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Appendix A: Audit Team

Name
			OrganizationRosemarie Anderson
			Delaware Valley Regional Planning CommissionDominick Bellizzie
			Solebury Township Police DepartmentLarry Bucci
			Pennsylvania Department of TransportationDennis Carney
			Solebury TownshipMichael Castellano
			Federal Highway AdministrationJoe Fiocco
			McMahon Associates – Solebury TownshipCarmine Fiscina
			Federal Highway AdministrationJohn Granger
			Solebury TownshipDavid Johnson
			Bucks County Planning CommissionRegina Moore
			Delaware Valley Regional Planning CommissionBrooke Moran
			Bucks County Area Agency on AgingKevin Murphy
			Delaware Valley Regional Planning CommissionMark Roth
			McMahon AssociatesDerrick Sexton
			Delaware Valley Regional Planning CommissionKaren Yunk
			Federal Highway AdministrationAppendix B: Maps

Study Area: Aquetong Rd and Windy Bush Rd

Traffic Counts: Aquetong Rd and Windy Bush Rd

Appendix C: Traffic Data

RSA AQUETONG AND WINDYBUSH ROADS, BUCKS COUNTY

***Date Range:*** 1/1/2003 to 12/31/2006
	***Area of Interest:*** (In County 09 On State Route 0232(P) Between Segment 0270 Offset 0 and Segment 0270 Offset 2105) or (In County On State Route 1003(P) Between Segment 0020 Offset 0 and Segment 0030 Offset 4566)
	***User ID/Query ID:*** lkubli/0620070602001**MONTH OF YEAR**
	JAN
			FEB
			APR
			MAY
			JUL
			AUG
			SEP
			NOV
			DECCRASHES
			3
			5
			4
			3
			2
			2
			3
			1
			2
			25PCT
			4%
			20%
			16%
			12%
			8%
			8%
			12%
			4%
			8%
			100%

**DAY OF WEEK**
	SUN
			MON
			TUE
			WED
			THR
			FRI
			SATCRASHES
			6
			1
			2
			1
			3
			7
			5
			25PCT
			24%
			4%
			8%
			4%
			12%
			25%
			20%
			100%

**HOUR OF DAY**
	03
			06
			07
			08
			09
			10
			11
			12
			13
			14
			15
			16
			17
			18
			19
			20
			21
			22CRASHES
			1
			1
			1
			1
			1
			2
			1
			1
			1
			3
			2
			1
			3
			1
			1
			2
			1
			1
			25PCT
			4%
			4%
			4%
			4%
			4%
			8%
			4%
			4%
			4%
			12%
			8%
			4%
			12%
			4%
			4%
			8%
			4%
			4%
			100%

**YEAR**
	CRASHES
			PCT2003
			16
			64%2004
			2
			8%2005
			7
			28%TOTAL
			25
			100%

**COLLISION TYPE**
	CRASHES
			PCTANGLE
			12
			48%HAPPY FIX OBJ
			7
			28%OPP DIR SS
			2
			8%HEAD ON
			1
			4%NON COLL
			1
			4%PEDESTRIAN
			1
			4%REAR END
			1
			4%TOTAL
			25
			100%

**CRASH SEVERITY LEVEL**
	CRASHES
			PCTMAJOR
			1
			4%MODERATE
			3
			12%MINOR
			7
			28%PDO
			14
			56%TOTAL
			25
			100%

**SEVERITY COUNT**
	PERSONSFATALITIES
			0MOAJOR
			1MODERATE
			3MINOR
			11UNK SEVERITY
			0UNK IF INJURED
			0

**DRIVER ACTIONS**
	ACTIONS
			PCTNO CONTRIBUTING ACTION
			36
			40%RUNNING STOP SIGN
			10
			11%TOO FAST FOR CONDITION
			10
			11%OTHER IMPROPER DRIVING
			9
			10%OVER/UNDER COMP CURVE
			7
			7%PROCEED W/O CLEARANCE
			7
			7%WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY
			6
			6%AFFEDTED PHYSICAL COND
			2
			2%RUNNING RED LIGHT
			2
			2%SPEEDING
			1
			1%TOTAL
			90
			100%

