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Safety Study Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 4 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com DATA COLLECTION CRASH HISTORY DATA BVE obtained crash data from the Township and through NJDOT’s Safety Voyager. There were no crashes reported at the study intersection within a five-year period. FIELD OBSERVATIONS BVE conducted field data collection and performed vehicle runs along the study area. We observed that presently, there are no traffic controls at the study intersection. The study area is a residential neighborhood with primarily single-family housing. We observed that the horizontal and vertical sight lines at the intersection of Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road are obstructed due to overgrown foliage and roadway’s grade. Nottingham Road has an uphill grade as approaching the intersection. FIGURE 2 – Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road

Safety Study Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 5 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com RECOMMENDATIONS It is our recommendation that a STOP sign be installed on the Nottingham Road approach at the study intersection. Treatments which can be considered include but are not limited to: Sight Distance Improvements – At the intersection of Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road, the line of sight of approaching vehicles was found to be obstructed due to foliage and the intersection’s geometry. We observed that if vehicles stop closer to the mainline on Devonshire Terrace, then they would have clear visibility of the traffic conditions at the intersection and would be able to safely make a turn onto Devonshire Terrace. It is our opinion that if the tree and other foliage at the corners of the intersection are cleared, then the sight distance can be improved. We recommend that the Township cooperate with its residents to trim overgrown foliage and clear obstruction from sight triangles, as reasonable. FIGURE 3 – Intersection Sight Distance

Safety Study Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 6 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com STOP Sign Installation – A STOP control on the minor-road approach should be considered as per Section 2B.11-Minor Road Stop Control of the MUTCD (11th Edition). The STOP sign would provide the appropriate traffic control at the study intersection to improve safety and circulation of traffic. We recommend that the Township install a STOP sign on Nottingham Road at the study intersection. The installation of the STOP sign should be implemented per the guidance presented within Chapter 2B-Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates of the MUTCD (11th Edition). FIGURE 4 – STOP Sign Installation Striping and Signages – Given the wide curb radius at the study intersection and roadway geometry, we recommend the implementation of additional striping to support the installation of the stop sign. We recommend that the Township provide a stop bar and double yellow line striping on Nottingham Road to support the stop sign. Sidewalk and Crosswalk Markings – We recommend that the Township consider installing sidewalks and marked crosswalks within the study area to improve pedestrian safety and circulation. The implementation of the roadway striping, and signs should follow the guidance presented within the latest edition of the MUTCD.

Safety Study Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 7 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS It is our recommendation, based upon our field observations, the guidance from MUTCD and Title 39, and the existing conditions, that the Township of West Orange should consider the installation of a STOP sign and additional striping at the intersection of Devonshire Terrace & Nottingham Road. Should you have any questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at (732) 236-7557. Very truly yours, Bright View Engineering John Jahr, P.T.P., T.S.O.S. Joseph A. Fishinger, Jr., PE, PP, PTOE Principal Director of Traffic Engineering JJJ/am Https://bvengr.sharepoint.com/sites/bvengr/proj/241193-WOT-StopControl/7-Reports-Analysis/Stop-Control/5-Devonshire-Terr-Nottingham-Rd.docxs

70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 P.O. Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com February 4, 2025 VIA EMAIL Zayibeth Carballo, PE, PLS, PP, CME, CFM, CFS Director, Municipal Engineer Department of Engineering Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Re: Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road West Orange Township, Essex County, New Jersey BVE Project No.: 241193 Dear Ms. Carballo: Bright View Engineering was tasked by the Township of West Orange (the Township here-in) with performing an evaluation of the existing traffic controls at the intersection of Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road. This analysis was performed to assess the safety conditions at the intersection and the installation of a stop control on Cheshire Terrace. Bright View Engineering (BVE here-in), in coordination with the Township, collected data during various site visits, reviewed crash information provided by the Township and reviewed data provided by NJDOT’s Safety Voyager to assess the existing conditions at the study location. The collected data and observations were utilized to determine if the existing traffic conditions in the project area justify the implementation of the new traffic pattern. Our methodology conforms with the provisions set forth in NJSA Title 39:4-8, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) literature, and the applicable requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The following points were considered within the scope of our study:  An inventory of the roadway facilities in the project vicinity, including the existing physical and traffic operating characteristics;  Crash data along roadway segments interconnecting the study intersections;  Recommendations;  Summary and Conclusions.

Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 2 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com EXISTING CONDITIONS Multiple field investigations were conducted to obtain an inventory of existing roadway conditions, posted traffic controls, adjacent land uses, lane configurations of the roadways in the study area, and existing vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns. The following is a brief description of the roadways: The intersection of Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road is a 3-legged unsignalized intersection. There is no traffic control at the intersection. Cheshire Terrace is a north to south local street under the jurisdiction of the Township of West Orange which spans 0.18 miles between Nottingham Road and Mount Pleasant Avenue. There are no NJDOT Straight-Line Diagrams available for this roadway. Cheshire Terrace is STOP- controlled at its intersection with Mount Pleasant Avenue. There is no speed limit posted along the roadway. It is our opinion that a 25 MPH speed limit is appropriate and conforms with the guidance set forth within the New Jersey Statutes Title 39. Cheshire Terrace provides an approximate pavement width of 30-ft and allows for bi-directional travel with one travel lane for each approach. On-street parking is permitted along both sides of the roadway. The land use along Cheshire Terrace is generally residential in nature. Nottingham Road is an east to west local street under the jurisdiction of the Township of West Orange which spans 0.14 miles between Normandy Terrace and Devonshire Terrace. There are no NJDOT Straight-Line Diagrams available for this roadway. There is no speed limit posted along the roadway. It is our opinion that a 25 MPH speed limit is appropriate and conforms with the guidance set forth within the New Jersey Statutes Title 39. Nottingham Road provides an approximate pavement width of 30-ft and allows for bi-directional travel with one travel lane for each approach. On-street parking is permitted along both sides of the roadway. The land use along Nottingham Road is generally residential in nature.

Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 3 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com FIGURE 1 STUDY LOCATION 1 FIGURE Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road West Orange Township, Essex County

Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 4 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com DATA COLLECTION CRASH HISTORY DATA BVE obtained crash data from the Township and through NJDOT’s Safety Voyager. There were no crashes reported at the study intersection within a five-year period. FIELD OBSERVATIONS BVE conducted field data collection and performed vehicle runs along the study area. We observed that presently, there are no traffic controls at the study intersection. The study area is a residential neighborhood with primarily single-family housing. We observed that the sight lines at the intersection of Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road are obstructed due to overgrown foliage. FIGURE 2 – Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road

Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 5 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com RECOMMENDATIONS It is our recommendation that a STOP sign be installed on the Cheshire Terrace approach at the study intersection. Treatments which can be considered include but are not limited to: Sight Distance Improvements – At the intersection of Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road, the line of sight of approaching vehicles was found to be obstructed. We observed that if vehicles stop closer to the mainline on Nottingham Road, then they would have clear visibility of the traffic conditions at the intersection and would be able to safely make a turn onto Nottingham Road. It is our opinion that if the tree and other foliage at the corners of the intersection are cleared, then the sight distance can be improved. We recommend that the Township cooperate with its residents to trim overgrown foliage and clear obstruction from sight triangles, as reasonable. FIGURE 3 – Intersection Sight Distance

Safety Study Cheshire Terrace & Nottingham Road Project No.: 241193 February 4, 2025 Page 6 of 7 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 PO Box 99 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Roseland, NJ 07068 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com STOP Sign Installation – A STOP control on the minor-road approach should be considered as per Section 2B.11-Minor Road Stop Control of the MUTCD (11th Edition). The STOP sign would provide the appropriate traffic control at the study intersection to improve safety and circulation of traffic. We recommend that the Township install a STOP sign on Cheshire Terrace at the study intersection. The installation of the STOP sign should be implemented per the guidance presented within Chapter 2B-Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates of the MUTCD (11th Edition). FIGURE 4 – STOP Sign Installation Striping and Signages – We recommend that the Township provide a stop bar and double yellow line striping on Cheshire Terrace to support the stop sign. Sidewalk and Crosswalk Markings – We recommend that the Township consider installing sidewalks and marked crosswalks within the study area to improve pedestrian safety and circulation. The implementation of the roadway striping, and signs should follow the guidance presented within the latest edition of the MUTCD. NOTTINGHAM ROAD