ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 109 (Main Street) at Holliston Street
Town of Medway
January 2014
Prepared for:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared by:
Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates
38 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02111
Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 5
Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements ............................................. 7
Safety Issue #1. Access Management ................................................................................................. 8
Safety Issue #2. Traffic Signal .......................................................................................................... 11
Safety Issue #3. Signage .................................................................................................................... 13
Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations ............................................................... 15
Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 17
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
List of Figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Locus Map .............................................................................................................................. 3
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street ............................................................................... 6
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 4
Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements ....................................................................... 18
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Background
The intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street in Medway, Massachusetts, was listed in the
Top 5% of High Crash Locations within the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) area. The
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has determined that Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) funding would be allowed for reconstruction of the intersection if a Road
Safety Audit (RSA) were conducted and a proposed design incorporated the safety improvements
identified in the RSA.
Main Street (Route 109) is a primary east-west route through the Town of Medway. The intersection of
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street is located approximately four miles east of Interstate 495 (I-495)
at Exit 19. Medway Middle School is located on Holliston Street, approximately 0.5 miles south of the
intersection. Several businesses are located in proximity to the intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)
and Holliston Street, with driveways, open curb cuts, or parking areas located quite close to the
intersection.
In general, an RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and
included as part of the design process for a future reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost
potential improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation
prior to reconstruction, as appropriate. The RSA study area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Project Data
The audit team conducted an RSA for the intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street on
Thursday, January 23, 2014. The RSA agenda appears in Appendix A. Table 1 lists the audit team
members and their affiliations. Appendix B provides contact information for all team members.
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Tom Holder
Dave D’Amico
Jeff Watson
Jeff Lynch
Seth Asante
Geoffrey Howie
Joe Frawley
Alolade Campbell
Lisa Schletzbaum
Corey O’Connor
Yuan Liu
Craig Roberts
Keri Pyke
Ted Brovitz
Agency/Affiliation
Medway DPW
Medway DPS
Medway Police Department
Medway Fire Department
Boston Region MPO
Greenman-Pedersen Inc.
MassDOT District 3
MassDOT District 3
MassDOT, Highway Division
MassDOT Highway Safety
MassDOT Highway Safety
MassDOT Highway Safety
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
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Prior to the RSA, in order to begin assessing possible safety issues, the audit team reviewed collision
diagrams and a crash detail summary for the intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street
based on crash records supplied by the Medway Police Department. Between January 2010 and July
2013, 57 crashes were reported at the intersection. Of those crashes, 28 (or 49%) were rear-end crashes,
22 (39%) were angle-type crashes, five (9%) sideswipe crashes, and two (3%) were single-vehicle
crashes. Forty crashes (70%) occurred on dry pavement, 16 (28%) occurred on wet pavement, and one
(2%) crash had an unreported roadway surface condition. Crashes generally occurred in the daylight
hours (82%). Fourteen crashes (25%) resulted in personal injury, and no fatalities were reported. No
crashes involved pedestrians, but one involved a bicyclist. Crashes were relatively evenly distributed
throughout the months of the year and days of the week, and most crashes occurred during morning or
evening peak periods (63%). Appendix C provides the detailed crash data for the intersection.
Project Location Description
The RSA focused on the intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street in the Town of
Medway, as shown in the aerial image in Figure 2.
Route 109/Holliston Street is a signalized intersection with four approaches. The Route 109 (Main
Street) eastbound approach consists of an exclusive left-turn lane, a through lane, and a channelized rightturn lane. The Route 109 (Main Street) westbound approach also consists of an exclusive left-turn lane, a
through lane, and a channelized right-turn lane. The Holliston Street northbound approach consists of an
exclusive left-turn lane and a shared through/right-turn lane. The Holliston Street southbound approach
consists of an exclusive left-turn lane, a through lane, and an exclusive right-turn lane. Crosswalks are
provided across the eastern leg of Route 109 (Main Street) and across the northern leg of Holliston Street.
This intersection is the junction of the following roadways, which are categorized according to MassDOT
Office of Transportation Planning functional classifications:
Route 109 (Main Street) is classified as an urban principal arterial and falls under the Town of Medway’s
jurisdiction. Route 109 is an east-west roadway that originates at Route 16 in Milford to the west and
VFW Parkway in West Roxbury to the east. Within the Town of Medway, Route 109 is called Main
Street; it remains Main Street east of the Medfield Town Line to the east and becomes Medway Road
west of Franklin Street to the west. West of Holliston Street, Route 109 typically consists of one travel
lane in each direction with a center two-way left-turn lane. East of Holliston Street, Route 109 consists of
one lane in each direction with no center turn lane. Within the study area, sidewalks are provided along
the north side of Route 109, but not along the south side.
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Holliston Street is classified as an urban minor arterial and falls under the Town of Medway’s
jurisdiction. Holliston Street is north-south roadway that originates at the Holliston Town Line to the
north, where it becomes Norfolk Street, and Village Street in Medway to the south. Holliston Street
generally consists of one travel lane in each direction. Sidewalks are provided along the east side of
Holliston Street south of Route 109 and along the west side of the roadway north of Route 109.
