ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Fall River Avenue (Route 114A) at
Arcade Avenue and Mill Road
Town of Seekonk
July 3, 2012
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
BETA Group, Inc.
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Table of Contents
Project Data .................................................................................................................................1
Background .................................................................................................................................2
Project Description .....................................................................................................................2
Audit Observations .....................................................................................................................7
Potential Safety Enhancements ...............................................................................................10
Summary of Road Safety Audit...............................................................................................14
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
Speed Regulations
Traffic Count Data
List of Figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Location Map ......................................................................................................................... 3
Location Detail ....................................................................................................................... 4
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ..................................................................... 10
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 15
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
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Project Data
A Road Safety Audit for the intersection of Fall River Avenue (Route 114A), Arcade Avenue and Mill
Road was held on June 5, 2012 at the Town Hall in Seekonk, MA. As indicated in Table 1, the audit team
consisted of representatives from State, Regional and Local agencies and included a cross-section of
engineering, planning and emergency response expertise.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Bonnie Polin
MassDOT Highway Division – Safety Section
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Highway Division – Safety Section
Bill Travers
MassDOT Highway Division – District 5 Project Development
Barbara LaChance
MassDOT Highway Division – District 5 Traffic
Kyle Costa
MassDOT Highway Division – District 5 Project Development
Jim Noyes
Greenman Pedersen (Design Engineer)
Pamela Nolan
Town Administrator – Town of Seekonk
Bob McLintock
Selectman – Town of Seekonk
Ron Charron
Police Chief – Town of Seekonk
David Cabral
Town Engineer – Town of Seekonk
Robert Lamoureux
DPW Superintendent – Town of Seekonk
Alan Jack
Fire Chief – Town of Seekonk
Christopher Cardaci
SRPEDD
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
SRPEDD
Lisa Juan
MassDOT Highway Division – Traffic
Susie Barnes
MassDOT Highway Division – Traffic
Greg Lucas
BETA Group, Inc.
Christine Keches
BETA Group, Inc.
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Background
The Federal Highway Administration defines a Road Safety Audit (RSA) as the formal safety
examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent, multidisciplinary team. The
purpose of an RSA is to identify potential safety issues and possible opportunities for safety
improvements considering all roadway users. A Road Safety Audit was scheduled for the intersection of
Fall River Avenue (Route 114A), Arcade Avenue and Mill Road as required by MassDOT Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) guidelines. The intersection has been identified as a high crash
location in the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) and is
scheduled to be reconstructed in 2015 by the MassDOT Highway Division potentially using HSIP funds
(Project File No. 602615). 25% design plans for the project were submitted to MassDOT in 2010, and the
general scope of the proposed improvements was discussed at the audit. The RSA is intended to identify
potential short and long term safety improvements that can be made at the intersection, which can then be
incorporated into the planned reconstruction project to the greatest extent practicable.
The audit was conducted and the draft report prepared prior to a fire on June 24, 2012 that
destroyed the Old Grist Mill restaurant on the corner of Fall River Avenue (Route 114A) and
Arcade Avenue. Recommendations related to the Old Grist Mill building and property are left
intact, with additional remarks added in bold. Future reconstruction or redevelopment of the
property should consider and incorporate these recommendations.
Project Description
The intersection of Fall River Avenue (Route
114A), Arcade Avenue and Mill Road, shown
in Figure 1, is located in the southwestern
portion of the Town of Seekonk. Fall River
Avenue and Arcade Avenue are both
functionally classified as an Urban Principal
Arterial, while Mill Road is classified as a local
road. Fall River Avenue is under MassDOT
jurisdiction, while both Arcade Avenue and
Mill Road are under local jurisdiction. Fall
River Avenue (Route 114A) is generally a
north-south roadway running essentially
parallel to Route 114, with major intersections
Arcade Avenue approaching with US Route 44 and US Route 6, and an
Mill
Road and Fall River Avenue
interchange with I-195. Route 114A also runs
essentially parallel with the MassachusettsRhode Island state line; while the majority of Route 114A is in Seekonk, its connections to Route 114 are
both in East Providence, RI and the entirety of Route 114 in this area is in Rhode Island. Route 114A and
its immediate access to major east-west routes provides access to Providence, RI to the west and Fall
River, New Bedford and ultimately Cape Cod to the east. Arcade Avenue is a north-south roadway
intersecting with US 44 north of Fall River Avenue and ultimately terminating at Route 152 to the north,
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which provides access to Attleboro. Mill Road provides access to residential areas south and east of the
study intersection. It was noted during the audit that Mill Road serves as a cut-through for drivers familiar
with the area, who use it to bypass the busy intersection of Fall River Avenue and County Street, also
known as Luther’s Corner, located approximately ½ mile south of Mill Road. Southbound drivers will
turn onto Mill Road and use it to access County Street, then continue west on County Street before
turning back onto Fall River Avenue southbound. Some drivers will continue across County Street to
Howland Street and cut through a residential development to access Fall River Avenue south of County
Street. It was noted that a gate has been provided at this residential development to prevent cut-throughs,
but that the gate is typically left open.
The intersection of Fall River Avenue and Arcade Avenue is a three-legged intersection with Arcade
Avenue under STOP control. Although Route 114A is a north-south roadway, the southbound approach
of Fall River Avenue approaches Arcade Avenue in an easterly direction, then sweeps through a
horizontal curve to continue southbound. The alignment of Arcade Avenue and the southern leg of Fall
River Avenue essentially form a continuous roadway that may create confusion for drivers unfamiliar
with the intersection by making it difficult for northbound drivers to differentiate the main road from the
minor. Mill Road intersects Arcade Avenue from the east approximately 65 feet north of the stop line for
Arcade Avenue at Fall River Avenue, and a short extension of Mill Road connects Arcade Avenue and
Fall River Avenue along the edge of the Old Grist Mill restaurant parking area. This Mill Road connector
roadway is approximately 85 feet in length and provides access from Fall River Avenue north of the
intersection to Mill Road, Arcade Avenue and the Old Grist Mill. The connector roadway forms a 4-way
intersection with Mill Road and Arcade Avenue, with Mill Road and the connector under STOP control.
A triangular grass island separates Fall River Avenue, the Mill Road connector, and Arcade Avenue.
Post-mounted flashing beacons are provided within the island. The intersection geometry is shown in
Figure 2 below.
Figure 2.
Location Detail
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Land use in the area is a mix of commercial and residential. The Old Grist Mill Tavern is located on the
northwest corner of the intersection, with two driveway openings along Arcade Avenue and open
pavement between the south edge of the parking area and the Mill Road connector roadway. It was noted
that drivers cut through the Old Grist Mill parking area when queues exist on Arcade Avenue southbound.
Mill Road is exclusively residential, and residential homes are the primary land use along Arcade Avenue
north of the intersection and along Fall River Avenue south of the intersection. A culvert carrying the
Runnins River crosses under Fall River Avenue immediately north of the intersection, connecting to a
large water body behind the Old Grist Mill property. The land adjacent to the Runnins River on the
southwest side of Fall River Avenue is conservation land.
Pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the intersection are limited to a sidewalk along the east side of
Arcade Avenue north of the intersection. No crosswalks are provided along Fall River Avenue or Mill
Road, and no crosswalks are provided at the intersection.
Crash data were provided by the Seekonk Police Department and summarized by MassDOT, showing a
total of 49 reported and police documented crashes at the intersection(s) within the period from January
2009 to December 2011. Crashes documented by operators only were not reviewed. The crash summary
shows that 65% of the crashes were angle crashes. A closer review of the collision diagram shows that 24
angle crashes occurred at the intersection of Arcade Avenue and Mill Road. Seventeen of the 24 crashes
occurred between an eastbound vehicle crossing Arcade Avenue and a vehicle traveling north on Arcade
Avenue. These crashes may be the result of visibility constraints created by intersection geometry or
queued vehicles, or may be the result of excessive speed from northbound vehicles. Drivers crossing
Arcade Avenue may also misjudge the intended direction of a northbound vehicle, and assume it is
traveling along Fall River Avenue when it instead continues straight along Arcade Avenue. Finally,
drivers may be confused over traffic control at the intersection, and may assume that an approaching
driver on Arcade Avenue has to stop. The seven additional angle crashes at this intersection may also be
the result of visibility constraints created by queued vehicles, confusion over traffic control, or misjudging
the speed or intended direction of an approaching vehicle.
Five angle crashes occurred at the stop-controlled Arcade Avenue approach to Fall River Avenue. Three
of these crashes occurred during the evening peak and may be the result of a frustrated driver taking a
chance on an unacceptable gap. Visibility constraints created by the horizontal alignment of Fall River
Avenue may be a factor in all five crashes. Four angle crashes occurred where the Mill Road connector
intersects Fall River Avenue near the Old Grist Mill driveway. Two of these crashes involved a vehicle
exiting the Old Grist Mill and may be caused by visibility constraints created by the curvature of Fall
River Avenue and the proximity of the Old Grist Mill building to the roadway. The other two crashes
involved a vehicle turning left either into the Old Grist Mill or onto the Mill Road connector, and may
also be caused by visibility constraints.
22% of the crashes at the intersection were rear-end crashes. Four of these crashes occurred southbound
on Fall River Avenue, and may be the result of vehicles coming upon stopped vehicles unexpectedly.
Vehicles are stopped because of queuing and delay spilling back from Luther’s Corner approximately ½
mile to the south, and approaching vehicles cannot see stopped vehicles due to the limited visibility
created by the curve and the vegetation along the inside of the curve. Two rear-end crashes occurred
along the southbound Arcade Avenue approach, both during peak periods. A crash summary and collision
diagram are included in the Appendix.
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The intersection ranks 42nd on SRPEDD’s list of the 100 Most Dangerous Intersections in Southeastern
Massachusetts from 2006 to 2008. This ranking is based on the number of crashes which can be
georeferenced to a cluster area around the intersection. This cluster area experienced 43 crashes in the
three year period. The ranking is based on a weighted system which calculates the Equivalent Property
Damage Only (EPDO) rating of the intersection. Fatal crashes are weighted 10 times and injury crashes
are weighted 5 times. There were no fatal crashes at the intersection in the period.
Speed regulations maintained by MassDOT Highway Division establish a 45 MPH speed limit for Arcade
Avenue north of the intersection, with a 25 MPH speed zone on the southbound approach. Complete
speed regulations are included in the Appendix.
Automatic Traffic Recorder (ATR) counts and Manual Turning Movement (MTM) counts were provided
by SRPEDD and are included in the Appendix. Data were recorded in June 2010 at the intersection.
Arcade Avenue carries 11,200 vehicles per day (vpd), while Fall River Avenue carries 14,000 vpd north
of Arcade Avenue and 21,500 vpd south of Arcade Avenue and Mill Road, which carries 2,200 vpd.
MTM data reveal that the AM peak hour occurred from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM, and the PM peak hour
occurred from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. During the AM peak hour, there were 386 vehicles traveling along
Fall River Avenue southbound through the intersection, with 341 vehicles traveling south on Arcade
Avenue onto Fall River Avenue southbound. In the northbound direction, there were 499 vehicles
following Fall River Avenue northbound and 363 vehicles continuing north along Arcade Avenue.
During the PM peak hour, there were 562 vehicles traveling along Fall River Avenue southbound through
the intersection, with 290 vehicles traveling south on Arcade Avenue onto Fall River Avenue southbound.
In the northbound direction, there were 522 vehicles following Fall River Avenue northbound and 471
vehicles continuing north along Arcade Avenue. Complete traffic count data are included in the
Appendix.
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Audit Observations
Following a brief introduction to the RSA process and a summary of existing geometry, crash and speed
regulation information, the audit participants were asked to discuss safety issues at the intersection of Fall
River Avenue, Arcade Avenue and Mill Road. Audit participants then conducted a site visit as a group, at
which time they offered observations on safety concerns and deficiencies. A summary of those major
safety considerations is as follows:
Geometry – A number of safety issues related to the unique geometry and control of the intersection
were discussed.
o Left turns from Fall River
Avenue southbound to
Mill Road encounter
multiple challenges while
traveling through the
intersection. Visibility of
approaching northbound
traffic on Fall River
Avenue is constrained by
the horizontal curvature of
the roadway, and may be
further constrained by
overgrowth of vegetation
along the western edge of
Fall River Avenue. This
may be a factor in angle
Southbound visibility restricted by horizontal curve
crashes turning from Fall
and growth along edge of roadway
River Avenue and
entering/exiting the Old Grist Mill restaurant. Drivers may also encounter visibility
constraints created by queued southbound vehicles when crossing Arcade Avenue, especially
during peak periods. It was noted that a stopped southbound vehicle may leave room for a
vehicle to cross Arcade Avenue and wave the crossing driver ahead. The crossing driver cuts
through the southbound queue only to be struck by a northbound vehicle which was not
visible to the crossing driver. This may be a factor in the high number of angle crashes at the
intersection of Arcade Avenue and Mill Road.
o The configuration of the intersection results in no discernible “turn” from the northbound Fall
River Avenue approach to Arcade Avenue. As a result, vehicles navigate this movement with
little to no reduction in speed. The vehicle then carries that speed through the intersection
with Mill Road, which may be a factor in the high number of angle crashes at that
intersection. Vehicles crossing Arcade Avenue may misjudge the speed of approaching
vehicles.
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o Vehicles turning from Fall River Avenue southbound as well as vehicles waiting at the
Arcade Avenue southbound stop-controlled approach must judge acceptable gaps in
northbound traffic. The speed of approaching northbound traffic as well as the unique
geometry of the intersection challenges to this task. This may be a factor in crashes involving
turning vehicles. It should be noted that on the day of the audit, a significant percentage of
traffic continuing north on Arcade Avenue from Fall River Avenue northbound were
observed using their right directional signal, even though this movement is essentially
straight. Local officials noted that most approaching drivers use their directional, especially
when a vehicle is waiting to turn onto Fall River Avenue from Arcade Avenue.
o The horizontal curvature and vegetation growth noted above may also be a factor in rear-end
crashes between southbound vehicles on Fall River Avenue. It was noted that these types of
crashes typically happen during peak periods when southbound traffic is stopped, and an
approaching driver is not aware of the stopped condition due to the geometric and vegetation
constraints.
