore the use of concurrent pedestrian phasing at the signalized pedestrian crossings located
throughout the corridor, particularly at the one-way streets.
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Examine the pedestrian interval timings and increase, if necessary.
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Investigate the installation of exclusive bicycle lanes on both sides of Main Street via narrowing
the existing vehicle travel lanes. Bicycle shared lane markings (“sharrow”) may be marked at the
intersections were there are two general purpose lanes.
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Clear debris from existing catch basins inlet.
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Examine the use of additional lighting fixtures to supplement the existing decorative lighting,
and/or replace the lighting housings in the current fixtures.
Main Street at Liberty Street
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Examine the width of the existing parking lane on the west side of Main Street south of Liberty
Street adjacent to the Peter Pan Bus Terminal and restripe the lane and shoulder markings to
provide additional width, if necessary. Provide additional signage and striping to aid in vehicles
exiting the pick-up/drop-off area.
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Merge the lanes along Main Street southbound from two lanes to one lane prior to the railroad
bridge over Main Street and the existing horizontal and vertical curves, and furnish merge
signage.
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Provide better signage along the Peter Pan Bus Terminal pick-up/drop-off area to specify the
allowable duration, type of vehicles allowed.
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Provide additional lighting along the Peter Pan Bus Terminal pick-up/drop-off area and replace
missing light post on the southwest corner of the intersection.
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Reinstate the Liberty Street eastbound protected left-turn phase. Install a signal head on the mast
arm that contains both a green protected arrow and a flashing yellow arrows (FYA).
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Replace the non-operational pedestrian signal on the southeast corner.
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Replace the existing signal backplates.
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Repair the pavement and replace markings at the Liberty Street eastbound approach due to
rutting.
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Investigate the use of concurrent pedestrian phasing for the Main Street crossing on the south side
of the intersection. If implemented, install a R10-15 ‘Right Turns Yield to Pedestrians’ signage.
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Replace the pedestrian signal push buttons and signal heads for compliance with current
standards and install APS.
Main Street at Gridiron Street

Continue the DYCL along Main Street to extend past Gridiron Street.

Provide enhanced warning signage at the railroad bridge over Main Street, including increased
size, letter height, and background lighting. Provide advanced signage in advance of the bridge
for alternate routes for vehicles that may be higher than the clearance. Evaluate intelligent
feedback systems aimed at warning oversized vehicles in advance of the bridge structure.
Main Street at Lyman Street

Provide advanced warning of the crosswalk located across Main Street on the north side of the
intersection.

Install a curb extension, or “bump-out”, to increase the visibility of pedestrians from the parking
areas on the east and west sides of Main Street.
Main Street at Hampden Street/Taylor Street

Add “No Turn on Red” signage for Taylor Street westbound.

Provide striping along the Taylor Street westbound approach to properly define one approach
lane.

Provide additional all-red and “Don’t Walk” clearance time at the intersection to address the
limited intersection sight distance looking right from the Taylor Street westbound.
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
Relocate the “Do Not Enter” signage for Taylor Street such that it is not blocked by the adjacent
pedestrian signal.

Furnish an additional pedestrian signal post adjacent to the crosswalk, provide a pedestrian push
button, relocate existing pedestrian signal, and provide a detectable warning panel at the
crosswalk terminus.

Evaluate the duration of the pedestrian clearance interval and increase the allocated time, if
necessary.
Main Street at Fort Street

Remove existing “One Way” and street name sign and replace with signage that is compliant with
current standards.
Main Street at Worthington Street

Provide an additional “Do Not Enter” sign on the northeast corner of the intersection to prohibit
westbound travel west of the intersection.
Summary of Road Safety Audit
TEC, Inc. has retained Nitsch Engineering to prepare this RSA for MassDOT for the Main Street North
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
Main Street North corridor and the individual intersections are summarized in Tables 3 through 9.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street North Corridor
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations
Pedestrian
Accommodations &
Pavement Markings
Bicycle
Accommodations
Drainage
Lighting
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Add vehicle detection along the corridor and reprogram the
coordination and recall mode to reduce delays along the side streets
when no Main Street traffic is present.
Low
Mid-Term
High
Evaluate the lane utilization of the two general purpose lanes
located throughout the corridor and install R3-8 lane utilization
signage and pavement markings. Trim the solid white lane line to
not extend past the limits of the parking area.
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Replace or repair all necessary pedestrian ramps, detectable
warning panels, and sidewalk surfaces.
Medium
Mid-Term
High
Reapply faded crosswalk markings.
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Replace or repair all necessary pedestrian signal heads, push
buttons, crosswalk markings, and install Accessible Pedestrian
Signals (APS).
High
Mid-Term
High
Increase the pedestrian interval timings.
High
Short-term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
High
Mid-Term
Medium
Low
Short-term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
High
Low
Short-term
Medium
Explore the use of concurrent pedestrian phasing at the signalized
pedestrian crossings located throughout the corridor, particularly at
the one-way streets. If warranted, implement concurrent pedestrian
phasing where appropriate.
Narrow the existing vehicle travel lanes and provide exclusive
bicycle lanes throughout the corridor, and shared lane markings at
the intersections with two approach lanes.
Clear debris from existing catch basins.
Examine the use of additional lighting fixtures to supplement the
existing decorative lighting. If desired, install additional lighting
fixtures.
Replace existing lighting housings in the current fixtures.
