ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road
Town of Framingham
March 2013
Prepared for:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared by:
Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates
38 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02111
Road Safety Audit
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Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Table of Contents Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Data................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 5
Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements .............................................8
Safety Issue #1. Adequate Pedestrian Facilities .................................................................................. 9
Safety Issue #2. Geometry................................................................................................................. 12
Safety Issue #3. Signage .................................................................................................................... 14
Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 17
List of Appendices
Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. RSA Meeting Agenda RSA Audit Team Contact List Detailed Crash Data Speed Regulations List of Figures
Figure 1. Figure 2. Locus Map.............................................................................................................................. 4
Study Area .............................................................................................................................. 6
List of Tables
Table 1. Table 2. Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 2
Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements ....................................................................... 19
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Background
The intersection of Route 9 (Worcester Road) and Maynard Road in Framingham, Massachusetts, is the
scene of a recent pedestrian fatality of a Framingham State University (FSU) student in December 2012.
There appear to be multiple incidents of pedestrians attempting to cross Route 9 in this area, which is
classified as an urban arterial. There have been numerous vehicle crashes at a nearby on-ramp and traffic
signal, and multiple vehicle/pedestrian incidents over the last three years. The Massachusetts Department
of Transportation (MassDOT) has determined that a Road Safety Audit (RSA) was justified at this
location to identify short-term and long-term remedies to improve pedestrian safety.
In general, the RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and
included as part of the design process for the future reconstruction of the area. The short-term, low-cost
potential improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation
prior to reconstruction, as appropriate. The RSA study area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Project Data
The audit team conducted an RSA for the intersection of Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road and
its surrounding area, including west to the at-grade railroad crossing (CSX Railroad) and east to Vernon
Street and an existing pedestrian overpass on Monday, March 18, 2013. The RSA agenda appears in
Appendix A. Table 1 lists the audit team members and their affiliations. Appendix B provides contact
information for all team members.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Bill Sedewitz
Steve Trask
John C. Magri
Gary T. Daugherty Sr.
Joseph Repole
William Hanson
Rita Colucci
Warren Fairbanks
Brad Medeiros
Mark Abbott
David Rea
Thomas Emerick
Stephen Risotti
Joe Frawley
Framingham DPW
Framingham Police Department
Framingham Fire Department
Framingham Fire Department
FBPAC & MABPAB
FBPAC
Framingham State University
Framingham State University
Framingham State University Police Department
Boston Region MPO
Massachusetts State Police
MassDOT District 3 – Utility Engineer
MassDOT District 3
MassDOT District 3 – Traffic
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Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Lola Campbell
Corey O’Connor
Catherine Cagle
Lisa Schletzbaum
Bonnie Polin
Keri Pyke
James Turnbull
MassDOT District 3
MassDOT – Safety
MassDOT – Planning, Chairperson MABPAB
MassDOT – Safety
MassDOT – Safety
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
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Prior to the RSA, in order to begin assessing possible safety issues, the audit team reviewed collision
diagrams and a crash detail summary for the area of Route 9 from Winter Street to the High Street offramp and Edgell Road on- ramp based on crash records submitted by the Framingham Police Department
to the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles. Fifty-nine crashes were reported in the study area from
February 2010 through January 2013. Of those crashes, 46 (or 78%) were rear-end crashes, five (8%)
were angle-type, four (7%) were single vehicles crashes, three (5%) were sideswipes, and one (2%) was a
head-on fatal crash with a pedestrian. The crashes generally occurred during daylight conditions (41 or
69%) and on dry pavement (51 or 86%). Of the 59 crashes, 24 (or 41%) resulted in personal injury. Five
crashes (8%) involved pedestrians, including the one pedestrian fatality reported in December 2012. The
crash occurred at night when the pedestrian was attempting to cross Route 9, stepped into the eastbound
lane from the median and was struck; no driver error was reported. Public safety officials who attended
the RSA noted that there may be additional, undocumented crashes (i.e. “near misses”) that have occurred
at the merge of the on-ramp from Edgell Road onto Route 9 westbound and at the emergency fire station
traffic signal.
Appendix C provides the detailed crash data for the area. Speed regulations along Route 9 are presented
in Appendix D.
Project Location Description
The RSA focused on the area surrounding the intersection of Route 9 near Maynard Road in the Town of
Framingham, as shown in the aerial image in Figure 2.
Route 9 (Worcester Road) near Maynard Road is an area abutted directly by a signalized at-grade
railroad crossing to the west and a firehouse with an emergency traffic signal to the east. Route 9 is
divided by a guard rail to the west, which truncates at Maynard Road, then begins again to the east of the
firehouse. On and off ramps to Route 30 and Framingham Center lie to the east of the project area, where
no sidewalks are readily provided. A pedestrian bridge spanning north to south lies to the east of the
intersection, near Vernon Street on the north side and High Street on the south side. To the west of the
project area lays an at-grade railroad crossing running north to south across Route 9 that is signalized and
gated. The north side of Route 9 has some rental apartments, in which students at FSU have been known
to reside, and is also occupied by take-out restaurants and a Mobil station frequented by the students. The
south side of Route 9 is occupied by some local businesses but primarily occupied by the FSU campus.
