Parlton Road Safety
Protecting the Residents of Bucks County: A Proposal to Improve Traffic Safety on Palton Road
Submitted to: The Bensalem Township Municipal Office
Submitted by: Serena Abraham
Submitted on: December 15, 2015
Executive Summary Palton Road is located in the neighborhood of Belmont Ridge, across the street from Neshaminy Mall. This street is located on a hill in which drivers travel down daily, often times at high speeds. Along this lane there is an intersection connecting Larzelere Road with Palton Road. This intersection serves as a bus stop for not only one, but four different school districts. Students attending these schools range from the ages of 4 to 18, from preschool to high school, many of whom live in the houses located …show more content…
A simple stop or yield sign can be purchased at a local hardware store for as little as $24 for the sign itself another $10-$15 for the foundation and sign post. Including the manual labor of two workers ($14.02 an hour each) the whole process should take about an hour to two at a total of about $60-$80. The project would be small scale, yet effective without placing a dent in the township’s budget.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, although accidents are not 100% preventable, there are precautions that can be taken to avoid the risk of injury or accident.
Work Cited
"A Guide for Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes." A Guide for Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"Epidemiology and Prevention of Traffic Accidents Involving Child Pedestrians." JAMA JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 186.6 (1963): 189. Web.
"Pedestrian Yield Signs Aimed at Voluntary Compliance." Philly-archives. N.p., 10 Oct. 2011. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"Streetsblog New York City." To Get Safer Streets, Traffic Lights and Stop Signs Aren’t the . N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"The Importance of A Stop Sign." The Importance of A Stop Sign. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
“Traffic and Safety Informational Series Frequently Asked Questions #13” (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Traffic Safety Facts: Children: 2010 Data." PsycEXTRA Dataset (2012): n. pag.
Submitted to: The Bensalem Township Municipal Office
Submitted by: Serena Abraham
Submitted on: December 15, 2015
Executive Summary Palton Road is located in the neighborhood of Belmont Ridge, across the street from Neshaminy Mall. This street is located on a hill in which drivers travel down daily, often times at high speeds. Along this lane there is an intersection connecting Larzelere Road with Palton Road. This intersection serves as a bus stop for not only one, but four different school districts. Students attending these schools range from the ages of 4 to 18, from preschool to high school, many of whom live in the houses located …show more content…
A simple stop or yield sign can be purchased at a local hardware store for as little as $24 for the sign itself another $10-$15 for the foundation and sign post. Including the manual labor of two workers ($14.02 an hour each) the whole process should take about an hour to two at a total of about $60-$80. The project would be small scale, yet effective without placing a dent in the township’s budget.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, although accidents are not 100% preventable, there are precautions that can be taken to avoid the risk of injury or accident.
Work Cited
"A Guide for Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes." A Guide for Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"Epidemiology and Prevention of Traffic Accidents Involving Child Pedestrians." JAMA JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 186.6 (1963): 189. Web.
"Pedestrian Yield Signs Aimed at Voluntary Compliance." Philly-archives. N.p., 10 Oct. 2011. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"Streetsblog New York City." To Get Safer Streets, Traffic Lights and Stop Signs Aren’t the . N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
"The Importance of A Stop Sign." The Importance of A Stop Sign. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
“Traffic and Safety Informational Series Frequently Asked Questions #13” (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Traffic Safety Facts: Children: 2010 Data." PsycEXTRA Dataset (2012): n. pag.