2009-08-18 TPC MinutesTRANSPORTATION AND PARKING COMMISSION
City of Northampton
August 18, 2009
City Hall, 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060 -3199
(413) 587 -1249 Fax: (413) 587 -1275
Councilor David Narkewicz opened the meeting at 4:07 p.m. in City Council Chambers,
Puchalski Municipal Building, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA.
Members present: David Narkewicz, Maureen Carney, Ned Huntley, William Letendre,
Russell Sienkiewicz, Gary Hartwell, James Lowenthal, Paul Sustick
Also present: Laura Hanson, Asst. Civil Engineer, Northampton DPW
Members absent: Wayne Feiden, Kenneth Jodrie, Leslie Stein
Public Comment
• Leslie Fraidstern — spoke about Elm Street and back of hospital, Prospect Ave,
Childs Park — cars not coming to full stop, tickets, wants police to use time
better
• Buck Deggendorf - Will be submitting a request for a no parking zone on
Round Hill Road
2. Minutes of June 23, 2009 —
James Lowenthal had corrections: #5 should be "Director" of Smith College, #7 should
read "The North Street spur will make first contra flow"
James Lowenthal moved approval, as amended, of minutes of June 23, 2009;
William Letendre seconded. The vote passed unanimously (8 -0).
3. Reschedule September 15, 2009 meeting due to election — Already posted as
September 8, 2009 — Chairman Narkewicz noted to the Committee that the previously
posted yearly schedule already had September 8, 2009 as the September meeting.
4. DPW Traffic Calming Engineering Assessment Presentations:
Chairman Narkewicz explained to the audience that the Traffic Calming Manual states
there will be an initial review of an application, the DPW then performs a review and
study, and an Engineering needs assessment is prepared. Today is the first presentation
after all additional data has been gathered and all groundwork has been done. Ms. Laura
Hanson, DPW Assistant Civil Engineer, is here to present the results:
■ Riverside Drive, Florence (TCA #1) See Attached report by Northampton
Department of Public Works
Laura Hanson gave an in -depth presentation of the Riverside Drive (a.k.a. Bay State
Village) Traffic Calming Application (a.k.a. TCA #1) and Power Point presentation. Ms.
Hanson explained the data and use of traffic counters, tubes that were across the street for
a two -week period. This is classified as collector residential through street from the
manual engineering assessment. For the emergency vehicle route map, this is a
secondary route. In future, this may be part of the Manhan Rail Trail. The Average
Daily Traffic (ADT) over two weeks was 2,826 vehicles.
Options were presented and discussed. Speed humps, tables or chicanes were suggested.
There was a lengthy discussion that included several residents.
Councilor Narkewicz moved that the Transportation & Parking Commission
recommend TCA #1 be considered for Traffic Calming, with further review, cost
benefit analysis and design study by the DPW to move forward; Chief Sienkiewicz
seconded. The vote passed unanimously (6 -0).
Chairman Narkewicz explained to the audience that Ms. Hanson would come back in
future to update on progress. Ms. Hanson stated that it would be better to present only
one report per meeting, as this first report was quite lengthy in discussion.
■ Pine Street and South Main Street Intersection, Florence (TCA #2) See
Attached report by Northampton Department of Public Works
Laura Hanson gave an in -depth presentation of the Pine Street & South Main Street
Traffic Calming Application (a.k.a. TCA #2) and Power Point presentation.
There was concern as residents stated that the report is based on 30 mph speed limit, but
there are posted signs of a 25 mph speed limit. Ms. Hanson stated that the she and the
Clerk of Council, and City Clerk have all done research to check this discrepancy, but the
speed limit will not be changed until further research has been done. This intersection is
not on the emergency route map as a primary or secondary route. The traffic counters
were done on June 30 and July 1, 2009. More data may be gathered in September 2009.
There was concern among Committee members of the shortness of the traffic counts and
speed limit discrepancy and/or possible inaccuracy of data based on incorrect speed.
Alternatives of narrowing the street or changing to a one -way street, and alternative
routes, were discussed at length. Councilor Carney suggested that residents on Chestnut
Street also be contacted, as they may not be adverse to a one -way street change. The
Committee agreed that more information is needed before a decision can be made.
Councilor Narkewicz moved to table the application with no action until September
8, 2009 meeting; Councilor Carney seconded. The vote passed unanimously (6 -0).
5. Discuss /recommend traffic ordinance amendments for Village Hill- related roadway &
Intersection improvements:
• Laurel Street — one -way segment between Rt. 66 & Burt's Pit Road
• Stop Signs — intersections at Earle Street /Grove Street /Texas Road and Laurel
Street /Grove Street
Chief Sienkiewicz moved that Transportation & Parking Commission recommend
an Ordinance to City Council to codify changes on Laurel Street; Councilor Carney
seconded. The vote passed unanimously (6 -0).
6. Main/Elm/State/New South Street Intersection Pedestrian Phase Upgrades — not
discussed
7. Committee Reports - none
8. Department Reports - none
9. New Business -none
At 6:45 p.m., Councilor Carney moved to adjourn and was seconded by William
Letendre. The vote passed unanimously (6 -0).
Respectfully submitted,
Mary L. Midura
Executive Secretary
Transportation & Parking Commission — meeting of
August 18, 2009
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Traffic Calming Request #1
Bay State Village
The Department of Public Works (DPW), working in coordination with other City
Departments (e.g. Police, Fire, Parking, etc.), has compiled the following data in this
standardized report form for the traffic calming request:
1. Physical Description
Riverside Drive (from Elm Street to Ladd Avenue)
a. Pavement Length: 3,772 feet
b. Pavement Width: 27 feet/ City Layout: 49.5 feet
c. Grade and Alignment: straight (1,300')/ hill at`'- [e'deral St (500') straight
(1,900')/ making a 90 degree curve afterLadd proceeding north
d. Number of lanes: 2
e. Pavement condition index (PCI): 100,
f. School Zone: Feiker School `
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Riverside Drive (from Ladd Avenue totMal
a. Pavement Length: 4,320 feet t ''n
b. Pavement Width: 23 feeti;City Layout:"
c. Grade and Alignment: gentle; =curves /sf
d. Number of lanes: 2
e. Pavement condition index
2. Street classifi
3.