The study area includes the following roadways, which are categorized according to MassDOT Office of
Transportation Planning functional classifications:
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Route 9 (Worcester Road) is classified as an urban principal arterial and falls under MassDOT
jurisdiction. Route 9 is an east-west roadway that originates in Boston to the east and terminates in
Pittsfield near the New York state line to the west. Within the study area, Route 9 consists of two travel
lanes in each direction, and the speed limit is 40 miles per hour (mph). The speed limit increases to 50
mph just east and west of the study area. Route 9 is an accessible roadway, where pedestrians and
bicyclists are allowed. Sidewalks are discontinuous along Route 9, and bicycle accommodations are
limited to a paved shoulder in most areas.
Maynard Road is a stop-controlled local road running north to south with one travel lane in each
direction and sidewalks on either side. The road intersects Route 9 perpendicularly and is limited to rightin and right-out due to the median in Route 9, so Maynard Road exists in two disconnected sections. The
speed limit is 30 mph throughout the road, and bicycle facilities are currently not provided due to the low
speeds and traffic volumes on this road.
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Road Safety Audit Observations and
Potential Enhancements
Based on RSA team discussions on Monday, March 18, 2013, the RSA team determined that the area of
Route 9 near Maynard Road has the following issues that affect safety:
1. Adequate pedestrian facilities;
2. Geometry; and
3. Signage.
The following sections describe in more detail the safety issues and enhancements determined during the
RSA. Several of these issues require further study and engineering judgment to determine the feasibility
of implementing enhancements to address them.
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Safety Issue #1: Adequate Pedestrian Facilities
Observations:
Team members observed that there are no indications to motorists on Route 9 that pedestrians could be crossing the road in this location, such as a crosswalk, pedestrian signage, or a push-button
controlled signal. Originally, there was no intent to let pedestrians cross Route 9 in this area. However, pedestrians are crossing Route 9 near Maynard Road as it is directly north of FSU, and there are businesses on the north side of Route 9 that students regularly patronize and private off-campus housing. In addition, it was noted by RSA team
members that pedestrians attempting to cross Route 9 in the project area are not fully attending to traffic The median in this section of Route 9 creates an
unsafe pedestrian refuge; a person is shown
as they cross, sometimes using a smartphone or waiting for westbound traffic to pass.
headphones. There is signage along Route 9 facing north and south to indicate to pedestrians that they should not be crossing in this location; however, many do so regardless.
The intended pedestrian crossing for this section of Route 9 is a pedestrian bridge that spans the
highway north to south and lies approximately a quarter-mile east of the pedestrian desire line
near Maynard Road. There is no complete ADA-compliant sidewalk connection to the pedestrian
bridge on either side of Route 9 from the Maynard Street area. Desire lines for the east/west
movement towards the pedestrian bridge are clearly visible on either side of Route 9. The
pedestrian bridge is, however, connected by ADA compliant sidewalks to the main residence area
on campus at FSU; FSU officials estimate that roughly 90% of students cross safely. Reasons
why some pedestrians may decide not to use
the bridge were also considered; this is mainly
attributed to the bridge and stairs leading to it
being in disrepair, the perception among
students that it may be unsafe at night, and its
distance from where pedestrians may desire to
go.
The RSA team observed that guardrail in the
median of Route 9 is fragmented within the
project area. There is an asphalt section of
median that is frequently used as a pedestrian
refuge by people trying to cross Route 9. To
the west of the project, guardrail with fencing is installed in the median which discontinues when
The pedestrian bridge at High Street is in need of the highway reaches the railroad crossing at
an ADA-compliant improvements to connect on the north side of Route 9.
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the western end of the project area. On the eastern side of the railroad crossing, a guardrail
without fencing continues up to the western side of Maynard Road and terminates. Thence an
asphalt median continues eastward and ends at the firehouse. From the firehouse moving
eastward to the end of the project study area, there is a cross-hatch painted flush median allowing
turnarounds, limited to emergency vehicle access only. U-turns are illegal at these breaks in the
median; however, some vehicles were observed doing so regardless of the signage. The breaks of
guardrail in the median are for rail access, and police and fire emergency access.
Enhancements:
1. Pedestrian counts should be performed at the pedestrian bridge and in the project area
between the firehouse and the railroad crossing. These counts should note crossing
location, direction of travel, and destination. Obtaining this information would provide
the RSA team with valuable information of the percentage of pedestrians that are actually
attempting to cross Route 9 at grade in the vicinity of Maynard Road.
2. Short-term pedestrian facility improvements included the following:
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Consider the feasibility of providing a student shuttle or amend a current bus
route to the north side of Route 9 in the Maynard Road area or to adjacent retail
stores.
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Provide additional education and warnings for FSU students.
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Show the pedestrian bridge at High Street on the FSU campus map and
emphasize its use to students.