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Table 4. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Liberty Street
Safety Issue
Access Management,
Parking Signage, and
Lighting
Traffic Operations,
Traffic Signal
Equipment, and
Pavement Condition:
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Examine the width of the existing parking lane on the west side of
Main Street south of Liberty Street adjacent to the Peter Pan Bus
Terminal and restripe the lane and shoulder markings to provide
additional width, if necessary. Provide additional signage and
striping to aid in vehicles exiting the pick-up/drop-off area.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Merge the lanes along Main Street southbound from two lanes to
one lane prior to the railroad bridge over Main Street and the
existing horizontal and vertical curves, and furnish merge signage.
High
Short-term
Low
Provide better signage along the Peter Pan Bus Terminal pickup/drop-off area to specify the allowable duration, type of vehicles
allowed.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Provide additional lighting along the Peter Pan Bus Terminal pickup/drop-off area and replace missing light post on the southwest
corner of the intersection.
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Reinstate the Liberty Street eastbound protected left-turn phase.
Install a signal head on the mast arm that contains both a green
protected arrow and a flashing yellow arrows (FYA).
High
Mid-Term
Medium
Replace the non-operational pedestrian signal on the southeast
corner.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Replace the existing signal backplates.
Low
Short-term
Low
Repair the pavement and replace the markings at the Liberty Street
eastbound approach due to rutting
Low
Mid-Term
Medium
Investigate the use of concurrent pedestrian phasing for the Main
Street crossing on the south side of the intersection. If implemented,
install a R10-15 ‘Right Turns Yield to Pedestrians’ signage.
High
Short-term
Low
Replace the pedestrian signal push buttons and signal heads for
compliance with current standards and install APS.
Medium
Mid-Term
High
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Table 5. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Gridiron Street
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Traffic Operations,
Signage, and Lighting
Continue the DYCL along Main Street to extend past Gridiron Street
or do not restrict left-turns onto Main Street.
Provide enhanced warning signage at the railroad bridge over Main
Street, including increased size, letter height, and background
lighting. Provide advanced signage in advance of the bridge for
alternate routes for vehicles that may be higher than the clearance.
Install intelligent feedback systems aimed at warning oversized
vehicles in advance of the bridge structure
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Low
Short-term
Low
High
Mid-Term
Medium
Table 6. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Lyman Street
Safety Issue
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Provide advanced warning of the crosswalk located across Main
Street on the north side of the intersection.
High
Short-term
Low
Install a curb extension, or “bump-out”, to increase the visibility of
pedestrians from the parking areas on the east and west sides of
Main Street.
High
Mid-Term
Medium
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Table 7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Hampden Street/Taylor Street
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Add “No Turn on Red” signage for Taylor Street westbound.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Provide striping along the Taylor Street westbound approach to
properly define one approach lane(s).
Low
Short-term
Low
Provide additional all-red and “Don’t Walk” clearance time at the
intersection to address the limited intersection sight distance looking
right from the Taylor Street westbound, if warranted.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Relocate the “Do Not Enter” signage for Taylor Street such that it is
not blocked by the adjacent pedestrian signal.
Low
Short-term
Low
Furnish an additional pedestrian signal post adjacent to the
crosswalk, provide a pedestrian push button, relocate existing
pedestrian signal, and provide a detectable warning panel at the
crosswalk terminus.
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Evaluate the duration of the pedestrian clearance interval and
increase the allocated time, if necessary.
High
Short-term
Medium
Table 8. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Fort Street
Safety Issue
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Remove existing “One Way” and street name sign and replace with
signage that is compliant with current standards.
Safety Payoff
Low
Time Frame
Short-term
Cost
Low
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Table 9. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Worthington Street
Safety Issue
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Provide an additional “Do Not Enter” sign on the northeast corner of
the intersection to prohibit westbound travel west of the intersection.
Safety Payoff
Low
Time Frame
Short-term
Cost
Low
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Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Springfield, MA
Main Street North Corridor
Meeting Location: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Autumn Room – 2nd Floor (inside Pick’s restaurant)
Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
11:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
11:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues
 Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
 Existing Geometries and Conditions
11:45 AM
Site Visit
 Travel to Main Street North Corridor
 As a group, identify areas for improvements
1:30 PM
Break for Lunch
2:30 PM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
 Return to original meeting location
 Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
 Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
4:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:

Before attending the RSA on November 18th, 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 – Main Street North Corridor, Springfield
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RSA Sign In Sheet
Main Street North
Springfield, MA
Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 11:00 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
Davenport Companies –
Joy Martin
MGM Springfield
Connor M.
Springfield DPW Eng.
Knightly
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
Jmartin@dvnpt.net
617-984-0013
cknightly@springfieldcityhall.com
413-707-0589
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Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
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CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
Road Safety Audit
Main Street Corridor at Liberty Street and Frank B. Murray Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011- 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E., Douglas S. Halpert, E.I.T, & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
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NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
CRASHES BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS
ARE LABELED BY LETTER.
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LEGEND
SHOW FOR COLLISION
VEHICLE PATH
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
ANGLED COLLISION
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
P
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
C
CYCLIST COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT
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
PARKED VEHICLE
PERSONAL INJURY
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
4
5
0
6
1
0
0
16
NON-FATAL INJURY
3
0
0
3
0
3
0
9
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
7
5
0
9
1
3
0
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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
Main Street at Liberty Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
2/28/2011
2
5/24/2011
Day of Week
Monday
Tuesday
Time of
Day
3:42 PM
10:45 AM
Manner of
Collision
Rear-End
Angle
Light Condition
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Cloudy
Clear
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Wet
Fatigued/Asleep
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Property Damage Only
Ages
D2
59
52
MV1, operating Liberty Street WB, was stopped in the leftturn lane waiting to turn left onto Main Street SB. MV2, also
operating Liberty Street WB, struck the rear of MV1 while
traveling straight.