**VEHICLE TYPE**
	VEHICLES
			PCTAUTOMOBILE
			25
			58%SUV
			9
			20%VAN
			4
			9%SMALL TRUCK
			3
			6%MOTORCYCLE
			1
			2%LARGE TRUCK
			1
			2%CONSTRUCTION
			1
			2%TOTAL
			43
			100%

**ROAD CONDITION**
	CRASHES
			PCTDRY
			11
			44%WET
			9
			36%SNOW
			4
			16%UNK
			1
			4%TOTAL
			43
			100%

**ILLUMINATION**
	CRASHES
			PCTDAYLIGHT
			16
			64%DARK
			7
			28%DUSK
			1
			4%UNK
			1
			4%TOTAL
			25
			100%

**WEATHER**
	CRASHES
			PCTCLEAR
			15
			60%RAIN
			4
			16%SNOW
			3
			12%UNK
			2
			8%SLEET
			1
			4%TOTAL
			25
			100%

**ENVIR/ROADWAY FACTORS**
	FACTORS
			PCTNONE
			22
			88%DEER IN ROADWAY
			1
			4%SLIPPERY ICE/SNOW
			1
			4%UNKNOWN
			1
			4%TOTAL
			25
			100%**CDART - Crash Summary Report (09-05)**

***NOTES:***

The data available in this application is dynamic and should be used with care. Please take note of the following data alerts
	*2007 crash records are incomplete*
	Data for the current year, 2007, is not fully represented in CDART. Crashes will be added for this year as they are made available to the Department. Include this year in queries with caution
	*Complete data years*
	Complete records of reportable crashes are available for the following years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006***REPORT PARAMETERS:***

***Query ID:*** 0620070602001

***User ID:*** lkubli

***Area of Interest:*** (in County 09 On State Route 0232(P) Between Segment 0270 Offset 0 and Segment 2105) or (In County 09 On State Route 1003(P) Between Segment 0020 Offset 0 and Segment 0030 Offset 4566)

***Criteria:*** STATE ROAD

**1. Intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd., Study Area Limits**
	Aquetong Rd. (seg 20/0 to seg 30/4566), Windy Bush Rd. (seg 270/0 to seg 270/2105)
	Aerial view of intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd.**COLLISION TYPE**
				Angle
						12Hit Fixed Object
						7Opp Dir Sideswipe
						2Rear end
						1Head On
						1Pedestrian
						1Non Collision
						1Total
						25
			**ILLUMINATION**
				Daylight
						16Dark
						7Dusk
						1Unknown
						1Total
						25
			**WEATHER**
				Clear
						15Rain
						4Snow
						3Unknown
						2Sleet
						1Total
						25
			**SEVERITY COUNT**
				Fatalities
						0Major
						1Moderate
						3Minor
						11**Road Safety Audit - FY 2008
2. Aquetong Rd. East of the Intersection**

**Year Range:** 2003 to 2005
	**Area of: In County:** 9
	**On Route:** 1003
	**Between Segment:** 20
	**Offset:** 980
	**and Segement:** 20
	**Offset:** 4604COLLISION TYPEHit fixed object
			3
			50%Opp Dir Sideswipe
			2
			33%Hit pedestrian
			1
			17%Total
			**6**SEVERITY LEVELNot injured
			4
			67%Moderate injury
			2
			33%Total
			**6**SEVERITY COUNTFatalities
			0Major
			0Moderate
			2Minor
			1UNK Severity
			0UNK If
			0ENVIR/ROADWAY FACTORSNone
			4
			67%Slippery road conditions
			1
			17%Unknown
			1
			17%Total
			**4**ROAD CONDITIONDry
			1
			17%Snow covered
			4
			67%Unknown (expired)
			1
			17%Total
			**6**WEATHERNo adverse conditions
			–
			17%Sleet (hal)
			–
			17%Snow
			3
			50%Unknown
			–
			17%Total
			**6**ILLUMINATIONDaylight
			2
			33%Dark - no street lights
			3
			50%Unknown
			–
			17%Total
			**6**DRIVER ACTIONSDriving on the wrong side of roadway
			2
			25%Over or under compensation at curve
			2
			25%Driving too fast for conditions
			4
			50%Total
			**8**VEHICLE TYPEAutomobile
			6
			67%Small truck
			–
			11%SUV
			2
			22%Total
			**9**YEAR2003
			3
			50%2005
			3
			50%Total
			**6**MONTHJAN
			3
			50%FEB
			2
			33%DEC
			1
			17%Total
			**6**DAY OF WEEKSUN
			4
			67%WED
			1
			17%SAT
			1
			17%Total
			**26**HOUR OF DAY10
			1
			17%14
			1
			17%15
			1
			17%18
			1
			17%19
			1
			17%22
			1
			17%Total
			**6**

