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Existing Transportation ConditionsExisting Transportation Conditions


CITY OF BOSTON 22

Existing Intersection Traffic OperationsAM Peak HourExisting Intersection Traffic OperationsAM Peak Hour

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

S

S

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

S

S

S

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

CITYSQUARERUTHERFORD AVE

S

S

CHELSEA ST

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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Existing Intersection Traffic OperationsPM Peak HourExisting Intersection Traffic OperationsPM Peak Hour

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

S

S

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

S

S

S

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93


CHELSEA ST

S

S

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Vehicle Queue

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Existing Roadway Operations - Rutherford Ave.AM (PM) Peak HourExisting Roadway Operations - Rutherford Ave.AM (PM) Peak Hour

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

13% (13%)

42% (42%)

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Percent ofcapacity

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%


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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

13% (24%)40% (38%)

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Percent ofcapacity

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%


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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

CITYSQUARE

RUTHERFORD AVE CHELSEA ST

13% (13%)

38% (38%)

LOS A-C

LOS D

LOS E,F

Percent ofcapacity

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%


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Vehicle Speeds in Sullivan Square UnderpassVehicle Speeds in Sullivan Square Underpass

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN STCAMBRIDGE ST

RO

UTE I-93

AVG = 46 mph85th% = 53 mph>70 mph = <1%

AVG = 45 mph85th% = 51 mph>70 mph = <1%


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Vehicle Safety and Crash HistoryVehicle Safety and Crash History

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

<5 Crashes per year

5-10 crashes per year

>10 crashes per year

At or above MHD Statewide Crash Rate

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

<5 Crashes per year




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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93


CHELSEA ST

<5 Crashes per year




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Existing Pedestrian PatternsExisting Pedestrian Patterns

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

Pedestrian Activity

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

Pedestrian Activity

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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93


CHELSEA ST

Pedestrian Activity

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Existing Bicycles PatternsExisting Bicycles Patterns

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

Predominant Bicycle Use

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC


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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93


CHELSEA ST


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Existing Truck PatternsExisting Truck Patterns

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

Truck Patterns

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RUTHERFORD AVE

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93

AUSTIN STBHCC

Truck Patterns

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MAIN ST

ROUTE I-93


CHELSEA ST

Truck Patterns

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SULLIVAN SQUARE

CITY SQUARE

RUTHERFORD AVE

ROUTE I-93

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MEDFORD ST

MBTA Bus Routes

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Existing MBTABus RoutesExisting MBTABus Routes

90, 92

95

104, 105, 109

89, 90, 101

86, 91, CT2

92

93

Daily Bus Ridership

# 89 3,650# 91 1,970 # 92 1,500# 93 4,650# 95 1,700#101 4,200#104 3,300#109 2,700CT2 1,200


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Existing MBTA Bus RoutesExisting MBTA Bus Routes

RUTHERFORD AVE

MAIN ST

BUNKER HILL ST

MAIN ST

MEDFORD ST

ALFO

RD S

T

CAMBRIDGE ST

MAFFA WAY

ROUTE I-93

RYANPLAYGROUND

90, 92

95

86, 87, CT2

104, 105, 109

89, 90, 101

92

93

MBTA Bus Routes

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Transportation SummaryTransportation Summary

2008 traffic volumes are lower than volumes in 1999 and 2005

There is excess capacity along Rutherford Avenue

Traffic operations at Austin St. and City Square are generally good – pedestrian crossings are a challenge

Sullivan Square Station is an important transit node

2008 traffic volumes are lower than volumes in 1999 and 2005

There is excess capacity along Rutherford Avenue

Traffic operations at Austin St. and City Square are generally good – pedestrian crossings are a challenge

Sullivan Square Station is an important transit node

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