Franklin Police with a message in advance of schools opening Sep 2

Gather around let’s have a chat

Our Franklin Public Schools are starting up next week. Let’s have a refresher on some of the school zone driving rules.

1. The speed limit during school hours is 20 MPH…not 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, etc.

Franklin Police with a message

2. When the big yellow school bus or small white school bus stops and extends that red octagon that says STOP, that means stop. If you are behind the bus, this means stop. If you are driving next to a bus in the same direction of travel and this octagon comes out, it also means to stop. If you are traveling in the opposite travel lane and a bus is approaching you, stops, and extends the red octagon…you guessed it, you must STOP.

3. Crosswalks are those painted walkways in the road connecting sidewalks. These help people cross the road safely. Some are high-tech with flashing lights. If someone is standing next to the sidewalk clearly trying to cross the road, you must stop. If you think someone is standing next to the sidewalk and might be crossing, you should probably stop.

PSA: not stopping for someone in a crosswalk, realizing this, and waving and mouthing “sorry” to someone you almost hit on a sidewalk is not a get out of a citation free card. It’s impossible to get stopped and cited for a crosswalk violation if you just stop for someone at a crosswalk. Waiting 10 seconds for someone to cross the road will always be quicker than getting pulled over.

Traffic and school zone safety is everyone’s responsibility. Officers will be a constant presence in our school zones this year ensuring everyone’s safety. Here’s to a safe and successful school year! If you need us, we’ll be there!

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New flashing signs at Rail Trail crossing on Grove St

"New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are now installed at the Grove Street trailhead. These signs are similar to what were installed at the Center Street trailhead, and should increase pedestrian safety. 

The FBRTC is also working to get similar RRFBs installed at the Lake Street trailhead."

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New flashing signs at Rail Trail crossing on Grove St

Downtown Project Update #29

Contractors will be in tomorrow to begin the resin crosswalks around downtown. This week will be strictly milling the crosswalks (3/4") on Main Street.

Next week will be the resin pouring of the crosswalks. There will some lane closures/detours on Main Street by Lincoln tomorrow, Wednesday the 18th. We will wait until school traffic has subsided before we begin.

Please be mindful when you approach downtown, significant construction will be occurring over the next ten days leading up to Memorial Day Weekend.

If anyone has a question, please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949.

the crossing is marked for where the milling will occur to place the resin that looks like red brick

What will the resin crosswalks look like?

If you have seen the crosswalks on Lincoln St near the Keller/Sullivan School, they should be similar to that.

resin crosswalks on Lincoln St just after they were installed

For additional info on the resin crosswalks this came up via a Google Search
http://www.derckandedson.com/crosswalks/#stamped

Additional photos of Linocln St can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/lincoln-st-construction-progress-photo.html