Road Safety Audit—Hathaway Triangle, New Bedford
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Background ................................................................................................................. 1
Project Data ................................................................................................................. 1
Project Location and Description .............................................................................. 3
Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements ........................................ 5
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ................................................................ 19
List of Appendices
Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Appendix D. Turning Movement Counts

Road Safety Audit—Hathaway Triangle, New Bedford
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On behalf of the City of New Bedford and in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Safety Section and representatives from other federal, state and local agencies, CDM Smith conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) for three intersections as part of the Hathaway Triangle Improvement Project in the City of New Bedford. An RSA is required to be performed during the design process for any MassDOT project that includes a high crash location. The goal of the RSA is to identify safety issues and provide potential enhancements to improve safety for all roadway users. Additionally, the potential enhancements are categorized by timeframe and cost which allows responsible agencies to determine when to make proposed implementations.
CDM Smith conducted the RSA on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. The pre and post audit portions of the
RSA were held at the New Bedford Department of Infrastructure (DPI) office located at 1105 Shawmut
Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Members of the interdisciplinary audit team discussed safety issues, conducted a site visit and identified possible safety improvements that could be made to the infrastructure and operating conditions of the three (3) subject intersections. The audit team was comprised of members of the local, regional and state agencies ranging from emergency responders to transportation planners and engineers. The members and their affiliations are provided in Table 1.
Audit team members received a meeting packet prior to the RSA including a meeting agenda
(Appendix A), study area details, and detailed crash data. The crash data details and collision diagrams, and graphical representations of the crash data, are provided in Appendix C. The audit members were asked to review the packet and visit the RSA study area prior to the meeting. Project background, general field conditions, crash data and traffic volumes were presented by CDM Smith at the beginning of the
RSA, followed by a field visit to the subject intersections. The audit team finished the meeting by identifying appropriate countermeasures for the safety issues discussed.
The crash data and collision diagrams were based on crashes that were reported by the New Bedford
Police Department and occurred from 2011 to 2013.
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Audit Team Member Agency/Affiliation
Richard Madsen MassDOT, District 5
Robert Gregory
John Mastera
William Ullom
Manuel Silva
Stephanie Dupras
Promise Otaluka
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
Guoqiang Li
Stephanie Reusch
Leonard Baillargeon
Shana Gare
Lisa Sherman
MassDOT, District 5
MassDOT Highway Safety Management
MassDOT Highway Safety Management
City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure
City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development
(SRPEDD)
SRPEDD
Mass in Motion New Bedford
Southeast Regional Transit Authority (SRTA)
CDM Smith
CDM Smith
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The intersections of Hathaway Road, Nauset Street, and Mount Pleasant Street are referred to as the
Franco American Square. According to the Office of Transportation and Planning, Hathaway Road,
Mount Pleasant Street, and Nauset Street are classified as urban minor arterials. Both Hathaway Road and
Mount Pleasant Street are major north-south routes through New Bedford. Hathaway Road runs in close proximity to Route 140 and Route 195. With on and off ramps to Route 140 in close proximity to the intersections involved with this project, these roads are used quite heavily. Hathaway Road has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour (mph) within the project, consistent with the speed regulation on file with
MassDOT. The existing sidewalks are in poor condition. Ramps at the intersections and driveways do not meet the current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Access Board
(ADA/AAB). The existing crosswalk and stop lines are in poor condition or non-existent. Existing curbing appears to be in good condition and can be retained.
Bicycle accommodations are not provided.
The existing pavement is in fair condition, with rutting noticeable along the Mount Pleasant southbound approach to Nauset Street.
Figure 1 – Hathaway Triangle Project Area
Dunkin
Donuts
Building 19
(vacant)
Strip Shopping
Mall
Garden
Shop
Gas
Station
Bank
Figure 1 – Hathaway Triangle Project Area
Public bus stops are located along Mount Pleasant Street, although there are no shelters provided within the project limits. An existing rail crossing is located just north of project limits. In the center of the
Franco American Square, there is an old military tank that is maintained by Veterans of Foreign Wars.
This square is owned by the City of New Bedford and is not a recognized park.
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There is a Sovereign Bank located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and
Nauset Street, and a Dunkin Donuts located at the northeast corner of Mount Pleasant Street and
Hathaway Road, along with several other businesses, shops, and restaurants throughout the project limits.
