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SIGNS AND LINES PROGRAM

GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

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MASSACHUSETTS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

SIGNS AND LINES APPLICATION

GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

Safe Routes to School Program Overview ............................................................................................ 1

Education ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Encouragement ............................................................................................................................ 1

Enforcement ................................................................................................................................. 1

Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Equity ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Engineering ................................................................................................................................... 2

II. Signs and Lines Program ................................................................................................. 3

Program Eligibility ................................................................................................................................. 3

Eligible Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Program Funding .................................................................................................................................. 5

Other Project Considerations ....................................................................................................... 5

III. Application Process ........................................................................................................ 6

Application Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 6

Application Review ............................................................................................................................... 8

Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 8

Notification of Application Approval .................................................................................................... 9

IV. Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 10

1. Signs and Lines Application ........................................................................................................ 10

2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) .................................................................................... 13

3. Sample list of acceptable signage and pavement markings ....................................................... 18

4. S

ample timeline .......................................................................................................................... 21

5. Planning for success.................................................................................................................... 22

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I. INTRODUCTION

Safe Routes to School Program Overview

The Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is a federally-funded initiative of the Massachusetts

Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Safe Routes to School works with schools, communities, students,

and families to increase active transportation among public elementary and middle school students in the

Commonwealth. SRTS promotes a collaborative, community-focused approach that fosters mutual

partnerships between advocacy groups, law enforcement, education leaders, and public health departments

to promote safer routes for elementary and middle school students to get to school. The SRTS Program seeks

to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion near schools, while increasing the health, safety, and physical

activity of elementary and middle school students.

SRTS partners with schools and school districts to provide resources that support the mission of active

transportation, safety, and congestion mitigation. The Program encourages children to walk and bicycle to

school by making bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative. The

initiatives and resources promote a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age. The Program also facilitates

the planning, development, and implementation of activities and projects that will improve safety and reduce

traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. SRTS utilizes the “six e’s” to implement its

program: education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation, equity, and engineering. Each of the six e’s are

essential to the program and are detailed below. Learn more about the SRTS Program and find helpful program

materials on the SRTS website

Education

The SRTS team provides school communities with the resources to promote, educate, and empower smart and

safe pedestrians and bicyclists. This involves teaching children about a broad range of transportation choices

and instructing them in important lifelong bicycling and walking safety skills. Educational resources are

provided and customized for: students/educators, parents/guardians, and community stakeholders.

Encouragement

The SRTS team assists school communities in organizing programs and events that encourage students,

parents, teachers, and the community to choose active, healthy, and safe modes of transportation. These

activities include our Flagship days: iWalk, Winter Walk, and Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day;

providing incentives such as safety items; and helping create walking school bus and bike train routes.

Enforcement

SRTS partners with local law enforcement officials to ensure traffic laws (including enforcement of speed

limits, yielding to pedestrians in crossings, and proper walking and bicycling behaviors) are observed and

followed in the vicinity of schools. The Program also initiates community traffic and safety enforcement

initiatives such as crossing guard programs and the annual student Yard Sign Contest.

https://www.mass.gov/safe-routes-to-school

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Evaluation

The SRTS Program evaluates the physical transportation environment, as well as how community members

interact with that environment. The evaluation process includes monitoring and documenting outcomes and

trends through the collection of data, including the collection of data before and after SRTS interventions.

Through the parent survey and zip code mapping, SRTS evaluates travel modes to and from school and

provides resources to help increase walk and bike mode share.

Equity

SRTS works to support safe, active, and healthy opportunities for children and adults in all communities

regardless of ability, socio-economic status, and/or race. This is an all-encompassing “e” that is built into each

aspect of the SRTS Program.

Engineering

This component of the SRTS Program facilitates bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements to benefit

students who walk, bicycle, or use a wheeled mobility device to get to school. Infrastructure projects seek to

improve safety, access, and mobility for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, while also encouraging

more students to walk and bicycle to school. The SRTS Program facilitates such improvements by providing

funding for infrastructure projects of various sizes through its Infrastructure Project Funding Program and Signs

and Lines Program. The remainder of this document describes the process and instructions for eligible

communities to apply for funding through the Signs and Lines Program.

