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DPW outlines traffic-safety studies, signal options and bike-share rollout
Summary
The town's DPW told the commission it completed traffic counts in the Windover Historic District and will evaluate pedestrian-safety recommendations; a signal warrant study was added to the CIP pending MBTA 30 funds; three of five bike-share stations need concrete pads in April and installation is planned for summer.
Andrew, speaking for the Department of Public Works, told the commission that DPW recently completed traffic-volume and speed data collection in the Windover Historic District and will evaluate that data to develop recommendations for pedestrian and traffic-safety improvements.
"DPW recently completed collecting the traffic data, volumes and speeds, and will soon begin evaluating the data," Andrew said, adding that recommendations could include pavement-marking changes and updates to curb ramps to meet ADA needs.
Andrew also reported that a signal study and design were added to the town's capital improvement plan; the intersection in question currently uses a HAWK (a high-intensity actuated crosswalk signal) and DPW will check warrants to determine whether a standard signal is justified. He said the project is awaiting funding confirmation—transcript references "MBTA 30 funds." He also noted that if a standard signal replaces the HAWK, the existing HAWK equipment could be re-used at another location.
On bike sharing, Andrew said three of five planned stations require concrete pads, with pad installation scheduled for April and stations and bikes to be delivered and installed in the summer. He said Lyft will provide stations and that SCBOT will maintain stations and bikes (as stated in the meeting).
The commission raised questions about pavement-marking decisions at the Kingsley Road/Hillcrest intersection, noting that the crosswalk was placed on one leg to improve stopping distance and sight lines; commissioners emphasized the need to link crosswalks to sidewalks so pedestrian desire lines lead people to marked crossings.
Andrew said the town will pursue asking Nova Parks to plow the in‑town portion of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail after snow events, and that once communications among signals are established the planned signal upgrade will allow better synchronization across intersections. He also agreed to check on a speed-feedback sign that commissioners said was flashing constantly at 25 mph.
Next steps: DPW will evaluate the Windover data and return with recommendations, proceed with concrete-pad work in April for bike-share stations, and follow up on the sign and trail-plowing requests.
