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HomeMy Public PortalAboutHosmer School Project Abutter Meeting Presentation (PDF)Safe Routes to School Program - Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvements at Hosmer Elementary School Public Informational Meeting Town of Watertown Thursday, February 16, 2017 `y. k 1 Agenda Project Overview /History ' Existing Conditions Review ' Project Goals &Objectives ' Proposed Improvements Next Steps /Schedule Construction Impacts ' Questions 0 -0 Project History Safe Routes to School is a federally funded initiative of MassDOT ' Encourage students to walk and bike to school through education, outreach, and infrastructure improvements Request for Assessment from Hosmer School parents and staff ' Sent to MassDOT in May of 2012 Infrastructure Assessment conducted in October of 2012 by Toole Design Group for MassDOT IV Assessment Team Members included: IV MassDOT 10 Hosmer School Town of Watertown MassRIDES Engineering Consultants Project History (cont.) ' Objectives of the Infrastructure Assessment: ' Identify deficiencies or safety concerns relative students' travel route to school; 10 Recommend infrastructure / safety improvements based on field observations; Develop a conceptual design to address highlighted issues. We are here today to discuss improvements adjacent to the Hosmer School based on the recommendations within the Infrastructure Assessment... Existing Conditions Poor intersection geometry: Excessive pavement widths at intersections; ' Long pedestrian crossing distances; Poor crosswalk stopping compliance at School Street crossings; Lack of crosswalks / ADA Compliance 14. `01 o VIN i S [: lston Street / Hazel S Existing Conditions Lack of physical barriers between pedestrians and vehicles; • Lack of vertical separation (curbing) • Lack of horizontal separation (grass strip) Vehicles often park along sidewalk obstructing pedestrian traffic; 19 Inadequate school zone signage. l IU -lh- _ r _ -- Project Goals & Objectives Encourage elementary school students to walk and bike to school; Provide clear paths of travel for vehicles and pedestrians in the vicinity of the school; Enhance safety for all users; Neighborhood beautification through reclaiming excess pavement for grass strips and street trees. making it safe, convenient and fun for child to bicycle and w� to school Proposed Improvements & Benefits 9 Reconstruct sidewalks with granite curb and buffer strip; 40 Realign Chauncey Street / Boylston Street intersection; Reconstruct secondary street intersections to reduce pavement widths and pedestrian crossing distances, while increasing visibility for all users; Roadway reconstruction and drainage improvements; Proposed Improvements & Benefits Construct bump -outs at crosswalk locations, where feasible; Restripe crosswalks with high -visibility "ladder type" markings; Construct ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps at crosswalks; Increase school zone awareness via signage and pavement markings. rmm.-v, History of Project Outreach Town of Watertown met with MassDOT Project Funding Coordinator; The Town spoke with the crossing guards assigned to the Hosmer School; Driveway openings were reviewed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer in regards to compliance; WorldTech Engineering held an informational meeting with the Hosmer School and the Interim School Superintendent; ' Town Tree Warden reviewed existing /proposed street trees (one potential tree removal); WorldTech Engineering reviewed project with DPW, DCDP, and the Police Department. 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Proposed Improvements ' Typical Roadway Cross Section —Chauncey Street (Section A -A) 49' Existinj 5' 3' 17' 17' 2' 5' Walk Grass Travel Lane Travel Lane Grass Walk Strip Strip Proposed 6.5' 7' 10' 10' 7' 3.5' 5' Sidewalk Shoulder Shared Lane Shared Lane Shoulder Grass Walk Strip Proposed Improvements ' Typical Roadway Cross Section —Boylston Street (Section B-B) (West of School Street) Existing 5.5' 18, 18, 4.5' 4' Sidewalk Travel Lane Travel Lane Grass Walk Strip 50' AOL • 5.5' 7' 10, 10, 7' 5.5' 5' Sidewalk Shoulder Shared Lane Shared Lane Shoulder Grass Walk Strip Proposed Improvements ' Typical Roadway Cross Section —Boylston Street (Section C-C) East of School Street Existing 5' 7' 12' 10, 7' 4' 5' Sidewalk Grass Shared Lane Shared Lane Shoulder Grass Walk Strip Strip Next Steps Completed 25%/75% Design Submission Current Phase Public Informational Meeting qw Right -of -Way Coordination • Temporary Easements • Rights of Entry Minor Impacts to Property Next Steps Next Phase Design Public Hearing (March 15, 2017) Project Preparation Gas Main Replacement • Scheduled by the Town • Completed by National Grid - 2017 uQQER SONS Substandard Water Service Replacement R(/CrI OH • Completed by the Town - 2017 Final Design —Summer/Fall 2017 � Preparation of Bid Documents —Fall/Winter 2017 ' Project Award &Start of Construction —Spring/Summer 2018 ■ Funding and Contract Management by MassDO i Construction Impacts It Roadway Reconstruction • Extensive pavement reconstruction (reclamation) • Temporary roadway closures may be anticipated; • Construction will require shifting of traffic, police details Construction will minimize daily operations of Hosmer School; Timing of construction in school zone to be coordinated Temporary pedestrian detours will ensure accessible routes throughout the duration of construction. Construction substantially complete in 1 construction season.