This presentation was presented to the Winchester Board of Selectmen at a meeting on September 8, 2009 in support of a crosswalk across Pond Street (at Chesterford Road) to the 500 acre Horn Pond Recreational area. The Crosswalk was subsequently installed later that fall.

1. The Case for a Crosswalk across Pond Street at the Woburn Parkway Prepared for: The Winchester Board of Selectmen September 8, 2009 with input from Winchester Residents

2. 500+ acre Horn Pond Conservation Area is a major attraction/attribute for Winchester residents

3. Winchester’s only access point lacks a crosswalk Three existing crosswalks to Horn Pond in Woburn; Closest is 0.4 miles from Woburn Parkway (Winchester ‘s only direct access to Horn Pond) Closest crosswalk is 3/10 mile away! Proposed crosswalk across Pond Street at Chesterford to Woburn Parkway access to Horn Pond Recreational area Existing crosswalk at Cambridge Street (Route 3) is 0.3 miles from Woburn Parkway

4. Lots of people cross at Woburn Parkway access

5. But cars don’t stop for children, bikes, strollers, etc.

6. Traffic moves fast and crosses the yellow line

7. Residents agree that a crosswalk is needed at the Woburn Parkway access to the Horn Pond area

8. Why now? In three weeks the town will install granite curbs and new sidewalks along Pond Street. The new crosswalk will require an ADA approved handicap ramp. We should not waste town resources installing a curb that will be removed later for the ramp. Three-way stops and other traffic calming measures can be deliberated, but the crosswalk and ramp need to be expedited.

9. Pre-construction Meeting Outcomes Woburn Parkway is a popular recreational path. Traffic Advisory Committee will evaluate the traffic calming suggestions, including the Chesterford intersection. A crosswalk would be an effective traffic calming measure and would accommodate existing pedestrian traffic to the Woburn Parkway. Only concern is whether there is sufficient sight distance to allow for a safe crossing. Source: September 3, 2009 Memo to Board of Selectmen from Town Manager Mel Kleckner regarding Pond Street Sidewalk Project/Traffic Calming

10. There is 900 feet of sight distance looking north Proposed crosswalk location visible from Brantwood Road (Lynch School entrance) Line of sight is 900 feet. Utility pole is past Brantwood Road (Lynch School entrance) Nearest crosswalk in this direction is 0.4 miles, at Horn Pond Recreation area in Woburn; Next crosswalk is another 100 ft.

11. And over 400 feet of sight distance looking south Line of sight from proposed crosswalk looking south towards Cambridge Street (Route 3) is over 400 feet. Line of sight looking towards proposed crosswalk is over 400 feet Nearest crosswalk in this direction is 0.3 miles, at Cambridge Street (Route 3).

12. And, national standards exist for warning of upcoming crosswalks/stops Winchester, MA Belmont, MA

13. Thank You! Contact: Tom Hopcroft, 99 Pond Street, tom@masstlc.org or 617-513-1010