50
MV1, operating Liberty Street EB, attempted to stop at a red
traffic signal at the Main Street intersection. MV1's brakes
failed, sending MV1 into the intersection & causing it to
collide with MV2. MV2 was operating Main Street SB.
MV1 operating Liberty Street EB; MV2 operating Main Street
SB. MV2 was turning left onto Liberty Street EB when it was
struck by MV1. MV1 failed to stop at a red traffic signal per a
witness.
Dry
Operating defective equipment
34
Non-Fatal Injury
42
29
3
9/12/2011
Monday
7:53 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
4
6/19/2012
Tuesday
7:49 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
33
34
5
5/24/2013
Friday
5:32 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
28
51
6
3/14/2012
Wednesday
7:08 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
45
61
7
11/20/2012
Tuesday
5:11 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Other
Non-Fatal Injury
38
28
8
7/16/2012
Monday
3:22 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
21
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Comments
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MV1 and MV2 traveling on Liberty Street WB. MV1 eased off
the brake and rear ended MV2.
MV1 operating Main Street SB attempting left-turn onto
Liberty Street EB when it struck a pedestrian in a motorized
wheelchair in the crosswalk.
MV2(Bus) stopped in traffic on Liberty Street WB. MV1
traveling on Main Street NB. MV2 made a right turn through
intersection on a red light and struck MV1.
MV1 (PVTA Bus) making a right-hand turn out of Peter Pan
terminal and struck a pedestrian.
MV1, MV2, and MV3 traveling NB on Main Street. MV3
stopped for pedestrians. MV2 stopped for MV3 but was run
into by MV1. MV1 fled the scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Frank B. Murray 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
4/24/2013
Wednesday
9:25 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
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Ages
D1
57
D2
D3
Comments
MV1 parked on Frank B. Murray Street. MV2 backed into
MV1.
Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Liberty Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Liberty Street
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Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
%
0%
13%
13%
0%
25%
13%
13%
0%
13%
0%
13%
0%
30%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
3
3
1
0
1
0
%
0%
38%
38%
13%
0%
13%
0%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
4
1
0
3
0
0
%
50%
13%
0%
38%
0%
0%
60%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
3
3
0
0
2
0
%
0%
38%
38%
0%
0%
25%
0%
40%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
5
3
0
0
0
0
%
63%
38%
0%
0%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
7
1
0
0
%
88%
13%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
4
4
0
0
%
50%
50%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Fatigued / Asleep
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Glare
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
%
0%
13%
0%
25%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
25%
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25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
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
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Frank B. Murray Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street / Frank B. Murray Street
1
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
120%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
150%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
0
1
0
0
0
0
%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
150%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
150%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
1
0
0
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
150%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
#
1
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
200%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
1
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
200%
100%
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 Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
100%
50%
0%
100%
50%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
100%
50%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
100%
50%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
100%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E., Douglas S. Halpert, E.I.T, & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
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NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
CRASHES BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS
ARE LABELED BY LETTER.
LEGEND
VEHICLE PATH
SHOW FOR COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
PARKED VEHICLE
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
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PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
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CYCLIST COLLISION
PERSONAL INJURY
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
FATALITY
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
REAR-END 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
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ANIMAL
SUMMARY OF CRASHES ON DIAGRAM [ no fatal collisions]
REAR-END
SIDESWIPE
HEAD-ON
ANGLED
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PED/BIKE
OTHER / UNK
TOTAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
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13
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NON-FATAL INJURY
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UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
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11
10
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Figure A-2
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
Main Street at Gridiron Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
4/12/2012
2
5/31/2012
Month
5
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Thursday
12:57 PM
Rear-end
Thursday
12:08 PM
Angle
Day of Week
Ages
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Following Too Closely
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
19
-
MV1 operating Main Street SB approaching Gridiron Street;
MV2 operating Gridiron Street EB. MV2 failed to stop at the
posted stop sign, turning right onto Main Street SB and
striking MV1 in the process. MV2 then fled the scene.
MV1 traveling on Gridirion Street EB. MV2 traveling on Main
Street SB. MV1 slid through stop sign and struck MV2
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
28
30
Property Damage Only
45
-
3
7/12/2013
7
Friday
11:08 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
4
1/11/2014
1
Saturday
1:16 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Sleet
Ice
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
43
36
5
4/5/2014
4
Saturday
2:42 AM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Other Improper Action
Property Damage Only
32
28
6
9/6/2014
9
Saturday
5:21 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
25
25
7
12/22/2014
12
Monday
11:56 AM
Cyclist
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
49
29
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Comments
D3
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV1 stopped for
traffic and MV2 failed to stop and hit MV1
MV1 traveling on Gridirion Street EB. MV2 parked on Gridiron
Street opens driver side door into travel lane.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Gridiron Street EB. MV2 fled the
scene of accident than ran on foot after being followed by
operator of MV1.
MV1 traveling on Gridiron Street EB. Operator looking left did
not come to a complete stop and hit a cyclist traveling NB in
crosswalk.
