NEW BEDFORD- CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS ON TARKILN HILL ROAD AND ASHLEY BOULEVARD

The proposed scope of work will address the intersection crash clusters with traffic signal reconstruction at three intersections In addition area needs will be improved with an improved roadway resurface address pedestrian accommodations through ADA compliant sidewalks crosswalks curb ramps and address bicycle accommodation by providing bicycle lanes Traffic signals equipped with video detection as well as GPS-enabled preemption and hardwire interconnect with Fire Station number 9 will facilitate emergency vehicle operations. Along the corridor, there is the possibility that a sideline shared-use path may facilitate bicycle accommodation more than buffered bicycle lanes, but this will need to be evaluated further during the design phase.