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II. SIGNS AND LINES PROGRAM

The SRTS Signs and Lines Program will provide design services and up to $6,000 in construction funding to a

selected municipality for a low-cost infrastructure project around a public elementary or middle school. The

goal of these projects is to eliminate small barriers that students encounter when walking, bicycling, or using a

wheeled mobility device to get to school. Examples of a Signs and Lines Project could include the purchase and

installation of new signage such as No Parking, Bus Only, and School Zone signs; installation of new pavement

markings such as crosswalks; removal of existing signage and pavement markings; and other low-cost

improvements as approved by MassDOT. This is a reimbursement-based funding program; MassDOT

reimburses the municipality for eligible spending after the project is complete. This document provides step-

by-step guidance on the requirements of the funding, how to apply, and the timeline for project completion

and reimbursement.

Program Eligibility

A municipal applicant is required for the Signs and Lines Program. Municipalities selected to receive Signs

and Lines funding will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MassDOT

regarding program terms and conditions. This MOU can be found in the Appendix.

To be eligible for a Signs and Lines project, the receiving school must have already built a partnership with

the SRTS Program. Schools must be a partner for at least six months prior to applying. All SRTS partners are

committed to implementing SRTS initiatives. For more information on becoming a SRTS partner, contact

the SRTS Team at 888-4COMMUTE or SRTS@dot.state.ma.us

Only schools which receive public funding are eligible to receive a Signs and Lines Program project. Equity

is also an important consideration of the SRTS Program. Communities which represent diverse socio-

economic communities in urban, suburban, or rural environments are encouraged to apply.

Eligible Projects

Eligible low-cost projects include signage and pavement markings to improve safety and accessibility

along key walking and biking routes to a school. Projects must be within 1/2 mile of schools that serve

children in any grade from kindergarten to 8th grade. Schools with grades higher than grade 8, but which

include grades that fall within the eligible range, e.g. a middle-high school campus, are eligible to receive

funding through the Signs and Lines Program.

The scope of the project must be intended to improve safety and/or increase the number of children

walking and biking to school. The project must be within the public right of way (ROW) or any bicycle or

pedestrian pathway or trail. This may include projects on private land that have public access easements

or public property that is owned by a public entity.

All potential projects must have local support from community and municipal partners.

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All project elements must be MUTCD

-compliant when applicable. Please see Appendix 3 for a more

detailed review of acceptable signage and pavement markings. The following are the types of low-cost

projects that may be eligible for Signs and Lines funding:

• Installation of new MUTCD-compliant signage

o Examples include:

 School speed limit sign

 In-street school crossing (yield)

 School zone sign

 Pick up and drop off sign

 Bus only zone sign

• Installation of new pavement markings

o Examples include:

 Thermoplastic high visibility crosswalk in school zone

 Standard marked crosswalk outside of school zone

 Stop line

 Yield lines (“shark’s teeth”)

 “Bus Only” text

 “School Zone” text

• Modification of existing pavement markings

o Examples include:

 Upgrading a standard marking crosswalk to a high visibility crosswalk

 Removing parking markings near an intersection to improve sightlines

 Changing the directionality of a street or travel lane

• Other improvements, as determined appropriate by MassDOT

The following project elements are not eligible for funding through the Signs and Lines Program:

• Permitting, utility relocation, or temporary and permanent ROW acquisition

These costs must be covered by the municipality for any project.

• Recurring costs:

Recurring costs such as salaries for crossing guards and walking school bus leaders.

• Pavement maintenance:

Pavement resurfacing, or pavement preservation.

• School bus improvement projects:

School bus safety projects or improvements to school bus stops.

• Signage not in compliance with MUTCD:

Signage not related to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/) and Massachusetts

Amendments to the MUTCD (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/mutcd-massachusetts-amendments)

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• Other:

Portable enforcement equipment or gifts.

Program Funding

Signs and Lines Program projects include a needs assessment, project design, bid package, and up to

$6,000 in reimbursement for costs incurred by the municipality for construction materials and labor.