MV1 traveling on Gridiron Street EB. MV1 in crosswalk
proceeding left when struck by cyclist who drove off sidewalk
and did not slow down.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Lyman Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
6/2/2011
Thursday
1:37 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
2
6/17/2011
Friday
11:08 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
3
10/25/2012
Thursday
10:51 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
4
4/5/2013
Friday
12:02 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Ages
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
19
37
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
-
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
19
30
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
70
64
5
7/20/2013
Saturday
11:39 PM
Head-On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield the right-of-way
Property Damage Only
23
39
6
11/5/2013
Tuesday
3:52 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
61
22
7
10/9/2014
Thursday
10:25 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
42
8
9/8/2011
Thursday
12:56 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Other
Property Damage Only
33
9
2/16/2012
Thursday
3:56 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Unknown
Property Damage Only
84
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20
D3
Comments
MV1 was operating Main Street SB turning left onto Lyman
Street EB. MV2 was backing up westerly (the wrong way) on
Lyman Street. MV2 backed into MV1 as MV1 turned onto
Lyman Street EB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB. MV1 stopped at
Lyman Street to allow an opposing vehicle to turn left onto
Lyman Street EB. MV2 rear-ended MV1 when MV1 stopped
to allow the other car to turn. MV2 fled the scene down
Lyman Street.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV2 slowing
down for traffic and MV1 failed to slow down enough and hit
MV1.
MV1 operating Main Street NB approaching Lyman Street
when it struck a pedestrian. Pedestrian is legally blind.
MV1 operating Main Street NB approaching Lyman Street;
MV2 operating Main Street SB. MV1 struck MV2 as MV2
attempted to turn left onto Lyman Street EB without yielding
the right-of-way to MV1.
MV1 (small bus) operating Main Street SB appraching Lyman
Street. MV1 was stuck in traffic when it was struck by MV2.
MV2 was attempting to parallel park.
MV1 traveling along Main Street SB attempting to turn left
onto Lyman Street. MV2 partially blocking Lyman Street
approach. Operator of MV2 was waiting for on-street
parking space on Main Street NB when struck by MV1.
MV1 (Truck) traveling EB on Lyman Street struck pole at 11
Lyman Street.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 struck by
MV2.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Taylor Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
3/24/2011
Thursday
2:41 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
2
4/11/2011
Monday
1:05 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
33
42
MV1 operating Taylor Street WB; MV2 operating Main Street
NB. MV1 struck MV2 in the middle of the intersection. Both
drivers said they had green traffic signals, but multiple
witnesses state that MV2 ran a red traffic signal.
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Ages
D1
D2
D3
Non-Fatal Injury
25
55
69
Property Damage Only
23
25
Comments
MV1, MV2, & MV3 (taxi cab) all operating Main Street SB.
MV1 & MV2 were both stopped for a red traffic signal when
MV3 rear-ended MV2, pushing MV2 into the rear of MV1. All
3 vehicles pulled over to exchange info but MV3 fled after
MV1 & MV2 wouldn't except cash. MV3 operator had a voice
box to speak.
MV1 operating Main Street SB; MV2 operating Taylor Street
WB. MV2 made contact with the rear of MV1 as they both
crossed the intersection. Both drivers claimed to have green
traffic signals.
3
12/5/2011
Monday
9:45 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
4
2/7/2012
Tuesday
9:48 AM
Sideswipe Opposite
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
29
-
MV1 traveling on Main Street SB. A truck traveling on Main
Street NB crossed over into MV1's lane trying to go around a
bus. Truck fled the scene.
5
7/1/2012
Sunday
3:55 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
33
46
MV1 traveling on Main Street SB. MV2 traveling on Taylor
Street WB. Both claimed to have green light prior to collision.
6
10/7/2012
Sunday
11:30 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
-
33
7
11/1/2012
Thursday
2:28 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
55
51
8
11/17/2012
Saturday
3:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
47
43
MV2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV1 traveling on Taylor
Street WB. Both claimed to have green light prior to collision.
MV1 traveling on Main Street SB. MV2 traveling on Taylor
Street WB. Both claimed to have green light prior to collision.
MV1 operator was lost and looking around.
9
11/19/2012
Monday
8:55 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way / Distracted
Property Damage Only
56
50
10
3/18/2013
Monday
5:33 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
61
23
11
6/13/2013
Thursday
8:33 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Failed to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
81
39
12
1/15/2014
Wednesday
8:36 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
Non-Fatal Injury
28
24
13
2/28/2014
Friday
2:18 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
42
-
14
3/29/2014
Saturday
12:40 AM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way / Distracted
Property Damage Only
26
50
15
10/10/2014
Friday
5:14 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
32
46
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MV1 stopped at red light on Main Street NB. MV2 failed to
stop and struck MV1. MV2 fled the scene.
MV1 slowing to make a right turn when struck in rear by
MV2. (Direction unkown)
MV1 & MV2 both operating Taylor Street WB. MV2
attempted to take a left-turn from the right lane when it was
struck by MV1 turning left from the left lane.
MV1 operating Taylor Street WB; MV2 (PVTA bus) operating
Main Street NB. MV2 was struck by MV1 as MV1 attempted
to turn right onto Main Street NB without yielding the rightof-way to MV2.
MV1 traveling on Main Street NB made U-turn just prior to
intersection. MV2 traveling on Main Street NB attempted to
move around to the left and made contact.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV2 struck MV1.
Operator of MV2 had no license and gave false information.
MV1 traveling on Main Street NB attempting a left turn onto
Taylor Street. MV2 traveling on Main Street SB.
MV1 traveling on Main Street NB backed up out of a parking
space and hit a pedestrian in a wheel chair. MV1 fled the
scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Taylor 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
Ages
D1
D2
16
11/3/2014
Monday
11:45 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
-
-
17
11/17/2014
Monday
10:37 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
60
19
18
4/29/2011
Friday
8:21 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
56
45
19
7/1/2011
Friday
2:48 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
24
27
Not
Locatable
5/4/2012
Friday
5:57 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
31
21
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D3
Comments
MV1 parked facing south on Main Street just south of the
intersection. MV1 struck by unknown vehicle on rear driver's
side at unknown time.