Collector - Zoi
Ward,5B,.City
e
degree turn onto Maple Street
— all signs are in place
iulation #7384 dated 10/9/1986
Thenc'v�st�r�y `n Riverside Drive
f1 at 30 MPH
0.1 Iles at 20 MPH
0.41 miles at 35 MPH
0.32 miles at 30. MPH
b. Traffic Control Signal: none
c. Regulatory signage: Stop Signs (Elm St intersecton, Federal Intersection -both
sides, Ladd Avenue, .Clement St (at Ladd Ave not Burts Pit Rd)
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c. Regulatory Signage (continued)
No Parking Zones (several areas — some have faded signs)
d. Pavement markings:
Riverside Drive
Double yellow center line- Elm St to Ladd Ave
Single yellow center line — Ladd Ave to Maple St
No shoulder lines — signal white lines
All other side roads — no markings
Ormond Dr, Federal St, Hinckley St, Norwood -Ave, Liberty St, Ladd Ave,
and Clement Street
4. Status of roadway as a designated route
5.
f. Businesses:
Rick's Auto Repair at 442 EIm Stree'
Village General Store or "Smitty's" o
Cultery R'utlding, 320 Riverside DrtvE
Yankee Hill Machine Company, end
Marney Electrical 166pan y
Chemiplasfica I,nc 3_
�r Northampton High School
eiker School /Nonofuck Comm. School
,. r >
to for police and fire %ehi.,cles (see map)
e. Proximity to community facilities Maines
a. Walking access to a public schoo.l:"e
Walking access to a private sch6b[:.-P
b. Emergency vehicles = Secondary '`rq
c. Transit buses: (PVTA) R42 goes on
d. Commercial trucks: allowed.over Cl(
card Williamsb "urg:,
edge (17 ton, 19yton, 29 ton)
on Riverside Drive.
53 Riversid6`-` prive-delivery trucks
(several businesses) - delivery trucks
of Ladd' >Avenue - trucks
'sidewalks
S61ide until Federal St, `then it crosses to NW side (see map)
East side of5Hinckle+t (Riverside Dr to Warner St)
$''` fast side oftlton St (Elrtn St to Federal St)
r
'Nq''rth side of Feieral St (Riverside Dr to Vernon St)
NorFte Ladd Aue, Clement St or Riverside Dr (Ladd Ave to Maple St)
b. crosswalks %' acros KRiverside Dr/ Milton St at Elm St intersection
iverside Dr (west side) at Federal St intersection
acoss Federal St (north side) at Riverside Dr intersection
across Riverside Dr at Ladd Ave intersection
across Ladd Ave at Riverside Dr intersection
none Ormond Dr, Hinckley St, Norwood Ave, Liberty St,
Lexington Ave or Clement St
c. handicapped accessible ramps: none
d. bike lanes: none
e. Bicycle access: Manhan Rail Trail connection (possible future proposal)
Elm St to Federal St (1,816') and from Federal St to West St (6,600').
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6. Traffic Volume
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
a. Data was collected for two weeks including:
School Vacation (4/20/09 — 4/24/09) and During School (4/26/09- 4/30/09)
b. Two traffic counters collected data in both directions and were placed at the:
Legion = Riverside Drive (pole #10, near American Legion)
Ladd = Riverside Drive (pole #32, between Ladd Ave & Federal St)
Vnh imn of \/PhiCIPC
c. All Colledted,Dz
Riverside Driverp
Volume �C
F
Rlversl+e'Drlue (p
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Volume C
rom;4/17109'5/1/09
#101 near Amef fan Legion)
a Ig-A rage Daily Traffic (ADT) = 2,826
A...?; Laddr ve & Federal St)
al�VAverage Dally LTi ffic (ADT) = 2,817
I cease in vel raffi' 1, a school week vs. a vacation week: app. 200 veh.
Volumes at L rLon (A�T,from Mon to Fri) — 2982 to 3272 = 290 vehicles
umes at Lah(ADT from Mon to Fri) — 2920 to 3401 = 481 vehicles
Data was collect ,,M one week from May 4, 2009 through May 11, 2009.
Placed on Clement St = pole #12, between Burts Pit Road arid Bridge
Wr h i mo r,f Vahir-lac - All f`nlb=rrtari Rata frnm s /5 /m. /1 n/n9
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues:_;
Wed
' Thurs
Fri
ADT
No
School
4 -18 -09
4 -19 -09
4 -20 -09
4 21; 09
4 -22 -09
4-23 09
! ''':`:k
4 -24 -09
Legion
2187
2021
2663
3027,;':;:;:.,
3080
3032
;
2982
Ladd
2094
1972
2632
2890
2964
3025
3088
2920
School
4 -25 -09
4 -26 -09
4- 27;09 ;
; , ; 4 -28 -09
4 29 =09
4 -30 -09
5 -1 -09
Legion
2492
2070
31801,,
3386
3301
3272
Ladd
2326
2022
3324 =r.
3389 ,_ ,,r,;
; .3453
;;3439
- - - - --
3401
c. All Colledted,Dz
Riverside Driverp
Volume �C
F
Rlversl+e'Drlue (p
;:,
Volume C
rom;4/17109'5/1/09
#101 near Amef fan Legion)
a Ig-A rage Daily Traffic (ADT) = 2,826
A...?; Laddr ve & Federal St)
al�VAverage Dally LTi ffic (ADT) = 2,817
I cease in vel raffi' 1, a school week vs. a vacation week: app. 200 veh.
Volumes at L rLon (A�T,from Mon to Fri) — 2982 to 3272 = 290 vehicles
umes at Lah(ADT from Mon to Fri) — 2920 to 3401 = 481 vehicles
Data was collect ,,M one week from May 4, 2009 through May 11, 2009.
