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HomeMy WebLinkAbout123 Ave 203 to Laity Display Boards.PDFSlide 1 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Welcome to our Open House March 9, 2016 Purpose of Open House •To present the improvement options accepted through consultation with Urban Systems Ltd. and the 123 Avenue Neighbourhood Traffic Advisory Committee (NTAC) •To allow for public comment •To obtain your support for the options presented Project Objectives •To manage traffic behaviour in response to resident concerns and observed conditions •To improve liveability along the 123 Avenue corridor •To maintain the transportation network connectivity and functionality 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Issue Identification Residents living along 123 Avenue between 203 Street and Laity Street were engaged through a community survey, an Open House, and through the involvement of an NTAC. These engagements provided residents the opportunity to share concerns related to traffic along the corridor. • Figure 1 below shows the most important concerns identified by residents in the survey. • Figure 2 below shows the causal factors identified by residents in the survey. Constraints The physical layout of the corridor presents some constraints. These consist of existing right-of-way and road width, parking, hydro poles, and frequency of driveways. Fig. 1 Community Survey feedback – Top Concerns Fig. 2 Community Survey feedback – Causes 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Strategy Development Process We are here PUBLIC TECHNICAL Define Study Area Review background information Conduct Resident Survey Create NTAC NTAC Neighborhood Walkabout Neighborhood Open House Solution Identification NTAC Meeting Option Confirmation /Ground Truthing Public Open House Collect Additional Data Finalize Concerns YES NO Public Support Development of Implementation Plan Including fund sourcing 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Solution Identification A number of Traffic Management Measures were proposed by the consultant that may be applied to affect driver behaviour in a positive manner. These technically feasible measures were evaluated and endorsed by the NTAC. Considering the overall functionality of the corridor, it was recognized that protected bike lanes may be of interest to residents. Residents are presented with two options: OPTION 1: Implementation of only the Traffic Management Measures presented. OPTION 2: Implementation of Protected Bike Lanes which will address traffic management measures. Curb Bulge Example Mid-Block Crossing Example Centerline Signage Example 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Option 1 -Segment One – 203 Street to 206 Street • 203 Street – Intersection improvements incorporated with the 203 Street corridor upgrades. • 206 Street – Curb Bulges and a Traffic Circle were both considered. Curb Bulges are recommended as they reduce pedestrian exposure, maintain desired pedestrian line and provide road narrowing at the intersection. Centerline Signage is also recommended to increase visibility of the crosswalk. Traffic Circle * Crosswalk centerline signage similar to this. Curb Bulges Option 1 -Segment Two – 206 Street to 208 Street • New multi-use pathway on Northside to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists through the dip. (already underway by developer) • South sidewalk widening to create a multi-use pathway and accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists. (already underway by developer) 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Option 1 -Segment Three – 208 Street to Skillen Street • Curb Bulges north side of road at 208 Street and at Skillen Street north. • Road narrowing reduces driver comfort affecting speed. • Extend multi-use pathway (MUP) to Skillen Street south. • Maintains road narrowing. • Crosswalk relocation to Skillen Street south. • Improved visibility of crossing. • Curb Bulge on north side. Road narrowing reduces pedestrian exposure. • Curb Bulge on south side only as part of MUP extension. Multi-Use Path (MUP) PARKING PARKING Option 1 -Segment Four – Skillen Street to 210 Street 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) * Crosswalk centerline signage similar to this. Curb bulges at 209 Street • Potential to be on one side only depending on available road width. • Single file biking through area. • Centerline Signage for crosswalk ( ) Option 1 -Segment Five – 210 Street to 212 Street • Narrow north side of roadway at school. • Narrow north side of roadway at 210 Street. • Work with Laity View Elementary to change school access. • Centerline Signage for crosswalk ( ) • Relocate existing school/park speed zone signs to consolidate zones. 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Laity View Elementary * Crosswalk centerline signage similar to this. Option 1 -Segment Six – 212 Street to Laity Street • Install mid-block crossing at Volker Park with Centerline Signage ( ) • Curb Bulges at 212 Street. • Relocate bus stop further west to reduce conflict but not so far as to encourage j-walking. 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Volker Park 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Option 2 -Protected Bike Lanes What could this look like: • One-way lanes on each side of road OR • Two-way bike lane on one side of road. What does this mean: • On-street parking will largely be eliminated. • Driving lanes will be narrow. Advantages of Protected Bike Lanes: • Accommodates all levels of riders. • Connectivity with the 203 Street protected bike lanes currently planned for construction. • Narrowed roadway will impact driver behaviour and encourage lower operation speed. 123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy ( 203 Street to Laity Street ) Next Steps: Summarize public feedback to indicate level of support for the proposed Traffic Management options. • If the majority of comments received are in support of Option 1 (the presented Measures), the City will seek funding to facilitate the works. What does this look like: • With the endorsement of Council, the potential timeline for design and construction could be 2016/2017 depending on availability of funds. What if the bike facility option is preferred? • If the majority of comments received are in support of Option 2 (Protected Bike Lanes), recognizing the loss of parking, the City will NOT proceed with Option 1 but rather embark on an exploration of what Protected Bike Lanes on 123 Avenue would look like.