Road Safety Audit Observations and
Potential Enhancements
Based on RSA team discussions on Thursday, January 23, 2014, the RSA team determined that the
intersection of Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street has the following issues that affect safety:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Access management;
Traffic signal;
Signage and pavement markings; and
Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
The following sections describe in more detail the safety issues and enhancements determined during the
RSA. Several of these issues require further study and engineering judgment to determine the feasibility
of implementing enhancements to address them.
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Safety Issue #1. Access Management
Observations:
Several businesses are located at or near the
intersection of Route 109/Holliston Street. Gas
stations are located along Route 109 eastbound on each
side of the intersection. Energy Gas, which is located
on the southwest corner along the inside of the Route
109 eastbound channelized right-turn lane and has no
formal driveways, allows vehicles to enter and exit
freely at most points along the property. The Energy
Gas station’s location creates conflicts with the Route
109 eastbound queues.
The curb cut at the Energy Gas
Station is very wide and is
located close to the intersection.
Hang Tai, a Chinese restaurant located just west of the
Energy Gas station, has a head-in perpendicular parking lot
that has no formal driveway. Vehicles must enter and exit
each parking space directly from the Route 109 eastbound
queue, which can lead to crashes as well as decreased
efficiency at the signal. One crash occurred when a vehicle
was backing out of the Hang Tai and struck a vehicle in the
Route 109 eastbound queue.
Six angle crashes involved vehicles on Route 109
eastbound and vehicles turning left from driveways onto
Route 109 westbound, including four from Hang Tai and
two from the Energy Gas station. These crashes may be
considered “courtesy crashes”, where a Route 109 vehicle
stopped to allow a vehicle to exit a driveway, but the exiting vehicle was subsequently struck by
another eastbound vehicle in the adjacent lane. Two crashes involved Route 109 westbound
vehicles turning left into Hang Tai and Route 109 eastbound vehicles in the queue. These crashes
may also be considered “courtesy crashes”. The 10 rear-end crashes that occurred along Route
109 eastbound may also be considered courtesy crashes, as a trailing vehicle may not expect a
leading vehicle to stop to allow another vehicle to enter or exit the roadway.
The parking area in front of Hang
Tai has no formal driveway, and
parking spaces are accessed
directly from the roadway.
RSA team members noted that Holliston Street northbound vehicles commonly use a wide access
point on Holliston Street just south of the Energy gas station to access the Hang Tai parking lot
and use it to cut-through to Route 109 westbound, allowing those vehicles to bypass the signal at
the intersection of Route 109/Holliston Street. These vehicles need to turn left onto Route 109
from driveways along the south side of Route 109; however, queued vehicles on the Route 109
eastbound approach to the intersection can block the sight lines to the east of the driveway. This
may cause rear-end crashes on Route 109 westbound, as westbound vehicles may unexpectedly
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stop to yield to a vehicle turning left out of the Hang Tai driveway. Three rear-end crashes were
reported along Route 109 westbound west of Holliston Street.
Two commercial buildings, which are occupied by
The Little Store and a real estate office, are located
along the Holliston Street northbound approach to
Route 109; they also experience access management
issues. Driveways to the businesses are located within
the Holliston Street northbound queuing area.
Vehicles turning left into or out of the driveways must
cut through two lanes of queued Holliston Street
northbound vehicles, which introduces the potential
for “courtesy crashes.” Four crashes involved
Parking in front of The Little
Holliston Street northbound vehicles and Holliston
Store is accessed directly from
Street southbound vehicles turning left into the office
Holliston Street using a wide
parking lot. Two crashes involved Holliston Street
curb cut.
northbound vehicles and vehicles turning left onto
Holliston Street southbound exiting the parking lot. One other crash occurred when a Holliston
Street northbound vehicle stopped short to avoid a vehicle exiting the driveway, and a trailing
Holliston Street northbound vehicle swerved to avoid a rear-end crash, colliding with the exiting
vehicle. Team members also noted that the head-in perpendicular parking spaces in front of The
Little Store are often accessed directly from Holliston Street due to the wide driveway. There is
somewhat more space for vehicles to back up when exiting these spaces than at the Hang Tai
parking lot, but vehicles sometimes back directly onto Holliston Street. While not reflected in the
crash data, this is a safety concern, as crashes can occur when vehicles unexpectedly enter a travel
lane.
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Enhancements:
1. In order to reduce the occurrence of courtesy crashes, consider restricting left turns from
commercial driveways located close to the intersection, including left turns from Energy
Gas, Hang Tai, The Little Store, and the adjacent real estate office on Holliston Street.
2. To help prevent courtesy crashes, work with the owners of Hang Tai and adjacent
property owners to arrange a shared parking agreement that would allow Hang Tai to
remove the perpendicular parking spaces along Route 109 eastbound and formalize a
driveway to the parking lot.
3. Work with the owner of Energy Gas to formalize its driveways along Route 109
eastbound and Holliston Street northbound to reduce the occurrence of courtesy crashes
and improve efficiency at the intersection.