Visibility – In addition to the visibility constraints created by geometry discussed above, additional
safety issues related to visibility were discussed at the audit.
o The Old Grist Mill building is located very close to the roadway and may create visibility
constraints for vehicles turning to and from the Mill Road connector roadway. Vegetation
along the building at the north edge of
Route 114A west of the property may
compound visibility concerns. This may be
a factor in angle crashes turning from Fall
River Avenue and entering/exiting the Old
Grist Mill driveway. Reconstruction or
redevelopment plans should provide
additional separation between the
building and roadway.
Old Grist Mill building and
o Landscaping along the edge of the Old
landscaping
Grist Mill parking area on the west side of
Arcade Avenue may create visibility constraints for eastbound vehicles crossing or turning
onto Arcade Avenue and the Mill Road connector roadway.
o The location of the post-mounted flashing beacon creates an additional visibility constraint
for vehicles stopped on the Arcade Avenue approach. This may be a factor in angle crashes at
this location.
Pavement Markings – The double yellow center line (DYCL) for Fall River Avenue has breaks to
allow crossing traffic to/from the Mill Road connector roadway and Arcade Avenue. The straight
DYCL on the south end of the curve ends before the curve begins, which potentially adds to
confusion regarding traffic control and defined right-of-way.
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Signage – The stop sign for the Mill Road connector
eastbound approach is faded and may not be visible to
approaching vehicles, especially at night. 22% of
crashes occurred at night, including angle crashes at the
Mill Road/Arcade Avenue intersection.
Traffic Congestion – Congestion along the busy Fall
River Avenue and Arcade Avenue corridor may
contribute to safety issues during peak periods.
Faded Stop Sign at o Queuing can spill back to Arcade Avenue from
Mill Road eastbound
the intersection of Fall River Avenue and
County Street, also known as Luther’s Corner, approximately ½ mile to the south. This
queuing may be a factor in rear-end crashes at the intersection of Fall River Avenue and
Arcade Avenue, in conjunction with visibility restrictions previously discussed.
o It was noted that left turns are restricted at Luther’s Corner from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This
may cause an increase in turns onto Mill Road from both Fall River Avenue and Arcade
Avenue, which may be of concern given the safety issues already discussed related to turns to
and from Mill Road.
o The Old Grist Mill restaurant driveways and open parking area provide an opportunity for
aggressive drivers to enter the north end of the property from Arcade Avenue and use the
parking area to bypass queued vehicles on Arcade Avenue southbound. It was noted that
queues can extend the length of the Old Grist Mill property during peak periods. Vehicles cut
through the parking area then turn left onto the Mill Road connector and continue to their
destination, either crossing to Mill Road eastbound or turning onto Arcade Avenue further
along in the queue. Especially aggressive drivers may exit the parking lot directly onto Fall
River Avenue and continue southbound. This is a potential safety concern given previously
stated concerns regarding vehicles entering and exiting Mill Road and the Old Grist Mill
parking area.
Old Grist Mill Deliveries – It was noted that delivery
vehicles stop on Fall River Avenue and deliver to the back
side of the building on the west side of the property. This
may further exacerbate visibility concerns for vehicles
exiting the Old Grist Mill driveway and the Mill Road
connector roadway. Although this was not observed on the
day of the audit, it is captured in satellite imagery available
for this location, as seen at right. Reconstruction or
redevelopment plans should provide delivery access via
the parking lot.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation – Although not specifically cited as a safety concern, it was
noted that no pedestrian or bicycle accommodation is presently provided at the study intersection.
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Potential Safety Enhancements
After the site visit, audit participants returned to the meeting location, where the audit team was asked to
discuss the safety issues and consider improvements. Audit participants were encouraged to consider both
short and long term improvements for each issue. Each improvement considered has been categorized as
short-term, mid-term, or long-term based on the definitions shown in Table 2. Additionally, a cost
category has been assigned to each improvement based on the parameters set forth in Table 2.
Table 2. Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown
Time Frame
Short-term
<1 year
Costs
Low
Mid-term
1–3 years
Medium
Long-term
>3 years
High
<$10,000
$10,000–$50,000
>$50,000
The following improvements were suggested by audit participants to improve safety issues associated
with the intersection of Fall River Avenue (Route 114A), Arcade Avenue and Mill Road.
Reconstruct the intersection with a traffic signal or roundabout. As previously discussed, the
intersection is scheduled for reconstruction in 2015, potentially using HSIP funds. The feasibility of
both a traffic signal installation and a roundabout were discussed by the audit team. It was noted that
a roundabout design was developed at the conceptual level early in the project development process,
but that the Town of Seekonk preferred the traffic signal option which was included in the 25%
design. The Town may wish to reconsider the roundabout option following the fire at the Old
Grist Mill. The proposed design included in the 25% submission creates a T-intersection between
Arcade Avenue and Fall River Avenue, with Arcade Avenue intersecting Fall River Avenue
essentially in the center of the horizontal curve. This will maximize visibility of Arcade Avenue
without significant realignment of Fall River Avenue or impacts to the conservation land west of Fall
River Avenue. It was noted that the current design concept restricts left turns from Mill Road onto
Arcade Avenue. The design eliminates the connector roadway adjacent to the Old Grist Mill parking
area; vehicles turning from Fall River Avenue to Mill Road or the Old Grist Mill will turn onto
Arcade Avenue, and then turn for their intended destination. Eliminating the confusing geometry of
the existing intersection will address the high number of angle crashes at the intersection. This is a
long-term, high cost improvement.
Realign Arcade Avenue to create a defined turn between Fall River Avenue northbound and Arcade
Avenue. The straight alignment between these two roadways and potential confusion over traffic
control and right-of-way was cited as a safety issue. The realignment of Arcade Avenue currently
included in the proposed design will eliminate this confusion and force northbound vehicles to reduce
speed before turning right onto Arcade Avenue. This is a long-term, high cost improvement that is
incorporated into the overall improvements planned at the intersection.
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Consider illuminated Red Signal Ahead and/or Stopped Vehicles
Ahead signs. Audit participants expressed concern that even with
realignment of the Arcade Avenue approach, the horizontal curve
which is essentially to be retained still restricts visibility and
awareness of the intersection for approaching vehicles.
Illuminated Red Signal Ahead signs located on Fall River Avenue
would alert drivers both to the presence and current indication of
the proposed traffic signal. This, however, does not directly
address the occurrence of rear-end crashes where a vehicle
unexpectedly encounters queued traffic from the Luther’s Corner
intersection ½ mile to the south. The designer may consider
dynamic “Stopped Vehicles Ahead” signage activated by a queue
detector, which would alert approaching drivers of stopped traffic beyond the horizontal curve. This
is a long-term, medium cost improvement.