Placed on Clement St = pole #12, between Burts Pit Road arid Bridge
Wr h i mo r,f Vahir-lac - All f`nlb=rrtari Rata frnm s /5 /m. /1 n/n9
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Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
ADT
5 -05 -09
5 -06 -09
5 -07 -09
5 -08 -09
5 -09 -09
5 -10 -09
Clement
2521
2670
2634
2736
1958
1661
2363
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7. Traffic Speed - The 85` percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 85 ( %) percent
of all traffic is traveling at or below; and has a similar definition for the 95` percentile.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE (posted as 30 MPH)
Legion traffic counter - Both Directions showed 85 = 38 MPH/ 95 ° i = 40 MPH
Ladd /Federal traffic counter- showed higher speeds than Legion counter
Toward Ladd Ave. (85` =39 MPH) / (95` 43 MPH)
Toward Elm St. (85` 42 MPH) / (95` 45 MPH)
CLEMENT STREET (posted as 25 MPH)
TC #2 (between Burts Pit Rd & Clement St Bridge) - Both Directions showed 85th= 35 MPH
8. Traffic -Axle Classification - See handout on page 7 entitl6d "Limiting Truck Traffic"
Trucks are classified as vehicles over 2.5 tons (bo1&nurrfbers =3 axles and heavier)
RIVERSIDE DRIVE Y ' '
Direction 1(top row) = toward Elm St = (68/19 J
Direction 2 (bottom row) = toward Ladd Ave (S9%20,633 0 2� %)
n_... -,.tt t.,.,, n 4A01 +,..,..1, + f -f;r fAR Y-Ti ohxa16=imnm limit
tck exclusion 5/° to 8/01
Street Bikes Cars & 2 Axle Buses 2 Axle 3 Axle 4 Axle 5 Axle % Total
Trailer Long 6Tire Single Single ` :'Double Trucks (one week)
n
Toward Elm St 248 14399 3609 30 731; ,341,N' 0 34 si , 0.35% 19,426
Toward Ladd Ave. 171 16141 3534 36 420` 26'' 1 33 0.29% 20,633
CLEMENT STREET -
Direction 1(top row) toward bridge (northbound) (9/7,865= 0.11 %)
Direction 2 (bottom : ow) = toward Bud is Pit Rd(;outhboun+); 12/8,323 = 0.14 %)
Overall has 0.25% trutc tlylass Highway mit��trtn'Ziirit or truck exclusion 5% to 8 %)
.,.•xrr._�s.�,:- t :r7;. K.. ,.:�_�� 7.<>
Street
1 -15
& ` "'2'Axle
21 -25
Buses
2Axle
3 Ax1e M
4Axle
5 Axle
%
Total
TO -To Elm St (EB) '_;
i„ 428
antler
1,011
4,737
Tire
Single
Single
Double
Trucks
(one week)
T l�ng
23.5%
, j 6
20.4%
3.1 %
0.3%
<0.05
<0.05
Toward Bridge 4=
6
6363 1
F �3` 4;.=
r ,,5
X108
4
0
5
0.11%
7,865
es
Toward $ruts =Ptt
�
4
6438
4.7%
20.2%
176
2
0
10
0.14%
8,323
.
T RAFF1 eI SPEEDS
v r,*
, 11 1 0
VSy�
':1Y " it i
Total x, ,�:�,,:,.
1 -15
I f .,
21 -25
26 -30
31 -35
36 -40
41 -45
46 -50
51 -55
':1Y " it i
Total x, ,�:�,,:,.
1 -15
I f .,
21 -25
26 -30
31 -35
36 -40
41 -45
46 -50
51 -55
>56
TO -To Elm St (EB) '_;
i„ 428
9`,'f
1,011
4,737
8,896
4,107
620
69
6
1
5.0%
23.5%
44.1 %
20.4%
3.1 %
0.3%
<0.05
<0.05
TO -To Ladd Ave (WB)
1 ,
"r' 45
878
3,800
8,390
4,281
661
78
6
2
2.0 %' Y (Yl.8%
4.7%
20.2%
44.6%
22.8%
3.5
0.4
<0.05
<0.05
TC2 -To Elm St (EB)
377
162
311
1,187
5,245
7,613
3,122
535
64
13
2.0%
0.9%
1.7%
6.4%
28.2%
40.9%
16.8
2.9%
0.3%
<0.05
TC2 -To Ladd Ave (WB)
330
142
482
2,874
8,429
6,098
1,469
221
31
11
1.6 %
0.7%
1 2.4%
1 14.3 %
42.0 %
30.4%
7.3%
1.1 %
FO.2 %
<0.05
Bold indicates speeds >10 MPH over posted 30 MPH Speed Limit
• TC1: Total Vehicles traveling > 40 MPH (To Elm St) = 3.4 %
Total Vehicles traveling > 40 MPH (To Ladd Ave) = 3.9 %
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® TC2: Total Vehicles traveling > 40 MPH (To Elm St) = 20
Total Vehicles traveling > 40 MPH (To Ladd Ave) = 8.6
9. Crash and Traffic Enforcement Data (5 year)
See attached two sheets summarizing data from the Northampton Police Department for 2004-
2009 accidents reported by a police officer (greater than $1,000 damage).
10. Alternative route: Yes - Noticeable during Clement St bridge construction
11. Discussion
a. Elm St /Milton St /Riverside Dr intersection
b. Speed Reduction
c. Federal St intersection (DPW Site DistancE
Plan (April 2005) perceived as hazardousf.
d. Trucks on Clement St
e. Ladd Ave intersection
12. Other
a. Letter to Highway Research Safety Cent�i
b. Cracksealing scheduled on :R yerside Driv(
c. PVPC Stud warrant anal�ss`in;,2.000 -2001
,,
19/2004, and Trans.
ed;:5/22/2009
i
;Ladd) and Clemen f'5t in 2009
Milton /Riverside intersection
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- Bay State Village
LIMITING TRUCK TRAFFIC
According to the Mass Highway, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), October 2006
edition, the following information pertains to limiting local truck traffic:
Section 11A -9 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (pages 11 & 121
A truck exclusion from a municipal way may be authorized provided a suitable alternate route is
available. The alternate route shall have an effective width and pavement structure which can safely
accommodate the additional truck traffic. In addition, the alternate route must meet one of the
following conditions:
a) lie wholly within the community making the application .
b) lie partially in an adjacent community but only on State Highway, or
c) lie partially in an adjacent community but have the4diacent community's written approval.
