Recent Roadway Safety Improvement Projects

Roadway Safety Improvement Examples

Safety improvements might involve:

  • Chicanes
  • Curb extensions
  • Installation of a roundabout
  • Other devices to slow vehicle speeds and / or shorten pedestrian crossing distances
  • Raised crosswalks
  • Raised speed humps

A host of transportation and engineering considerations will determine the most effective and feasible course of action at any location. Below are examples of recent safety improvement projects within the town:

Neighborhood Traffic Circle on South Street

Neighborhood Traffic Circle on South Street

Raised Intersection and Bollards Near Brookline High School

Raised Intersection and Bollards Near Brookline High School

Raised Crosswalk on Pond Avenue

Raised Crosswalk on Pond Avenue

Raised Speed Humps on Kenwood Street

Raised Speed Humps on Kenwood Street

Crosswalk Stanchion and Curb Extension on Harvard Street

Crosswalk Stanchion and Curb Extension on Harvard Street

Radar Speed Display and Curb Extension on Stedman Street

Radar Speed Display and Curb Extension on Stedman Street