Provide protection against overgrowth along the western edge of Fall River Avenue through the
intersection. Town of Seekonk personnel stated that the Town typically submits a request to
MassDOT to trim vegetation in this area during peak growth periods. It was suggested that the
planned reconstruction project should take steps to control overgrowth. The project includes removal
of vegetation and construction of a retaining wall offset 4 feet from the back of curb. The retaining
wall should keep weeds and small brush from restricting a driver’s visibility, although tree trimming
may still be required. This is a long-term, medium cost improvement that is incorporated into the
overall improvements planned at the intersection. Proposed improvements should be reviewed to
ensure that the proposed wall does not exacerbate visibility concerns.
Trim landscaping along Fall River Avenue west of the Old Grist Mill building. Shrubs and small trees
in this area were noted to be a visibility concern for vehicles exiting the Old Grist Mill and the Mill
Road connector roadway. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that addresses a safety issue that
may be a factor in crashes involving turning vehicles. The location of the building was also cited as a
visibility concern, but removal or relocation of the building, which was built in the 1700’s, is
unlikely.
Relocate post-mounted red flashing beacon. The beacon in the island separating Fall River Avenue,
Arcade Avenue and the Mill Road connector is located such that it creates a visibility concern for
vehicles attempting to continue onto Fall River Avenue southbound from Arcade Avenue
southbound. This beacon should be moved further back on the approach so that it is still clearly
visible for approaching traffic but is not in the sight line for a vehicle stopped at the stop line on the
Arcade Avenue approach. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Extend the double yellow centerline into the curve on Fall River Avenue and add dotted extensions
through the intersection. The existing DYCL ends before the curve begins, which may add to
confusion regarding right-of-way and traffic control. This DYCL could be extended into the curved
section of the roadway while still maintaining an adequate break in the DYCL for vehicles turning
from Arcade Avenue, and both the DYCL and edge line should be extended with dotted extensions
through the intersection. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
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Replace STOP sign on the Mill Road connector eastbound approach, and check other STOP signs for
adequate retro-reflectivity. The existing STOP sign is faded and may not be visible at night. Other
STOP signs at the intersection should be checked with a retro-reflectivity meter or by a trained expert
to determine the need for replacement. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Provide an R10-7 Do Not Block Intersection sign and markings on Arcade
Avenue at Mill Road. Queuing of southbound vehicles is a noted issue during
peak periods, which creates a visibility issue for vehicles crossing to and from
Mill Road. Providing a “Do Not Block Intersection” sign on the Arcade Avenue
southbound approach will alert drivers of the need to keep the intersection area
clear. The addition of pavement markings in accordance with Figure 3B-18 of the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) may provide additional
guidance for approaching motorists. If pavement markings are provided, paint is recommended
instead of thermoplastic due to concerns over braking friction. This is a short-term, low cost
improvement.
Enforce speed at and in the vicinity of the intersection. Police enforcement carries no additional cost,
but will result in decreased enforcement elsewhere in the Town.
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Work with the community to close the gate in the residential development on Howland Street
southeast of the study intersection. This will prevent cut-through traffic from using Mill Road and
other residential streets to bypass the busy Fall River Avenue corridor. This may also reduce the
number of vehicles crossing Arcade Avenue at Mill Road, which may in turn reduce crashes at this
location. This is a short-term, no cost improvement that requires coordination with the owner and/or
management entity responsible for the gate’s operation.
Close the driveway opening on the south edge of the Old Grist Mill parking lot. The Old Grist Mill
has two driveways along Arcade Avenue that provide adequate access to the property. Closing the
driveway on the south edge of the parking lot will eliminate visibility concerns entering and exiting
the driveway, while also eliminating the option to cut through the parking area to avoid queued traffic
on Arcade Avenue southbound. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that should be
implemented in advance of the proposed improvements, but should also be made permanent as part of
the proposed improvements.
Remove shrubs and vegetation along the western edge of Arcade Avenue bordering the Old Grist Mill
property. Removal of vegetation will improve sightlines and will address angle crashes due to
visibility at the intersection of Arcade Avenue and Mill Road. This is a short-term, low cost
improvement.
Provide a sidewalk connection between existing sidewalks on the east side of Fall River Avenue and
on the east side of Arcade Avenue. Sidewalk should be included as part of the proposed project to
provide a continuous path between these two sections of sidewalk. It should be noted that no
additional sidewalk is provided today or is currently proposed as part of planned improvements. This
is a long-term, medium cost improvement that should be included in planned improvements.
Provide bicycle accommodation along Fall River Avenue within the project limits. Improvements
planned at the intersection should include a minimum 4’ shoulder, which meets state standards for
bicycle accommodation. This is a long-term, high cost improvement.
Consider coordination between the proposed signal at Arcade Avenue and existing signals at Luther’s
Corner. The MUTCD suggests that “traffic control signals within 1/2 mile of one another along a
major route or in a network of intersecting major routes should be coordinated, preferably with
interconnected controller units.” Planned improvements should consider the feasibility of
coordination, as it may help control southbound queues along Fall River Avenue. This is a long-term,
low cost improvement that should be included in planned improvements.
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
Table 3 summarizes potential recommendations discussed by the audit team. The recommendations are
categorized based on the potential safety payoff, as well as by time frame and cost. The safety payoff is a
qualitative judgment of the effectiveness of the potential safety improvements. Each recommendation has
a responsibility assigned to it stating whether MassDOT or the Town of Seekonk would be responsible
for implementing the recommended improvement. “Project” refers to improvements that are assumed to
be included or could reasonably be accommodated as part of planned improvements at the intersection.
Costs provided for “Project” improvements are an order of magnitude estimate which estimates the cost
of the improvement if completed independent of the project.
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Table 3.
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Geometry, Visibility, Reconstruct the intersection with a traffic signal or
Traffic Congestion roundabout.
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Included in
25% Plans?
MassDOT
High
Long-term
TBD
Yes (signal)
Geometry, Visibility
Realign Arcade Avenue to create a defined turn between Fall
River Avenue northbound and Arcade Avenue.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
*
Yes
Visibility
Consider illuminated Red Signal Ahead and/or Stopped
Vehicles Ahead signs.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
$20,000
No
Visibility
Provide protection against overgrowth along the western edge
of Fall River Avenue through the intersection. The project
includes a wall along this section; designer should review to
ensure that it does not exacerbate visibility concerns.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
*
Yes
Visibility
Trim landscaping along Fall River Avenue west of the Old
Grist Mill building.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$1,000
N/A
Visibility
Relocate post-mounted red flashing beacon.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
N/A
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$2,500
N/A
Extend the double yellow center line into the curve on Fall
Pavement Markings River Avenue and add dotted extension lines for center line
and edge line.
Signage
Replace the STOP sign on the Mill Road connector
eastbound approach, and check other STOP signs for
adequate retro-reflectivity.
