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o the existing operation and safety at the intersection, the potential to improve these conditions, and the applicable factors contained in the following all-way stop control warrants: A. All-Way Stop Control Warrant A: Crash Experience (see Section 2B.13) B. All-Way Stop Control Warrant B: Sight Distance (see Section 2B.14) C. All-Way Stop Control Warrant C: Transition to Signal Control or Transition to Yield Control at a Circular Intersection (see Section 2B.15) D. All-Way Stop Control Warrant D: 8-Hour Volume (Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicycles) (see Section 2B.16) E. All-Way Stop Control Warrant E: Other Factors (see Section 2B.17) Option: 04 The decision to install all-way stop control on site roadways open to public travel may be based on engineering judgment. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 7 of 14 Standard: 05 The satisfaction of an all-way stop control warrant or warrants shall not in itself require the installation of all-way stop control at an unsignalized intersection. Section 2B.13 All-Way Stop Control Warrant A: Crash Experience Option: 01 All-way stop control may be installed at an intersection where an engineering study indicates that: A. For a four-leg intersection, there are five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period or six or more reported crashes in a 36-month period that were of a type susceptible to correction by the installation of all-way stop control. B. For a three-leg intersection, there are four or more reported crashes in a 12-month period or five or more reported crashes in a 36-month period that were of a type susceptible to correction by the installation of all-way stop control. Based on the provided crash data, the intersection reports no correctable crashes that are susceptible to correction by installing an All-Way Stop control within a five-year period. The warrant was not satisfied. Section 2B.14 All-Way Stop Control Warrant B: Sight Distance Option: 01 All-way stop control may be installed at an intersection where an engineering study indicates that sight distance on the minor-road approaches controlled by a STOP sign is not adequate for a vehicle to turn onto or cross the major (uncontrolled) road. Support: 02 At such a location, a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop. We conducted a sight distance analysis for the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road. This analysis was performed as per the standards set forth within the 2018 AASHTO - A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (The Green Book). Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road has a posted speed limit of 25 MPH. Based on Table 3-1 & 9-7 of the AASHTO standards, a design speed of 30 MPH (5 MPH over the posted speed limit) with a leveled roadway will require an intersection sight distance of 335 feet and a stopping sight distance of 200 feet. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland,

topping sight distance of 200 feet. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 8 of 14 Figure 2 – Sight Distance – Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Based on the existing geometry of the intersection, we find that the intersection sight distance (335 feet) for a stopped vehicle on the minor road (Dartmouth Road) to be insufficient. We observed overgrown foliage are conflicting with the intersection sight triangle. We observed that if vehicles stop closer to the mainline on Dartmouth Road, then they would have clear visibility of the traffic conditions at the intersection and would be able to safely make a turn onto Forest Hill Road. We note that stopping sight distance on the major road (Forest Hill Road) to be sufficient. It is our opinion that clear sight lines should be maintained by properly maintaining trees and foliage and prohibiting parking at the corners and within the sight triangle of the study intersection. We recommend that the Township cooperate with its residents to trim overgrown foliage and clear obstruction from sight triangles, as reasonable. The warrant was not satisfied. Section 2B.15 All-Way Stop Control Warrant C: Transition to Signal Control or Transition to Yield Control at a Circular Intersection Option: 01 All-way stop control may be installed at locations where all-way stop control is an interim measure that can be installed to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of a traffic control signal (see Chapter 4C) at the intersection or for the installation of yield control at a circular intersection. The study location is not a circular intersection nor is a traffic signal currently planned. This warrant is not applicable. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 9 of 14 Section 2B.16 All-Way Stop Control Warrant D: 8-Hour Volume (Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicycles) Option: 01 All-way stop control may be installed at an intersection where an engineering study indicates: A. The combined motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches is at least 300 units per hour for each of any 8 hours of a typical day; and B. The combined motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches is at least 200 units per hour for each of any of the same 8 hours. 02 If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants may be reduced to 70 percent of the values given in Items A and B in Paragraph 1 of this Section. We identified Forest Hill Road as the Major Street, and Dartmouth Road is identified as the Minor Street. The approach speed of both the major street and minor street is 25 MPH which is less than the 40 MPH MUTCD guideline, thus the minimum vehicular warrants of at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day from the major street approach (total of both approaches) and at least 200 combined vehicles and pedestrian volume per hour for the same 8 hours from the minor street approach (total of both approaches) apply. The volumes used for an All-Way Stop analysis are detailed in Table 5 below: Table 5 – Traffic Volume Analysis for Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Approach Major Minor Major Time Forest Hill Road Dartmouth Road >300 MUTCD 16.1.A 37 190 47 24 25 36 29 41 132 70 69 57 23 74 32 13 8 18 14 27 76 33 28 21 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO 6:45AM-7:45AM 7:45AM-8:45AM 8:45AM-9:45AM 9:45AM-10:45AM 10:45AM-11:45AM 11:45AM-12:45PM 12:45PM-1:45PM 1:45PM-2:45PM 2:45PM-3:45PM 3:45PM-4:45PM 4:45PM-5:45PM 5:45PM-6:45PM Minor >200 MUTCD 16.1.B NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO From this data we observe that Forest Hill Road (Major) approach hourly volumes does not meet the requirements (300 veh), and the Dartmouth Road (Minor) approach hourly volumes do not meet the hourly volume requirements (200 veh) for at least eight hours during a single day. The warrant is not satisfied. However, we note