**2. Aquetong Rd. East of the Intersection**
	Segment 20, Offset 980 to Segment 20, Offset 4604
	Aerial view of intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd.**COLLISION TYPE**
				Angle
						12Hit Fixed Object
						7Opp Dir Sideswipe
						2Rear end
						1Head On
						1Pedestrian
						1Non Collision
						1Total
						25
			**ILLUMINATION**
				Daylight
						16Dark
						7Dusk
						1Unknown
						1Total
						25
			**WEATHER**
				Clear
						15Rain
						4Snow
						3Unknown
						2Sleet
						1Total
						25
			**SEVERITY COUNT**
				Fatalities
						0Major
						1Moderate
						3Minor
						11**Road Safety Audit - FY 2008
3. Intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd.**

**Year Range:** 2003 to 2005
	**Between Segment:** 30
	**Area of: In County:** 9
	**and Segement:** 30
	**On Route:** 1003
	**Offset:** 341COLLISION TYPEAngle
			10
			71%Hit fixed object
			2
			14%Rear-end
			1
			7%non collision
			1
			7%Total
			**14**SEVERITY LEVELNot injured
			7
			50%Major injury
			1
			14%Moderate injury
			1
			7%Minor injury
			5
			7%Total
			**14**SEVERITY COUNTNot injured
			0Major injury
			1Moderate injury
			1Minor injury
			8Major injury
			0Moderate injury
			0ENVIR/ROADWAY FACTORSNone
			13
			93%Major injury
			1
			7%Total
			**14**ROAD CONDITIONDry
			9
			64%Wet
			5
			36%Total
			**14**WEATHERNo adverse conditions
			10
			71%Rain
			3
			21%Unknown
			1
			7%Total
			**14**ILLUMINATIONDaylight
			11
			79%Dark - no street lights
			2
			14%Dusk
			1
			7%Total
			**14**DRIVER ACTIONSProceeding who clearance after stop
			2
			13%Running stop sign
			5
			31%Running red light
			1
			6%Over or under compensation at curve
			1
			6%Speeding
			1
			6%Driving too fast for coditions
			1
			6%Affected by Physical Condition
			2
			13%Other improper driving actions
			3
			19%Total
			**16**VEHICLE TYPEAutomobile
			13
			50%Motorcycle
			1
			4%Small truck
			1
			4%Large truck
			1
			4%SUV
			6
			23%Van
			3
			12%Construction
			1
			4%Total
			**26**YEAR2003
			10
			71%2005
			2
			14%2006
			2
			14%Total
			**14**MONTHFEB
			3
			21%APR
			2
			14%MAY
			2
			14%JUL
			2
			14%AUG
			2
			14%SEP
			2
			14%DEC
			1
			7%Total
			**14**DAY OF WEEKSUN
			1
			50%MON
			1
			4%TUE
			2
			4%THR
			2
			23%FRI
			5
			12%SAT
			3
			4%Total
			**26**

**3. Intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd.**
	Segment 30, Offset 266 to Segment 30, Offset 341
	Aerial view of the intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd.**COLLISION TYPE**
				Angle
						10Hit Fixed Object
						2Non Collision
						1Rear-end
						1Total
						14
			**ILLUMINATION**
				Daylight
						11Dark - no street lights
						2Dusk
						1Total
						14
			**WEATHER**
				Clear
						10Rain
						3Unknown
						1Total
						14
			**SEVERITY COUNT**
				Fatalities
						0Major
						1Moderate
						1Minor
						8ROAD SAFETY AUDIT: Intersection of Aquetong Rd. and Windy Bush Rd. Collision Diagram Crash Data Years 2003-2005 (Total Crashes = 14, Pedestrian Crashes = 0)

Windy Bush Road and Aquetong Road: Existing Peak Hour Turning Movement Counts AM / (PM)

