An Act to improve pedestrian safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to update the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s manual for determining how long traffic signals should stay red to allow pedestrians to safely cross at signalized crosswalks. The goal is to improve pedestrian safety by ensuring adequate clearance times. The bill focuses on refining the calculations used to establish these timing intervals, ultimately aiming to reduce pedestrian accidents.
Key provisions
- Updates the Massachusetts Department of Transportation manual.
- Specifies criteria for determining pedestrian clearance times.
- Addresses signalized crosswalks.
- Aims to improve pedestrian safety.
- Focuses on calculating adequate crossing times.
Who is affected
- Pedestrians
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Motorists
Notable changes
- Revisions to the existing manual on pedestrian clearance times.
- Potential adjustments to signal timing protocols.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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