Costs incurred prior to this project are not eligible for reimbursement. All labor and materials for

completed work will be reimbursed directly to the municipality up to $6,000. Project payment terms

are described in the sample MOU in the Appendix. The SRTS Program will provide the needs

assessment, project design, and bid package with input from the municipality and school at no cost.

Below is a sample project budget for a Signs and Lines Project.

Sample Project Budget

Item

Quantity

Unit

Cost

Amount

30x30 Stop Sign

Each

$63

$126

24x24 No Left Turn Symbol Sign

Each

$40

$240

30x30 Do Not Enter Sign

Each

$63

$378

One Way - Double Sided Sign

Each

$45

$180

24x48 School Speed Limit when Flashing Sign

Each

$120

$960

24x30 School Speed Limit Sign

Each

$75

$300

4” Single Lines Pavement Marking Removal

500

$.30

$150

4” White Single Line Thermo Pavement Marking

500

$.45

$225

12” Crosswalk and Stop Thermo Line Pavement Marking

2,000

$1.60

$3,200

4” Double Yellow Thermo Pavement Marking

280

$.85

$238

TOTAL

$5,997

Other Project Considerations

Projects constructed with SRTS funds must be accessible to persons with disabilities, per the

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) at 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A, as

enforced by the U.S3. Department of Justice and FHWA, and as required under Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act. Projects may indirectly benefit high school age youth or the general public;

however, these constituencies cannot be the sole or primary beneficiaries.

There may be a school need for a project larger than the $6,000 Signs and Lines Program maximum.

This could include sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements,

pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on and off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities,

secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements. These types of projects could be

funded through the SRTS Infrastructure Project Funding Program. This is geared towards projects with

larger anticipated costs. Please visit the SRTS website for more information about this funding

opportunity.

This sample project budget reflects a scenario in which a municipality provides their own labor for construction in order

to utilize the funding solely for materials.

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III. APPLICATION PROCESS

The Signs and Lines Program utilizes a competitive application process. In collaboration with SRTS partner

schools, municipalities must complete a funding application. The application is a two-page fillable PDF, which

can be found in Appendix 1, or on the SRTS website. Interested schools and a representative from their

municipality (Planning Director, Town Manager, or similar) must complete the application and submit it to

SRTS@dot.state.ma.us

by the deadline on the application. The application must be filled out completely,

printed, and ink signed by the appropriate individuals authorized to commit resources on behalf of the school

and municipality, respectively. As mentioned previously, only SRTS partner schools are eligible to receive a

Signs and Lines project.

Application Instructions

The following table provides step-by-step guidelines for completing the application.

A. Municipality and School Applicant Information

1. Name of Applicant School:

What is the official name of the school?

2. Municipal Applicant Contact:

Must be a municipal employee authorized to commit resources on

behalf of municipality

3. Title/Role:

4. Phone Number:

5. Email Address:

Municipal employee’s email address

6. Address:

Work Address

7. Address 2:

8. Town/City:

9. Zip Code:

10. School Applicant Contact:

Must be a school or district employee

11. Title/Role:

12. Phone Number:

13. Email Address:

School or district employee’s email address

14. Address:

School address

15. Address 2:

16. Town/City:

17. Zip Code:

B. Safe Routes to School Partnership Information

1. Are you a Safe Routes to

School Partner?

Partnership of six months or more is required

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2. Partnership level (2018-2019

School Year):

Provide if known, or contact your Outreach Coordinator

3. Describe your involvement

with the SRTS program:

Which SRTS activities does your school participate in each year?

Please note the frequency over the last two years.

C. Project Information

1. Grades Served

2. Total Number of Students

3. Daily Number of Walkers

4. Daily Number of Bikers

5. Describe the project: You

may include one additional

page with a map and/or photo

Provide a brief description of the project. Please be as specific as

possible, including road names and proposed improvements. Briefly

note the identified issues that will be addressed by the

improvements.

6. How would this project

benefit your students?

By implementing the project improvements described above, how

would your students benefit? Be specific as it relates to the goals of

SRTS.

7. How many more walkers and

bikers will you see because of

this project?