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Post signage or a flashing message board prior to Route 9 telling people where to
cross.
3. Once a pedestrian study is performed, ADA/AAB-compliant sidewalk connections
should be constructed on the north side of Route 9 to connect the sidewalk near Maynard
Road to the pedestrian bridge to the east. A significant portion of the pedestrian facilities
on the north side fall outside of the State Highway Layout (SHLO). The existing
wheelchair ramps and pedestrian bridge structure should also be reviewed at this time to
ensure they are up to current ADA/AAB standards. The sidewalks on the south side of
Route 9 would ideally be connected to the pedestrian bridge as well. However, building
sidewalks up the eastbound off-ramp of Route 9 connecting to the pedestrian bridge
would require significant intersection redesign at High and State streets.
4. As a long-term option, consider a pedestrian-actuated crosswalk on Route 9 in the study
area. Traffic studies would have to be completed to determine the correct location for a
crosswalk, what the impacts to traffic delay would be, and where additional sidewalk
would be needed to provide a safe crossing. Finally, pedestrian counts would determine
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if there is a large enough volume of pedestrians crossing Route 9 to justify installation of
a pedestrian signal.
5. The RSA group considered a grade separated crossing at this location across Route 9, by
either an additional pedestrian bridge or tunnel. There were a relatively low amount of
vehicle/pedestrian crashes at this location to justify this action. However, the one recent
fatality itself is possibly a justification. The setbacks of constructing a bridge are
apparent; namely cost, property impacts, and right-of-way issues. A tunnel would have
the potential issues of cost, visibility, and utility issues. Finally, construction of one of
these high-cost options does not necessarily guarantee a change in pedestrian behavior if
it is not in a desirable location.
6. Consider installing additional guardrail in the section of asphalt median to prevent the
space from being used by pedestrians. However, this wouldn’t entirely prevent
pedestrians from crossing the road; they may do so elsewhere along Route 9. Members
of the RSA team suggested placing guardrail in the median through the entire length of
the project area and providing a remotely controlled gate for emergency access. There
are maintenance, safety, and permitting issues with this option.
7. In the short term, the existing lighting owned by the Town could be checked and
maintained to make some improvements to the existing lighting system (e.g. replacing
bulbs, cleaning lenses). Consider installing additional street lighting at this location to
improve pedestrian visibility at night. The Town could install lighting on existing utility
poles along the edges of the road, and/or the State could evaluate the feasibility of
installing lighting in the center median.
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Safety Issue #2. Geometry
Observations:
The study team also observed the roadway
geometry in the area on Route 9 between the Edgell Road/High Street ramps and Maynard Road to have some deficiencies. The on-ramp
for Edgell Road has no acceleration lane for cars, with an immediate merge onto Route 9 westbound. The yield signage and markings are placed at the terminus of the ramp where there are obstructed sight lines, a visual barrier, and an oblique merging angle. In fact, a near-
miss rear-end crash was observed while the audit team members were in the field. This on-
ramp is a frequent location for rear-end crashes, The on-ramp to Route 9 westbound from Route 30
has no acceleration lane and is located at an
as shown by the crash data and observations
unsafe distance from emergency signals.
made during the site walk. The merge for the
on-ramp onto Route 9 westbound is located approximately 250 feet away from the firehouse
emergency signal. Stopping-sight-distance (SSD) for a vehicle travelling 40 mph is about 300
feet, thus making it difficult for drivers on the Edgell Road on-ramp to react and stop when the
emergency signals are activated.
Emergency turn-around access through the median for emergency vehicles is imperative to
maintain for the firehouse that lies within the project area. The firehouse is the busiest in the
town of Framingham and receives 40-50 calls per day. Each time emergency vehicles go on a
call from the firehouse, the emergency traffic signals are activated to stop traffic on Route 9. The
emergency signals for Route 9 eastbound traffic are located to the west of the firehouse at the
railroad crossing. During the site walk, the
RSA team noted that the eastbound
emergency signals were post mounted, and
view of them was partially obstructed by the
railroad cross buck signs. The emergency
signals for Route 9 westbound traffic are
located to the east of the firehouse
approximately 250 feet from where the Edgell
Road on-ramp merges with Route 9. The
crash data for this area show numerous
crashes occurring at the locations where the
emergency traffic signals are located, mostly
consisting of rear-end and sideswipe crashes.
Westbound traffic stopped at the emergency
Sight distance and effective yellow clearance
signal in front of the firehouse.
time could be an issue here with the high rates
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of speed on Route 9. A speed study would also be beneficial at this location to determine the
adequacy of the traffic signal timing. It is also noteworthy that after the recent fatality, fire
department personnel have been activating the emergency signal to stop traffic when a pedestrian
appears to be stuck in the median while crossing Route 9.