Figure 2 – Military tank in the center of Hathaway Triangle
Mount Pleasant Street and Nauset Street
The intersection of Nauset Street and Mount Pleasant Street is under all way stop control. The existing pavement width is approximately 30 feet along Mount Pleasant Street and approximately 38 feet along
Nauset Street. Pavement markings consist of faded double yellow centerlines, stop bars and crosswalks.
No shoulder markings are provided. Cement concrete sidewalks are provided along both sides of the road on all approaches.
Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
The intersection of Hathaway Road and Nauset Street is a three-way “T” un-signalized intersection.
Nauset Street westbound is under stop control, although no STOP sign is present. Hathaway Road northbound and southbound approaches are uncontrolled. Each approach to the intersection consists of one general purpose lane. The existing pavement width is approximately 40 feet along Hathaway Road and approximately 38 feet along Nauset Street. Pavement markings consist of faded double yellow centerlines, stop bars and crosswalks. No shoulder markings are provided. Cement concrete sidewalks are provided along both sides of the road on all approaches.
Mount Pleasant Street and Hathaway Road
The intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Hathaway Road is a three-way un-signalized intersection.
Mount Pleasant Street northbound is under STOP control, while Hathaway Road northbound and southbound approaches are uncontrolled. Each approach to the intersection consists of one general purpose lane. The existing pavement width is approximately 40 feet along Hathaway Road and approximately 30 feet along Mount Pleasant Street. Pavement markings consist of faded double yellow centerlines, stop bar and crosswalk. No shoulder markings are provided. Cement concrete sidewalks are provided along both sides of the road on all approaches. A Dunkin Donuts is located on the northeast corner of the intersection. In addition, a rail crossing is approximately 175 feet north of the intersection.
The following sections discuss in detail the safety issues and potential enhancements that were identified during the RSA. The safety issues and potential enhancements are separated by location.
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A
O
P
S
E
M OUNT P LEASANT S TREET AND N AUSET S TREET I NTERSECTION
Figure 3 – Intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nauset Street
According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map
1
, the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nauset Street is listed as a HSIP Cluster (2010-2012). During the study period as of 2011 –
2013, there were 13 reported crashes. The majority were angle crashes (69 percent – 9 crashes). The remaining crashes included one single vehicle, one sideswipe (opposite direction), one head-on, and one rear-to-rear. Six (6) crashes occurred during either the morning hours of 8-10am or the evening hours of 4-6 pm. All of the crashes occurred during clear weather, while nine (9) involved a dry roadway surface. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
1 http://services.massdot.state.ma.us/maptemplate/TopCrashLocations , assessed October 8, 2015.
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Observations:
Motorists approaching the intersection do not always stop.
Several cars were observed treating the STOP signs as yield, causing vehicles to roll through the intersection. Visibility does not appear to be a concern. With a constant flow of traffic, it appears motorists have difficulty in deciding who should go first. In addition, at least one stop sign appeared to be smaller than the rest. A red reflector was only provided on the STOP sign post at the northeast corner of the intersection.
Figure 4 – STOP sign at the
northeast corner of the intersection
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider replacing the undersized stop sign with an MUTCD compliant STOP sign;
2.
Consider removing the “4-Way” placards as they are no longer compliant with
MUTCD;
3.
Consider mounting four (4) “All Way” placard underneath each STOP sign;
4.
Consider adding red reflectors to three (3) remaining STOP sign posts.
Observations:
Crosswalks are provided for each approach at this intersection. Apex ramps (one ramp that serves two directions) are located on each corner, although detectable warning panels are not provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider adding detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps;
2.
Consider constructing two (2) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each corner;
3.
Consider providing new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations.
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Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations at this intersection. During the RSA, one bicyclist was observed riding on the sidewalk. New Bedford City Ordinance (Sec. 23-11)
2
states that bike riding is not allowed on sidewalks. As stated in an email from Mass in Motion,
“there are bike path proposals for Shawmut Ave and Hathaway Rd. going into Dartmouth so it would be great to keep this in mind”.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to the intersection;
2.
Consider providing paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane.
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines. Striped shoulders are not provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider re-striping the double yellow centerlines within the project limits;
2.
Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset Street and Mount
Pleasant Street.
Observations:
Several signs were observed that do not meet MUTCD requirements including “Slow
Children” and “All-Way” placard. In addition, the “No Parking” signs are faded.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider removing signs that do not comply with MUTCD;
2.