An engineering study, as outlined in the Data requested below, must be made In.addition, one or more
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of the following warrants may be sufficient justification for truck exclusion:
( 5C
L.7 ;4�y
Warrants
A. A volume of heavy commercial vehicles„ which usually is in the range of five to eight percent, reduces
the utilization of the facility and is cause fora substantial red uctio'h in capacity or safety.
B. The condition of pavement structure of the route to be'excluded indicates that further repeated
heavy wheel loads will result m §ever deterioration of theoadway £ Y
C. Notwithstanding the,foregomg; �n_certain mstahceswhere land "use is primarily residential in nature
a h
Y: ff T -.�� t y a �."
and a municipality has exclusion only dur-mg =Hours of darkness, a specific night exclusion may
be granted. �.. _.:.. _. 4....._.
Data
artme6' cai "consi
, the following data must be submitted by the
municipa(ify
a. A 24- ho`u�Qnsecutive count of all vehicles using the subject street. The count shall be broken into
one -half inte "r� showing both bir.p, ercial vehicles with a carrying capacity over two and one -half tons
and other vehic�'e�
b. Map of the area w't,),excludedsreet marked in red and the alternate route in green.
c. Physical charactensexcl `and alternate streets in question (ie. Length, width, type and
condition of surface of si
.�
d. Types of buildings or prope abutting street (Residential, business, school, playground etc.).
e. Zoning of Street (Residential, Industrial etc.)
f. Proximity of probable alternate route to the proposed excluded route and the additional distance to
be traveled using the alternate route.
g. Types of traffic control existing on street.
h. Hours during which exclusion is to be in effect.
I. A written statement from the municipality as to the need for the exclusion.
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Bay State Village Association.
C/o 298 Riverside Drive
Bay State Village, MA
01062 -2722
586 -7961
pmclean @l.efh..net
Transportation and Parking Commission
C/o 210 Main. Street, room 18
Northampton, MA.
01060 -31992
Commission members,
We are very happy to see the effort you are making to address the need to
calm traffic in Northampton. The attached Traffic Calming Request Form is
presented with renewed optimism. The strategies outlined in the Traffic Calming
Manual present great possibilities to make the streets safer in our neighborhood.
As you may be aware the Village .Association has along history of
launching initiatives to address traffic dangers in Say State-Village. When the
Clement Street Bridge was previously closed in the 1980's the association worked
with the Saving Lives Program to reduce speed on Riverside Drive. This positive
collaboration between the city and the neighborhood had a lasting impact. In
1993 we successfully petitioned the Department of Public Works to paint a double
line down the center of Riverside Drive. In the winter of 2004 there was a sharp
increase in crashes -at the intersection of Riverside and Federal Street.. Our
Association entered a dialogue with the city regarding the dangers at the Federal
Street intersection. That. July then D.P.W. Director, George Andrikitis and then
Traffic Committee member, David Narkewicz met with Association members at
the Federal Street intersection. Several actions were taken that year which had
some impact, including the repair of a broken pipe that contributed to icing
problems, Nonetheless the Federal Street intersection is among those of particular
concern.
Traffic safety is a constant topic voiced at Village Association meetings.
Every three or four years our energies are directed towards specific actions. We
have had go slow sign painting parties, created phone trees to call the police to
request there presence to catch speeders and to request that the sign that displays
the speed limit and your current speed be. placed on Riverside. With all our
efforts people continue to speed on Riverside and intersections are dangerous,
more dangerous than they could be.
Riverside Drive presents the perfect opportunity to apply the strategies
described by your. tragic calming initiative. We also appreciate the opportunity to
be proactive. This past year -while the Clement Street Bridge has been closed
there has been a significant reduction in traffic volume on Riverside Drive. The
bridge closing has not only reduced traffic volume but has kept away the
commuting traffic. Commuters seem more likely to speed and are speeding
through the neighborhood when there is the highest volume of pedestrians
including students walking to school and waiting for school busses. Shortly the
bridge will again be open. Combine that with housing developments on the old
State Hospital grounds and at other spots on the other side of the bridge, we are
about to see higher traffic volumes on. Riverside Drive than we have ever
experienced. The time to act is now. We look forward to your response to our
request.
Sincerely,
i ,
Peter McLean:
President, Bay State Village Association
a
City of Northampton, MA
Traffic Calming Request Form
What is traffic calming? The goal of traffic calming k to make streets safer and more comforinble for
pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit users by implementing roadways with features that induce drivers to
slow down and pay more attention to their surroundings. Three major categories of traffic calming include: (i )
narrowing the real or apparent width of the street, (2) deflecting or introducing curvature to the vehicle path, and
(3) altering the vertical profile of the vehicle path. Traffic Calming does not include the installation orregulatory
traffic control devices such as signals, stop signs, and roundabouts or lowering a speed limit because they are not
self- enforcing. A copy of the Northampton Traffic Calming Manual is available by visiting
h_ Itp_ li ��' w northanlpt oil ma .s'c /tnc /trafTiccalmin <� . Cal) the Department of Public Works (DPW) if you have
any questions at (413) 587 -1570.
Traffic Calming Request Form Directions: Please fall out this form and mail it to the address listed below. By
using this form you will help us assess the type of issues or concerns you are having with a street in your
neighborhood. Each request will be considered separately. We will place your request on the agenda for the
Transportation & Parking Commission (TPC) within 60 days of its receipt. The TPC will make a determination
how to best address the request and forward it to either the DPW, Police, or other appropriate City Department(s).
If recommended by the TPC, a City Engineering Assessment will follow, and be given as a presentation within 90
days at a scheduled TPC meeting (weather permitting).