MV1 (PVTA) and MV2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV1
picking up passengers when rear ended by MV2. Inclement
weather deemed cause of collision.
Pedestrian was walking in the crosswalk across Main Street
from west to east near 1649 Main Street when he was struck
by MV1. MV1 was operating Main Street NB.
MV1 traveling WB on Taylor Street. MV2 traveling SB on
Main Street. MV2 failed to stop at red light and struck MV1.
MV2 fled the scene.
MV1 exiting parking lot at Main St / Taylor St intersection.
MV2 traveling EB on Taylor Street struck MV1. MV2 fled the
scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Fort 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
10/24/2011
Tuesday
11:39 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
2
12/14/2012
Thursday
6:30 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
3
1/18/2013
Friday
10:52 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
4
11/12/2013
Tuesday
7:35 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
5
1/23/2014
Sunday
10:01 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Ages
D1
D2
Non-Fatal Injury
43
36
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
26
-
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
38
22
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
40
23
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
25
22
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Comments
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. While slowing in
traffic, MV2 was rear-ended by MV1 just south of Fort Street.
MV1 (ambulance) traveling on Main Street NB in route to
hospital with a patient. Passenger side rear-view mirror
struck a pedestrian standing by a parked car.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB. MV1 was
attempting to turn left onto Fort Street WB when it was
struck by MV2. MV2 attempted to pass MV1 on its left. MV2
fled the scene.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV2 was parked
on Main Street just north of Fort Street when it opened it's
driver's side door into the side of MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. While slowing in
traffic, MV2 was rear-ended by MV1 just south of Fort Street.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street at Worthington 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
Ages
D1
D2
1
3/5/2011
Saturday
2:18 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
29
31
2
4/6/2012
Friday
12:31 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
28
-
3
10/24/2012
Wednesday
6:32 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
46
29
4
11/10/2012
Saturday
2:00 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, recless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
26
-
5
4/14/2013
Sunday
1:37 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
24
-
D3
Comments
Police cruiser stopped at red light at Worthington
intersection on Main Street SB approach. MV1 stopped at red
light behind police cruiser when MV2 rear-ended MV1. MV2
claims not to have seen the red traffic signal.
MV1 stopped at red light on Main Street SB. MV2 failed to
stop and struck MV1. MV2 fled scene after incedent and car
was reported and confirmed as stolen
MV1 making a left-turn from Main Street SB onto
Worthington Street. MV2 traveling on Main Street NB struck
MV1. MV2 fled scene to West Springfield
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV2 suddently
stopped in traffic and backed up into MV1. MV2 fled the
scene with driver unkown.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB. MV1 was rearended by MV2 in the middle of the Worthington Street
intersection. MV2 fled the scene.
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
Property Damage Only
34
N/A
MV1 (fire truck) turning right from Main Street NB onto
Worthington Street EB when it sideswiped an illegally parked
MV2 on Worthington Street. MV2 was parked too close to
the intersection. MV2 was ticketed and towed.
Dark - Not
Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, recless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
-
25
Unknown MV1 traveling at high rate of speed on Main Street
NB struck rear end of MV2.
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
21
23
MV1 (Truck ) and cyclist traveling on Main Street NB. MV1
attempting to make right turn. Cyclist traveling in roadway
struck MV1.
6
9/28/2013
Saturday
Sideswipe - Same
12:05 AM
Dark - Lighted
Direction
7
5/3/2014
Saturday
2:50 AM
Rear-End
8
9/19/2014
Friday
8:49 AM
Cyclist
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Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Between Liberty Street and Worthington Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Crash Date
1/27/2011
3/6/2011
3/31/2011
4/26/2011
5/3/2011
7/7/2011
8/24/2011
9/4/2011
11/16/2011
Day of Week
Thursday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Sunday
Wednesday
Time of Day
4:47 PM
3:21 AM
6:54 PM
1:19 PM
9:05 PM
11:06 AM
6:43 PM
10:52 PM
4:50 PM
Manner of
Collision
Pedestrian
Single Vehicle
Angle
Rear-End
Angle
Rear-End
Pedestrian
Pedestrian
Pedestrian
Light Condition
Daylight
Dark - Lighted
Dusk
Daylight
Dark - Lighted
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - Lighted
Dark - Lighted
Weather
Condition
Cloudy
Rain
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Road
Surface
Wet
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
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Driver Contributing Code (by Narrative
Description)
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Over-correcting/Over-steering
Failure to yield right-of-way
Followed too closely
Failure to yield right-of-way
Inattention
No improper driving
No improper driving
No improper driving
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Ages
Crash Severity
D1
Non-Fatal Injury
Property Damage Only
Property Damage Only
Non-Fatal Injury
Property Damage Only
Property Damage Only
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
51
20
30
23
20
32
29
47
-
D2
Comments
D3
20
MV1 operating Main Street SB when it attempted to pull over
to the curb to park in front of 1666 Main Street. A pedestrian
was standing in the street waiting for the bus where MV1 was
intending to park. The pedestrian refused to move because
that spot is not a legal parking spot; it's a bus stop. MV1
continued moving forward until it struck the pedestrian &
forced him up onto the hood of the car. MV1 then fled Main
Street SB.
N/A
MV1 operating Main Street SB when it collided with a large
snow bank in front of Peter Pan Bus Station after overcorrecting due to slippery driving conditions. After impact,
MV1 flipped over onto the drivers' side of car.
