132-25 Gregory Ave-Orange Heights Ave Crosswalk Study.pdf

Crosswalk Analysis Gregory Avenue & Orange Heights Avenue Project No.: 240344 March 21, 2025 Page 5 of 6 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 & CONCLUSIONS CROSSWALK FEASIBILITY BVE reviewed the existing configuration and recommends that the Township install a crosswalk at this location. Since this is an existing intersection, a legal crosswalk is “present” by statute and adding the crosswalk will connect existing sidewalks. Gregory Avenue has a linear geometry and leveled terrain as approaching its intersection with Orange Heights Avenue. Gregory Avenue has an adequate stopping distance of 200 feet for a proposed crosswalk at the intersection. CROSSWALK LOCATION BVE identifies (2) potential configuration for the crosswalk at the intersection of Gregory Avenue & Orange Heights Avenue – Option A is perpendicular to existing southern curb ramp, and Option B is perpendicular to existing northern curb ramp. Option A – Perpendicular to Orange Heights Avenue Existing Southern Curb Ramp The west section of Gregory Avenue has an asphalt curb at the study location. Modifications to the existing curb are proposed to meet MUTCD standards for a crosswalk and curb ramp. We note that the proposed crosswalk will be within 25 feet of a private driveway. We recommend that the Township and County reconstruct the curb along the west side of Gregory Avenue and to trim overgrown foliage. Option B – Perpendicular to Orange Heights Avenue Existing Northern Curb Ramp We note a second potential configuration for a crosswalk at the intersection of Gregory Avenue & Orange Heights Avenue was evaluated – Perpendicular to the existing northern curb ramp. We observed that crosswalk will interfere with the existing private driveway of 267 Gregory Avenue and is not recommended at this time.