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1. Name 1 eCL L it -
Address J' ' iu:rs
Ci ty Ward
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Phone (day) 2(? J - tj qVi (night) (
2. Please list the street(s)/ location/ intersection that concerns you most:
S IP L-bd, J
3. What time of day do the concerns you have seem most noticeable?
4. Please check each item below that applies to the referenced street(s):
Pedestrian/ Bicyclist Safety 1� Speeding Vehicles Sign placement
�C i•ligh tragic volume / trucks _Parking Issues IDifiicutt to cross street
, Sight Distance Issues (for drivers) _Poor Road Condition _Other (describe):
5. Please encourage others in your neighborhood to sign the back of this request form and participate
in the Northampton Pace Car Program. Additional neighborhood support will help gain a higher project
ranking during the scoring process. See page ten in the Traffic Calming Manual for an explanation of the
prioritization criteria for projects (our website is listed above).
b. You may also attach a drawing on another sheet of paper if you think it will be helpful.
Please return this completed form to:
Transportation and Parking Commission
Traffic Calming Request Form
210 Main Suwt, Room 18
Northampton, MA 01060 -31992
City of Northampton, MA
Traffic Calming Request Form
Bay State Village Association
2. Please list the street(s) /location/intersection that concerns you the most:
Riverside Drive is our main concern, including tluee intersections on Riverside.
As for Riverside itself, it presents a long straight stretch of road that many commuters use
to bypass other parts of Northampton, and it seems others use to test their acceleration
capabilities. There are many children vulnerable on Riverside. There are numerous
school bus stops that feed the elementary and middle schools. With Northampton High
School at the end of Riverside there are many High School students walking and riding
on Riverside. Also the Nonotuck Day School caters to our youngest citizens who go for
walks during their day and some of whom walk and ride to school with their parents.
Maines Field provides a local park for families to take advantage of but many do
not because walking or riding Riverside between Ladd and Landy is too dangerous. With
thoughts of sustainability, there is also a noticeable increase in bike traffic on Riverside.
Traffic speeds and dangerous intersections give a Riverside biker more the feel of being
on a highway instead of a neighborhood street.
The intersections:
1 Riverside Drive, Milton and Elm Streets
The motorist who is traveling east on Riverside and making a right onto Elm has
poor visibility looking back onto Elm, where traffic is often also speeding. There is
confusion regarding traffic coming down the hill on Elm from the High School; are they,
turning in front of me or are they turning onto Milton. And if a car is also coming off of
Milton and onto Elm it becomes a hit the gas and hope for the best scenario. At the
beginning and end of the High School day things are much worse.
2 Riverside Drive and Federal Street '
Cars traveling Riverside have likely reached their top speeds at this point. A
speeding car traveling east on Riverside has a poor view of the intersection. Cars
crossing or entering Riverside from Federal have a limited view of what is coming from
the west on Riverside. On this portion of Riverside there is sidewalk on only one side of
the street. At this intersection the side walk changes from the north side to the south side
of Riverside. Pedestrians need to cross Federal and Riverside. This is a dangerous
intersection.
3 Riverside Drive at Ladd Street where it bends, turning 90 degrees.
At this corner the speed is posted at 20 miles an hour. There is good reason as
cars do loose control at this comer. There are no sidewalks at this point. With The
Village General Store at the comer there is increased pedestrian traffic, including many
children.
City of Northampton, MA
Traffic Calming Request Form
Bay State Village Association
3. What time of day do the concerns you have seem most noticeable?
The traffic volume appears to be highest during the morning and evening
cormnutes, shortly after 7:00 am to 9:OOam. and again 3:30 pm to.5:00 pm. The traffic at
the High School is much worse at the beginning and end of the school day. Outside of
these times, when the street is not cluttered with other traffic drivers have a chance to hit
top speeds.
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Traffic Calming Request #2
Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
The Department of Public Works (DPW), working in coordination with other City
Departments (e.g. Police, Fire, Parking, etc.), has compiled the following data in this
standardized report form for the traffic calming request:
1. Physical Description
Pine Street (from Maple Street to South Main Street)
a. Length: 1,825 feet
b. Width: 29 feet/ City Layout = 40 feet
c. Grade and Alignment: straight with slight curvature
d. Number of lanes: 2
e. Pavement condition index (PCI): 78 (Preventative Maintenance)
f. Last PCI survey: 11/20/2006, ADT Volume: 3,500
Chestnut Street (from Pine Street to Main Street, Florence)
a. Pavement Length: 573 feet
b. Pavement Width: 27.5 feet/ City Layout: 49.5 feet
c. Grade and Alignment: straight with slight curvature
d. Number of lanes: 2
e. Pavement condition index (PCI): 90 (Routine Maintenance)
f. Last PCI survey: 12/30/2007, ADT Volume: 3,000
2. Street classification
Both Pine Street and Chestnut Street
Collector - Zoned as a Residential Thru street
Ward 5A, City Councilor David Murphy
3. Regulatory Signage
a. Posted speed limit: 30 MPH
PINE STREET all signs are in place
According to the Special Speed Regulation #7351 dated January 30, 1986
Pine Street — EASTBOUND
"Beginning at Spring Street, thence easterly 0.76 miles at 30 miles per
hour ending at South Main Street; the total distance being 0.76 miles."