4. To discourage cut-through traffic, work with the owners of Energy Gas, Hang Tai, and
other businesses to implement strategies to discourage cut-through traffic from Holliston
Street northbound to Route 109 westbound, including restricting the Hang Tai driveway
along Route 109 eastbound to entrance-only; installation of speed humps along the cutthrough route, and/or narrowing the curb cut on Holliston Street.
5. As part of long-term planning efforts, require access management improvements,
including formalization of driveways and driveway consolidation as part of site plan
approval for future development.
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Safety Issue #2. Traffic Signal
Observations:
RSA team members observed that congestion can occur
at the intersection during peak periods. Town officials
stated that the traffic signal does not seem to operate
efficiently. Left turns from all approaches are protectedonly at the intersection, which can limit the number of
left-turning vehicles that are able to travel through the
intersection in each cycle. However, protected-only leftturns do provide a safety benefit; no angle crashes were
reported at the intersection. It was also noted that the
minimum green times at the intersection may be too
Holliston Street left turns are
long, resulting in green time being given to approaches
protected-only at the
with no approaching vehicles. It was noted that this
intersection.
inefficiency may be caused by malfunctioning vehicle
detection along some approaches to the intersection. Inefficiency at the signal may result in
motorist inattention, which can lead to rear-end crashes. Twenty-two rear-end crashes occurred
on the approaches to the intersection, which may have been a result of motorist inattention
combined with congestion. Congestion at the traffic signal also causes queues to block
commercial driveways, which lead to courtesy crashes.
RSA team members observed that the traffic signals facing the Holliston Street southbound
approach to the intersection are not aligned with the proper travel lanes and, due to the horizontal
curve of the southbound approach, are not visible to approaching motorists. A painted island
channelizes all vehicles into the right-turn lane. The combination of these factors can result in
motorists unexpectedly changing lanes as they approach the intersection. The Holliston Street
southbound left-turn signal is aligned above the through lane, which may confuse motorists.
Section 4D.13 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) states that any
separate left-turn signals shall be mounted within the limits of the exclusive left-turn lane. While
not reflected in the crash data, this confusion can cause crashes and inefficiency at the signal.
Public safety officials attending the RSA stated that, emergency vehicle preemption is provided at
the intersection; however, it does not operate efficiently. Officials stated that emergency vehicles
approaching the intersection on Route 109 eastbound sometimes do not receive preemption until
they are close to the intersection, possibly due to the vertical curve to the west of the intersection
or long minimum green times. This results in the emergency vehicle getting caught in congestion
at the intersection, or moving into the Route 109 westbound travel lane to proceed eastbound.
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Enhancements:
1. Analyze the benefits to traffic operations created by switching to protected-permissive
left turns at the intersection compared to the safety benefits of protected-only left-turns.
If protected-permissive left turns are implemented, consider the use of a flashing yellow
arrow during the permissive phase to alert motorists that left turns are permitted, but
motorists must yield to oncoming traffic. Turning radii of larger vehicles should be
checked to ensure no conflicts in the vehicles’ travel path.
2. Evaluate the existing minimum green times at the intersection, and reduce if appropriate
to increase efficiency at the intersection.
3. Evaluate the condition of the existing loop detectors. If necessary, repair or replace loop
detectors to improve operations at the intersection. Consider the benefits of using video
detection at the intersection.
4. Consider extending longitudinal pavement markings along the Holliston Street
southbound approach to the intersection to guide motorists into the intended travel lanes
and reduce confusion at the intersection. Supplement with lane use signage and
diagrammatic pavement markings.
5. As part of long-term safety improvements, realign the Holliston Street southbound signal
so that it is more visible to approaching vehicles, and so that the signal heads are aligned
in the center of their corresponding lanes, especially left-turn signals.
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Safety Issue #3. Signage and Pavement Markings
Observations:
The RSA team noted the several issues with regard to
signage in the vicinity of the intersection of Route
109/Holliston Street. Guide signage at the intersection is
generally limited. The D-6 and D-8 guide signs at the
north side of the intersection are difficult for Holliston
Street northbound vehicles to see because they are too far
away. Guide signage along Holliston Street is not visible
to vehicles at the stop bar.
The “Right Turn on Red After Stop” signage for the Route
109 westbound channelized right-turn lane is not visible to
motorists at the stop bar.
“No Turn on Red” signage at
Holliston Street northbound is
placed on the signal post and is
often ignored.
It was observed that no stop bar or yield line is placed
with the yield sign for the Route 109 eastbound channelized right-turn lane onto Holliston Street
southbound. The “Do Not Pass” signage along Route 109 westbound is not necessary and
contributes to sign clutter. Finally, there is no street name signage for Main Street.
During the RSA, team members noted that there appeared to be a yield line at the Route 109
westbound channelized right-turn lane; however it is faded and no longer visible. A stop bar is
more appropriate for a signal-controlled channelized turn lane.
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Enhancements:
1. Improve guide signage at the intersection. Include names of adjacent towns (Holliston,
Millis, etc.). Guide signage for Route 109 westbound should include “To I-495”.
2. Consider the use of a dedicated signal indication so that northbound vehicles see a red
arrow instead of a red ball.
