Uptown West Neighbourhood Transportation Study Public Open House #2 Information for Review As we move towards the second public open house on May 6, 2014, information on the alternative solutions that will be presented is provided for the community to review in advance of the open house. Alternative Network Scenarios Four network scenarios are being presented at the public meeting on May 6. The scenarios have been developed using technical data and includes feedback from the public task force, the October 30 Public Engagement Session, various technical agencies and City staff. The scenarios attempt to address the issues and concerns raised through the study while recognizing the needs of emergency response providers, city services such as snow plow operations, garbage and recycling collection, and maintenance works. The three alternative scenarios, in addition to the business as usual scenario, have been developed to address the main transportation issues identified by neighbourhood residents. Graphical representations of these alternative scenarios and the various measures at strategic locations within the neighbourhood are attached. In each of the alternative scenarios, routes through the neighbourhood are still possible (but less direct in most cases) in order to accommodate residents, businesses, school bus routes on Roslin Avenue, and patrons to community destinations within the neighbourhood. The introduction of less direct routes and measures to slow the movement of vehicles through the neighbourhood are anticipated to discourage future traffic infiltration onto neighbourhood streets. During the development of the alternative scenarios, we have heard feedback from multiple perspectives. We have heard that the scenarios developed will address the issues and objectives of the study. We have heard that the scenarios do not go far enough in protecting the neighbourhood. We have heard that the scenarios go too far and disrupt the ability of residents to travel easily in and out of their own neighbourhood. We have heard that there will be costs associated with constructing and maintaining the traffic calming measures, as well as ongoing cost impacts to City and Regional operations (snow plowing, garbage and recycling collection, emergency response). The study seeks to reach a balanced solution that recognizes all of the above. Waterloo Service Centre 265 Lexington Court, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 4A8 P. 519.886.2310 F. 519.886.5788 TTY. 1.866.786.3941 The City of Waterloo is committed to providing accessible formats and communication supports for persons with disabilities. If another format would work better for you, please contact: 519-747-8737, communications@waterloo.ca or TTY at 1-866-786-3941. www.waterloo.ca
Uptown West Neighbourhood Transportation Study For your consideration, the traffic calming measures for each of the alternative scenarios are described below and are illustrated on the accompanying maps. Each scenario has advantages and disadvantages. After your review of the information presented, we invite you to complete a brief online survey (www.waterloo.ca/uptownwest) regarding your preferences on the alternative scenarios. Scenario 1 In this business as usual scenario, no new traffic calming features will be implemented within Uptown West. However, through other programs and initiatives, several changes to the transportation network are anticipated. The Region s LRT project will introduce LRT on Caroline Street between Erb Street and Allen Street. The City s Transportation Master Plan identified future bike routes on Avondale Avenue, William Street and Allen Street, as well as Westmount Road, Erb Street, Park Street (south of Allen Street) and Caroline Street (between William Street and Allen Street). The City also has a sidewalk program that looks to provide sidewalks where there are missing connections based on city wide priorities. Scenario 2 This scenario endeavours to calm traffic and discourage infiltration in the following manner: From Westmount Road to Erb Street: Right turn restrictions on Westmount Road during the peak period at the intersections of Dawson Street, Dietz Avenue and Norman Street From Erb Street: Right turn restrictions on Erb Street during the peak period at Dietz Avenue, Beverly Street, Dunbar Road, and Avondale Avenue Raised crosswalk and raised intersection on Roslin Avenue Diverter at Euclid Avenue/Alexandra Avenue Raised median islands or speed cushions on Father David Bauer Drive North south through traffic: Raised crosswalk and raised intersection on Roslin Avenue; road closure at Roslin Avenue/Allen Street/John Street One way segments on Dunbar Road and Avondale Road East west through traffic Diverter, one way segment and raised intersection on Alexandra Avenue One way segments on Norman Street; right turn restriction on Westmount Road at Norman Street Intersection median on Park Street at Allen Street; road closure at Roslin Avenue/Allen Street/John Street Diverter on John Street at Belmont Avenue Scenario 3 This scenario endeavours to calm traffic and discourage infiltration in the following manner: From Westmount Road to Erb Street: Diverter at Dawson Street at Dietz Avenue Right turn restrictions during the peak period from Beverly Street on to Erb Street and from Roslin Avenue on to Erb Street Raised crosswalk on Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue - 2 - April 28, 2014