Pine Street — WESTBOUND
"Beginning at South Main Street, thence westerly 0.51 miles at 30 miles
per hour ending at Spring Street; the total distance being 0.51 miles."
b. Traffic Control Signal: none on Pine Street or South Main Street
Chestnut Street: yes -it has a traffic control signal
c. Regulatory Signage (continued)
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Traffic Calming Request #2
- Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
• Stop Signs (Pine St at South Main intersection, South Main at Locust
intersection, Chestnut St at Pine St intersection, not on Beacon St with Pine St
intersection)
• No Parking Zones (several areas — some have faded signs)
• Children Signs — five on Pine Street
• Pedestrian Crossing Signs- 3 present (one should be moved to correct location)
d. Pavement markings:
Pine Street, Chestnut Street, South Main Street —
Short double yellow line near intersections (each are <100'), no fog lines
4. Status of roadway as a designated route for:
a. Walking access to a public school near Hill Institute kindergarten
b. Emergency vehicles: no (Unrestricted Emergency Route map)
c. Transit buses: (PVTA)
d. Commercial trucks: allowed (no restrictions)
e. Proximity to community facilities:
Trinity Row Park on South Main Street
Hill Institute — educational classes for art and music
f. Churches /Businesses:
Northampton Cooperative Bank (Pine Street /Main St entrance /exit)
Our Lady of Annunciation Church & Annunciation Parish Center
Center of Florence (Medical Facilities (2), Bike Shop, Cooper's.Store,
Citgo Gas Station, Barbershop)
Florence Congregational Church
Florence Community Center (old grammar school)
Sojourner Truth Memorial Park
5. Pedestrian /Bicycle Access
a. sidewalks: South side of Pine St (S. Main to Chestnut St)
North side of Pine St (Chestnut St to Maple St)
West side of Chestnut St
North side of Beacon St.
West side of Maple St
b. crosswalks: South Main St — Pine St intersection
Pine St — west side near South Main St intersection
Pine Street —west side near Chestnut St intersection
Pine Street — midblock between Beacon St & Chestnut St
4 - each side at the Chestnut St/Locust St intersection
c. handicapped accessible ramps: yes (Pine St at S. Main, Bank exit)
d. bike lanes: none
e. Bicycle access: Ride on Main Street (Florence) or South Main Street
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Traffic Calming Request 42
Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
6. Traffic Volume
PINE STREET
a. Data was collected for 48 hours on 6/30/09 (rues) & 7/1/09 (Wed)
b. Two traffic counters collected data in both directions and were placed on:
Pine Street, TP #3 between Chestnut St and South Main St
Pine Street, TP #7 between Beacon St and Chestnut St
c. All Collected Data indicates the tollowing Average Uaily i ratric (AU 1):
Pine Street, TP #3 between Chestnut St and South Main St = 2,701 vehicles
Pine Street, TP #7 between Beacon St and Chestnut St 3,712 vehicles
d. Findings:
Page 4
TC1- Between Chestnut
St Et S. Main St
TC2- Between Beacon St Et Chestnut St
Start
6/30/2009
7/01
6/29/2009
7/01/2009
Time
To S. Main
(EB)
To Chestnut
(WB)
To S. Main
(EB)
To Chestnut
(WB)
To Beacon
(WB)
To Chestnut
(EB)
To Beacon
(WB)
To Chestnut
(EB)
1200
AM
4
7
2
5
6
6
3
4
0100
4
1
3
2
1
5
4
3
0200
2
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
0300
2
1
3
0
2
2
0
3
0400
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
4
0500
9
1
16
1
2
13
4
18
0600
37
10
30
10
17
47
17
47
0700
104
29
97
20
53
139
37
131
0800
1..7...2
46
x,66
57
57
227
58
219
0900
135
53
138
41
66
167
78
178
1000
122
55
125
61
92
149
91
155
1100
92
51
115
6'S:
9R;
125
Q;
154
1200
PM
83
82
102
75
129
104
110
132
1300
106
70
105
77
110
W
130
:"T"
1400
106
74
102
94
113
133
118
135
1500
101
84
`(r2 "6
8
137
143
159
143
1600
1;x;4
111
89
91
173
139
156
128
1700
99
1 $
96
?I.0#
2 I!
143
"l. ' :
18
1800
92
106
76
93
148
103
138
103
1900
69
64
71
49
87
102
67
87
2000
53
67
54
54
80
67
67
55
2100
41
32
25
46
51
43
66
41
2200
18
20
24
35
24
19
32
25
2300
14
10
17
10
11
12
13
18
total
1580
1 1126
1585
1111
1674
2055
1645
2049
2706
2696
3729
3694
AM
Peak
0800
172
1000
55
0800
166
1100
65
1100
93
0800
227
1100
96
0800
219
PM
Peak
1600
114
1700
148
1500
126
1700
134
1700
217
1300
161
1700
198
1300
146
ADT
2,701
3,712
c. All Collected Data indicates the tollowing Average Uaily i ratric (AU 1):
Pine Street, TP #3 between Chestnut St and South Main St = 2,701 vehicles
Pine Street, TP #7 between Beacon St and Chestnut St 3,712 vehicles
d. Findings:
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Traffic Calming Request #2
Pine Street /South Main'Street
Florence, Massachusetts
*This data indicates that there are approx. 1,000 more vehicles traveling on Pine St
west of the Chestnut St intersection compared to the east side.
*Pine St (between S. Main St and Chestnut St) has approx. 450 -470 vehicles
driving in the eastbound direction compared to the westbound direction.
*Pine St (between Beacon St and Chestnut St) has approx. 380 -400 vehicles
driving in the eastbound direction compared to the westbound direction.
*Peak volumes occur during 0900 and 1700.
7. Traffic Speed - PINE STREET (posted as 30 MPH)
a. 50 / 85" / 95 Percentile Speeds
The 50 percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 50 ( %) percent of all traffic
is traveling at or below, with a similar definition for the 85 and 95 percentile.
TC #1 - between Chestnut St and South Main St
Toward South Main St (eastbound): 50 =28 MPH /85 1h =33 MPH /95 th = 35 MPH
Toward Chestnut St (westbound): 50 =27 MPH /85 th =31 MPH /95 th = 34 MPH
TC #2 - between Beacon St and Chestnut St
Toward Chestnut St (eastbound): 50 =29 MPH /85 th =34 MPH /95 th = 35 MPH
Toward Beacon St (westbound): 50 = 28 MPH / =33 MPH /95 th = 35 MPH
50 % traffic is traveling below speed limit in both directions.
* 85 % traffic is traveling slightly faster in the EB direction (toward South Main St).