3. Place “Right Turn on Red After Stop” signage in a location visible from the stop bar on
the Route 109 westbound channelized right-turn lane. Consider placing “Right Turn on
Red” signage adjacent to the right-side signal or on the signal post for added visibility.
4. Place a yield line at the yield sign in the Route 109 eastbound channelized right-turn lane;
5. Remove the “Do Not Pass” signage and any other unnecessary or distracting signage
from the vicinity of the intersection; and
6. Provide street name signage at all approaches to the intersection.
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Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
Sidewalks are provided along the north side of Route 109,
along the east side of Holliston Street south of the
intersection, and along the west side of Holliston Street
north of the intersection. This sidewalk arrangement forces
pedestrians walking along Holliston Street to cross both
Route 109 and Holliston Street at the intersection.
Holliston Street is a primary route for children to walk to
school, as Medway Middle School is located approximately
0.5 miles south of the intersection. Team members noted
that some children avoid the intersection altogether by
cutting through Appleton Way south of the intersection and
through private property at Dunkin’ Donuts to access Main
Street, where there is no sidewalk on the south side of the
roadway and no crosswalk immediately west of the
intersection to assist pedestrians to cross.
There are no crosswalks across
the western leg of Route 109 or
across the southern leg of
Holliston Street, and no
sidewalks on one or both sides
to connect to.
RSA team members noted several issues with the pedestrian signal equipment at the intersection.
Team members stated that there is insufficient time to cross at either crosswalk location. It was
also noted that push buttons are located on the southeast corner of the intersection facing
Holliston Street, but there is no crosswalk across Holliston Street at this location. The pedestrian
signal indications are not provided with countdown timers.
There are no dedicated bicycle accommodations on Route 109 or on Holliston Street. One crash
occurred when a vehicle struck a cyclist traveling against traffic as the vehicle was turning right
out of the Charles River Bank. RSA team members stated that there is no bicycle detection at the
intersection.
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Enhancements:
1. Provide sidewalks were sidewalks are currently not provided on Route 109 and Holliston
Street, where feasible within the project limits, to improve pedestrian safety. Provide
crosswalks and pedestrian signals at the intersection to connect the existing sidewalks to
the new ones.
2. To discourage pedestrians from crossing at an unsafe location, remove the pedestrian
push button on the southeast corner of the intersection facing Holliston Street, unless a
crossing across the south leg will be provided as part of future safety improvements.
3. Evaluate the safety benefits of upgrading existing signal indications to include pedestrian
countdown timers.
4. As part of future design considerations, consider providing bicycle accommodations
along Route 109 and Holliston Street where feasible.
5. As part of future design considerations, provide bicycle detection at the intersection of
Route 109/Holliston Street.
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Recommendations
Based on its review of data, on-site field observations, and group discussion, the RSA team identified
the following possible enhancements that could improve safety at the intersection of Route
109/Holliston Street. Further study and design work will need to be conducted to determine the
feasibility of making some of the improvements.
Table 2 summarizes the safety issues, possible enhancements, estimated safety payoff, time frame,
cost, and responsibility. Safety payoff estimates are based on engineering judgment and are
categorized as low, medium, and high. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid­
term (1 to 3 years), or long-term (typically >3 years). Long-term improvements are typically
considered to be substantial improvements with an expected time frame for implementation greater
than 3 years. The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high
(>$50,000).
Short-term enhancements include, but are not limited to:
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Restrict left turns out of commercial driveways close to the intersection;
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Restrict driveways to entrance-only;
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Improve signal operations;
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Improve guide signage;
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Improve visibility of signage; and
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Add longitudinal lane extension pavement markings.
To enhance the safety of the corridor, the long-term enhancements are to:
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Formalize driveways;
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Increase intersection capacity;
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Provide pedestrian sidewalks and crossings; and
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Provide bicycle accommodations.
The RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and included as
part of the design process for a reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost potential
improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation, as
appropriate.
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements
Safety Issue
Access
Management
Safety Enhancement
In order to reduce the occurrence of courtesy crashes,
consider restricting left turns from commercial driveways
located close to the intersection, including left turns from
Energy Gas, Hang Tai, The Little Store, and the adjacent real
estate office on Holliston Street.
To help prevent courtesy crashes, work with the owners of
Hang Tai and adjacent property owners to arrange a shared
parking agreement that would allow Hang Tai to remove the
perpendicular parking spaces along Route 109 eastbound
and formalize a driveway to the parking lot.
Work with the owner of Energy Gas to formalize its driveways
along Route 109 eastbound and Holliston Street northbound
to reduce the occurrence of courtesy crashes and improve
efficiency at the intersection.
To discourage cut-through traffic, work with the owners of
Energy Gas, Hang Tai, and other businesses to implement
strategies to discourage cut-through traffic from Holliston
Street northbound to Route 109 westbound, including
restricting the Hang Tai driveway along Route 109 eastbound
to entrance-only; installation of speed humps along the cutthrough route, and/or narrowing the curb cut on Holliston
Street.