**Road Safety Audit - FY 2008
4. Aquetong Rd. Curve at Sugan Rd.**

**Year Range:** 2003 to 2005
	**Area of: In County:** 9
	**On Route:** 1003
	**Between Segment:** 30
	**Offset:** 823
	**and Segement:** 30
	**Offset:** 1154COLLISION TYPEAngle
			2
			50%Hit fixed object
			1
			25%Head-on
			1
			25%Total
			**4**SEVERITY LEVELNot injured
			3
			75%Major injury
			1
			25%Total
			**4**SEVERITY COUNTFatalities
			0Major
			0Moderate
			0Minor
			1UNK Severity
			0UNK If
			0ENVIR/ROADWAY FACTORSNone
			4
			100%Total
			**4**ROAD CONDITIONDry
			1
			25%Wet
			3
			75%Total
			**4**WEATHERNo adverse conditions
			3
			75%Rain
			1
			25%Total
			**4**ILLUMINATIONDaylight
			3
			75%Dark - no street lights
			1
			25%Total
			**4**DRIVER ACTIONSProceeding who clearance after stop
			1
			20%Driving on the wrong side of the roadway
			1
			20%Driving too fast for coditions
			2
			40%Other improper driving actions
			1
			20%Total
			**5**VEHICLE TYPEAutomobile
			6
			75%SUV
			1
			13%Van
			1
			13%Total
			**8**YEAR2003
			2
			50%2005
			2
			50%Total
			**4**MONTHAPR
			1
			25%MAY
			1
			25%SEP
			1
			25%NOV
			1
			25%Total
			**4**DAY OF WEEKTHR
			1
			25%FRI
			2
			50%SAT
			1
			25%Total
			**4**HOUR OF DAY10
			1
			25%14
			1
			25%15
			1
			25%17
			1
			25%Total
			**4**

**4. Aquetong Rd. Curve at Sugan Rd.**
	Segment 30, Offset 823 to Segment 30, Offset 1154
	Aerial view of Aquetong Rd. Curve at Sugan Rd.**COLLISION TYPE**
				Angle
						2Hit Fixed Object
						1Head On
						1Total
						4
			**ILLUMINATION**
				Daylight
						3Dark - no street lights
						1Total
						4
			**WEATHER**
				Clear
						3Rain
						1Total
						4
			**SEVERITY COUNT**
				Fatalities
						0Minor
						1ROAD SAFETY AUDIT: Aquetong Rd. Curve at Sugan Rd. Collision Diagram Crash Data Years 2003-2005 (Total Crashes = 4, Pedestrian Crashes = 0)

**Road Safety Audit - FY 2008
5. Aquetong Rd. West of the Intersection**

**Year Range:** 2003 to 2005
	**Area of: In County:** 9
	**On Route:** 1003
	**Between Segment:** 30
	**Offset:** 2000
	**and Segement:** 30
	**Offset:** 4566COLLISION TYPEHit fixed object
			1
			100%Total
			**1**SEVERITY LEVELMinor injury
			1
			100%Total
			**1**SEVERITY COUNTFatalities
			0Major
			0Moderate
			0Minor
			1UNK Severity
			0UNK If injured
			0ENVIR/ROADWAY FACTORSNone
			1
			100%TotalROAD CONDITIONWet
			1
			100%Total
			**1**WEATHERNo adverse conditions
			1
			100%Total
			**1**ILLUMINATIONDark - no street lights
			1
			100%Total
			**1**DRIVER ACTIONSOther improper driving actions
			1
			100%Total
			**1**VEHICLE TYPESmall truck
			1
			100%Total
			**1**YEAR2003
			1
			100%Total
			**1**MONTHAPR
			1
			100%Total
			**1**DAY OF WEEKSUN
			1
			100%Total
			**1**HOUR OF DAY20
			1
			100%Total
			**1**

**5. Aquetong Rd. West of the Intersection**
	Segment 30, Offset 2000 to Segment 30, Offset 4566
	Aerial view of Aquetong Rd. West of the Intersection**COLLISION TYPE**
				Hit Fixed Object
						1Total
						1
			**ILLUMINATION**
				Dark - no street lights
						1Total
						1
			**WEATHER**
				Clear
						1Total
						1
			**SEVERITY COUNT**
				Fatalities
						0Minor
						1Appendix D: Photo Log

Top Left: Edge of roadway deterioration on Aquetong Road between Cover Bridge Road and Rockwood Path; Top Right: Drain at private property driveway on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road; Botton Left: Poor drainage on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road; Bottom Right: Edge of pavement drop off on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road