41
MV1 was pulling onto Main Street SB from an on-street
parking spot near 1680 Main Street when it was struck by
MV2. MV2 was operating Main Street SB. MV1 failed to yield
the right-of-way to MV2.
22
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 was slowing
in traffic outside of 1550 Main Street when it was rear-ended
by MV2. MV2 pushed MV1 into another vehicle in front of it.
That vehicle left the scene because it did not sustain any
damage. MV2 claims an unidentified vehicle rear-ended it,
pushing it into MV1.
52
MV2 (Peter Pan bus) was exiting rear parking lot of 1776 Main
Street onto Liberty Street EB when it collided with MV1. MV1
was operating Liberty Street EB. MV2 was taking up both EB
travel lanes with its turn, so MV1 decided to cross the doubleyellow lines into the WB travel lanes to go around MV2. That
is when MV1 & MV2 made impact. MV1 fled the scene when
MV2 called the police. Police later tracked down MV1
operator who said she fled because she was scared.
62
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 was
stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by MV2 (PVTA bus)
outside of 1597 Main Street.
33
MV1 operating Main Street NB when it made contact with a
pedestrian in front of 1601 Main Street, near Fort Street. The
pedestrian was in a heated argument with another pedestrian
when he turned away & ran into Main Street without looking.
20
MV1 operating Main Street NB when it made contact with a
pedestrian in front of 1550 Main Street (south of the
Worthington Street intersection). The pedestrian was crossing
Main Street from west to east & was not in a crosswalk.
41
MV1, operating Main Street SB, struck a pedestrian crossing
Main Street from west to east outside of the Peter Pan Bus
Station (1776 Main Street). MV1 fled the scene. The
pedestrian was not in a crosswalk.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Between Liberty Street and Worthington Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
J
11/27/2011
Sunday
K
12/20/2011
L
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Contributing Code (by Narrative
Description)
Crash Severity
2:00 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Tuesday
5:08 PM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
2/16/2012
Thursday
11:41 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
M
4/26/2012
Thursday
6:14 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
N
5/22/2012
Tuesday
5:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Day of Week
Time of Day
O
7/24/2012
Tuesday
10:15 AM
Rear-End
P
9/8/2012
Saturday
12:30 AM
Q
9/19/2012
Wednesday
10:25 PM
Single Vehicle
R
9/21/2012
Friday
11:19 AM
S
10/8/2012
Monday
T
10/23/2012
U
Daylight
Ages
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
25
29
Inattention
Property Damage Only
51
N/A
Dry
Other improper action
Property Damage Only
-
-
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
22
32
Cloudy
Wet
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
43
-
Comments
D3
MV1 operating Main Street NB when it struck the rear of MV2
parked in front of 1665 Main Street. After making impact,
MV1 fled the scene.
MV1 (tractor trailer) operating Main Street SB at a low speed
when the top of the trailer struck the bridge/underpass. Sign
posted on the bridge states 13' clearance in center & 10' at
curb.
MV1 and MV2 parked along Main Street NB by 1593 Main
Street. MV2 while pulling out of the space made contact with
MV1.
MV1 traveling on Main Street NB near 1655 Main Street. MV2
pulls to curb as if to park along Main Street NB. MV1 starts to
pass MV2 when MV2 pulls from curb and strikes MV1. MV2
flees the scene
MV1 parked along Main Street SB outside bus station with
driver side door open. MV2 (PVTA Bus) sideswipes door.
Roadwork cones due to construction affected MV2's angle of
approach
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
23
38
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
40
22
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
53
N/A
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
45
55
4:20 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane /
Inattention
Property Damage Only
74
45
Tuesday
2:14 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
36
51
11/5/2012
Monday
10:41 AM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
48
N/A
V
2/7/2013
Thursday
6:21 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
39
-
W
3/22/2013
Friday
4:03 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
N/A
X
8/5/2013
Monday
8:45 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
44
63
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB near 1776 Main
Street. MV1 rear-ended MV2 when MV2 stopped in traffic.
Y
8/6/2013
Tuesday
8:24 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
25
59
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street NB near 1776 Main
Street. MV2 was rear-ended by MV1 when MV2 stopped in
traffic.
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
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MV1, MV2, and MV3 traveling on Main Street SB near 1680
Main Street. Main Street stopped in traffic. MV 3 rear ended
MV2. MV 2 claims to have been pushed into MV1. MV1 and
MV3 state that MV2 struck MV1 after initial collision.
MV1 parked along Main Street SB outside 1700 Main Street.
MV2 struck MV1.
MV1 failed to read box height standards and struck over pass
on Main Street SB side.
MV1 and MV 2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV1 attempting
to reverse into a parking space struck MV2 near 1666 Main
Street.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 struck side
of MV2 near 1800 Main Street.
MV2 traveling on Main Street SB near 1684 Main Street. MV1
pulled out of parking space and struck MV2. The collision
forced MV1 into MV3 and MV4 which were parked and
unoccupied.
MV1 (truck) traveling on Main Street NB truck overpass with
top of box.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB near 1690 Main
Street. While MV1 was stopped in traffic, MV2 attempted to
pass MV1 on the left when it struck MV1, forcing MV1 into a
parked MV.