Consider replacing the faded “No Parking” signs with new signs.
2
New Bedford, MA Municode, https://www.municode.com/library/ma/new_bedford/codes/code_of_ordinances , accessed October 22, 2015
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Observations:
The existing pavement is in fair condition, with rutting noticeable along the Mount Pleasant southbound approach to Nauset Street.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider repaving Mount Pleasant Street from the intersection of Nauset Street to the intersection with Hathaway Road.
Figure 5 – Rutting along
Mount Pleasant Street
Observations:
There is an existing SRTA bus stop along Mount Pleasant Street just north of the intersection with Nauset Street. The location of the bus stop appears to queue traffic back towards the all-way stop intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing an area where buses are able to pull over in order to maintain the flow of traffic.
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H ATHAWAY R OAD AND N AUSET S TREET I NTERSECTION
Figure 6 – Intersection of Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
During the study period as of 2011 – 2013, there were 12 reported crashes. Half of the crashes were angle crashes (50 percent – 6 crashes). The remaining crashes included three (3) rear ends, two (2) single vehicle, and one sideswipe (opposite direction). Seven (7) crashes occurred during the afternoon hours of 2-6 pm. Half of the crashes occurred during clear conditions, while five (5) occurred during rain or wet pavement conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 7 – Intersection of Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
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Observations:
There are three (3) driveways associated with the Hathaway Gas Station located on the southeast corner of the intersection that create very unsafe vehicle movements in the middle of the intersection. Vehicles were observed taking a left onto Hathaway Road from the gas station driveway at the same time a vehicle was observed taking a left onto
Hathaway Road from Nauset Street. Left turn movements from any locations onto
Hathaway Road are difficult due to the heavy traffic flow.
Figure 8 – Existing driveway openings to the gas station located on the southeast corner of the intersection
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider eliminating one of the existing driveways – preferably the 35 foot driveway located closest to the intersection with Nauset Street.
Observations:
One crosswalk is provided across Nauset Street. Apex ramps (one ramp that serves two directions) are located on each corner, although detectable warning panels are not provided. It was also noted that level landings are not provided at the wheelchair ramps.
During the RSA, at least two (2) people were observed crossing Hathaway Road just south of the gas station. No crosswalk is provided across Hathaway Road.
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Figure 9 – Location of pedestrians crossing (depicted as an orange line)
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider adding detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps;
2.
Consider constructing one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at each corner
– suggest using the MassDOT standard “’T’ Intersection Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style;
2.
Consider providing new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations;
3.
Consider installing a painted crosswalk across Hathaway Road (south of the gas station) for pedestrians to use. If installed, advanced warning signs indicating motorists of the upcoming mid-block crossing as well as signs at the crosswalk should be installed;
4.
Consider the installation of a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon or Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) across Hathaway Road to warn motorists of an unsignalized crossing location in order to assist pedestrians in crossing the street.
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations at this intersection. During the RSA, one bicyclist was observed riding on the sidewalk. New Bedford City Ordinance (Sec. 23-11) states that bike riding is not allowed on sidewalks. (Note the crash reports for this location show a bicycle symbol which is indicative of a crash with a bicyclist. However, the commentary states the crash was with a motorcycle, not a bicycle).
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Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to the intersection.
2.
Consider providing paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane;
3.
Given the existing roadway width of approximately 40 feet for Hathaway Road, installation of a buffered bicycle lane should be considered. This will allow further separation between motor vehicles and bicyclists along Hathaway Road.
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines. Striped shoulders are not provided. Given the width of the existing pavement, it was noted that motorists traveling westbound along Nauset Street sometimes form two (2) lanes at the intersection. One for left turns and one for right turns.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider re-striping the double yellow centerlines within the project limits;
2.
Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset Street and Mount
Pleasant Street in order to narrow the travel lanes and discourage two (2) lanes westbound.
Observations:
While a STOP bar is provided at the intersection, there is no stop sign. In addition, the
“No Parking” signs along Nauset Street are faded.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider installing a STOP sign for Nauset Street at the northeast corner of the intersection;
2.
Consider replacing the faded “No Parking” signs with new signs;
3.
If a painted crosswalk is installed across Hathaway Road (south of the gas station), advanced warning signs indicating motorists of the upcoming mid-block crossing as well as signs at the crosswalk should be installed.