and the Dartmouth Road (Minor) approach hourly volumes do not meet the hourly volume requirements (200 veh) for at least eight hours during a single day. The warrant is not satisfied. However, we note that there is an increase in vehicular volume on the minor road (Dartmouth Road) during the school morning and dismissal peak hours. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 10 of 14 Section 2B.17 All-Way Stop Control Warrant E: Other Factors Option: 01 All-way stop control may be installed at an intersection where an engineering study indicates that all-way stop control is needed due to other factors not addressed in the other all-way stop control warrants. Such other factors may include, but are not limited to, the following: A. The need to control left-turn conflicts, B. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where all-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection, or C. Where pedestrian and/or bicyclist movements support the installation of all-way stop control. We observed that the two through streets of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road are of similar design and operating characteristics where an All-Way STOP control would improve traffic conditions in the area. We also observed that the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road experienced high pedestrian activity with 109 pedestrians during the morning peak hour and 97 pedestrians during the school dismissal peak hour. We observed the majority of pedestrians are students walking to and from Roosevelt Middle School, which is located within 600 feet of the intersection. Implementing an All-Way Stop will improve pedestrian safety and the overall intersection operation for all roadway users. Based on Warrant E, conditions B & C, we find that this warrant is satisfied. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 11 of 14 IV. TRAFFIC CALMING RECOMMENDATIONS It is our recommendation that alternative traffic calming measures be studied along Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road to improve the safety and operation of the roadway and pedestrian facilities. Treatments which can be considered include but are not limited to: Sight Distance Improvements – At the intersection Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road, the line of sight of approaching vehicles was found to be obstructed due to objects within the sight triangle. We did observe, however, that if stopped vehicles pulled up closer to the mainline along the controlled approach, that they would have improved visibility of traffic conditions at the intersection and would also be more visible themselves. It is our opinion that if trees and other foliage near the corners are removed and parking is prohibited back from the corners of the intersection, then the sight distance can be improved. We recommend that the Township of West Orange continue to collaborate with its residents to trim overgrown foliage back and remove obstructions from sight triangles, as reasonable. FIGURE 4 – Intersection Sight Distance 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 12 of 14 International Pattern Crosswalks – It is our experience that this striping pattern provides high visibility for motorists of pedestrians in the crosswalk and may provide reduced maintenance costs. Should it be implemented at the study location we recommend that a minimum of 8 feet tall, 24inch-wide bars 4 feet on center, white thermoplastic crossing be installed. FIGURE 5 – International Pattern Crosswalks Update Striping– We recommend that the Township of West Orange consider restriping faded markings to better define the lanes and to encourage motorists to travel at lower speeds and prevent crashes. The striping of road markings will allow the motorists to see the lanes carefully and follow the signs presence better. This treatment will improve the sight distance, pedestrian safety and prohibit parking along the intersection. Update Signage – We recommend the Township of West Orange consider replace and update all signs to meet current MUTCD standards. Ensuring that signage meets current regulations will improve visibility and enhance road safety for motorists. Speed Limit Signs - We recommend the Township of West Orange consider the installation of additional speed limit signs along Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road. We observed that minimal to no speed limits signs are posted along Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road. Additional Improvements We recommend that the following proposed improvements be considered to improve the overall safety and quality of the roadway for both pedestrians and motorists in the area: • Enhance the landscape of streets by maintaining the curb and sidewalk paths; and • Install additional lighting at the intersection. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068

All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road Project No.: 251404 November 7, 2025 Page 13 of 14 V. SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS BVE has concluded that an All-Way Stop condition at this intersection is justified based on 2B.17 Warrant E: Other Factors of the 2023 MUTCD. It is our recommendation that the Township of West Orange consider traffic calming measures and work with its residents to improve the safety and operational characteristics at the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road. Based upon our observations, it is our opinion that the study intersection warrants the implementation of an All-Way STOP Control based on the guidelines within the MUTCD. We present the following in support of this recommendation as well as other traffic treatments which may be considered: • The intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road reported no crashes within a fiveyear period. • We observed that Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road are through streets of similar design and operating characteristics where an All-Way STOP control would improve traffic conditions in the area. • We observed that the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road had 109 pedestrians during the morning peak hour, 97 pedestrians during the school dismissal peak hour and 15 pedestrians during evening peak hour. We note that the pedestrians during the morning and school dismissal peak hour were mostly students traveling to and from Roosevelt Middle School. • We note that the existing conditions of the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road operate at an overall Level of Service ‘A’ during each of the studied peak hours. • Implementing an All-Way STOP condition at the intersection of Dartmouth Road & Forest Hill Road will maintain an overall Level of Service ‘A’ during each of the studied peak hours. • We observed that the intersection sight distance of Dartmouth Road at Forest Hill Road was not adequate based on horizontal sight lines blocked by overgrown foliage. We recommend that the Township of West Orange collaborate with its residents to trim overgrown foliage back, remove obstructions, and enforce parking restrictions from sight triangles, as reasonable. 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 C: (732) 236-7557 T: (973) 228-0999 F: (201) 753-3904 BrightViewEngineering.com PO Box 99 Roseland, NJ 07068