MV1 operating Main Street SB when it sideswiped a parked
MV2 near 1776 Main Street.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Between Liberty Street and Worthington Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Z
Crash Date
11/18/2013
Day of Week
Monday
Time of Day
7:34 AM
Manner of
Collision
Angle
Light Condition
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Rain
Road
Surface
Wet
Driver Contributing Code (by Narrative
Description)
Made Improper Turn
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
Non-Fatal Injury
21
D2
34
Comments
D3
MV1 & MV2 (taxi) both operating Main Street SB near 1776
Main Street. MV1 struck MV2 as MV2 attempted a U-turn
onto Main Street NB from a parked position on the right side
of the SB lanes.
MV1 (armoured truck) & MV2 (school bus) both operating
Main Street SB. MV1 was parked outside 1776 Main Street
when it was sideswiped by MV2. MV2 was attempting to
pass MV1 to go around a double-parked MV.
MV1 was operating Main Street NB near 1541 Main Street
when she became frightened by a mysterious man lurking in
the shadows. MV1 backed up into the alleyway behind 193
Worthington Street in an attempt to get away from the man.
MV1 lost control and struck the edge of a building while
backing up.
AA
11/27/2013
Wednesday
7:20 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
N/A
49
BB
12/24/2013
Tuesday
7:03 PM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Emotional
Property Damage Only
24
N/A
CC
2/4/2014
Tuesday
8:47 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
65
35
MV1 (bus) stationary pointed SB on loading passengers. MV2
travelling SB by 1776 Main Street struck rear of MV1.
DD
2/13/2014
Thursday
6:23 PM
EE
2/18/2014
Tuesday
1:25 PM
FF
3/25/2014
Tuesday
Sideswipe - Same
Sleet, Hail,
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Frozen Rain
Single Vehicle
Daylight
12:23 PM
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
GG
4/6/2014
Sunday
6:31 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
HH
6/9/2014
Monday
3:56 PM
Angle
Daylight
Snow
Cloudy
Snow
Inattention
Property Damage Only
50
-
MV1 (plow) travelling NB on Main Street struck MV2
(parked/unoccupied) while plowing snow-covered road near
1611 Main Street.
Slush
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
42
N/A
MV1 (tractor trailer) travelling Main Street NB attempted to
drive under bridge, causing trailer to become stuck.
37
MV1 was stopped facing EB on Liberty St. prior to collision.
MV2 was travelling WB on Liberty Street attempting to make
a left turn into a side parking lot. MV1 went in reverse and
made contact with MV2. MV1 states he accidentally put the
car in reverse, and meant to be going forward.
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
41
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, non
motorist in roadway
Property Damage Only
-
27
MV2 (patrol car) travelling Main Street SB near 1624 Main
Street when swerving to avoid glass bottle in middle of road.
Side mirror of MV2 struck the mirror of MV1 during swerve.
Rain
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
62
23
MV1 was turning left from Taylor St. onto Main Street (SB)
and made contact with MV2 (which was stopped to allow for
traffic in the SB lane on Main Street) near 1614 Main Street.
II
7/28/2014
Monday
2:58 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
50
50
JJ
6/28/2011
Tuesday
9:09 AM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
23
N/A
KK
11/16/2012
Friday
1:41 AM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
33
N/A
LL
5/22/2014
Thursday
6:30 AM
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Property Damage Only
59
N/A
MM
8/20/2014
Wednesday
10:49 AM
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Property Damage Only
29
N/A
Single Vehicle
Crash
Single Vehicle
Crash
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markings
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
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MV1 (bus) was slowing/stopping in traffic going SB on Main
Street near 1550 Main Street. MV2 (cab) was also travelling
SB on Main Street and struck rear of bus.
MV1 (tractor trailer) operating Main Street NB collided with
the bridge/underpass just north of Gridiron Street. The trailer
had a measured height of 13'6"; the bridge had a posted
height limit of 13'.
MV1 (Tractor and Semi-Trailor) traveling on Main Street SB
struck under pass, thus peeling the entire roof back on the
trailor.
MV1 (truck) traveling on Main Street SB struck bottom of
bridge.
MV1 (truck) traveling on Main Street NB struck bottom of
bridge.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Between Liberty Street and Worthington Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
NN
4/19/2011
Thursday
OO
11/15/2011
PP
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Contributing Code (by Narrative
Description)
Crash Severity
6:14 PM
Angle
Dusk
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Friday
2:41 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
2/1/2012
Saturday
7:42 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
QQ
2/7/2012
Sunday
11:13 AM
Angle
Daylight
RR
6/30/2012
Saturday
1:49 AM
Single Vehicle
Not
Locatable
3/5/2012
Monday
2:40 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Day of Week
Time of Day
Ages
D1
D2
Non-Fatal Injury
43
19
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
54
69
Dry
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
41
67
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
39
84
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
45
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
28
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Comments
D3
MV1 exiting SB from post office at 1883 Main Street. MV2
traveling WB on Main Street.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street SB. MV2 struck rear of
MV1 near 1860 Main Street.
MV1 parked along Main Street. MV1 opened their door at
1776 Main Street. MV2 traveling SB on Main Street.
MV1 exiting SB from post office at 1883 Main Street. MV2
traveling WB on Main Street.
MV1 (truck) traveling SB on Main Street struck bridge just
north of Gridiron Street.
MV1 parked along roadway at 1593 Main Street. MV2 struck
MV1 then left scene after providing a phone number.
Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Gridiron Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street / Gridirion Street
7
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
%
14%
0%
0%
29%
14%
0%
14%
0%
14%
0%
0%
14%
30%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
1
0
0
2
1
3
%
0%
14%
0%
0%
29%
14%
43%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
0
1
2
1
0
3
%
0%
14%
29%
14%
0%
43%
60%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
2
3
0
0
2
0
%
0%
29%
43%
0%
0%
29%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
4
1
1
0
1
0
%
57%
14%
14%
0%
14%
0%
60%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
#
5
1
1
0
%
71%
14%
14%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
5
2
0
0
%
71%
29%
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 Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
%
14%
0%
0%
14%
29%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
29%
14%
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25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
40%
20%
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
40%
20%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Lyman Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Lyman Street
9
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
0
%
0%
11%
0%
11%
0%
22%
11%
0%
11%
22%
11%
0%
25%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
0
1
0
5
2
1
%
0%
0%
11%
0%
56%
22%
11%
60%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
0
3
3
2
0
1
%
0%
33%
33%
22%
0%
11%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
4
2
0
1
1
0
%
11%
44%
22%
0%
11%
11%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
5
2
2
0
0
0
%
56%
22%
22%
0%
0%
0%
60%
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
#
5
2
0
0
%
56%
22%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following too Closely
Operating Wrong Way
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Glare
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
1
1
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
%
0%
11%
11%
56%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
22%
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20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
40%
20%
0%
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
40%
20%
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
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Taylor Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Taylor Street
20
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
5
1
%
5%
10%
15%
10%
5%
5%
10%
0%
0%
10%
25%
5%
30%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
2
6
1
1
3
5
2
%
10%
30%
5%
5%
15%
25%
10%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
2
2
4
4
2
6
%
10%
10%
20%
20%
10%
30%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
6
9
2
1
2
0
%
0%
30%
45%
10%
5%
10%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
12
5
3
0
0
0
%
60%
25%
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
#
11
9
0
0
%
55%
45%
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
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Made an Improper Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
2
0
4
4
5
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
%
10%
0%
20%
20%
25%
5%
5%
0%
0%
5%
0%
5%
5%
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20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
30%
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
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Fort Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Fort Street
5
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
%
40%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
20%
20%
20%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
%
0%
20%
20%
0%
20%
40%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
1
2
0
0
1
1
%
20%
40%
0%
0%
20%
20%
60%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
%
0%
40%
20%
20%
0%
20%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
3
2
0
0
0
0
%
60%
40%
0%
0%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
5
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
200%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
3
2
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
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
%
20%
0%
0%
40%
0%
0%
0%
20%
0%
0%
0%
20%
0%
T0454_Main Street North Crash Data Summary Table.xlsx
40%
20%
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
100%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Worthington Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Worthington Street
8
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
%
0%
0%
13%
25%
13%
0%
0%
0%
25%
13%
13%
0%
30%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
1
0
0
1
0
2
4
%
13%
0%
0%
13%
0%
25%
50%
60%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
1
0
2
0
1
4
%
13%
0%
25%
0%
13%
50%
60%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
5
1
1
0
1
0
%
0%
63%
13%
13%
0%
13%
0%
80%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
8
0
0
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
150%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
8
0
0
0
%
100%
0%
0%
0%
200%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
5
3
0
0
%
63%
38%
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 Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
0
1
4
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
%
0%
0%
13%
50%
0%
0%
0%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
13%
T0454_Main Street North Crash Data Summary Table.xlsx
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
40%
20%
0%
40%
20%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
60%
40%
20%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
100%
50%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
100%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street (Between Liberty Street and Worthington Street) ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street [North] Corridor
45
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
1
5
4
3
3
2
3
10
4
2
6
2
%
2%
11%
9%
7%
7%
4%
7%
22%
9%
4%
13%
4%
25%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
5
7
12
5
9
4
3
%
11%
16%
27%
11%
20%
9%
7%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
8
8
7
8
5
9
%
18%
18%
16%
18%
11%
20%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
11
8
12
10
0
4
0
%
24%
18%
27%
22%
0%
9%
0%
30%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
25
10
8
1
1
0
%
56%
22%
18%
2%
2%
0%
60%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Slush
Unknown / NR
#
33
10
2
0
%
73%
22%
4%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
32
13
0
0
%
71%
29%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted / Fatigued / Asleep
Disregarded Traffic Controls / Wrong Way / Improper Turn
Swerving / Avoiding / Over‐correcting/Over‐steering
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road
Erratic / Aggressive Driving / Emotional
Cellular Phone Use
Physical Impairment
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
0
5
21
4
2
4
2
0
0
0
4
2
%
2%
0%
11%
47%
9%
4%
9%
4%
0%
0%
0%
9%
4%
T0454_Main Street North Crash Data Summary Table
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
20%
10%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
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
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow / Slush
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
50%
45%
40%
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 ~
MAJOR STREET :
MAIN STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
GRIDIRON STREET
INTERSECTION
Main Street
LYMAN STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Lyman Street
Main Street
Gridiron Street
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
52
320
436
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
16
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.04
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
808
10,494
4.00
( 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
May-15
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
MAIN STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
TAYLOR STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Hampden Street
Taylor Street
Main Street
INTERSECTION
Main Street
HAMPDEN STREET
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
301
300
375
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
20
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.08
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
976
12,675
5.00
( 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
May-15
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MINOR STREET(S) :
WORTHINGTON STREET
INTERSECTION
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Worthington Street
Worthington Street
Main Street
MAIN STREET
Main Street
MAJOR STREET :
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
263
332
372
" K " FACTOR :
0.077
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
8
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
0.44
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
967
12,558
2.00
( 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
Road Safety Audit – Main Street North Corridor, Springfield
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Appendix D: Volume Data
Not to Scale
MGM Springfield Off-Site Transportation Improvements - Springfield, Massachusetts
Functional Design Report
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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 – Main Street North Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
Road Safety Audit – Main Street North 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.