As part of long-term planning efforts, require access
management improvements, including formalization of
driveways and driveway consolidation as part of site plan
approval for future development.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
High
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
High
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway/
Property Owners
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway/
Property Owners
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway/
Property Owners
High
Long-term
High
Town of Medway/
Property Owners
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Traffic Signal
Safety Enhancement
Analyze the benefits to traffic operations created by switching
to protected-permissive left turns at the intersection
compared to the safety benefits of protected-only left-turns. If
protected-permissive left turns are implemented, consider the
use of a flashing yellow arrow during the permissive phase to
alert motorists that left turns are permitted, but motorists must
yield to oncoming traffic. Turning radii of larger vehicles
should be checked to ensure no conflicts in the vehicles’
travel path.
Evaluate the existing minimum green times at the
intersection, and reduce if appropriate to increase efficiency
at the intersection.
Evaluate the condition of the existing loop detectors. If
necessary, repair, or replace loop detectors to improve
operations at the intersection. Consider the benefits of using
video detection at the intersection.
Consider extending longitudinal pavement markings along
the Holliston Street southbound approach to the intersection
to guide motorists into the intended travel lanes and reduce
confusion at the intersection. Supplement with lane use
signage and diagrammatic pavement markings.
As part of long-term safety improvements, realign the
Holliston Street southbound signal so that it is more visible to
approaching vehicles, and so that the signal heads are
aligned in the center of their corresponding lanes, especially
left-turn signals.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Low
Short-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Medium
Short-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Medium
Long-term
High
Town of Medway
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Improve guide signage at the intersection. Include names of
adjacent towns (Holliston, Millis, etc.). Guide signage for Route
Low
109 westbound should include “To I-495”.
Consider the use of a dedicated signal indication so that
Low
northbound vehicles see a red arrow instead of a red ball.
Place “Right Turn on Red After Stop” signage in a location
visible from the stop bar on the Route 109 westbound
channelized right-turn lane. Consider placing “Right Turn on
Low
Signage
Red” signage adjacent to the right-side signal or on the signal
post for added visibility.
Place a yield line at the yield sign in the Route 109 eastbound
Low
channelized right-turn lane.
Remove the “Do Not Pass” signage and any other unnecessary
Low
or distracting signage from the vicinity of the intersection.
Provide street name signage at all approaches to the
Low
intersection.
Provide sidewalks where sidewalks are currently not provided on
Route 109 and Holliston Street, where feasible within the project
limits, to improve pedestrian safety. Provide crosswalks and
High
pedestrian signals at the intersection to connect the existing
Pedestrian and
sidewalks to the new ones.
Bicycle
Accommodations To discourage pedestrians from crossing at an unsafe location,
remove the pedestrian push button on the southeast corner of
the intersection facing Holliston Street, unless a crossing across
Medium
the south leg will be provided as part of future safety
improvements.
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Short-term
Low
Town of Medway
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
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Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Evaluate the safety benefits of upgrading existing signal
Medium
indications to include pedestrian countdown timers.
As part of future design considerations, consider providing
Pedestrian and
bicycle accommodations along Route 109 and Holliston Street
Medium
Bicycle
where
feasible.
Accommodations
As part of future design considerations, provide bicycle detection
Low
at the intersection of Route 109/Holliston Street.
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
Mid-term
Medium
Town of Medway
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Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Medway, MA
Route 109 (Main Street) at Holliston Street
Meeting Location: Medway Town Hall, Sanford Hall
155 Village Street, Medway, MA
Thursday, January 23, 2014
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
1:00 PM
Welcome and Introductions
1:15 PM
Discussion of Safety Issues
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
•
Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
•
Existing Geometries and Conditions
Site Visit
•
Drive to the intersection of Route 109 (Main Street) at Holliston Street
•
As a group, identify areas for improvement
Discussion of Potential Improvements
•
Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
•
Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on January 23, participants are encouraged to drive/walk
through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA Prompt List
with a focus on safety.
• All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants
are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the
synergy that develops and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the
success of the overall RSA process.
• After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the
document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the
multidisciplinary team.
Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Participating Audit Team Members
Date:
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Location:
Audit Team Members
Agency/Affiliation
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT, Highway Division
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT Highway Safety
Keri Pyke
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Ted Brovitz
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Seth Asante
Boston Region MPD
Yuan Liu
MassDOT Highway Safety
Craig Roberts
MassDOT Highway Safety
Tom Holder
Medway DPW
Geoffrey Howie
Greenman-Pedersen Inc.
Joe Frawley
MassDOT District 3
Jeff Watson
Medway Police Department
Jeff Lynch
Medway Fire Department
Dave D’Amico
Medway DPS
Alolade Campbell
MassDOT District 3
Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA
Phone Number
Phone Number
857-368-9634
lisa.schletzbaum@state.ma.us
857-368-9638
corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
617-348-3301
kpyke@hshassoc.com
617-348-3308
tbrovitz@hshassoc.com
617-973-7098
sasante@ctps.org
857-368-9637
Yuan.Lin@state.ma.us
Craig.Roberts@state.ma.us
508-533-3275
tholden@townofmedway.org
978-570-2958
ghowie@gpinet.com
508-929-3916
Joseph.Frawley@state.ma.us
508-533-3212
watson@medwaypolice.com
508-533-3211
chieflynch@townofmedway.org
508-533-3275
ddamico@townofmedway.org
508-929-3887
alolade.campbell@state.ma.us
Road Safety Audit
Route 109 (Main Street)/Holliston Street, Medway, MA
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Crash Data Summary Table
Rt 109/Main and Holliston St, Medway, MA
1/11/2010-7/1/2013
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
1/11/10 Monday
1/22/10 Friday
4:46 PM
3:51 PM
Manner of Collision
Type
Rear-end
Rear-end
Light Condition
Type
Dusk
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Inattention
Followed too closely
Time of Day
Road Surface
Type
D1
D2
Ages
D3
54
51
18
45
Comments
D4
Vehicle 2 did not see Vehicle 1 stopped and struck the rear of Vehicle 1
Operator stated a bus had stopped and waived him across the lane.