95t % traffic is traveling approx. 5 MPH over speed limit in both directions.
b. Vehicle Speeds (miles per hour)
Total
1 -15
16 -20
21 -25
26 -30
31 -35
36 -40
41 -45
>45
TC1 -To S. Main (EB)
21
31
133
367
183
20
1
0
2.8%
4.1%
17.6%
48.5%
24.2%
2.6%
0.1%
0
TC1 -To Chestnut (WB)
20
23
100
139
52
4
0
0
5.9%
6.8%
29.6%
41.1%
15.4%
1.2%
0
0
TC2 -To Chestnut (EB)
6
19
128
479
336
51
3
0
0.6%
1.9 %
12.5%
46.9%
32.9%
5.0%
0.3%
0
TC2 -To Beacon (WB)
24
14
106
252
152
19
1
0
4.2 Y.
2.5%
18.7%
1 44.4 %
26.8%
3.3%
0.2%
0
Bold indicates speeds >5 MPH over posted 30 MPH Speed Limit
• TC1: Total Vehicles traveling > 35 MPH = 3.9 %
• TC2: Total Vehicles traveling > 35 MPH = 8.8 %
• Peak hour of speeding for both counters= 1200 (lunch time)
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Traffic Calming Request #2
Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
8. Traffic -Axle Classification
See handout on page 7 entitled, "Limiting Truck Traffic ".
Trucks are classified as vehicles over 2.5 tons (bold numbers =3 axles and heavier)
Mass Highway minimum limit for truck exclusion route is 5% to 8 %.
TC1: Overall this section of Pine St between S. Main and Chestnut has 0.52% trucks.
TC2: Overall this section of Pine St between Chestnut Et Beacon St has 0.51% trucks.
_ ... - _ _.. .... ...... - ..__..
PINE STREET
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Bikes
... — -
Cars Et
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2
- . - ......
Buses 12
Axle
- - - - -..
3 Axle
4 Axle
5 Axle
%
Total
INVOLVED
INJURY?
Trailer
Axle
PINE
6 Tire
Single
Single
Double
Trucks
(Both
PINE
5/16/2008
1814
Long
YES -1
REAR END COLLISION
PINE
SOUTH MAIN
5/14/2005
2217
Days)
TC1
FAILURE TO USE CARE IN TURNING
PINE
CHESTNUT
2004 -2009
NONE
To S. Main
16
3517
857
6
78
6
0
1,0
0.36
4490
To Ch estnut
10
2599
524
0
43
3
0
2
0 6
3181
TC2
To Beacon
25
3664
887
2
126
f.0
1.
3,
0` 30,
4718
To Chestnut
23
4707
992
3
86
9;
b
3
Q ;21
5823
9. Crash and Traffic Enforcement Data (5 year)
See table below summarizing data from the Northampton Police Department for the
accidents reported.by a police officer (greater than $1,000 damage).
STREET
INTERSECTION
DATE OF
TIME OF
# OF MV'S
PERSONAL
CAUSE OF
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT
INVOLVED
INJURY?
ACCIDENT
SOUTH MAIN
PINE
, 2009
NONE
SOUTH MAIN
PINE
5/16/2008
1814
2
YES -1
REAR END COLLISION
PINE
SOUTH MAIN
5/14/2005
2217
2
NO
FAILURE TO USE CARE IN TURNING
PINE
CHESTNUT
2004 -2009
NONE
No significant accident history found at both intersections.
10. Alternative route: Yes - Noticeable in the traffic count (eastbound direction).
11. Discussion
a. Pine Street /South Main Street intersection
b. Volume Reduction - eastbound direction
12. Other - Fuss Et O'Neill conducted a traffic study for Pine Street between South
Main St and Chestnut St during late August/ September 2004 for the Northampton
Cooperative Bank. Findings showed an ADT of 2,560 vehicles, Saturday showed 2,058
vehicles and Sunday 1,506 vehicles. EB traffic was higher than WB. No change in LOS
at two Pine St intersections with proposed project. Additional pedestrian crossing
and traffic speed sign were suggested.
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Traffic Calming Request #2
Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
LIMITING TRUCK TRAFFIC
According to the Mass Highway, Manual on U niform Traffic C ontrol D evices (MUTCD),
October 2006 edition, the following information pertains to limiting local truck traffic:
Section 11A -9 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (pages 11 & 12)
A truck exclusion from a municipal way may be authorized provided a suitable alternate route is
available. The alternate route shall have an effective width and pavement structure which can
safely accommodate the additional truck traffic. In addition, the alternate route must meet one of
the following conditions:
a) lie wholly within the conununity making the application,
b) lie partially in an adjacent community but only on State Highway, or
c) lie partially in an adjacent community but have the adjacent community's written approval.
An engineering study, as outlined in the Data requested below, must be made. In addition, one
or more of the following warrants may be sufficient justification for truck exclusion:
Warrants
A. A volume of heavy commercial vehicles, which usually is in the range of five to eight percent,
reduces the utilization of the facility and is cause for a substantial reduction in capacity or safety.
B. The condition of pavement structure of the route to be excluded indicates that further repeated
heavy wheel loads will result in sever deterioration of the roadway.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in certain instances where land use is primarily residential in
nature and a municipality has requested exclusion only during hours of darkness, a specific night
exclusion may be granted.
Data
Before the Department can consider an exclusion proposal, the following data must be submitted
by the municipality:
a. A 24 -hour consecutive. count of all vehicles using the subject street. The count shall be broken
into one -half intervals showing both commercial vehicles with a carrying capacity over two and
one -half tons and other vehicles.
b. Map of the area, with excluded street marked in red and the alternate route in green.
c. Physical characteristics of excluded and alternate streets in question (ie. Length, width, type
and condition of surface of sidewalk.
d. Types of buildings or property abutting street (Residential, business, school, playground etc.).
e. Zoning of Street (Residential, Industrial etc.)
f. Proximity of probable alternate route to the proposed excluded route and the additional
distance to be traveled using the alternate route.
g. Types of traffic control existing on street.
h. Hours during which exclusion is to be in effect.
i. A written statement from the municipality as to the need for the exclusion. .