Observations:
Representatives from the RSA team indicated that speed is an issue along Hathaway
Road. There do not appear to be any speed limit signs within the project area.
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Commentary:
The posted speed limit is 30 mph along Hathaway, which appeared to be consistent with the speed study conducted by CDM Smith in 2011. The 85 th
percentile speed ranged from 17 to 37 mph.
Location
Hathaway Road south of
Nauset Street
Mount Pleasant Street north of Dunkin Donuts
Direction
Northbound
Southbound
Northbound
Southbound
Number of
Observations
28,892
29,171
28,819
25,452
Hathaway Road between
Nauset and Mount Pleasant
Nauset Street east of Mount
Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Street south of Nauset Street
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
Northbound
Southbound
Potential enhancements:
21,251
22,401
13,193
12,943
7,888
10,431
Average Speed
(mph)
28
31
31
30
28
29
24
23
12
16
85 th
Percentile
Speed
33
37
35
34
33
33
30
29
17
20
1. Consider adding posted speed limit signs to Hathaway Road in both directions;
2. Consider providing adding a mid-block crossing to help with traffic calming
(discussed in Safety Issue #2);
3. Implement regular enforcement.
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H ATHAWAY R OAD AND M OUNT P LEASANT S TREET I NTERSECTION
Figure 10 – Intersection of Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
The intersection of Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street had reported 9 crashes during the study period. The majority were angle crashes (56 percent – 5 crashes). The remaining crashes included two (2) rear ends, one head-on, and one involving a single vehicle. While five of the crashes occurred during dawn/daylight hours with clear/cloudy weather and dry roadway conditions, the other four crashes occurred during rain or wet pavement conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Observations:
Mount Pleasant Street intersects with Hathaway Road at an acute angle. Motorists often have difficulty trying to take a left turn onto Hathaway Road and are almost forced to make a U-turn to head south along Hathaway. When vehicles are stopped on Mount
Pleasant Street, it is difficult to view traffic traveling northbound along Hathaway Road.
In addition, it is difficult for motorists to know the intended paths of vehicles traveling southbound on Hathaway Road. A left turn signal may indicate turning into either
Dunkin Donuts (see Safety Issue #2) or onto Mount Pleasant Street.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider prohibiting left turn movements onto Hathaway Road from Mount Pleasant
Street;
2.
Consider prohibiting southbound movements from Hathaway Road onto Mount
Pleasant Street;
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3.
Consider reconstructing the intersection to create a Roundabout.
Observations:
The Dunkin Donuts main driveway is approximately 40 feet north of the intersection.
This Dunkin Donuts is very busy during the morning hours. A police officer is stationed in the parking lot to make sure motorists do not block access to the drive-through. Note the majority of crashes are a result of the driveway entrance. Motorists exiting the driveway add to the congestion at the intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider moving the Dunkin Donuts Driveway so it does not interfere with the traffic operations at the intersection;
2.
Consider narrowing the existing driveway opening;
3.
Consider reconstructing the intersection to create a Roundabout.
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations at this intersection. During the RSA one bicyclist was observed riding on the sidewalk.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot striped shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to the intersection;
2.
Consider providing paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane.
Observations:
Railroad tracks are located approximately 175 feet north of the intersection. While there are no gates stopping vehicles along Hathaway Road, flashing lights are provided. By law, any school bus or city bus must stop at the railroad track, open the doors to exit the vehicle, and make sure no oncoming trains are coming. This causes a queue of cars in both directions along Hathaway Road, causing congestion. There is deterioration in the pavement at the crossing, which may add to confusion amongst drivers as they try and maneuver around potholes. This area tends to ice up in the winter months. It was noted that this rail is for freight only, and not heavily used. However, it was mentioned during the RSA that South Coast Rail may use this line in the future; which would add considerably more traffic along the rail line.
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Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider installing gates on either side of the railroad crossing to indicate to motorists when the train is coming;
2.
Consider constructing new pavement at the at-grade crossing;
3.
If South Coast Rail begins to use this rail line, consider the installation of a grade separation in order to eliminate conflicts between the rail line and motorists/pedestrians.
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines. Striped shoulders are not provided. A painted crosswalk is provided along Mount Pleasant Street at the intersection. There is also a painted mid-block crossing across Hathaway Road. There are no roadway markings on either side of the at-grade railroad crossing.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider re-striping the double yellow centerlines within the project limits;
2.