The intersection of Route 9 westbound and Maynard Road also has operational and geometric
features that are affecting pedestrian and roadway safety. Right turns out of Maynard Road onto
Route 9 westbound pose a risk of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Due to the
operation of Route 9 as a principal arterial, with consistent heavy volume and few gaps, drivers
spend the majority of their time looking left and do not always look right again. A similar
situation was observed where Maynard Road intersects Route 9 eastbound, turning traffic is not
aware of pedestrians to their right on the sidewalk while looking left to merge with traffic. The
narrow width of Maynard Road is also a potential issue when two vehicles are entering and
exiting at the same time; this movement requires very low speeds while entering and exiting a 40
mph road. Three rear-end crashes and one vehicle/pedestrian crash occurred at Maynard Road on
the north side of Route 9 during the study period. Similarly, one rear-end crash and one
vehicle/pedestrian crash occurred at Maynard Road on the south side of Route 9.
Enhancements:
1. The location of the yield signage and pavement markings at the on-ramp from Edgell
Road should be moved further back on the ramp to provide more space for vehicles to
merge onto Route 9 eastbound. A review of sight distance at the proposed yield line
should be done in advance. Changing the yield condition to a stop condition could also
be considered at this location due to an obstructed sightline and an oblique entrance
angle.
2. The emergency signals for the firehouse on the westbound side of Route 9 should be
updated with a 12-inch yellow signal head and retro reflectorized back plates to bring
them up to current MUTCD standards. Yellow time and sight distance should also be
checked to make sure they coincide with the posted speed limit. An “Emergency Signal”
(R10-13) sign is also required on the overhead mast arm.
3. The emergency signals on the eastbound side of Route 9 should be updated with a 12inch yellow signal head and retro reflectorized back plates to bring them up to current
MUTCD standards. The signal posts for the eastbound side should also be relocated so
they are not behind the cross bucks for the railroad crossing signs, or an overhead signal
should be considered. Yellow time and sight distance should be checked at this location
to verify they coincide with the posted speed limit.
4. Other long-term options considered were to modify the existing curb line for Route 9 on
the westbound side to provide longer acceleration lanes, or a turning lane onto Maynard
Road. These would require significant right-of-way modifications and would need to be
justified with further study, including traffic counts.
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Safety Issue #3. Signage
Observations:
The RSA team noted that warning signage and regulatory signage in the study area is generally
outdated and/or inadequate. The team made the following observations with respect to signage:
Guide Signage
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The destination signage on Route 9 is fairly consistent with other sections of this arterial roadway, utilizing freeway style guide signage on trusses over the roadway. The only guide signage present is located on the eastbound side of Route 9 for the off ramp to Main Street and Edgell Road in Framingham.
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There is no guide signage indicating to
eastbound motorists that Framingham State University can be accessed by the Edgell Road and Main Street exits.
Eastbound guide signage and “Share the Road”
signage for bicyclists are clearly visible.
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Street signs are of the large text style that
has become standard in Framingham and are adequate; Maynard Road signage is clearly
visible.
Warning Signage
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A bicycle legend sign (W11-1) and “Share the Road” (W16-1P) were recently added to Route 9 in both directions during a recent resurfacing project. 
Illuminated pedestrian warning signage (W11-2 and W16-7P) is provided as an extra safety measure at the crosswalk on High Street leading to the pedestrian bridge east of the project area. However,
there are no walk and don’t-walk signals
for pedestrians to indicate when to cross. 
No warning signage is provided for the reduced speed limit that applies to this Warning signage for the firehouse emergency
signals is insufficient.
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section of Route 9.
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No warning signage is provided on Route 9 to indicate that there is an emergency traffic
signal at the firehouse.
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No warning signage is provided on Maynard Road southbound at its intersection with
Route 9 westbound, as well as Maynard Road northbound at its intersection with Route 9
eastbound, this could be a potential area for pedestrian and turning vehicle warning
signs.
Regulatory Signage
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The current speed limit signage (R2-1) on Route 9 westbound has an incorrect speed limit
45 mph posted. The location of the sign is also obstructed by a street light pole and
placed at the stop line for the emergency signal. After reviewing the special speed
regulations included in the background material, the RSA team determined that the
posted speed limit in this portion of Route 9 should be 40 mph.
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On Route 9, “No Left Turn” (R3-2) and “No U-Turn” (R3-4) signs facing eastbound and
westbound are combined on a single post and placed in two locations along the median.
On the eastbound approach to the project area there is no sign indicating the prohibited
turning movements at the railroad crossing. An eastbound driver was observed
performing an illegal “U-turn” at the railroad crossing.
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“No Pedestrian Crossing” (R9-3a) and “Use High Street Crosswalk” (R93bP) are posted in the median of Route 9 facing north and south. These are standard MUTCD signs, but are placed fairly high on the posts. 
On Maynard Road southbound, a “No Left Turn” (R3-2) sign is posted at its intersection with Route 9. The sign is posted in an incorrect position on a utility pole on the left side of the road; ideally it should be placed in the median of Route 9 directly across from the driver. Regulatory signs prohibit crossing Route 9;
pedestrians are directed to the footbridge
at High Street.
