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This handout was provided to all attendees by TAC member Elisabeth Carr-Jones:
MT. GILBOA NEIGHBORHOOD: WESTMINSTER AVENUE & LOWELL STREET
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Project
May 24, 2007
MEETINGS / PROCESS
April 26 - Neighborhood Public Meeting / discuss problems, present possible solutions
May 3 - Working Group meeting / discuss short- and long-term solutions
May 17 - Working Group meeting / finalize short- and long-term recommendations for TAC
May 22 - May TAC meeting / vote short-term recommendations, discuss long-term recommendations
May 24 - Neighborhood Public Meeting / report progress, discuss recommendations
June 4 - Board of Selectmen's meeting / report progress, vote short-term recommendations
GOALS (developed by Working Group) Decrease overall speed
Discourage excessive speeding
Increase protection at Westminster curve
Increase pedestrian safety
SOLUTIONS (developed by Working Group)
SHORT-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS (voted by the TAC May 22)
1. Install Stop signs on Westminster to create a 4-way stop at Westmoreland.
2. Install multiple chevrons on temporary reflective metal posts or barrels at Westminster curve.
3. Replace curve sign with speed advisory sign on south side of Westminster before curve (speed
to be determined before written report to Selectmen).
4. Paint edge lines from the speed advisory sign through the Westminster curve (@11' each side).
5. Install fluorescent yellow-green standard crosswalk signs on Lowell at three existing crosswalks.
6. Increase enforcement on Westminster and Lowell immediately after changes.
7. Monitor traffic volume and speed before and after changes to evaluate effectiveness.
LONG-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS (currently under consideration by the TAC)
1. Install granite curb on south side of Westminster from Westmoreland to Downing Square, with high profile at curve.
2. Repair sidewalk in vicinity of Westminster curve.
3. Install bollards or wood guard posts with reflectors between curb and sidewalk on south side of Westminster at curve.
4. Install chicane(s) or curb extension(s) on Westminster and Lowell.
5. Install speed table(s) on Westminster.
6. Reconfigure Westminster / Lowell intersection in Lexington (with cooperation of Lexington).
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