Consider re-striping the existing crosswalks;
3.
Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset Street and Mount
Pleasant Street in order to narrow the travel lanes and help with traffic calming;
4.
Consider providing appropriate roadway markings at the railroad crossing.
Observations:
A STOP bar is provided approximately 25 feet south of the intersection with Hathaway
Road. However, the STOP sign is approximately 40 feet north of the STOP line. There is a “Do Not Pass” sign located on Hathaway Road just south of the intersection with
Mount Pleasant Street. In addition, “No Parking” signs along Hathaway Road and Mount
Pleasant Street are faded. There are no signs installed at the mid-block crossing across
Hathaway Road or in advance. Street name signs are missing at this intersection.
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Figure 11 – Intersection of Mount Pleasant Street at Hathaway Road
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider removing and resetting the existing STOP sign to be in line with the STOP bar;
Figure 12 – Stop sign ahead of stop bar
2.
Consider removing the “Do Not Pass” sign as shown in Figure 10 as the location does not appear relevant. There is only one travel lane and there should be no passing under existing conditions. The sign is redundant and contributes to sign clutter;
3.
Consider replacing “No Parking” signs with new signs;
4.
Consider installing advanced warning signs indicating motorists of the upcoming mid-block crossing as well as signs at the crosswalk;
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5.
Consider installing street name signs.
Observations:
Two crosswalks are provided; one across Hathaway Road and one across Mount Pleasant
Street. Wheelchair ramps are located on each corner, although detectable warning panels are not provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider adding detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps;
2.
Consider constructing one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at each corner;
3.
Consider providing new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations.
Table 3 lists each safety issue and the corresponding potential safety enhancements that were discussed at the road safety audit and within the previous section. The safety issues and potential safety enhancements are divided by location. For each observed safety issue and potential safety enhancement, the table includes the safety payoff, estimated time frame for completion, estimated construction cost, and the responsible agency. Safety payoff estimates are subjective and may be based on the relative percent of crashes that may be reduced by the enhancement; for example, low (<30 percent), medium (31 percent to
70 percent), and high (>71 percent). The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid-term (1 to
3 years), or long-term (>3 years). The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to
$50,000), or high (>$50,001).
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Safety Issue
All Way Stop
Crosswalks &
Pedestrian Ramps
Bicycle
Accommodations
Pavement Markings
Signs
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Consider replacing the undersized stop sign with an
MUTCD compliant STOP sign
Remove the “4-Way” placard
Mount four (4) “All Way” placard underneath each
STOP sign
Add three (3) red reflectors where missing to STOP sign posts
Add detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps
Reconstruct existing wheelchair ramps to be in compliance with ADA/AAB, and provide new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane
Re-stripe the double yellow centerlines
Provide a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset
Street and Mount Pleasant Street
Remove non MUTCD compliant signage
Replace faded “No Parking” signs with new signs
Low
Low
Medium
Low
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Low
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Long-Term Medium
Short-Term
Short-Term Medium City of New Bedford
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Pavement Condition
Repave Mount Pleasant Street from the intersection of
Nauset Street to the intersection with Hathaway Road.
Medium Long-Term High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
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Safety Issue
Bus Stop
Access Control
Crosswalks &
Pedestrian Ramps
Bicycle
Accommodation
Pavement Markings
Potential Safety Enhancement
Provide an area where buses are able to pull over in order to maintain the flow of traffic.
Safety
Payoff
High
Time
Frame
Short-Term
Cost low
Responsible
Agency
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Eliminate one of the existing driveways – preferably the
35 foot driveway closest to the intersection with Nauset
Street.
Add detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps
Construct one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at each corner – suggest using the MassDOT standard
“’T’ Intersection Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style
Provide new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations
Consider installing a painted crosswalk across
Hathaway Road (south of the gas station) for pedestrians to use.
Consider the installation of a Rapid Rectangular
Flashing Beacon or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) across Hathaway Road to warn motorists of an unsignalized crossing location in order to assist pedestrians in crossing the street.