Enhancements:
1. The speed limit signs (R2-1) in the study area need to be updated to the correct speed
limit, 40 mph. Also consider installing “Reduced Speed Limit Ahead” text and legend
signs (W19-3 and W19-4) on the eastbound and westbound approaches.
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2. Consider installing “Emergency Signal Ahead” (W2-7L) signage on the eastbound and
westbound approaches to the study area. This will give motorists a visual warning of the
frequent stops encountered with fire department emergencies.
3. Warning signage should be installed at the intersection of Maynard Road with Route 9
westbound and eastbound for both pedestrians and vehicles. A “Turning Vehicles Yield
to Pedestrians” (R10-15) should be installed on the right side of Maynard Road. On the
sidewalk on Route 9, “Watch for Turning Vehicles” signage should be installed on either
side of Maynard Road visible from east and west.
4. “No Left Turn” (R3-2) and “No U-Turn” (R3-4) signs should be installed on the Route 9
eastbound approach before the railroad crossing so drivers don’t mistake it as a legal Uturn.
5. In addition to the “No Pedestrian Crossing” signage installed in the median facing north
and south, a diagrammatic sign such as a “No Pedestrian” legend sign (R9-3) should be
installed at eye level.
6. On Maynard Road looking south, the “No Left Turn” (R3-2) signage should be relocated
to the median in Route 9 facing north. This will place the signage directly in front the
driver.
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Recommendations
Based on its review of data, on-site field observations, and group discussion, the RSA team identified
the following possible enhancements that could improve safety in the area around Route 9 (Worcester
Road) and Maynard Road. Further study and design work will need to be conducted to determine the
feasibility of making some of the improvements.
Table 2 summarizes the safety issues, possible enhancements, estimated safety payoff, time frame,
cost, and responsibility. Safety payoff estimates are based on engineering judgment and are
categorized as low, medium, and high. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), midterm (1 to 3 years), or long-term (typically >3 years). Long-term improvements are typically
considered to be substantial improvements with an expected time frame for implementation greater
than 3 years. The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high
(>$50,000).
Short-term enhancements include, but are not limited to:
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Perform pedestrian counts at the pedestrian bridge and in the study area near Maynard Road..
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Emphasize use of pedestrian bridge to FSU students through education and maps; consider
rerouting a shuttle to the north side of Route 9. Install signage or a flashing message board at the
approaches to Route 9 directing pedestrians to the footbridge.
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Perform speed study at Edgell Road on-ramp to Route 9 westbound ; check yellow time and safestopping-distance requirements.
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All emergency signals should be updated with new lenses and back plates for visibility. Relocate
the emergency signal on the Route 9 eastbound approach to an overhead mast arm. Install
“Emergency Signal” (R10-13) on emergency signal mast arms.

Lighting should be checked and maintained to make some improvements to the existing system
such as replacing broken bulbs and cleaning lenses to ensure full spectrum coverage.

The speed limit signs (R2-1) in the study area must be replaced and display 40 mph. Also install
“Reduced Speed Limit Ahead” text and legend signs (W19-3 & W19-4).

Install “Emergency Signal Ahead” (W2-7L) signage on the eastbound and westbound approaches
to the study area.

“Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” (R10-15) and “Watch for Turning Vehicles” signage
should be installed on either side of Route 9 at Maynard Road.

“No Left Turn” (R3-2) and “No U-Turn” (R3-4) signs should be installed on the eastbound
approach before the railroad crossing.
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
A diagrammatic sign such as a “No Pedestrian” legend (R9-3) should be installed at eye level in
the median of Route 9 facing north and south.

On Maynard Road looking south, the “No Left Turn” (R3-2) signage should be relocated to the
median in Route 9 facing north.
To enhance the safety of the corridor, the long-term enhancements are to:

Construct ADA/AAB-compliant sidewalk connections on both sides of Route 9 to connect the
sidewalk near Maynard Road to the pedestrian bridge to the east.

Consider a pedestrian actuated crosswalk on Route 9 in the study area. Traffic studies would
have to be completed to determine the correct location for a crosswalk and what the impacts to
traffic delay would be.

The RSA group considered a grade separated crossing at this location across Route 9, by either an
additional pedestrian bridge or tunnel. The cost setbacks of constructing a bridge or tunnel are
apparent; this option would have to be justified by pedestrian volumes.

Consider installing additional guardrail in the section of asphalt median to prevent the space from
being used by pedestrians.

Consider installing street lighting at this location to improve pedestrian visibility at night time.
The Town can install lighting on existing utility poles, and the State can install lighting in the
central median.

The location of the yield signage and pavement markings at the on-ramp from Edgell Road
should be moved further back on the ramp. Changing the yield to a stop sign could also be
considered at this location due to an obstructed sightline and an oblique entrance angle.

Other long term options considered were to modify the existing curb line for Route 9 on the
westbound side to provide longer acceleration lanes, or a turning lane onto Maynard Road.
The RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and included as
part of the design process for a reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost potential
improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation, as
appropriate.
