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Bates Elementary School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project Salem I Project File No. 608743 DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING Bates Elementary School April 25, 2019 I 7:00pm ---PAGE BREAK--- • David Shedd, PE - Project Manager - MassDOT • Jason DeGray, PE– Toole Design Group • Chris Kelleher – Toole Design Group Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 Introduction ---PAGE BREAK--- • Safe Routes to School Assessment request submitted to MassDOT by Bates Elementary School – June 2013 • MassDOT District 4 and School and City Staff Infrastructure Assessment and Field Visit – November 6, 2013 • Preliminary Assessment report submitted – September 6, 2016 History of Public Outreach Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Team Municipality Project Proponent Consultant Engineering Firm Responsible for Design MassDOT’s Highway Division Responsible for administering the Design Process and providing Resident Engineer Services Federal Highway Administration Responsible for Oversight Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Area Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 Bates Elementary School Greenlawn Cemetary Project Area ---PAGE BREAK--- . Why do we need this project? Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- • Long pedestrian crossings at Liberty Hill Avenue & Appleton Street intersection • Non ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps • Tree in curb line of Liberty Hill Avenue at Nursery Street • High vehicle speeds • Crossing in front of school inadequate Existing Issues Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Issues (cont.) Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 • Long pedestrian crossing • Tree in curb line ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Issues (cont.) Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 • Lack of ADA compliant wheelchair ramps ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Issues (cont.) Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 • Crossing in front of school inadequate ---PAGE BREAK--- • Intersection Safety I Provide Safe Pedestrian Crossings by Shortening Crossing Distance and Removing Intersection Skew • Deficient Pedestrian Accommodation I Improve Sidewalks / Wheelchair Ramps • Accessibility I Provide ADA Compliant Wheelchair Ramps Project Goals Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- • Reconstruct existing sidewalks with vertical granite curb • New curb extensions at crosswalks • New accessible wheelchair ramps and crosswalks • New pavement markings and traffic signs • Stop control added to Liberty Hill Avenue at Appleton Street • New Rapid Flashing Beacon at school crosswalk Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 Project Scope ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Schedule 25% Design Submittal Date Design Public Hearing Date 100% Design Submittal Date Construction Starts Date Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- . How will traffic be affected? Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- ALERT: Traffic Impacts • Temporary Lane Closures during work hours • No Road Closures or Detours • Time of Day: Weekday work only during daytime hours Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- • Reconstruct existing sidewalks with vertical granite curb Improve neighborhood walking experience • New curb extensions at crosswalks Shortens crossings/Improves visibility of pedestrians • New accessible wheelchair ramps and crosswalks Ensures access for all users Proposed Improvements Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- • Stop control added to Liberty Hill Avenue at Appleton Street Decreases vehicle speeds and improves pedestrian safety • New Rapid Flashing Beacon at school crosswalk Improves pedestrian safety Proposed Improvements Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- . Next Steps/Meeting MassDOT / Consultant will review and respond to all public comments received in writing or in this meeting. Consultant will prepare next design submission package for MassDOT review and incorporate comments. Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 ---PAGE BREAK--- - Contact Person; David Shedd, Project Manager ([EMAIL REDACTED]) [PHONE REDACTED] Bates Elementary School – Safe Routes to School Salem I Project File No. 608743 Contact Information ---PAGE BREAK--- Thank You Q&A Bates Elementary School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project Salem I Project File No. 608743 DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING Bates Elementary School April 25, 2019 I 7:00pm