Top Left: Edge of pavement drop off on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road; Top Right: Edge of pavement drop off and deterioration on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road; Botton Left: Edge of pavement drop off and drain at Rockwood Path; Bottom Right: Edge of pavement drop off and deterioration on Aquetong Road west of Cover Bridge Road

Top Left: Stone headwall on AquetongRoad; Top Right: Stone headwall and inlet on Aquetong Road; Botton Left: Inlet at the intersection of Aquetong Road and Windy Bush Road; Bottom Right: Inlet at the intersection of Old Windy Bush Road and Windy Bush Road

Top Left: Inlet at the intersection of Old Windy Bush Road and Windy Bush Road; Top Right: Treated drain on Aquetong Road on curve east of Sugan Road; Botton Left: Edge of pavement drop off and deterioration on Aquetong Road east of Sugan Road; Bottom Right: Oversized drain pipe at private property driveway on Aquetong Road west of Sugan Road

Top Left: Intersection of Aquetong Road and Cover Bridge Road looking west; Top Right: Vegetation at the intersection of Aquetong Road and Cover Bridge Road limits sight distance looking west; Botton Left: Intersection of Aquetong Road and Cover Bridge Road showing no pavement markings; Bottom Right: Tree canopy on Aquetong Road east of Rockwood Path

Top Left: Trees on Aquetong Road in the clear zone; Top Right: Trees on Aquetong Road in the clear zone; Botton Left: Utility poles in the clear zone on Aquetong Road east of Sugan Road; Bottom Right: Narrow pavement of Windy Bush Road

Top Left: Narrow pavement of Aquetong Road west of Sugan Road; Top Right: Narrow pavement of Aquetong Road west of Sugan Road, chevron signage at guide; Botton Left: Narrow pavement of Aquetong Road, signs delineating inlet Bottom Right: Narrow pavement of Aquetong Road with no pedestrian amenities

Top Left: Cornwell Drive showing no pavement markings; Top Right: Windy Bush Road looking south at Cornwell Drive – passing zone, narrow shoulders; Botton Left: Windy Bush Road looking north at Cornwell Drive – passing zone, wider shoulders for decel lane; Bottom Right: Windy Bush Road looking north at Cornwell Drive – passing zone, narrow shoulders

Top Left: Rocks along Aquetong Road in the clear zone; Top Right: Rocks and tree stumps along Aquetong Road in the clear zone; Botton Left: Rocks along Aquetong Road in the clear zone; Bottom Right: Rocks at corner of Aquetong and Old Windy Bush Roads in the clear zone

Top Left: Rock wall on the curve on Aquetong Road east of Sugan Road; Top Right: Passing Zone on Aquetong Road; Botton Left: Sign partially hidden by tree branches along Aquetong Road; Bottom Right: Sign partially hidden by tree branches along Windy Bush Road

Top Left: Pavement marking on Windy Bush Road north of the Aquetong Road intersection; Top Right: Deteriorating pavement marking on Aquetong Road; Botton Left: Pavement marking on Aquetong Road; Bottom Right: Pavement marking on Aquetong Road at the Windy Bush Road intersection

Top Left: Signs at the Aquetong Road/Windy Bush Road intersection; Top Right: Signs at the Aquetong Road/Windy Bush Road intersection; Botton Left: Aquetong Road/Sugan Road intersection looking south; Bottom Right: Aquetong Road/Sugan Road intersection Showing no pavement markings

Top: Delineator pole in the ditch on Aquetong Road east of Sugan Road; Botton Left: Deteriorating delineator pole on Aquetong Road east of Sugan Road; Bottom Right: Leaning delineator pole on Aquetong Road west of Sugan Road

Appendix E: Checklist

**CHECKLIST**

**Audit Team Member**

***GENERAL ISSUES***
	*Item #*
			*Description*
			*Check*
			*Comments*1 Drainage
			Do drainage items seem to be adequate?Are drainage items clear of debris?2 Landscaping
			Is landscaping in accordance with guidelines (sight distance, clearances etc.)3 Public Utilities
			Are boxes, poles, and/or posts located in a safe position?Do the above items interfere with sight distance?4 Access Management
			Are there locations where access management is problematic?5 Lighting
			Is lighting needed in specific locations?