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane
Consider installation of a buffered bicycle lane for
Hathaway Road
Re-stripe the double yellow centerlines
Provide a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset
Street and Mount Pleasant Street in order to narrow
High
High
Medium
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Long-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
High
Low
Long-Term Medium
Long-Term Medium
Low
Long-Term Medium
Low
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
Short-Term Medium City of New Bedford
Short-Term Medium City of New Bedford
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
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Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Signs
Speed the travel lanes and discourage two (2) lanes westbound
Install a STOP sign for Nauset Street at the northeast corner of the intersection
Replace faded “No Parking” signs with new signs
If a painted crosswalk is installed across Hathaway
Road (south of the gas station), advanced warning signs indicating motorists of the upcoming mid-block crossing as well as signs at the crosswalk should be installed
Add posted speed limit signs to Hathaway Road in both directions
Add a mid-block crossing to help with traffic calming
(discussed in Safety Issue #2)
Implement regular enforcement
Medium
Low
High
Low
High
Long-Term
Short-Term
Long-Term
Short-Term
Long-Term
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Medium Long-Term High City of New Bedford
Intersection
Geometry
Prohibit left turn movements onto Hathway Road from
Mount Pleasant Street
Prohibit southbound movements from Hathaway Road onto Mount Pleasant Street
Consider reconstructing the intersection to create a
Roundabout
Dunkin Donuts
Driveway
Move the Dunkin Donuts Driveway so it does not interfere with the traffic operations at the intersection
Narrow the existing driveway opening
Consider reconstructing the intersection to create a
Roundabout
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to the intersection Bicycle
Accommodation Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive bike lane
Railroad Track Grade Install gates on either side of the railroad crossing to
High
High
High
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
High
Short-Term
Short-Term
Long-Term
Long-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
High
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
MassDOT
Short-Term Medium City of New Bedford
Short-Term Medium City of New Bedford
High
Low
Low
High
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
MassDOT
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Road Safety Audit—Hathaway Triangle, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Safety Issue Potential Safety Enhancement
Grade Crossing
Pavement Markings
Signs
Crosswalks &
Pedestrian Ramps indicate to motorists when the train is coming
New pavement at the at-grade crossing
Consider the installation of a grade separation in order to eliminate conflicts between the rail line and motorists/ pedestrians.
Re-stripe the double yellow centerlines within the project limits
Re-stripe the existing crosswalks
Provide a striped shoulder along both sides of Nauset
Street and Mount Pleasant Street in order to narrow the travel lanes and help with traffic calming
Provide appropriate roadway markings at the railroad crossing
Remove and reset the existing STOP sign to be in line with the STOP bar
Remove the “Do Not Pass” sign as shown in figure 10 as the location does not appear relevant
No Parking signs should be replaced with new signs
Install advanced warning signs indicating motorists of the upcoming mid-block crossing as well as signs at the crosswalk
Install street name signs
Add detectable warning panels to existing wheelchair ramps
Construct one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at each
Provide new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp locations
Safety
Payoff
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Low
High
Medium
High
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Short-Term Medium
Long-Term High
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Long-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Short-Term
Short-Term
Short-Term
Low
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Long-Term Medium
Long-Term Medium
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
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Type of meeting:
Attendees:
Road Safety Audit
MassDOT, City Officials, Emergency Responders
Welcome and Introduction
Review of Site Specific Material
•
Crash data
•
Speed data
•
Traffic volumes
•
Proposed/existing conditions
Visit the Site
•
Drive to site
•
Group discussion of areas of improvement
Post Visit Discussion/Completion of RSA
•
Discuss observations and findings
•
Discuss proposed improvements
Adjourn for the day/Closing Remarks
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 noon
•
Before attending the RSA participants are encouraged to drive 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
•
Attachments: o Crash diagrams o Speed data o Volume data o Safety review prompt list

NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
New Bedford, MA
Location: Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 27-Jul-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
2
1, 4
8
7
5
3, 9
Central Plaza/Dunkin Donuts
6
CRASH TYPE

Collision Diagram-Hathaway at Mount Pleasant Street
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
Crash
Date Crash Day
Crash
Time of
Day
Collision
Manner (Type) Light Condition (Type)
1
2
3
3/11/11
1/12/13
2/10/13
Fri
Sat
Sun
7:06 PM
8:58 PM
11:58 AM angle rear end angle daylight dark-lighted roadway daylight
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Road Surface
(Type) Driver Behavior clear rain clear dry wet dry
Unknown redacted redacted
Driver
Condition nonincapacitating injury
Citation Comments no no injury no injury no no
V2 stopped to allow a third car to enter travel way and was rear-ended by V1
V2 leaving Dunkin Donuts
4 2/18/13 Mon 11:58 AM angle daylight clear
5
6
7
8
9
7/9/13 Tue
9/13/13 Fri
10/30/13 Wed
11/7/13 Thu
11/27/13 Wed
9:27 AM
9:19 AM
6:55 AM
1:47 PM
8:39 AM rear end single vehicle crash angle head on angle daylight daylight dawn daylight daylight cloudy clear cloudy cloudy rain dry dry wet dry redacted no injury
Distracted no injury
Failed to yield right of way unknown wet wet
Inattention
Failed to yield right of way
No Improper Driving no injury possible no injury no no no no no no leaving Dunkin Donuts rear ended unoccupied school bus-school bus stopped at railroad crossing per MA state law. No oncoming train stop sign on Mount Pleasant
Street knocked down hit and run
-
V1 thought they had right of way turning left onto Mount
Pleasant Street. V2 struck V1.