Courtesy Crash
3
3/29/10
Monday
8:53 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Unknown
25
49
4
4/9/10
Friday
8:41 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Other improper action
54
58
5
6
4/27/10
4/28/10
Tuesday
Wednesday
7:21 AM
5:02 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
28
29
21
63
25
7
5/6/10
Thursday
5:35 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Unknown
Unknown
Inattention
17
43
45
8
5/20/10
Thursday
12:33 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
49
85
Operator of vehicle 1 realized she was in the wrong lane and backed up her
car to change lanes causing her to back into vehicle 2, which was behind her
Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2 in the rear, causing Vehicle 2 to strike Vehicle 3.
Operator of Vehicle 1 stated that an unknown truck struck the rear of her
vehicle which causing her to strike Vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 was merging onto Holliston Street and it collided with Vehicle 1
Operator of Vehicle 1 reported he had looked down to retrieve his GPS
devise and when he looked up back he was unable to react in time. Vehicle 1
struck Vehicle 2 in the rear, causing Vehicle 2 to strike Vehicle 3.
Vehicle 1 was stopped at the red light and Vehicle 2 did not have enough
time to stop and collided with Vehicle 1
50
23
16
48
Vehicle 1 was making a left turn onto Main Street when the tires skidded on
wet road causing it to spin out and strike Vehicle 1 on Main Street
Coutesy Crash
9
10
6/10/10
6/21/10
Thursday
Monday
7:55 AM
5:34 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
Visibility Obstructed
11
12
8/4/10
9/1/10
Wednesday
Wednesday
4:03 PM
3:29 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Distracted
Failed to yield right of way
36
35
42
43
13
14
9/14/10
10/6/10
Tuesday
Wednesday
5:45 PM
12:23 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Made an improper turn
Unknown
35
54
41
49
72
15
10/7/10 Thursday
10/16/10 Saturday
6:58 AM
11:36 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
16
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
34
68
41
35
19
17
18
10/17/10 Sunday
10/21/10 Thursday
1:40 PM
2:10 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
Illness
52
47
28
74
61
Vehicle 1 was stopped at the light and Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 1 in the rear
19
12/12/10 Sunday
5:51 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted
roadway
Rain
Wet
50
1/7/11
Friday
5:05 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
Clear
Dry
PhysicalgImpairmentg
,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
75
20
46
41
21
1/9/11
Sunday
2:36 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
64
50
36
22
23
3/18/11
4/1/11
Friday
Friday
12:29 PM
6:48 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
77
57
58
21
73
Vehicle 1 was pulling out of a gas station and pulled out infront of Vehicle 2
Vehicle 3 slid on wet pavement and hit vehicle 2 who then hit Vehicle 1
Vehicle 2 was unable to see the traffic stopped and was unable to stop in
time striking Vehicle 1 in the rear
Vehicle 3 struck Vehicle 2 in the rear, causing Vehicle 2 to strike Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 was stopping at the intersection. Vehicle 2 did not see Vehicle 1
stopped and struck the rear of the car. Operator of Vehicle 2 stated she was
on new medication and feeling dizzy and nauseaus.
Vehicle 1 veered from southbound lane into the northbound and struck the
front left corner of Vehicle 2. Operator of Vehicle 1 has Cataracts in both eye
and she has trouble driving at night.
Uninvolved vehicle stopped to allow V2 out. V1 swerved around uninvolved
vehicle to avoid contact but hit V2.
Operator of Vehicle 3 stated they did not see traffic stopped ahead and was
not able to stop in time nd collided with Vehicle 2 who was forced into
Vehicle 1
Vehicle 4 was unable to stop in time due to traffic ahead and collided with
18 Vehicle 3 who was forced into Vehicle 2 who was forced into Vehicle 1
30
86
Failed to yield right of way
57
41
Courtesy Crash. Unknown vehicle stopped in yellow hatching, presumably
preparing to enter the left turn lane, leaving the through travel lane open for
V1 to travel into V2.
Courtesy Crash. Left turn lane was backed up past driveway entrance,
through lane was flowing.
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
80
23
52
64
V1 (backing out of #75) claimed that traffic stopped and she was waived on.
