Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 12, 2019 RECOMMENDATIONS | from page 3 direction and 33 MPH to 34 MPH in the westbound direction. The trial runs generally range from 35 MPH to 45 MPH through the corridor. The Hamilton Street corridor experienced a total of 32 crashes with 2 crashes directly related to speed within the five-year period. 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Therefore, it is TEC’s engineering judgement to maintain the existing speed zoning along this roadway. With the 85th percentile speed being close to the existing postS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping ed speed limit, it is unlikely that a change in speed limit will change driver behavior along the roadway. Maintaining the existing conditions retains uniformity for drivers through the corridor, and the 30 MPH speed limit immediately to the east of Central Street is consistent with other primary roadways entering the Town Center through Thickly Settled residential areas. The speed zones are of a length, between 0.46 miles and 0.63 miles, which can be more enforced by the Saugus Police Department. Essex Street (east of Route 1) The Essex Street speed data as noted in Table 3 and as shown in Figure 12 shows an 85th percentile speed of 35 MPH to 36 MPH in the northbound direction and 35 MPH to 38 MPH in the southbound direction. The trial runs generally range from 30 MPH to 40 MPH through the corridor. The Essex Street corridor experienced a total of 76 crashes with 6 crashes directly related to speed within the fiveyear period. Essex Street is currently governed by the MGL Chapter 90, Section 17 general statutory speed limit of 30 MPH for a Thickly Settled residential area or Business District. It is TEC’s engineering judgement to maintain the existing speed zoning along this roadway. With the 85th percentile speed being close to the existing statutory speed limit, it is unlikely that posting either a 30 MPH or 35 MPH speed limit will change driver behavior along the roadway. Maintaining the existing conditions retains uniformity for drivers through the corridor, as the MassDOT jurisdiction section of roadway to the west of Route 1 is posted with a 30 MPH speed limit. The 30 MPH statutory speed limit is consistent with other primary roadways entering the Town Center through Thickly Settled residential areas. Lincoln Avenue The Lincoln Avenue speed data as noted in Table 3 and as shown in Figure 13 shows an 85th percentile speed of 34 MPH to 37 MPH in the northbound direction and 35 MPH to 37 MPH in the southbound direction. The trial runs generally range from 35 MPH to 45 MPH through the corridor. The Lincoln Avenue corridor experienced a total of 226 crashes with 10 crashes directly related to speed within the five-year period. This would correspond to approximately 113 crashes per mile of roadway over that period. In addition to the high level of speedrelated crashes, this is a significant number of crashes that are intersection-related due to the number of intersections and other side-friction elements along the corridor. Although a heavy commuter corridor, Lincoln Avenue also provides flow for significant non-commuter traffic with a concentration of commercial land uses as well as a route to the Town Center. Based on the number of crashes and other side-friction elements throughout the corridor, it is TEC’s engineering judgement to recommend maintaining the consistent speed zone throughout the corridor of 30 MPH, within the 7 miles per hour low range of the 85th percentile speed as collected. Although on the lower end of the safe speed range, TEC notes that the rate of crashes related to speed through this corridor merits a lower speed at the next ‘multiple of 5’ interval. TEC also recommends that the existing 20 MPH speed zone between Myrtle Street and Endicott Street be maintained. Maintaining the existing conditions retains uniformity for drivers through the corridor, and the 30 MPH speed limit is consistent with other primary roadways entering the Town Center with access to Thickly Settled residential and Business District areas. In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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