***ALIGNMENT AND CROSS SECTION***
	*Item #*
			*Description*
			*Check*
			*Comments*1 Visibility
			Are sight distances adequate for the speed of traffic on Aquetong Rd.?Is adequate sight distance provided at intersections?Are sight distances adequate for the speed of traffic on Aquetong Rd?2 Driver expectation
			Are there any sections of the roadway which may cause driver confusion such as:a. Is alignment of roadway clearly defined?b. Are crossroads or hidden driveways properly signed along corridor?c. Are curves properly delineated?3 Widths
			Are all the traffic lanes and roadway widths adequate?4 Design Speed
			Is the horizontal and vertical alignment suitable for traffic speed? If not:a. Are advisory speed signs posted?b. Are warning signs installed?c. Are posted advisory speeds for curves appropriate?5 Shoulders
			Is the shoulder cross slope sufficient to provided proper drainage?Are there locations where guide rail may be appropriate?6 Overtaking
			Are adequate passing opportunities provided?

***INTERSECTIONS***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Location
			Are there any roadside objects nearby which would intrude on driver's line of sight?Are the intersections adequate for all vehicular movements?Are intersections located safely with respect to horizontal and vertical alignment?2 Controls
			Are pavement markings and intersection control signing satisfactory?3 Signage
			Is the intersection appropriately signed?Are there advance warning signs indicating the intersection?Are signs appropriately located and of the appropriate size4 Layout
			Is the intersection layout obvious to all users?Are turning radii and tapers appropriate?Are driveways located at or near the intersections?5 Visibility, sight distance
			Is sight distance adequate for all movements and all users?

***TRAFFIC SIGNALS***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Signal Operation
			Are traffic signals operating correctly? (Example clearance time)2 Visibility
			Are traffic signals clearly visible to approaching motorists?

***PEDESTRIANS***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Pedestrians
			Are there any roadside objects nearby which would intrude on driver's line of sight?

***BICYCLISTS***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Bicyclists
			Are there share the road signs posted?Is the road surface of suitable quality for bicyclists?

***SIGNAGE, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, DELINEATION AND LIGHTING***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Signage
			Are there signs missing from key locations?Are signs easy to understand?Are the correct signs used for each situation, and is each sign necessary?Are signs effective for all likely conditions (i.e. day, night, oncoming headlights etc)?Are all necessary regulatory, warning, and direction signs (including detours) in place? Are they conspicuous?2 Pavement Markings and Delineation
			Does existing pavement markings need to be re-painted?Have raised pavement markers been installed?Are pavement markings easily visible and effective for all likely conditions (i.e. at night, day, inclement weather etc.)?Are guide posts correctly placed, clean, and visible?Are there locations where chevrons are needed?3 Lighting
			Is appropriate lighting installed at intersections, pedestrian and bicycle crossings?Are the appropriate types of poles used for all locations and correctly installed?Are all locations free of any lighting which may conflict visually with signs?

***PAVEMENT***
	Item #
			Description
			Check
			Comments1 Pavement defects
			Is the pavement free of defects (i.e. excessive roughness, potholes) which could result in safety problems?2 Ponding
			Is the pavement free of areas where ponding may occur resulting in a safety problem?3 Skid resistance
			Are the correct signs used for each situation, and is each sign necessary?Appendix F: Response Sheet