Town
Medium
Short-term
$1,000
N/A
Traffic Congestion
Provide R10-7 ―Do N
ot Block Intersection‖ sign and markings
on Arcade Avenue at Mill Road.
Town
High
Short-term
$2,500
N/A
N/A
Speeding
Enforce speed at and in the vicinity of the intersection.
Town
Medium
Short-term
$0
(Reduced
enforcement
elsewhere)
Traffic Congestion
Work with the community to close the gate in the residential
development on Howland Street southeast of the study
intersection.
Town
Low
Short-term
$0
N/A
Geometry, Traffic
Congestion
Close the driveway opening on the south edge of the Old
Grist Mill parking lot.
Town (Short-term)
MassDOT (Long-
High
Short-term
$1,000
Yes
term)
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Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Table 3.
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Included in
25% Plans?
Town
Medium
Short-term
$2,000
N/A
Visibility
Remove shrubs and vegetation along the west edge of
Arcade Avenue bordering the Old Grist Mill property.
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide a sidewalk connection between existing sidewalks on
the east side of Fall River Avenue and the east side of Arcade
Avenue.
MassDOT
Low
Long-term
*
Yes
Bicycle
Accommodation
Provide 4’ (min.) shoulders to provide bicycle accommodation
along Fall River Avenue within the project limits.
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
*
Yes
Traffic Congestion
Consider coordination between the proposed signal at Arcade
Avenue and existing signals at Luther’s Corner.
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
*
No
*
Improvements to be incorporated into the proposed project are assumed to be included as part of the overall project cost.
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Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
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Division
COLLISION DIAGRAM
DATE PREPARED:
CITYfTOWN: . . ;S. . ;e. .: .e. .: .ko:. ;.n. .: .k"-,' -M'-A'-------­
REGION :
SPREDD
PREPARED BY:
ROADWAY NAMES:
TIME PERIOD ANALYZED :
May-12
D. Caiazzo
Fall River Avenue (Route 114A) and Arcade Avenue
January 2009- December 2011
SOURCE OF CRASH REPORTS:
Seekonk Police Department
North
TYPES OF CRASH
SYMBOLS
Moving Vehicle
(((~~o
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---+1 ............... 1
-+D
Backing Vehicle
Non-Involved Vehicle
Pedestrian
Parked Vehicle
Fixed Object
---+6><6
Bicycle
-+'X:TP
Animal
SEVERITY
Head On
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Ill
Turning Move
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cs
cs
cs
Angle
....
Rear End
Sideswipe
Out of Control
0
Injury Accident
0
Fatal Accident
Crash Data Summary Table
Intersection Arcade Avenue and Fall River Avenue (Route 114); Seekonk, MA
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Light C - .
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Type
-c-.
Ra.d Surfaco
1}ope
Tl'I>O
1
2
3
4
5
6
1/27/09
2120/09
2121/09
519/09
5/20/09
5/23/09
Tuaodoy
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Wedneoday
Saturday
10:55AM
5 :22PM
9 :44AM
11 :11AM
5:29PM
7:40PM
Angle
Angle
Anale
Sidesv.;pe, opposite direction
Rear-end
Anale
Daylight
Dusk
Dayliaht
Daylight
Daylight
DayliQht
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Rain
Wet
Dry
Dry
7
8
9
10
11
6/21/09
6/25/09
7/16/09
7/31/09
10/25109
Sunday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
5 :47AM
11:07AM
4 :59PM
12:14PM
3:49PM
Single Vehicle Crash
AnQie
Rain
Cloudy
Angle
Rear-end
Da..,
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylloht
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
11/17/09
2/1/10
2/7/10
2/8/10
219/10
4/15/10
5/15/10
TU88day
Mondov
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
4:24PM
12:20 PM
12:41 PM
8 :19AM
6:01PM
11 :13AM
2:40PM
Rear-end
AllQie
IAngle
Angle
Angle
Angle
Angle
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
19
20
21
22
23
5/31/10
6/16/10
6/28/10
7/2/10
7/28/10
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Friday
Wedn•day
3:42PM
5 :36PM
4:09PM
3:58PM
9 :07PM
24 8123/10
25 9/22/10
26 10/13/10
Monday
Wedneoday
Wednosday
27 10/27/10
Clear
Cloar
Dlv
Dt1wr c--..a coc1o
No Improper Driving
Foiled to yield to right of way
lnaHention
Driving too fast for conditions
Followed too closely
Unknown
Dl
34
20
40
49
42
17
Dl
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
An<Jie
Rear--end
An<Jio
Rear-end
Angle
DayliQht
Daylight
Daylight
Da_yl_ight
Dark - lighted roadway
Clear
Cloudy
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Drv
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Exceeded authorized speed limit
lnaHention
Unknown
lnaHention
Other improper action
33
38
61
28
46
10:15AM
7 :09PM
10:31AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Raar-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
DoyliQht
Rain
Claar
Clear
Wet
;Dry
17
Dlv
Unknown
lnaHention
Followod too closely
60
73
61
30
Wedneoday
12:55 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
lnaHention
33
17
28 10/29/10
Friday
7 :16AM
Sioole Vehicle Crash
DayliQht
Clear
Dry
Over-correcting/over-steering
18
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
11/12/10
11/23/10
12/15/10
1/3/11
1/10/11
2/5111
2/16/11
4/6/11
4/8/11
Friday
Tuosday
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Saturday
Wedneeday
Wednesday
Friday
6:51PM
3:18PM
4:53PM
7 :18PM
5 :47PM
5:15PM
2:01AM
1:16PM
7:43PM
Angle
Angle
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
AllQie
Sloole Vehicle Crash
Angle
Rear-end
Dark -lighted roadway
Daylight
Dark - liQhted roadway
Daylight
Dark • lighted roadway
Dark -lighted roadway
Dark - lkJhted roadway
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Drv
21
17
26
81
31
21
22
29
19
38
39
40
41
42
516/11
519/11
5112/11
5124/11
5127/11
Friday
Monday
Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
8:08PM
2-44 PM
10:52AM
2:30PM
2:50PM
Angle
Angle
Angle
Anole
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
DayliQht
Daylight
Cloar
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Claar
Dry
Dry
Dry
Drv
Dry
43 5129/11
44 6/18/11
45 7f7/11
Sunday
Saturday
Thursday
1:14PM
5:42PM
4:41PM
An<Jie
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Drv
Dry
Dry
46
47
48
49
Thursday
Friday
Tueeday
Thuf&day
6:32PM
6:34PM
8:18PM
3:58PM
Angle
Head on
Anale
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dark ·.lighted roadway
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Operating defective equipment
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
No lmpropor Driving
Other Improper action
Unknown
Other improper action
Failed to yield to right of way
UnknD'M'l
Disregarded traffte signs, signata,
road ma11dnga
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
lnaHention
Other improper action
Disregarded traffic signa, signals,
road mar1dnga
Foiled to yield to right of way
Visibility Obatructod
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to ylold to right of way
ailed to yield to nght o way
7f7/11
9/2/11
9/13/11
10/6/11
Rear..end
D~t
OufofArea
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Seekonk Police Department
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Dlv
Dlv
Dry
Dlv
47
62
42
64
56
30
45
19
29
73
58
55
Vehicle slid on wet road surface.
Vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
26
44
17
49
40
53
23
54
55
52
20
63
20
58
35
Motorcycle lost control on SB curve of
Fall River Ave.
Vehrcle lost control on SB curve of
Fall River Ave. possibly due to wet
[pavement.
42
81
32
16
30
22
Vehicle 2 pulling out of driveway of
#380 Fall River Avenue into traffic.
Vehicle lost control on NB curve of
Fall River Ave and hit Quardrail.
Vehicle 2 pulling out of driveway of
#380 Fall River Avenue into traffrc.
Vehicle had non-functioning brakes.
Hit a snov.1:Jank.
64
19
42
55
56
17
56
19
57
87
65
24
40
34
18
55
22
41
44
24
20
42
18
£)4
81
20
74
62
61
21
56
r oo
55
29
44
35
40
18
No Improper Driving
Foiled to yield to right of way
Other improper acUon
Foiled to yield to right of way
Other improper aclion
SWVfVing or avoiding due to \Mod,
slippety surface, vehk:le, object, non·
molorial in roadway, ate.
Foiled to yield to right of way
Foiled to yield to right of way
Olher improper action
Foiled to yield to right of way
Foiled to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Wet
Drv
Dry
c­
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r-
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
CRASH MONTH
25% ~--------------------~~----------------------------------~
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
J
F
M
A
J
M
J
s
A
0
N
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
0
20%
14%
15%
1z%
8%
10%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
VVednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
50o/o
40o/o
30°/o
20o/o
10o/o
Oo/o
27%
O'""'oJz,_---49-o/o
/0
6-10AM
10-2PM
2-6PM
10-2AM
6-10PM
2-6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
70o/o
.-------------~~--------------------------------.
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Crash Summary Data Template Seekonk Rte 114
Oo/o
2o/a
2.0/a
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Head on
1 of 2
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
511412012
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
"22%
2°/o Daylight
Dawn
DarkLighted
Roadway
Dusk
0%
0%
0%
0%
DarkRoadway
not lighted
Darkunknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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0%
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40% 1.{!),%.
20%
0%
Dry
n
0%
0%
Wet
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand,
Water
mud, dirt, (standing,
oil, gravel moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
25%
20%
19%
-1'5%
, 51)/o
12.%­
15%
10%
10%
3%
5% 4%
0% 15-20
21-29
30-39
Crash Summary Data Template Seekonk Rte 114
50-59
40-49
2 of2
60-69
70-79
80+
5/14/2012
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix D. Speed Regulations
Road Safety Audit—Route 114A at Arcade Avenue—Seekonk, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix E. Traffic Count Data
SRPEDD
SE Fall River Ave @ Arcade Ave/Mill Road
Kendra/Jackie
I
I Start Time
Right
07:00AM
07:15AM
07:30AM
07:45AM
Total
2
1
0
0
3
08:00AM
08:15AM
08:30AM
08:45AM
Total
1
1
4
4
10
13
1.8
0.4
Grand Total
Apprch%
Total%
I
I
Arcade Ave
Southbound
Thru I Left I Peds
2
82
1
74
0
3
95
6
0
0
80
8
2
331
18
92
325
2
8
10
6
26
0
1
0
0
1
656
91.6
20
44
6.1
1.3
3
0.4
0.1
85
64
84
I
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I
Thru
I Left IPeds I
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MiiiRd
Fall River Ave
Westbound
Northbound
I Thru I Left I Peds I AoP. Tolol Right I Thru I Left I Peds I
12
1
0
19
0
86
92
0
0
27
21
1
0 102 107
0
22
0
0
31
86 128
1
0
21
0
0
27
0
93 146
1
76
1
104
1
1
1 367 473
AoP. to"'
Right
87
78
101
88
354
6
5
9
6
26
95
95
78
94
362
9
7
7
13
36
18
16
11
21
66
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
62
30
1.9
142
68.6
4.3
2
1
0.1
1
0.5
0
7161
21.9
Arcade Ave
Southbound
Start Time
File Name
Site Code
Start Date
Page No
27
23
19
34
103
2071
6.3
0
1
1
4
6
7
0.4
0.2
82
81
MiiiRd
Westbound
AoJ>. t -
Right
I Th~ I Left IPeds I
Peak Hour Analysts From 07:00AM to 08:45AM -Peak 1 of 1
Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:15AM
07:15AM
1
1
07:30AM
0
0
95
6
101
22
9
0
0
07:45AM
80
88
6
21
8
0
0
08:00AM
1
92
18
2
9
95
0
Total Volume
19
0
362
29
82
2 341
1
% App. Total
0.6 94.2
5.2
0
25.9 73.2
0.9
PHF .500 .897 .594 .000 .896 .806 .932 .250
0
0
0
0
.000
178
209
215
240
842
Fall River Ave
Eastbound
Right I Thru I Left I Peds I
0
54
0
0
103
5
0
0
76
2
0
0
103
2
0
0
336
9
0
0
104
101
107
91
403
5
7
5
3
20
0
1
1
0
2
739
96
22.6
29
3.8
0.9
2
0.3
0.1
AoP to~o~
71
292
118
107
124
91
440
0
0
0
0
0
200
189
183
166
738
659
41.7
20.1
913
57.8
27.9
1
0.1
0
1580
58
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Fall River Ave
Northbound
AoP
to~o~
31
27
27
112
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Right
I
Thru
I Left IPedsl
102
1
0
93 146
1
82 118
0
0
1 363 499
1
42 57.8
0.1
0.1
.250 .890 .854 .250
AoJ>.
to~o~
Right
I
.900
lnl Total
54
108
78
105
345
338
422
425
460
1645
0
0
0
0
0
109
109
113
94
425
431
416
393
388
1628
0
0
0
770
23.5
I
Thru
J Left IPeds I.,..
t-
Int. Total
0
0
108
422
2
103
0
104
14
386
0
96.5
3.5
0
.928 .700 .000
0
105
109
400
460
431
1738
.917
.945
0
0
.000
I
3273
Fall River Ave
Eastbound
5
240
200
864
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Site Code
Start Date
Page No
SRPEDD
SE Fall River Ave @ Arcade Ave/Mill Road
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In
Total
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2
341
19
0
left Peds
L•
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499
Ri
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363
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1
I
1592 1
Total
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N
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SE Fall River Ave@ Arcade Ave/Mill Road
Kendra!Jackie
File Name
Site Code
Start Date
Page No
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Arcade Ave
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Site Code
Start Date
Page No
SRPEDD
SE- Fall River Ave @ Arcade Ave/Mill Rd
Chris/Will
lI
StartTnne
04:00PM
04:15PM
04:30PM
04:45PM
Total
Arcade Ave.