Based on all student with the ability to walk or bike to school, how

many more students that are currently being driven would chose to

walk or bike after the improvements are implemented?

8. Please describe the school

and municipal support of this

project: You may include letter

of support with this application

Which stakeholders from the school (principal, teachers, parents,

etc.) and from the municipality (Engineering, DPW, BOH, Select Board,

Mayor, etc.) support this project. Please include letters of support in

your application, if applicable.

fter completing the application, an authorized individual from the municipality must sign the form and agree

to the following statements:

• We understand that this is a reimbursement-based project and that the municipality must pay for all

costs in advance.

• If our project is selected, we agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) and sign the MOU prior to beginning any project-related tasks.

• We have read through the Signs and Lines Guidance Document and understand the process and

timeline of all project-related tasks.

• If our

project is selected, we agree to complete all work within the current school year, no later than

June 30.

• If our project is selected, we agree to submit an invoice for work completed not to exceed $6,000 and

no later than July 15 of the school year where the project was completed.

• I am authorized to sign below and commit resources on behalf of the municipality.

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Completed applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed by the deadline on the application to:

Diane Hanson, Program Director, Safe Routes to School

C/O AECOM

1 Federal St., 8

Floor

Boston, MA 02110

857-383-3807 (phone)

857-368-0656 (fax)

SRTS@dot.state.ma.us

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed in a timely manner by a specially convened committee consisting of SRTS

Program and MassDOT staff. The committee will review and score applications based on the evaluation criteria

detailed below. Based on this evaluation, projects will be selected to move forward in the process.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on the extent to which the school is currently involved in the SRTS

Program and the extent to which the proposed project may improve safety and accessibility for

walking and bicycling based on project scope, the school's population, and information about the

school setting and existing bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. The total score for the SRTS

application form is 100. Some application responses are for reviewer information only.

A summary of the maximum score for each section of the application form is provided below:

Section Name

Maximum

Score per

Section

B SRTS Partnership Information 25

C Project Information 75

Questions 2-4 10

Question 5 20

Question 6 20

Question 7 10

Question 8 15

Total Score

100

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Notification of Application Approval

All applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial of applications. Successful applicants will be given a list of

next steps. Included in Appendix 4 and 5 is guidance for accepted applicants regarding project timelines and

tips for project success. Applications not accepted during this application period can be resubmitted during the

next application period if desired.

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IV. APPENDIX

1. Signs and Lines Application

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

Signs and Lines Program

2019-2020 Project Application

1. Name of Applicant School:

2. Municipal Applicant Contact:

3. Title/Role:

4. Phone Number:

5. Email Address:

6. Address:

7. Address 2:

8. Town/City:

9. Zip Code:

10. School Applicant Contact:

11. Title/Role:

12. Phone Number:

13. Email Address:

14. Address:

15. Address 2:

16. Town/City:

17. Zip Code:

1. Are you a Safe Routes to

School Partner?

2. Partnership level (2018-2019

School Year):

3. Describe your involvement

with the SRTS program:

1. Grades Served 2. Total Number of Students

3. Number of Daily Walkers 4. Number of Daily Bikers

7. How many more walkers and

bikers will you see as a result of

this project?

8. Please describe the school and

municipal support of this project:

You may include letters of support with this

application

A. School and Municipality Applicant Information

B. Safe Routes to School Partnership Information

C. Project Information

5. Describe the project: You may

include one additional page with a map and/

or photos

6. How would this project benefit

your students?

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Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

Signs and Lines Program

2019-2020 Project Application

Name of Applicant School:

School Applicant Signature Date

Municipal Applicant Signature Date

Internal use only:

Information reviewed and confirmed by SRTS

Date Joined SRTS Program:

Partnership Level (if available):

Application received on date:

SRTS Outreach Coordinator:

Signature:

We understand that this is a reimbursement-based project and that the municipality must pay for all costs in advance.

If our project is selected, we agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and

sign the MOU prior to beginning any project-related tasks.

We have read through the Signs and Lines Guidance Document and understand the process and timeline of all project-related

tasks.

If our project is selected, we agree to complete all work within the current school year, no later than June 30.