V2 had right of way

Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
11%
Mon
11%
Tue
22% 22%
Wed
11%
Thu Fri
11% 11%
Sat Sun
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
11%
33%
22%
11% 11% 11%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
6AM-
8AM
8AM-
10AM
10AM-
12PM
12PM-
2PM
2PM-
4PM
4PM-
6PM
6PM-
8PM
8PM-
10PM
10PM-
12AM
12AM-
2AM
2AM-
4AM
4AM-
6AM
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
11%
22%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end Angle
0% 0%
Sideswipe, same direction
Sideswipe, opposite direction
11%
Head on
0%
Unknown

Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
78%
11%
Daylight Dawn
11%
0% 0% 0%
Dusk Dark-lighted roadway
Darkroadway not lighted
Darkunknown roadway lighting
0%
Other
0%
Unknown
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
44%
33%
22%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
44%
Dry Wet
0%
Snow
0%
Ice
0% 0% 0%
Sand, mud, dirt, oil, gravel
Water
(standing, moving)
Slush
0% 0%
Other Unknown

NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
New Bedford, MA
Location: Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 28-Jul-15
Prepared By:
Hathaway Road
1, 3
6,9,11,12 5,8
Nauset Street
4
10
CRASH TYPE
7
Hathaway Road

Collision Diagram-Hathaway Road at Nauset Street
Crash
Diagram Crash
Ref. # Date Crash Day
Crash
Time of Collision
Day Manner (Type) Light Condition (Type)
1
2
3/25/11 Fri
9/7/11 Wed
3 11/10/11 Thu
4
5
5/27/12 Sun
6/27/12 Wed
6 7/31/12 Tue
7
8
10/23/12 Tue
11/27/12 Tue
9 1/12/13 Sat
10
11
12
4/17/13 Wed
7/19/13 Fri
12/14/13 Sat
1:49 AM single vehicle crash
7:43 AM angle
3:55 PM single vehicle crash dark-lighted roadway unknown daylight
11:18 AM
2:21 PM sideswipe, same direction rear end
4:41 PM
5:07 PM
2:07 PM angle rear end
7:58 PM angle angle
5:58 PM
3:58 PM
2:05 AM rear end angle angle daylight daylight daylight daylight daylight dark-lighted roadway daylight daylight dark-lighted roadway
Weather
Condition Road Surface
(Type) (Type) clear rain rain clear clear rain clear dry unknown wet dry dry wet dry
Driver Behavior Injury Status Citation Comments
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc...