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Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road, Framingham, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements
Safety Issue
Adequate
Pedestrian
Facilities
Safety Enhancement
Perform pedestrian counts at the pedestrian bridge and in the
study area near Maynard Road.
Emphasize use of pedestrian bridge to FSU students through
education and maps; consider rerouting a shuttle to the north
side of Route 9. Install signage or a flashing message board
at the approaches to Route 9 directing pedestrians to the
footbridge.
Construct ADA/AAB-compliant sidewalk connections on both
sides of Route 9 to connect the sidewalk near Maynard Road
to the pedestrian bridge to the east.
Consider a pedestrian actuated crosswalk on Route 9 in the
study area. Traffic studies would have to be completed to
determine the correct location for a crosswalk andwhat the
impacts to traffic delay would be.
The RSA group considered a grade separated crossing at
this location across Route 9, by either an additional
pedestrian bridge or tunnel. The cost setbacks of
constructing a bridge or tunnel are apparent; this option
would have to be justified by pedestrian volumes.
Consider installing additional guardrail in the section of
asphalt median to prevent the space from being used by
pedestrians.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Medium
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
FSU/Town of
Framingham
Medium
Long-term
High
MassDOT/Town of
Framingham
High
Long-term
High
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Medium
MassDOT
Check and maintain the existing lighting (e.g. replacing bulbs,
Low
cleaning lenses).
Short-term
Low
Town of
Framingham
Consider installing additional street lighting to improve
pedestrian visibility at night. The Town could install lighting
on existing utility poles along the edges of the road, and/or
the State could evaluate the feasibility of installing lighting in
the center median.
Mid-term
Low
MassDOT/Town of
Framingham
Low
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Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Safety Issue
Geometry
Safety Enhancement
Perform speed study at Edgell Road on-ramp to Route 9
westbound; check yellow time and safe-stopping-distance
requirements.
All emergency signals should be updated with new lenses
and back plates for visibility. Relocate the emergency signal
on the Route 9 eastbound approach to an overhead mast
arm. Install “Emergency Signal” (R10-13) on emergency
signal mast arms.
The location of the yield signage and pavement markings at
the on-ramp from Edgell Road should be moved further back
on the ramp. Changing the yield to a stop sign could also be
considered at this location due to an obstructed sightline and
an oblique entrance angle.
Other long term options considered were to modify the
existing curb line for Route 9 on the westbound side to
provide longer acceleration lanes, or a turning lane onto
Maynard Road.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Medium
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Mid-term
Medium
Town of
Framingham
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
MassDOT
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Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Safety Issue
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
The speed limit signs (R2-1) in the study area must be
replaced and display 40 mph. Also install “Reduced Speed
Limit Ahead” text and legend signs (W19-3 & W19-4).
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Install “Emergency Signal Ahead” (W2-7L) signage on the
eastbound and westbound approaches to the study area.
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
“Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” (R10-15) and “Watch
for Turning Vehicles” (BTD #W-23) signage should be
installed on either side of Route 9 at Maynard Road.
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
“No Left Turn” (R3-2) and “No U-Turn” (R3-4) signs should be
installed on the eastbound approach before the railroad
Low
crossing.
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
A diagrammatic sign such as a “No Pedestrian” legend (R9-3)
should be installed at eye level in the median of Route 9
Low
facing north and south.
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
On Maynard Road looking south, the “No Left Turn” (R3-2)
signage should be relocated to the median in Route 9 facing
north.
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
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Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road, Framingham, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda Road Safety Audit
Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road, Framingham, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List Road Safety Audit
Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road, Framingham, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
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Crash Data Summary Table
Route 9 near Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
2010 - 1013
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
#
Manner of Collision
Type
#
Light Condition
Type
#
Weather
Condition
Type
#
Road Surface
Type
#
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
D3
Vehicles front wheel locked up causing it to hit fire hydrant then telephone
pole
Operator stopped at stop sign and saw ped standing at corner waiting. Ped
decided to cross as Operator was focused on entering traffic.