If our project is selected, we agree to submit an invoice for work completed not to exceed $6,000 and no later than July 15 of

the school year where the project was completed.

I am authorized to sign below and commit resources on behalf of the municipality.

Please email completed form to SRTS@dot.state.ma.us or fax to 857-368-0656

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2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM - SIGNS AND LINES PROJECT

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into and made effective this

____ day of _____________, 2020 (“Effective Date”) by and between the Massachusetts

Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”) and the [Municipality Name] (“Municipality”).

MassDOT and the Municipality are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”

WHEREAS, MassDOT administers the statewide Safe Routes to School Program (“SRTS”),

which is a program that works to increase safe biking and walking for elementary and middle

school students by using a collaborative, community focused approach toward health and

transportation;

WHEREAS, as part of its SRTS, MassDOT created a “Signs and Lines Project” (“SLP”) to

identify infrastructure challenges for students walking and biking to and from the [School Name]

(the “School”) in the Municipality;

WHEREAS, the goal of the SLP is to design and implement low-cost improvements, including

signage and pavement markings, to improve safety and accessibility along key walking and

biking routes to the School;

WHEREAS, the Parties intend to work collaboratively in the design and construction of said

low-cost improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to execute this MOU to set forth the guidelines, roles and

responsibilities of the Parties with respect to the execution of said SLP goals.

NOW, THEREFORE, to set forth the expectations for participation in the SLP, the Parties

mutually agree to the following.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

1. MassDOT or its contractors shall conduct a needs-based assessment to identify certain

infrastructure barriers near the School. Municipality and School staff will be invited to

attend the assessment. The Municipality’s participation in said assessment shall be

required.

2. MassDOT’s contractor shall produce a technical memorandum summarizing the issues

identified during the needs-based assessment referenced in paragraph 1 herein, and shall

offer potential design solutions, which shall be submitted to the Municipality for review.

The Municipality shall provide written comments, if any, to the technical memorandum

within seven (7) days of the Municipality’s receipt of the memorandum, unless the

Parties mutually agree to another date.

3. MassDOT or its contractor shall promptly review the Municipality’s comments and shall

develop plans which may include sign installation by location, pavement marking details,

pavement marking locations, and schedules for each (“Plan Set”). MassDOT or its

contractor shall submit the Plan Set to the Municipality for review. The Municipality

shall provide written comments, if any, to MassDOT within seven (7) days of its receipt

of the Plan Set, unless the Parties mutually agree on another date. If the Municipality

requests any change(s) to the Plan Set, the Parties shall meet and confer in order to

discuss whether the change(s) is appropriate, and shall make a good effort to reach a

mutual agreement concerning the requested change(s). If the Parties are unable to reach a

mutual agreement, however, the incorporation of any proposed change(s) shall be at

MassDOT’s sole discretion.

4. Upon the development of a mutually agreed upon Plan Set, if required, MassDOT or its

contractors shall develop a bid package that includes the approved Plan Set. The

Municipality agrees to issue said bid package in accordance with its procurement process

and applicable Massachusetts laws, which may include G.L. c. 30, § 39M, G.L. c. 30B,

and G.L. c. 149.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, COSTS, AND PAYMENT

5. Project Administration. The Municipality, at its sole expense, shall manage the timely

completion of all of the improvements contained in the agreed upon Plan Set (“Project”)

and shall complete the Project prior to June 30, 2020,

6. Project Costs and Payments. MassDOT shall reimburse the Municipality for all

eligible costs in connection with the Project up to six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)

(“Maximum Reimbursement”), subject to the following terms:

a. MassDOT will reimburse the Municipality for construction costs associated with

the Project, subject to the invoice submission and approval procedures contained

herein. Reimbursable costs (“Eligible Construction Costs”) shall include the

following as contained on the agreed upon Plan Set:

i. Installation of new signage,

ii. Installation of new pavement markings,

iii. Modification of existing pavement markings, and

iv. Other improvements, as determined by MassDOT.

b. The Municipality shall submit a single invoice for actual expenses no later than

the 15

day of the month after the completion of the Project or by June 30, 2020,

whichever comes first. (“Invoice”). Any and all Invoices submitted after June 30,