Courtesy Crash
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
63
56
51
54
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Followed too closely
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
51
25
24
5/7/11
Saturday
10:33 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
25
5/19/11
Thursday
8:38 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
26
27
5/20/11
6/29/11
Friday
Wednesday
1:22 PM
4:11 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
28
29
8/21/11
9/6/11
Sunday
Tuesday
12:10 PM
5:32 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
30
9/10/11
Saturday
3:57 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
18
45
Vehicle 3 struck Vehicle 2 in the rear, causing Vehicle 2 to strike Vehicle 1.
Narrative and diagram are missing. Crash canot be mapped.
Narrative and diagram are missing. Crash canot be mapped.
Crash Data Summary Table
Rt 109/Main and Holliston St, Medway, MA
1/11/2010-7/1/2013
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
31
32
33
9/25/11 Sunday
10/7/11 Friday
10/15/11 Saturday
2:57 PM
5:00 PM
9:53 AM
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
84
46
55
85
18
23
34
35
36
37
10/28/11
11/16/11
2/2/12
2/16/12
Friday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
6:25 PM
5:00 PM
3:47 PM
4:51 PM
Rear-end
Head on
Rear-end
Angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
Dusk
Daylight
Dusk
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Dry
Wet
42
23
32
54
33
46
53
27
38
2/27/12
Monday
8:57 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
41
79
Clear
Dry
75
32
39
38
54
44
68
44
40
17
20
19
61
48
18
80
13
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
D2
Ages
D3
39
3/17/12
Saturday
10:50 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted
roadway
40
4/14/12
Saturday
7:06 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
41
42
43
44
5/13/12
5/14/12
5/14/12
6/3/12
Sunday
Monday
Monday
Sunday
1:32 PM
6:54 AM
7:29 AM
11:41 AM
Rear-end
12:00 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Clear
Dry
Wet
Wet
Dry
45
46
47
7/31/12
8/20/10
8/23/12
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
8:32 AM
7:39 AM
2:44 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Rear-end
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
48
49
9/19/12
9/27/12
Wednesday
Thursday
6:42 PM
5:11 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Dusk
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
41
34
23
23
50
10/2/12
Tuesday
8:31 AM
Angle
Cloudy
Dry
48
45
51
11/21/12 Wednesday
6:11 PM
Angle
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Clear
Dry
33
54
52
1/9/13
Wednesday
2:59 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
22
23
53
1/17/13
Thursday
9:53 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Wet
72
26
54
55
56
57
2/4/13
2/8/13
6/19/13
7/1/13
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Monday
2:08 PM
9:59 AM
6:32 PM
12:57 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Angle
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Snow
Clear
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
59
48
60
67
54
48
17
57
Followed too closely
Visibility Obstructed
Followed too closely
16
17
34
Comments
D4
Vehicle 2 was turning into Medway Commons and thought there was enough
time and was struck by Vehicle 1on the passenger side
Coutesy Crash
Narrative and diagram are missing. Crash canot be mapped.
Vehicle 3 was not able to stop intime and struck Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 was
then pushed into the rear of Vehicle 1
Courtesy Crash
Vehicle 2 was unable to stop in time and hit the rear of Vehicle 1
Coutesy Crash
Vehicle 2 was making left turn out of a parking lot and did not see Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 2 hit the rear passenger side wheel and bumper
Vehicle 1 drove up on to the island and hit a traffic sign. Operator was
arrested for an OUI
Vehicle 2 attempted to change lanes to pull into a parking lot and sideswiped
Vehicle 1
Vehicle 3 struck Vehicle 2 in the rear which in turn pushed Vehicle 2 into the
rear end of Vehicle 1
Courtesy Crash
Narrative and diagram are missing. Crash canot be mapped.
Vehicle 2 failed to stop in time and struck Vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 was exiting the shopping commons onto Holliston Street, Vehicle 2
was passing all of the stopped vehicles on his right and struck Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 2 failed to stop in time striking the rear of Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 hit a cyclist while attempting to leave the Charles River Bank
Vechile 3 struck Vehicle 2 (Coutesy Crash), Vehicle 2 was then pushed into
Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 2 moved as the light turned green and struck Vehicle 1
Vehicle 2 was making a left turn out onto Main St west and struck Vehicle 1
that was approching the intersection on Main St eastboud
Vehicle 2 was entering traffic from the parking lot of 75 Min St colliding with
Vehicle 1 in the left turn lane
Vehicle 1 was coming to a stop at the intersection when Vehicle 2 did not
slow down and struck the rear of Vehicle 1
Vehicle 2 struck the rear of Vehicle 1 while Vehicle 1 was turning into a
driveway
While Vehicle 2 was turning its trailer struck Vehicle 1who was waiting to
make a turn at the light
Coutesy Crash. V1 collided with V2 traveling in left turn lane.
Narrative and diagram are missing. Crash canot be mapped.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Medway Police Department
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Rt 109/Main and Holliston St, Medway, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
16%
14%
15%
11%
9%
10%
12%
9%
9%
7%
5%
4%
4%
5%
2%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
15%
19%
18%
20%
18%
14%
11%
9%
10%
12%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
25%
20%
10%
0%
16%
14%
11%
18%
11%
5%
6AM­
8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
0% 2% 0% 0% 0%
12PM­
2PM
2PM­
4PM
4PM­
6PM
6PM­
8PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
12AM­
2AM
2AM­
4AM
4AM­
6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
47%
50%
39%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
4%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
4%
Rear-end
Angle
5%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
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2%
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Rt 109/Main and Holliston St, Medway, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
84%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
7%
9%
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
40%
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
0%
2%
Unknown
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
2%
Snow
Rain
Clear
0%
18%
Cloudy
11%
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
70%
60%
40%
28%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
23%
20%
11%
15%
20%
12%
8%
10%
0%
15-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
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50-59
60-69
6%
70-79
5%
80+
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..