no injury -
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Other Improper Action
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road no injury nonincapacitating injury no
no injury no injury nonincapacitating injury citation issueddriving without a license -
-
no injury citation issued, cause unknown -
-
-
rain fog, smog, smoke clear clear clear wet wet dry dry dry
No Improper Driving no injury no injury
citation issued, cause unknown motorcycle redacted
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving no injury no injury no injury -
-
-
-
-
-

Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
15%
10%
5%
0%
30%
25%
20%
0%
Mon
25%
25%
Tue Wed
8%
Thu
17% 17%
Fri Sat
8%
Sun
33%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
8% 8%
25%
8% 8% 8%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
6AM-
8AM
8AM-
10AM
10AM-
12PM
12PM-
2PM
2PM-
4PM
4PM-
6PM
6PM-
8PM
8PM-
10PM
10PM-
12AM
12AM-
2AM
2AM-
4AM
4AM-
6AM
30%
20%
10%
0%
60% had a feeling it was something
50%
50%
40%
17%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
25%
Rear end Angle
8%
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sideswipe, same direction
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Head on Unknown rear to rear

Hathaway Road and Nauset Street
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
67%
Daylight
0%
Dawn
25%
0%
Dusk
0% 0%
Dark-lighted roadway
Darkroadway not lighted
Darkunknown roadway lighting
8%
0%
Other Unknown
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
50%
0%
33%
0% 0%
8%
0% 0% 0%
8%
70%
60% had a feeling it was something
58%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
33%
0% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Wet Snow Ice Sand, mud, dirt, oil,
Water
(standing, gravel moving)
0%
Slush
8%
0%
Other Unknown

NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
Nauset Street
12
New Bedford, MA
Location: Mount Pleasant Street and Nauset Street
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 29-Jul-15
Prepared By:
Mount Pleasant Street
10
9
6
5, 7, 13 1, 2, 8
11 3
4
Nauset Street
Mount Pleasant Street
CRASH TYPE

Collision Diagram-Mount Pleasant Street @ Nauset
Crash
Diagram Crash
Ref. # Date
1
2
3
2/28/11
9/7/11
1/25/12
Crash Day
Mon
Wed
Wed
Crash
Time of
Day
5:55 PM
7:43 AM
4:25 PM
Collision
Manner (Type) angle angle angle
Light Condition (Type) dark-lighted roadway unknown daylight
4 3/27/12 Tue
5 5/23/12 Wed
6
7
7/17/12 Tue
10/17/12 Wed
8
9
11/29/12 Thu
1/18/13 Fri
10 2/12/13 Tue
11
12
13
5/13/13 Mon
8/7/13 Wed
11/7/13 Thu
3:02 PM head on
4:05 PM angle
10:00 AM
11:49 PM angle angle daylight daylight daylight daylight
2:08 PM
8:11 AM
7:06 AM angle single vehicle crash sideswipe, opposite direction
12:55 PM
8:31 PM
9:04 AM angle rear to rear angle daylight daylight daylight daylight dark-lighted roadway daylight
Weather
Condition Road Surface
(Type) (Type) clear clear clear dry unknown dry
Driver Behavior
Distracted
No Improper Driving
Other Improper Action clear clear clear clear clear clear dry dry dry dry dry ice
Distracted
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Driver Condition Citation Comments no injury no injury no injury nonincapacitating injury no no no no
-
-
-
V1 did not stop at stop sign, struck pedestrian in crosswalk no both vehicles stop at stop sign, then proceed through the intersection at the same time no injury nonincapacitating injury no injury nonincapacitating injury no injury no no no no
-
-
-
V1 could not stop-vehicle slide clear clear clear clear ice dry dry wet
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Inattention
Unknown no injury nonincapacitating injury no injury no injury no no no no
V1 slid on ice-out of control vehicle
V2 experiencing car trouble at intersection
V1 driver looked down at phone
V1 unable to stop

Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
15%
Mon
23%
Tue
38%
Wed
15%
Thu
8%
Fri
0%
Sat
0%
Sun
23% 25%
20%
15%
15%
23%
15%
10%
8% 8% 8%
5%
0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
6AM-
8AM
8AM-
10AM
10AM-
12PM
12PM-
2PM
2PM-
4PM
4PM-
6PM
6PM-
8PM
8PM-
10PM
10PM-
12AM
12AM-
2AM
2AM-
4AM
4AM-
6AM
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
80%
70% had a feeling it was something
69%
60%
50%
8%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear end Angle
0%
8%
Sideswipe, same direction
Sideswipe, opposite direction
8%
0%
8%
Head on Unknown rear to rear

Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hathaway Road and Mount Pleasant Street
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
77%
Daylight
0%
Dawn
15%
0% 0% 0%
Dusk Dark-lighted roadway
Darkroadway not lighted
Darkunknown roadway lighting
8%
0%
Other Unknown
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
100%
0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
80%
70% had a feeling it was something
69%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
8%
0%
15%
Dry Wet Snow Ice
0% 0%
Sand, mud, dirt, oil, gravel
Water
(standing, moving)
0%
Slush
8%
0%
Other Unknown