2020 shall be ineligible for reimbursement by MassDOT. The Invoice shall

include a copy of the invoice from the Municipality’s contractor or vendor with a

description of work performed and materials ordered, the date of the billing cycle,

and the vendor number.

c. Reimbursement will only be for work completed and/or items purchased. All

Eligible Construction Costs associated with the Project must be distinctly

identified on the contractor invoice, separate from worked performed for other

projects. The Invoice must be issued and submitted directly from the

Municipality to MassDOT’s designated contractor for the Safe Routes to School

Program, in the manner prescribed by MassDOT.

d. MassDOT will use its best efforts to ensure that its contractor reimburses the

Municipality within ninety (90) days of receipt of an Invoice, although

reimbursement within ninety (90) days is not guaranteed. All reimbursement for

Eligible Construction Costs will be made through MassDOT’s contractor and will

be made solely based on invoices properly submitted in accordance to the

requirements contained herein.

e. If MassDOT objects to charges identified on the Invoice, it shall notify the

Municipality of its objection in writing within forty-five (45) days of receipt of

said Invoice. Within thirty (30) days thereafter, the Municipality will provide

MassDOT or its contractor with additional documentation and/or explanation as

required, to support the accuracy of the charges. Any decisions or determinations

regarding reimbursements pursuant to this MOU are at MassDOT’s sole

discretion and shall be final.

f. The Municipality agrees to use any and all funds provided by MassDOT and/or its

contractor for this Project only.

7. Maximum Reimbursement. The Parties agree that MassDOT has no obligation to

increase the Maximum Reimbursement contained in Paragraph 6 herein for any reason,

including but not limited to, a change in the Project’s budget.

8. Obligations of the Municipality In addition to any other requirements of this MOU, the

Municipality, by accepting any or all MassDOT funding, shall ensure compliance with

any and all applicable local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws with respect to

the Project.

9. Ownership and Maintenance. Once completed, MassDOT shall have no obligations

relating to the Project including but not limited to future operations, maintenance, or

replacement. All improvements made as part of the Project shall be owned and

maintained solely by the Municipality.

MISCELLANEOUS

10. Notice. Unless otherwise explicitly set forth in this MOU, all notices or other

communications required or permitted to be given hereunder, shall be in writing and shall

be delivered by email:

To MassDOT:

Diane Hanson, Program Director, Massachusetts Safe Routes to School

Diane.Hanson@dot.state.ma.us

To the Municipality:

[Name, Title, Municipality]

[email]

11. Amendments. This MOU may be amended only by written agreement of both Parties.

12. Term. This MOU and all of the obligations thereunder, shall expire 1 (one) year from

the Effective Date of this MOU. The Parties may, by written agreement, agree to extend

this MOU for 1 additional 1 year term.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, as of ___________________, 2020, the Parties hereto have

caused this MOU to be duly executed as a sealed instrument as of the date first written above.

Dated: Dated:

____________________________ ______________________________

David Mohler [Name]

Executive Director [Title]

MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning [Municipality]

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3. Sample list of acceptable signage and pavement markings

Signage and marking must be compliant with the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (MUTCD) and the Amendments for the MUTCD for Streets and Highway of Massachusetts

(2012), including Chapter 7E – Official Standards for School Zones. Acceptable signage and marking

include but are not limited to the following:

Sample of Acceptable Signage

Sign

MUTCD Sign Designation

MUTCD Section

Stop

R1-1

2B.05*

Yield

R1-2

2B.08

In-street school crossing (yield)

R1-6b

2B.12*

No left/right turn

R3-1 or R3-2

2B.18

Do not enter

R5-1

2B.37

One-way

R6-2

2B.40

No parking any time

R7-1

2B.46

No parking (symbol) (times)

R7-2

2B.46

No parking (times)

R7-2a

2B.46

No parking except (days)

R7-3

2B.46

No standing any time

R7-4

2B.46

No parking loading zone

R7-6

2B.46

No parking bike lane

R7-9

2B.46

No turn on red

R10-11a/b

2B.54*

Turning vehicles yield to pedestrians

R10-15(L&R)