October 2 , 1969
TOWN OF MEDWAY
SPECIAL SPEED REGULATION NO. 481
Highway Location:
MEDWAY
Authority In Control:
TOWN
Name of Highway:
OF
MEDWAY
Holliston, Winthrop and Summer
Streets
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 18, of the
General Laws (Ter. Ed.) as amended, the following Special Speed Regulation
is
hereby
Adopted
by the
Board of Selectmen
of the
Town of Medway
That the following speed limits are established at which motor
vehicles may be operated in the areas described:
HOLLISTON STREET - NORTHBOUND
Beginning at Village Street,
Thence northerly on Holliston Street
0.87 miles at 35 miles per hour
II
II
1.77
35
town line, the total distance being 2.85 miles.
II
II
II
II
II
ending at the Holliston
HOLLISTON STREET - SOUTHBOUND
Beginning at the Holliston town line,
Thence southerly on Holliston Street,
1.77 miles at 35 miles per hour
II
11
11
0.87
"
35
the total distance being 2.85 miles .
II
11
"
ending at Village Street,
WINTHROP STREET - NORTHBOUND
Beginning at Main Street (Route 109)
Thence northerly on Winthrop Street,
0.34 miles at 30 miles per hour
1. 91
40
ending at the Holliston
town line, the total distance being 2.25 miles.
11
11
11
11
11
'
~
No. 481
-2-
WINTHROP STREET - SOUTHBOUND
Beginning at the Holliston town line,
Thence southerly on Winthrop Street,
1.91 miles at 40 ~iles per hour
11
11
11
0.34
"
30
"
ending at Main Street
(Route 109), the total distance being 2.25 miles.
SUMMER STREET - NORTHBOUND
Beginning at Main Street,
Thence northerly on Summer Street
0.48 miles at 40 miles per hour
0.22
II
II
30
II
II
II
0.25
II
II
40
II
II
II
11
11
11
11
11
1.73
45
ending at the Holliston
town line, the total distance being 2.68 miles.
SUMMER STREET - SOUTHBOUND
Beginning at the Holliston town line,
Thence southerly on Summer Street,
1.73 miles at 45 miles per hour
0 25
II
II
40
II
II
0 • 22
II
II
30
U
II
II
0 • 38
II
40
II
II
II
11
11
11
11
11
0.10
25
ending at Main Street,
the total distance being 2.68 miles.
fl
o
II
Operation of a motor vehicle at a rate of speed in eKcess of these
limits shall be prima facie evidence that such speed is greater than is
reasonable a nd proper.
The provisions of this regulation shall not, however, abrogate in
any sense Chapter 90, Section 14, of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
Board of Selectmen
~
~
No. 481
-3-
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIAL SPEED REGULATION NO. 481
The Department of Public Works and the Registrar of Motor Vehicles,
acting jointly, do hereby certify that this regulation is consistent
with public interest.
Standard signs mus t be erected at the beginning of each zone.
Date:
By:
October 2, 1969
q~a&R~Bfft.U ~
Commissioner
for Highway Engineering
,. •
..
NO. 87
MAIN STREET- WESTBOUND
:Beginning 500 feet from the Millie tO\in line,
thence westerly
0.88 miles at 4o miles per hour
11
thence
l.Ql "
" 35 "
"
"
0. 57
"
" ?fJ "
"
"
•
0,70
II
" 35
"
"
tt
ending 50 feet from the
junction of Summer and Main Streets; the total distance being 3.27 miles.
MILFORD STREET - EASTBOUND
:Beginning 150 feet east of the Milford town line,
1.76 miles at 40 miles per hour
thence easterly
11
11
thence
0,60
" 35
"
"
ending 300 feet west of
Highland Street; the total distance being 2.36 miles,
Iq\
MILFORD STRDr - ''IEST130UND
:Beginning 150 feet west of Highland Street,
thence \\'eeterly
0,65 miles at 35 miles per hour
1,80 n
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thence
line; the total distance being 2.45 miles.
ending at the Milford town
Operation of a motor vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of these limits
shall be prima facie eVidence that such speed is greater than is reasonable and
proper,
The provisions of this regulation shall not, however, abrogate in any sense
Section 14 of Chapter 90.
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The Department of Public Works and the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, acting
jointly, do hereby certify in writing, after a public hearing, that this regulation
1e consistent with the public interests.
Standard signs must be crocted at the beginning of each zone,
DE?AR'IMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JOHN A, VOLPE
COMMISSIONER
ANTHONY J. :BONZAGNI
FEED :B, DOLE
ASSOCIATE
OO~~ISSIONER
LEWIS J. FRITZ
ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER
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