Southbound
Right I Thru I Left I Peds I
3
73
7
0
6
0
90
22
2
0
65
12
0
84
6
12
17 312
0
53
05:00PM
05:15PM
05:30PM
05:45PM
Total
Grand Total
Apprch%
Total%
I
""'·To~o~ Rlght
6
Groups Printed- Unsh1fte d
Mill Rd
Fall River Ave
Westbound
Northbound
I Thru I Left I Peds I ""'·Tolol Right I Thru I Left I Peds I ""'· Toto~
10
0
16
11
94 109
214
0
0
222
3
0
14
1
98 123
0
0
231
17
0
0
22
2 110 119
0
14
19
232
0
0
1 106 125
0
899
15 408 476
44
0
0
71
0
83
118
79
102
382
11
5
5
27
3
7
6
4
20
8
13
15
9
45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
34.6
1.2
89
65.4
2.3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
4
12
61
59
74
96
290
7
14
5
10
36
0
0
0
0
0
70
77
81
110
338
29
4
0.7
602
83.6
15.3
89
12.4
2.3
0
0
0
720
18.3
I
Arcade Ave.
Southbound
Start Time
- I ,.. I
uol
-I
11
20
21
13
65
136 1
3.4
2
0
0
1
3
112
128
106
125
471
131
127
147
117
522
0
0
0
0
0
18
0.9
0.5
879
46.4
22.3
998
52.7
25.3
0
0
0
~. 1*1
RlghtJ
Th~l_
I
Left Peds
0
0
0
0
0
.000
I
-
To"'
Right
11
20
21
13
65
2
0
3
.774
0.3
.375
0
1
I I Left IPeds I
Thru
128 127
0
106 147
0
125 117
0
471 522
0
47.3 52.4
0
.920 .888 .000
:I
Fall River Ave
Eastbound
Rlght I Thru I Left I Peds I_..,.. ToW Int. Total !
109
422
99
10
0
0
13
155
142
0
0
509
17
153
485
136
0
0
161
514
153
0
0
8
48
530
0
0
578 1930
126
156
137
143
562
9
16
14
13
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
135
172
151
156
614
461
524
506
522
2013
1895,1092
91 .6
48.1 27.7
100
8.4
2.5
0
0
0
0
0
11921
3943
Fall River Ave
Northbound
Mill Rd
Westbound
Peak Hour AnalySis From 04:00 PM to 05:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1
Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 05:00 PM
2
7
0
70
8
05:00PM
61
0
3
13
0
77
05:15PM
4
59
0
14
7
74
81
0
05:30PM
2
5
6
15
4
4
9
0
10
0
05:45PM
96
110
45
12 200
0
338
20
0
Total Volume
311
3.6 85.8 10.7
30.8 69.2
0
0
'lo APP· Total
.768 .71 4 .750 .000
PHF .750 .755 .643 .000
245
255
253
243
996
:see fall river @arcade_mill pm
: 00014321
: 6/9/2010
0
30.2
Fall River Ave
Eastbound
""'·To"'
255
253
243
990
.976
Right
I I Left IPeds I.,..
Thru
0
0
16
156
14
0
0
137
13
0
143
0
52
0
0
002
8.5
0
91.5
0
.901 .813 .000 .000
ToW
Int. Total
172
151
156
014
524
506
522
2013
.892
.960
I
SRPEDD
SE- Fall River Ave@ Arcade Ave/Mill Rd
Chris/Will
File Name
Site Code
Start Date
Page No
: see fall river @arcade_mill pm
: 00014321
: 6/9/2010
:2
ca eAve. In
Out
ClliJ
12
Total ~
338
36
290
Left
4
0
Peds
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.
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•
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2 ....
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522
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Out
013"
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3
0
I
1848 1
Total
Thru
471
996
In
lil"
SRPEDD
SE- Fall River Ave@ Arcade Ave'Mill Rd
Chris/Will
File Name
Site Code
Start Date
Page No
:see fall river @arcade_mill pm
: 00014321
: 6/9/2010
:3
Weather: FAIR
Counted by: CC/KW/AL
F.C./Counter#: U-5/17227
Town: SEEKONK
Start
07-Jun-10
Time
EB
WB
12:00 AM
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
..
08:00
09:00
10:00
290
260
11:00
285
292
12:00 PM
01 :00
361
266
02:00
381
339
351
03:00
424
04:00
477
324
05:00
630
367
06:00
409
310
07:00
294
275
08:00
263
221
09:00
245
140
10:00
113
76
____11;_00_____7'2_ - - ­ 5'1_ 4144
Total
3272
7416
Da~
AM Peak
11:00
11:00
Vol.
290
260
PM Peak
17:00
17:00
Vol.
530
367
..
..
..
..
...
..
..
..
..
..
.
Comb.
Total ADT
Page 1
SRPEDD
88 BROADWAY
TAUNTON, MA 02780
08-Jun-10
EB
09-Jun-10
10-Jun-10
WB
EB
WB
25
43
14
29
10
9
13
9
37
30
76
107
211
211
407
352
366
356
337
348
314
288
314
297
300
284
319
305
402
366
371
446
325
506
372
624
316
377
303
295
222
253
116
230
79
142
84 - - ­
28
-­
6048
5109
11157
07:00
08:00
407
355
17:00
17:00
524
372
53
24
14
12
28
91
213
389
335
280
266
212
38
11
10
17
38
78
204
352
376
329
261
189
7416
ADT 11,157
..
..
.
..
..
..
.
..
..
...
..
..
.
1917
1903
3820
07:00
08:00
389
376
11157
AADT 11,157 3820
...
..
EB
... .
WB
..
...
..
.
..
..
..
..
.
..
...
..
..
.
.
*
...
..
..
.
*
*
0
0
0
SEAEFRAV Site Code: Station ID: ARCADE AVENUE East of Fall River Avenue
Latitude: 0' 0.000 Undefined
11-Jun-10
..
..
..
..
...
EB
.•
..
...
..
..
EB
...
..
...
...
...
..
..
...
..
*
..
..
..
..
0
0
0
0
12-Jun-10
...
..
WB
.
..
WB
..
..
..
.
.
*
*
*
.
..
.
*
0
*
•
*
*
*
..
..
..
..
.
..
0
0
0
0
0
EB
.. .
..
..
...
..
.
Week Average ..
...
.
WB
..
..
0
0
...
..
..
..
.
...
..
..
..
...
..
..
..
13-Jun-10
EB
0
~
.
48
26
12
12
29
99
212
398
346
308
290
272
292
340
392
435
492
627
393
294
258
238
128
78
5919
10939
07:00
398
17:00
527
WB
32
12
10
13
38
77
208
352
366
338
274
249
288
286
352
361
324
370
313
289
222
128
78
40
5020
08:00
366
17:00
370
10939
Weather. FAIR
Counted by: CC/KW/AL
F.C./Counter#: U-5/19443
Town: SEEKONK
Start
Time
12:00AM
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00 PM
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
Total
Dall
AM Peak
Vol.
PM Peak
Vol.
Comb.
Total ADT
07-Jun-10
NB
-
..
