Dalebrook Drive to I-95
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues and develop solutions along Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) between Dalebrooke Drive and I-95. There were three (3) fatal and 34 severe injury crashes on this segment between 2019 and 2024.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) between Dalebrooke Drive and I-95 was completed in June 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.
District Lead: Liz McAdory
Lead Consultant: Sachin Katkar
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
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May 12-June 7, 2025
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774 |
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
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Safety | 87% |
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 85% |
Transportation demand management (TDM) | 39% |
Transit access | 26% |
Pedestrian safety | 19% |
Bicycle access | 11% |
Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
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Reducing traffic congestion | 88% |
Speeding / aggressive driving | 80% |
Corridor safety / intersection safety | 72% |
Proper pavement marking and signage | 69% |
Public transit access and service | 55% |
Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 50% |
Bicycle safety and accessibility | 45% |
Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
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Speeding / aggressive driving | 73% |
Difficulty weaving / merging | 66% |
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 61% |
Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 36% |
Side-impact crashes | 30% |
Inadequate lighting | 26% |
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 16% |
Running red lights | 16% |
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 14% |
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 8% |
Inadequate transit / bus stops | 6% |
Inadequate bicycle facilities | 6% |
Closely spaced driveways | 5% |
Other | 4% |
What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
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Poor signal coordination | 50% |
Lack of turn lanes | 37% |
Vehicles blocking entrances | 27% |
Difficulty making left turns | 26% |
Other | 20% |
Difficulty accessing businesses | 13% |
Difficulty when walking | 10% |
Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
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Personal vehicle | 97% |
Truck or commercial vehicle | 7% |
Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 5% |
Walking | 3% |
Cycling | 2% |
Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
Other | 1% |
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 16, 2025