**Aquetong/Windy Bush Roads – Road Safety Audit**

***CORRIDOR WIDE***
	SAFETY ISSUES
			Solution
			Decision Agree/Reject
			Planned Completion Date
			Comments*Drainage*Poor drainage or the lack of a proper drainage system in the corridor has resulted in a number of safety issues. Potentially resulting in sheeting across roadway during inclement weather.
				Edge of roadway eroded due to wash out.
				Swells need to be cut back, near S curve east of Sugan Road
				Pipes are clogged, some are not visible (due to debris)
			Conduct a comprehensive drainage study for the corridor to identify specific issues and long term solutions. Consideration should be given to additional pipes and new parallel drainage systems.
				In the short term: clean clogged pipes and remove debris from the drains.
				In addition, where possible excavate and fill in with ballast (rocks).*Edge Lines and Edge Drop-offs*Lack of edge of pavement delineation is consistent through the corridor. In addition, edge drop offs are consistently evident. This is a result of the poor drainage control.
			Install edge line as appropriate throughout the corridor to guide motorists and prevent run of the road crashes.*PennDOT should consider minimum 9.5 foot lanes as a safety measure**Fixed objects*Numerous fixed objects were observed in the clear zone. These included trees (large and small); boulders (many used for landscaping by property owners and, stone headwalls (approx. 3 feet above the ground)
			All fixed objects in the clear zone should be removed. Initial clearing should be at least four feet from edge of travel.*Many trees along the corridor were already marked for removal**Narrow roadway width*Roadway width throughout the study area on Aquetong and Windy Bush Roads varied between 9 and 10 feet
			All fixed objects in the clear zone should be removed. Initial clearing should be at least four feet from edge of travel.**Many trees along the corridor were already marked for removal***Vegetation*Trees and shrubs obstruct the view of many signs throughout the corridor and interfere with sight lines
			Trimming trees and brush*Centerline Delineation*The corridor is shadowed during the day due to the canopy of trees and extremely dark at night, a result of the lack of street lighting. Coupled with narrow pavement width.
			Install raised pavement markers (RPM) the length of the corridor to keep the motorist in his travel lane. Installation of centerline rumble strips to assist in the prevention of cross-over head-on collisions were examined but the narrowness of the travel lanes negates this treatment.*Speed Limit*Given the geometry of the corridor, the set speed limit of 45 MPH may be excessive
			*A speed study was conducted by PennDOT; as a result, the speed limit will be lowered along Aquetong Road from River Road to Sawmill Road to 35 MPH**Passing Zones*There are too many passing zones in the corridor given the narrow lanes and edge drop offs which are not forgiving if motorist overcompensate while passing.
			Eliminate passing zones*Signs*No “Share the Road” signs.
				Construction signs located along Aquetong Road with no construction being conducted
				No name plates for advance intersection signs
			Install “Share the Road” signs throughout the corridor so motorists are cognizant of other users.
				Remove or cover construction signs at times when there is no work being conducted on the roadway.
				Add street name plates to advance intersection signs
				Add advance signs for hidden driveways as appropriate*Pavement Markings*Several intersection approaches with stop control do not have stop bars
			Install stop bars to intersection approaches as appropriate*Many trees along the corridor were already marked for removal**Sight Lines*Limited sight lines
			Maximize sightlines around curves by cutting back embankment and removing trees.