1
2/7/2010
4:09 AM 1 Single Vehicle Crash
4
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Clear
1
Dry
1
No Improper Driving
21
2
3
4
3/1/2010
4/2/2010
4/8/2010
9:51 AM 1 Single Vehicle Crash
4:00 PM 2 Rear-end
7:34 AM 3 Angle
1
1
1
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
2
1
1
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
2
1
1
Wet
Dry
Dry
4
5
4
Failed to yield to right of way
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
38
25
69
37
46
5
6
4/19/2010
5/20/2010
11:19 AM 2 Rear-end
5:06 PM 2 Rear-end
1
1
Daylight
Daylight
1
1
Clear
Clear
1
1
Dry
Dry
5 Followed too closely
19 Inattention
45
49
32
23
7
7/2/2010
4:49 PM 2 Rear-end
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
5
56
36
8
7/11/2010
2:27 AM 2 Rear-end
4
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Clear
1
Dry
Followed too closely
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
10 manner
46
43
43
9
10
11
8/4/2010
8/20/2010
8/20/2010
1:15 AM 2 Rear-end
5:16 PM 5 Sideswipe, opposite direction
9:25 AM 2 Rear-end
4
1
1
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Daylight
1
Daylight
1
Clear
Clear
Clear
1
1
1
Dry
Dry
Dry
5
5
5
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
23
44
26
31
26
55
53
12
9/13/2010
3:45 PM 2 Rear-end
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
5
Followed too closely
27
11
13
14
9/14/2010
9/14/2010
2:15 PM 3 Angle
5:55 PM 2 Rear-end
1
1
Daylight
Daylight
1
1
Clear
Clear
1
1
Dry
Dry
19 Inattention
4 Failed to yield to right of way
55
47
20
15
16
9/14/2010
9/21/2010
9:34 PM 2 Rear-end
1:10 PM 2 Rear-end
4
1
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Daylight
1
Clear
Clear
1
1
Dry
Dry
5
5
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
28
21
19
36
17
10/3/2010
3:45 PM 2 Rear-end
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
5
Followed too closely
45
38
18
19
20
21
22
23
10/29/2010
11/9/2010
12/9/2010
12/21/2010
1/15/2011
1/25/2011
7:03 PM
8:21 AM
4:35 PM
7:40 AM
12:58 PM
4:30 PM
2
3
3
2
2
2
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
4
1
3
1
1
3
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
1
2
1
4
1
1
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Snow
Clear
Clear
1
2
1
3
1
2
Dry
Wet
Dry
Snow
Dry
Wet
5
4
4
5
5
5
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
21
38
18
27
53
62
30
28
32
38
19
20
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2/9/2011
5/7/2011
5/12/2011
5/25/2011
6/13/2011
7/8/2011
7/15/2011
8/11/2011
7:54 PM
4:18 PM
2:07 PM
3:58 PM
5:02 PM
7:00 PM
5:29 PM
4:35 PM
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
4
1
1
99
5
5
5
99
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Unknown
41
53
59
59
60
24
49
21
47
29
20
45
49
41
32
32
9/2/2011
6:00 PM 2 Rear-end
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
99 Unknown
18
64
33
9/5/2011
3:39 PM 1 Single Vehicle Crash
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
1
No Improper Driving
28
34
10/26/2011
8:25 PM 2 Rear-end
4
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Clear
1
Dry
4
Failed to yield to right of way
34
20
35
36
11/7/2011
11/29/2011
1:00 PM 2 Rear-end
2:38 PM 2 Rear-end
1
1
Daylight
Daylight
1
1
Clear
Clear
1
1
Dry
Dry
21 Fatigued/asleep
5 Followed too closely
40
33
64
29
37
38
39
40
41
12/24/2011
2/8/2012
3/31/2012
4/14/2012
4/19/2012
1:00 AM
4:31 PM
7:55 AM
6:54 PM
9:25 AM
4
1
1
3
1
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
1
1
3
2
1
Clear
Clear
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
1
1
2
1
1
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
19
5
5
5
5
Inattention
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
24
79
26
31
64
37
50
30
37
42
5/14/2012
4
Dark - lighted roadway 2
Cloudy
1
Dry
5
Followed too closely
81
23
1
2
2
2
2
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
9:29 PM 2 Rear-end
Comments
D4
Vehicle 1 stopped at RR tracks to check for trains, Veh 2 rear ended Veh 1
Veh 1 made a lane change into right lane then stopped due to traffic causing
Veh 2 to rear end it
Veh attempted to make a prohibited U-turn causing WB rear ends. Veh 4 in
20 EB lane, hit by Veh 1
Veh 2 changing lanes. Op 1 claims to have sneezed causing her to
accelerate into Veh 1
Traffic stopping
Veh 1 stopped for activated red light at fire station causing Veh 2 to rear end
it. Op 2's age as is on report.
Veh 1 hit ped walking bike across crosswalk. Op 1 did not look to right while
entering traffic
Veh 2 claims to have been obstructed by sun glare
Veh 1 stopped for traffic due to road work causing Veh 2 to rear end it
Traffic abruptly stopped due to an uninvolved vehicle making an illegal U turn
causing Veh 2 to rear end Veh 1
50
38
25
46
Traffic stopping
Traffic stopping
Traffic stopping
Vehicle struck ped walking west in eastbound lane. Sidewalks were
unplowed at the time
Traffic slowing
An uninvolved vehicle stopped short causing the rear ends
Veh 1 stopped at yield sign to allow traffic to pass
Traffic stopping. Op 3's foot slipped off brake causing rear ends
Veh 1 stopped for activated red light at fire station causing Veh 2 to rear end
it.