2B.53*

School zone

S1-1

7B*

School bus stop ahead

S3-1

(20 M.P.H Speed Limit) School zone ahead

S4-5a

7B*

School speed limit sign when flashing

S5-1

7B*

Advance pedestrian crossing sign

W11-2

2C.50*

Pick up and drop off

n/a

Bus only zone

n/a

* - denotes applicable Massachusetts Amendment to MUTCD

Examples of Acceptable Signage

School zone speed limit (MUTCD S5-1)

In-street school crossing (yield) (MUTCD R1-6b)

No parking any time (MUTCD R7-1)

No turn on red (MUTCD R10-15)

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Sample of Acceptable Markings

Marking

Standard

MUTCD Section

Stop line

Used with a STOP sign (R1-1) and striped no less

than 4’ from the crosswalk

3B.16*

Yield line (“shark’s teeth”)

Used with a YIELD sign (R1-2) at unsignalized

crosswalks

3B.16*

Thermoplastic high visibility

crosswalk (“continental”)

12” wide bars spaced 4’ on center perpendicular to

the path of travel, and two 12” wide transverse

lines placed 10’ apart.

3B.18*

Thermoplastic standard marked

crosswalk (“transverse”)

Two 12” wide transverse lines placed 10’ apart,

parallel to the pedestrian path of travel

3B.18*

Directional arrows

Used for parent pick-up and drop-off, bus only

lane, or one-way travel lane.

3B.20

“Bus Only” text

Used with a Bus only sign

3B.20

“School Zone” text

Used with School zone ahead sign

3B.20*

“No parking” markings

May be used with No parking sign

3B.23

* - denotes applicable Massachusetts Amendment to MUTCD

Examples of Acceptable Markings

Thermoplastic high visibility crosswalks

(in school zone)

“School Zone” text

Standard crosswalk (outside of school zone)

Yield line (“shark’s teeth”)

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4. Sample timeline

Elapsed Calendar

Days

Task

MassDOT Announces Signs and Lines Application Open

Applications are due

Selection committee meets to select up to five projects

AECOM submits Request for Approval to MassDOT for selected projects

Selected Schools/Municipalities are notified

Signed MOUs are due back from Municipalities

Begin scheduling scoping meetings and walk audits

Needs assessment/technical memo is sent to school/Municipality for review

Written comments due from school/Municipality

Plan sets delivered to school/Municipality

Written comments due from school/Municipality

Final plan sets and bid packages is delivered

Project work commences

Work Completed (last day to complete to be eligible for reimbursement)

No later than June 30, 2020

Invoice from Municipality due to AECOM (with back-up from vendors)

No later than July 15, 2020

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5. Planning for success

The following guidelines should be used by successful applicants to ensure successful completion of

each project:

• Stakeholders for the project should include:

o School principal, property manager, or designee

o Municipality’s Department of Engineering – or equivalent (for design and regulations)

o Municipality’s Department of Public Works – or equivalent (for construction)

o School District’s Facilities Department, where applicable (for construction)

o Depending on each community, also include:

• Planning Department

• School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance (school

safety readiness and school bus/van contracts) or school transportation

manager

• School’s Safe Routes representative (PTO or staff)

• The initial scoping meeting and walk audit should be attended in-person by all of the

stakeholders listed above as applicable.

• An approved arrival and dismissal plan that considers the proposed infrastructure design should

be agreed upon by both the school and municipality.

• The school and municipality must communicate to ensure compliance of any proposed

regulatory signage changes to the area. This includes abutters, neighboring businesses, school

bus/van drivers, parents, faculty and staff, as well as public safety officials.

• Municipal staff will need to bring changes requiring Council or Board approval, such as altering

the directionality of streets or removal of parking spaces, to the governing body in advance of

the anticipated construction period. Such changes should be identified by Stakeholders during

the needs assessment. MassDOT and SRTS will not prepare or present materials to governing

bodies for approval.

• In order to develop the plan set, within five days of submitting the signed MOU, the Municipality

should provide SRTS with GIS base layer data for the project area if available.

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