Virtual Public Information Meeting Vulnerable Road User Systemic Safety Project – State-owned Bus Stops

What is happening?
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public on changes to bus stops and crosswalks associated with bus stops at select locations through out the Commonwealth. Public comment and concerns are being solicited and will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
How will this affect you?
The 2023 Massachusetts Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment found that 40% of pedestrian crashes resulting in fatal or serious injury occurred within 300 ft of a bus stop. This initial phase of locations focused on bus stops on state-owned roadways where safety countermeasures could be implemented quickly. These safety improvements include upgrading curb ramps to ADA standards, adding of refreshing crosswalk striping, constructing pedestrian crossing islands or curb extensions, visibility improvements, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons with crosswalk lights.
When
Tuesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Attend
www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events

Please note this meeting will be recorded. Information will be available on the website starting on December 17th, 2024.
Visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/strategic-highway-safety-plan for more information

To ensure its meetings are accessible, MassDOT reasonably provides: translation, interpretation,
modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request
such services, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer at 857-368-8580 or
MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. For adequate time to process such request, please make them
as early as possible, ideally 10-15 days prior to the event.

Project inquiries may also be emailed to MassDOTVRUBusStops@dot.state.ma.us. Please submit any
written statements regarding the proposed undertaking to: Carrie A. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer,
MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: HIGHWAY DESIGN, PROJECT FILE NO.
613604-613606.