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Committee files traffic‑safety reports for Shrewsbury and Belmont streets
Summary
DTM presented corridor studies for Shrewsbury Street and a section of Belmont Street highlighting high speeds, crash history and wide gaps between crosswalks; the committee filed both reports for follow up.
The committee received and filed informational reports from the Department of Transportation and Mobility addressing traffic safety on Shrewsbury Street and a portion of Belmont Street.
Petitioners and advocates urged the city to act after staff analysis showed average speeds on sections of Shrewsbury Street reaching the mid‑30s and 80th‑percentile speeds up to 40 mph in some locations. Staff documented long gaps between crosswalks — up to 1,250 feet in places — and recommended targeted interventions including additional crossing devices (rapid flashing beacons and, where appropriate, pedestrian hybrid beacons) and corridor studies for speed management on Belmont Street.
Councillors voted to file both informational communications. Commissioner Raleigh said staff will prioritize identifying large gaps and recommend short‑term treatments such as rapid flashing beacons on Shrewsbury and pursue a more detailed corridor study for Belmont Street with MassDOT coordination where needed.