Ped emerged from in front of uninvolved vehicle stopped in right lane, Veh 1
in left lane quickly stopped but tapped ped
Op 2 claimed to have passed out due to a medical issue which caused her
to rear end Veh 1
59 Traffic abruptly stopped for an uninvolved vehicle entering from Winter St
Op turned right onto RR tracks thinking it was a road
Traffic slowing
Veh 2 stopped for red light causing Veh 1 to rear end it
Veh 2 did not realize Veh 1 stopped in front of it while merging
Veh 2 stopped for traffic while yielding causing Veh 1 to rear end it
Crash Data Summary Table
Route 9 near Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
2010 - 1013
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
43
44
45
46
47
Crash Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
5/19/2012
6/22/2012
7/27/2012
8/2/2012
8/8/2012
6:26 PM
12:43 PM
12:50 PM
5:35 PM
9:45 AM
#
2
2
2
2
2
Manner of Collision
Type
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
#
1
1
1
1
1
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
#
1
1
2
1
1
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
#
1
1
1
1
1
Road Surface
Type
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
#
5
5
19
5
5
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
Inattention
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
48
8/15/2012
6:50 AM 2 Rear-end
2
Dawn
2
Cloudy
1
Dry
3
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
49
50
8/15/2012
9/5/2012
7:06 PM 2 Rear-end
6:54 PM 2 Rear-end
1
3
Daylight
Dusk
2
1
Cloudy
Clear
1
1
Dry
Dry
5
5
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
51
10/11/2012
3:51 PM 2 Rear-end
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
5
52
53
54
10/25/2012
10/25/2012
11/3/2012
2:15 PM 4 Sideswipe, same direction
1:52 PM 2 Rear-end
12:59 PM 2 Rear-end
1
1
1
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
1
1
1
Clear
Clear
Clear
1
1
1
55
12/4/2012
10:00 PM 2 Rear-end
4
Dark - lighted roadway 2
Cloudy
56
12/14/2012
11:00 PM 6 Head on
4
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Clear
57
12/28/2012
58
1/8/2013
3:05 PM 3 Angle
1
Daylight
1
Clear
1
Dry
9
59
1/9/2013
5:14 PM 2 Rear-end
4
Dark - lighted roadway 1
Clear
1
Dry
5
6:57 PM
4 Dark - lighted roadway
2 Rear-end
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Framingham Police Department
D1
41
37
46
45
44
Ages
D2
D3
24
51
24
24
47
Veh 1 stopped for red light causing Veh 2 to rear end it
Veh 2 stopped to allow ped to cross causing Veh 1 to rear end it
39
33
47
51
19
14
26
Followed too closely
46
22
Dry
Dry
Dry
1 No Improper Driving
19 Inattention
5 Followed too closely
19
51
26
37
28
47
20
2
Wet
19 Inattention
21
25
23
1
Dry
1
58
23
43
37
20
57
1 Clear
1 Dry
No Improper Driving
5 Followed too closely
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Followed too closely
28
Comments
D4
23
29
Veh 2 stopped for bicyclist crossing road causing Veh 1 to rear end it
Veh 1 failed to yield causing Veh 2 to stop short causing Veh 3 to rear end
Veh 2. No contact with Veh 1 (age of operator was 22)
Veh 1, 2 and 3 all stopped waiting to merge. Veh 4 rear ended Veh 3 and
18 created chain reaction
Traffic Slowing. Op 2's age as is on report
Op 2 briefly looked away and did not have time to stop when she realized
Veh 1 was slowing to turn
Veh 1, 2 and 4 stopped for red light at fire station. Veh 3 (heavy truck) could
not stop in time and to avoid rear end went up against guard rail and caused
44 series of sideswipes
Traffic stopping
Veh 3 rear ended Veh 2. Veh 1 (in front) stopped to assist. Veh 4 rear
49 ended Veh 3 and caused chain reaction of rear ends between all vehicles
Pedestrian crossing south, struck by EB vehicle then pushed into WB lane
to be hit by WB vehicle. ***NO REPORT SITED; INFORMATION FROM
WORD-OF-MOUTH ONLY
Veh 1 (not impacted, age of operator was 41) executing illegal left turn. Veh
2 stopped for Veh 1, Veh 3 rear ended Veh 2
Veh 1 turning right, Veh 2 attempted to pass on right in BDL
Veh 3 and 2 stopped in traffic. Veh 1 distracted by merging traffic and
caused series of rear ends.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Route 9 near Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
CRASH MONTH
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
14%
14%
10%
10%
9%
9%
9%
7%
7%
5%
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M
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
20%
20%
15%
17%
17%
17%
12%
12%
10%
5%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
24%
20%
10%
12%
7% 9%
16%
16%
5% 3% 3%
2% 2%
2%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
100%
78%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
8%
7%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Crash Summary Data Template rev 11-1-12.xlsx
3%
2%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 3
2%
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
3/12/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Route 9 near Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
69%
60%
40%
22%
20%
0%
7%
2%
Daylight
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
2%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
5%
Cloudy
14%
Snow
80%
Clear
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
86%
12%
Dry
Wet
2%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
40%
33%
30%
19%
20%
10%
0%
22%
13%
7%
15-20
5%
21-29
30-39
Crash Summary Data Template rev 11-1-12.xlsx
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
1%
1%
70-79
80+
3/12/2013
Road Safety Audit
Route 9 (Worcester Road) at Maynard Road, Framingham, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix D. Speed Regulations