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Traffic Calming Request #2
Pine Street /South Main Street
Florence. Massachusetts
Northampton Public Works Not a Surrey
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City of.Northampton, MA
Traffic Calming Request Form
What is traffic calming? The goal of traffic calming is to make streets safer and more comfortable for
pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit users by implementing roadways with features that induce drivers to
slow down and pay more attention to their surroundings. Three major categories of traffic calming include: (1)
narrowing the real or apparent width of the street, (2) deflecting or introducing curvature to the vehicle path, and
(3) altering the vertical profile of the vehicle path. Traffic Calming does not include the installation of regulatory
traffic control devices such as signals, stop signs, and roundabouts or lowering a speed limit because they are not
self-enforcing. A copy of the Northampton Traffic Calming Manual is available by visiting
hilp:// Call the Department of Public Works (DPW) if you have
any questions at (413) 587 -1570.
Traffic Calming Request Form Directions: Please fill out this form and mail it to the address listed below. By
using this form you will help us assess the type of issues or concerns you are having with a street in your
neighborhood. Each request will be considered separately. We will place your request on the agenda for the
Transportation & Parking Commission (TPC) within 60 days of its receipt. The TPC will make a determination
how to best address the request and forward it to either the DPW, Police, or other appropriate City Department(s).
If recommended by the TPC, a City Engineering Assessment will follow, and be given as a presentation within 90
days at a scheduled TPC meeting (weather permitting).
1. Name
Address
Email G.cK
Phone (day)
(night) :!gJ - SSG - kA3-at
2 Please list the street (s) /.location/ intersection that concerns you most: -
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3. What time of day do the concerns you have seem most noticeable? e
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4. Please check each item below that applies to the referenced street(s): J [,
✓Pedestrian/ Bicyclist Safety Speeding Vehicles _Sign placement
High traffic volume/ trucks Parking Issues 2Difficult to cross street
_Sight Distance Issues (for drivers) Poor Road Condition _Other (describe):
5. Please encourage others in your neighborhood to sign the back of this request form and participate,
in the Northampton Pace Car Program. Additional neighborhood support will help gain a higher project
ranking during the scoring process.. See page ten in the Traffic Calming Manual for an explanation of the
prioritization criteria for projects (our website is listed above).
6. You may also attach a drawing on another sheet of paper if you think it will be helpful.
Please return this completed form to: Transportation and Parking Commission
Traffic Calming Request Form
210 Main Street, Room 18
Northampton, MA 01060 -31992
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City of Northampton
Streets for Pavement Crack Sealing 2009
# STREET
1 CORTICELLI ST
2 NONOTUCKST
3 CHESTNUT ST
4 HIGH ST
5 BARRETT ST
6
CHESTERFIELD RD
7
DIMOCK ST
8
MONTAGUE RD
9
RIVERSIDE DR
10
FEDERAL ST
11
CLEMENT ST
12
CENTER ST
13
STATEST
14
WEST ST
15
MAIN ST(LEEDS)
16
O'DONNELL DR
17
GLENDALE RD
18 FLORENCE RD
19
OLD FERRY RD
20
ORCHARD ST
21
HIGHLAND AVE
22
WALNUT ST
23
GRAVES AVE
24
FRANKLIN ST
25
ARLINGTON ST
26
MURPHYTER
27 HASTINGS HTS
:r
FROM SEGMENT TO SEGMENT
PINE ST NONOTUCK ST
(SOUTH LANE)- #160 FEDERALST
PINE ST MAIN ST (FLO)
STRAW AVE NORTH MAPLE ST
JACKSON ST 117' W - KING ST
RESERVOIR RD
SPRING ST
200'S OF C'FIELD RD
ELM ST
VERNON ST
LADD AVE
MAIN ST
MAIN ST
ELM ST
1,550'W-KENNEDY RD
CHESTERFIELD RD
W'TON TOWN LINE
LADD AVE
MILTON ST
BURTS PIT RD
STATE ST
FINN ST
GROVE ST
ARCH STREET
RYAN RD
ROUTE 66
RYAN RD
BRIDGE ST
BRIDGE ST
NORTH ST
MARKET ST
MARKET ST
ELM ST
MASSASOIT ST
PROSPECT ST
STERLING RD
WATER STREET
CAH I LLAN E TER
E'TON TOWN LINE
100'N- BURTS PIT RD
CROSS PATH RD
NORTH ST
PARSONS ST
PARSONS ST
DEAD END
PROSPECT ST
FRANKLIN ST
CUL DE SAC
SPRING GROVE AVE
34
LENGTH PCI SURVEYED
425
89
10/12/2008
2,750
79
12/30/2007
573
90
12/30/2007
2,429
88
10/12/2008
2,238
100
7/1/2004
3,183
100
7/1/2004
1,061
95
12/28/2007
1,145
100
8/1/2007
3,772
93
11/12/2005
1,474
90
12/30/2007
1,980
100
12/1/2006
930
100
7/1/2004
2,854
100
7/1/2004
3,100
100
1/31/2005
600
89
11/20/2006
689
90
1/10/2008
4,300
100
12/1/2006
5,973
100
12/17/2007
2,190
90
12/30/2007
1,202
90
12/30/2007
514
88
10/11/2008
812
89
10/11/2008
590
90
10/11/2008
2,498
90
1/10/2008
972
90
10/11/2008
667
88
10/11/2008
680
89
10/12/2008
Subject: Jackson Street Update
From: "Steve Mallory" <SMallory@tecmass.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:58:58 -0400
To: "Laura Hanson" <lhanson @hampdpw.org>
CC: "Kevin Dandrade" <KDandrade @tecmass.com >, "Jennifer Williams" <JWilliams @tecmass.com>
Hi Laura,
The project was advertised for bids on Saturday, August 1 and has an anticipated bid opening date of Tuesday, September 22. I've attached a list of
stimulus projects and their status as of July 22, 2009. For all 22 projects, it appears that the NTP was given to the contractor within 2 weeks of the bid
opening date. Based on that schedule, I'd say the contractor would have the NTP by the first or second week of October.
As with all state managed projects, the dates are subject to change. I'll keep you posted if we hear any updates.
Regards,
Steve
Steven J. Mallory, E.I.T., S.I.T.
Project Engineer
Witt
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