***SPECIFIC LOCATIONS***
	SAFETY ISSUES
			Solution
			Decision Agree/Reject
			Planned Completion Date
			Comments*At Covered Bridge Road*Covered Bridge Road is skewed at the intersection with Aquetong Road. Additionally, there are no pavement markings at the Covered Bridge Road approach.
			Use pavement markings to soften skew allowing easier access to Aquetong Road especially for left turning trafficUtility pole to the west of the intersection on Aquetong Road obstructs sight lines.
			Relocate utility poleRail fence west of intersection on Aquetong Road next to parking lot is in Right of Way.
			Relocate fence outside Right of Way.****Fence will be removed as part of new development*****At Rockwood Path*Tree to the west of the intersection blocks sight lines for Rockwood Path approach traffic
			Remove tree*Between Rockwood Path and Wagner Road (private road)*“Curve ahead” (W1-2) sign is too far from the actual curve and is faded
			Upgrade sign (W1-2) and relocate closer to curve“Slow Curve Ahead” pavement markings are too far from curve and are wearing out
			Add pavement marking legend closer to curve and repaint existing ones.Eastbound “No Passing” (W14-3) sign knocked down
			Replace sign (W14-3)Hidden driveway at the curve
			Install advance warning sign for driveway.Night time driving difficult due to the darkness which could makes negotiating the curve difficult.
			Install lighting on curveIllegal speed limit sign is installed within the ROW eastbound before the curve
			Remove sign*Between Wagner Road (private road) and Old Windy Bush Road*Junction sign is blocked by tree limbs
			Trim tree limbs
				Relocate street name sign to the post assembly of “Stop Ahead” (W3-1) signCut off sign posts are protruding out of the ground
			Remove parts*At Old Windy Bush Road*“Stop Ahead” sign is blocked by vegetation
			Trim vegetation*At Windy Bush Road*Sign clutter, potentially confusing to motorists
			Remove or consolidate signs as appropriateWestbound approach to intersection, poor sight distance which is made worse by vegetation
			Cut away vegetation to improve sight distanceNortheast, northwest and southwest corners of intersection has unprotected drainage holes that lead to pipe
			Install protective grates*Windy Bush Road between Old Windy Bush and Aquetong Road*“Intersection ahead” sign on northbound side of the road is blocked by vegetation
			Trim vegetationNo advance street name sign for the Aquetong Road intersection
			Install advance “Aquetong Road” sign (W16-8)*Old Windy Bush Road at Windy Bush Road*Drainage hole on the southeast corner
			liminate passing zonesUtility pole lying on the ground at the southeast corner of the intersection.
			Remove pole*Between Windy Bush Road and Sugan Road*Aquetong Road is an S-curve in this area with post mounted warning signs only
			Add “Slow Curve Ahead” pavement markings in both directionVegetation on the westbound side of the road conceals the edge of pavement
			Cut back vegetationEdge drop off in this section of roadway is pronounced as a result of poor drainage
			***Currently a PennDOT project to excavate and fill with rocks.***
				This is a temporary fix and in the long term proper drainage should be installed including pipesReflector poles are in poor condition. Reflector strips have been stripped from the poles and many are down in the drain
			Replace with chevrons (W1-8)Aquetong Road westbound curves while Sugan Road continues straight ahead,
			Add graphic directional
				signage with road names*At Sugan Road*At Sugan Road the intersection is on the curve and very wide. Additionally, travel lanes are not delineated
			Add dashed double centerline and single edgeline through intersection. This will alleviate driver confusionCurve needs to be delineated
			Add large warning arrow (W1-6) on the curve for eastbound Aquetong Road traffic*Between Sugan Road and Solebury Mountain Road*Oversized drainage pipes installed by property owners at driveways are unprotected hazards in the clear zone. Some pipes include headwalls.
			Install appropriate drainage pipes according to regulation.*Windy Bush Road between Aquetong Road and Pidcock Creek Road*Open pipe culvert on the side of the road result in unprotected curb drop off.
			Widen road to 12-foot lanes with paved shoulder to eliminate open pipe culvert that parallels the road.Property owners have installed a variety of drainage pipes and sizes at driveways. They are unprotected hazards in the clear zone and some pipes include headwalls.
			Install appropriate drainage pipes according to regulation.Pipes at property owners driveways are clogged with debris
			Clear pipes to prevent flooding on the roadwayGuide rail needs to be updated
			Replace guide rail with upgraded end treatments.**Title of Report: *AQUETONG/WINDY BUSH ROADS - ROAD SAFETY AUDIT***

**Publication No.: 07042A**

**Date Published:** October 2007

**Geographic Area Covered:**
The study area includes sections of Aquetong Road (SR 1003) and Windy Bush Road (SR 232) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

**Key Words:**
Road, safety, audit, potential, fatalities, injuries, reportable, crashes, issues, strategies, coordination, engineering, enforcement, education, prioritize, intersection, speed limit, traffic volumes, PennDOT, stakeholders, audit team, curve, sight distance, clear zone, geometry, pavement markings, signs.

ABSTRACT: This is a documentation of the process and findings of the Aquetong/Windy Bush Roads Road Safety Audit (RSA) undertaken by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) in conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The RSA was done on August 17, 2007. The goal of the audit is to generate improvement recommendations and countermeasures for roadway segments demonstrating a history of, or potential for a high incidence of motor vehicle crashes. The emphasis is placed on identifying low cost, quick turnaround safety projects to address the issues where possible. The roadways studied are identified in the Safety Plan for PennDOT District 6. This corridor is located in a suburban environment with numerous curves and steep gradient. Much of the roadway is covered by the canopy of trees which in many instances are located in the clear zone and presents a potential hazard to road users.

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
190 North Independence Mall West
8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520
Phone: 215.592.1800
Fax: 215.592.9125
Internet: www.dvrpc.org

Contact:
	Rosemarie Anderson,
			Manager, Office of Safety and Security Planning
			215-238-2832
			randerson@dvrpc.orgRegina Moore,
			Transportation Engineer
			215-238-2862
			rmoore@dvrpc.orgKevin Murphy,
			Senior Transportation Planner
			215-238-2864
			kmurphy@dvrpc.org
      
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