..
...
...
.
..
...
..
..
..
SB
384
448
442
426
479
497
486
439
458
516
575
507
Page 1
SRPEDD
88 BROADWAY
TAUNTON, MA 02780
610
485
458
423
359
344
292
303
191
208
95
118
75
58
4674
5002
9676
11 :00
11:00
448
384
16:00
17:00
507
610
08-Jun-10
09-Jun-10
10-Jun-10
NB
SB
NB
SB
23
18
15
15
29
91
212
514
42
26
7
15
24
67
224
355
379
366
403
47
24
14
13
30
63
33
11
10
23
72
205
324
427
361
401
-
515
407
347
396
396
491
455
525
-
-
84
195
508
518
368
384
389
...
..
..
..
..
.
419
441
443
511
519
595
516
667
508
405
489
394
366
301
263
228
164
132
111
59
75
6999
6964
13963
08:00
11 :00
515
419
15:00
17:00
525
667
9676
ADT 13,963
--
..
...
..
..
..
450
.
2572
2380
4952
08:00
11 :00
516
450
13963
AADT 13,963 4952
..
NB
..
SB
-
..
...
...
..
.
..
..
.
...
...
...
.
..
...
.
...
..
•
0
11-Jun-10
..
.
NB
-
..
.
..
...
0
0
0
..
...
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
...
..
SB
..
..
..
...
..
..
..
..
.
SEFRNAV Site Code: Station 10:
FALL RIVER AVENUE
North of Arcade Avenue
Latitude: 0' 0.000 Undefined
.
0
..
...
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
...
..
SB
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.
..
.
...
.
0
0
13-Jun-10
..
NB
..
0
0
...
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
...
...
.
0
0
0
Week Average NB
SB
...
...
...
..
..
..
..
..
..
.
0
0
0
12-Jun-10
NB
0
-
-
35
21
14
14
30
88
204
511
516
388
366
390
419
458
467
511
512
496
414
355
302
218
125
58
6912
13885
08:00
516
16:00
512
SB
52
30
9
12
24
70
214
340
403
364
402
439
464
441
484
518
585
638
474
376
278
178
103
75
6973
11 :00
439
17:00
638
13885
•
Weather: FAIR
Counted by: CC/AUKVV
F.C./Counter#: U-5/21897
Town: SEEKONK
Start
Time
12:00AM
01 :00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11 :00
12:00 PM
01 :00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
-·
Total
Day
AM Peak
Vol.
PM Peak
Vol.
Comb.
Total ADT
Page 1
SRPEDD
88 BROADWAY
TAUNTON, MA 02780
07-Jun-10
SB
NB
-
..
..
..
..
...
..
...
...
..
.
616
660
702
647
700
656
731
713
832
767
879
788
636
660
724
663
562
555
484
457
410
317
212
166
121
122
7554
7225
14779
11 :00
11:00
615
660
16:00
16:00
879
788
08-Jun-10
NB
SB
59
65
44
38
15
23
25
30
62
58
142
197
414
410
785
671
725
641
666
620
603
• 631
637
644
622
682
721
706
644
841
727
721
538
636
725
702
632
589
499
448
420
257
183
259
104
138
10954
10501
21455
07:00
08:00
677
785
15:00
15:00
841
779
14779
ADT21,455
09-Jun-10
NB
SB
-91
102
48
42
23
26
25
25
61
53
152
188
393
387
787
622
726
714
639
567
596
598
646
642
6n
..
..
...
..
..
ns
.
4126
..
..
..
..
..
..
4026
8152
07:00
787
21455
AADT21,455 1Q-Jun-10
NB
SB
--
..
..
..
..
..
..
...
.
..
..
..
..
..
..
...
..
...
...
.
0
11-Jun-10
NB
SB
-
..
..
..
..
..
...
...
...
..
..
..
..
...
..
0
0
0
SEFRSMV Site Code: Station ID: FALL RIVER AVENUE South of Mill Street
Latitude: 0' 0.000 Undefined
...
..
...
...
..
..
..
..
..
...
0
0
12-Jun-10
NB
SB
...
..
...
..
..
..
..
...
...
..
..
..
..
..
...
...
..
...
.
...
.
0
0
13-Jun-10
NB
SB
..
..
..
...
...
...
..
..
..
...
..
..
..
..
.
...
..
..
...
...
..
0
0
0
0
08:00
725
8152
0
0
0
0
Week Average NB
SB
84
75
40
46
19
24
25
28
62
56
147
192
404
398
786
646
701
720
616
640
608
600
648
629
673
634
669
710
710
688
n3
836
803
754
587
648
724
682
594
576
492
452
287
41~
236
174
130
112
11001
10552
21553
08:00
07:00
786
701
15:00
15:00
836
773
21553
•
Weather: FAIR
Counted by: CC/AUKW
F.C./Counter#: U-0/19442
Town: SEEKONK
Start
Time
.. -­ .. .
Total
Day
AM Peak
07-Jun-10
EB
-­
08-Jun-10
WB
-
EB
-­
WB
- -­
••
5
2
1
1
••
••
••
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
52
59
50
65
70
73
80
79
99
75
108
86
73
69
59
43
43
34
32
31
10
13
5
4
681
631
1312
2
0
0
6
17
24
52
55
0
1
5
16
38
108
112
81
47
57
70
67
60
90
86
99
65
47
33
28
12
5
1133
•
Vol.
Comb.
Total ADT
17:00
108
17:00
86
5
4
68
58
57
56
70
86
99
166
77
63
46
25
17
4
1037
2170
10:00
08:00
58
112
17:00
17:00
155
99
1312
ADT2,170
8
5
SEMEAV
Site Code:
Station 10:
MILL ROAD
East of Arcade Avenue
Latitude: 0' 0.000 Undefined
11-Jun-10
10-Jun-10
EB
-­
Vol.
PM Peak
09-Jun-10
WB
-­
•
Page 1
SRPEDD
88 BROADWAY
TAUNTON, MA 02780
12-Jun-10
EB
-­
• • • • • • • •
3
•
WB
-
•
EB
•
WB
•
EB
-­
•
0
0
• • • • •
2
1
• • • • •
1
5
• • • • •
2
18
•
•
•
•
•
18
34
•
•
•
•
•
33
104
•
•
•
•
•
68
111
•
•
•
•
•
38
84
•
•
•
•
•
49
41
•
•
•
•
•
36
51
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• • • • • • •
246
455
0
0
0
0
0701
0
0
0
08:00
08:00
58
111
2170
701
AADT2,170 Week Average
13-Jun-10
WB
-
EB
-­
0
0
WB
- -­
•
EB
-­
•
•
• • •
• • •
• • •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• • •
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
1
0
4
18
28
66
46
54
47
54
53
70
83
99
132
75
61
44
28
14
4
980
2087
08:00
55
17:00
132
WB
-
4
2
0
1
5
17
36
106
112
82
44
54
64
66
66
84
80
92
67
45
34
30
12
4
1107
08:00
112
17:00
92
2087