Uptown West Neighbourhood Transportation Study From Erb Street: Raised crosswalk and raised intersection on Roslin Avenue One way segment on Dunbar Road Diverters at Euclid Avenue/Alexandra Avenue and at Avondale Avenue/Alexandra Avenue Raised median islands or speed cushions on Father David Bauer Drive North south through traffic: Raised crosswalk and raised intersection on Roslin Avenue; road closure at Roslin Avenue/Allen Street/John Street One way segments and traffic calming pinch points on Dunbar Road Diverter at Avondale Avenue/Alexandra Avenue; traffic circle at Avondale Avenue / William Street East west through traffic Diverter on Dawson Street at Dietz Avenue Raised crosswalk on Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue Diverters and raised intersection on Alexandra Avenue Traffic circle on William Street at Avondale Avenue One way segments and traffic calming pinch points on Norman Street Intersection median on Park Street at Allen Street; road closure at Roslin Avenue/Allen Street/John Street Diverter on John Street at Belmont Avenue Scenario 4 This scenario endeavours to calm traffic and discourage infiltration in the following manner: From Westmount Road to Erb Street: Diverter on Dawson Street at Dietz Avenue Raised crosswalk on Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue From Erb Street: Raised crosswalk on Roslin Avenue One way segments on Dunbar Road, Avondale Avenue and Menno Street Diverter on Euclid Avenue at Alexandra Avenue Raised median islands or speed cushions on Father David Bauer Drive North south through traffic: Raised crosswalk and one way segment on Roslin Avenue; half closure on Roslin Avenue at John Street One way segments on Dunbar Road One way segment, traffic circle and diverter on Avondale Avenue East west through traffic Diverter on Dawson Street at Dietz Avenue Raised crosswalk on Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue Diverter on Alexandra Avenue at Euclid Avenue Traffic circle on William Street at Avondale Avenue Diverter on Norman Street at Avondale Avenue Intersection median on Park Street at Allen Street; half road closure on Allen Street at John Street Diverter on John Street at Belmont Avenue - 3 - April 28, 2014
Uptown West Neighbourhood Transportation Study Next Steps At the public meeting, a short presentation for each of the alternative networks will be available (presentations will be shown continuously over the course of the evening) as well as display boards that will provide the project background, study process and next steps. Members of the study team will also be available to answer any questions you may have. Details of the Public Open House are as follows: Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (drop in format) Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street W, Waterloo If you require any additional information, please visit our study website at www.waterloo.ca/uptownwest, or contact either of the study team members listed below: Chris Hodgson, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Engineering Services Integrated Planning & Public Works, City of Waterloo 265 Lexington Court, PO Box 337 Station Waterloo Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 519 886 2310 Ext. 30304 Christopher.Hodgson@waterloo.ca Suzette Shiu, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager Cole Engineering Group Ltd. 70 Valleywood Drive Markham, ON L3R 4T5 905 940 6161 Ext. 436 UptownWest@ColeEngineering.ca - 4 - April 28, 2014
Scenario 1 Description of Measures ID Description Example Measure: Sidewalk Location: Various locations in the neighbourhood where sidewalks are currently missing Rationale: Enhance safety of pedestrians and encourage active transportation by providing designated space for pedestrians separate from vehicular travel Sidewalks to be implemented in accordance with a City wide sidewalk program that looks to address missing connections throughout the City. The program once developed will seek to prioritize locations on a City wide basis. Measure: Signed on road bike routes Location: Avondale Avenue; William Street; Allen Street; Westmount Road; Erb Street; Park Street (south of Allen Street); Caroline Street (between William Street and Allen Street) Rationale: Encourage active transportation; Signage to raise driver awareness The location of these on road bike routes were presented in the City s Transportation Master Plan (approved in 2011). Note: Example photos are shown for illustration purposes only. Details of each measure are site specific and will be determined during the detailed design phase. Scenario 1 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Community No new impediments to local access. Residents have greatest choice in how to access/egress from neighbourhood. Existing character of streets are maintained. No new opportunities to enhance community space. Traffic Operations Infiltration Safety Cost No detrimental impacts to any other streets or locations within the neighbourhood resulting from calming measures. No impact to emergency response times. Grid street network disperses traffic. No detrimental impacts to any street from traffic calming measures on another street. Provides signed bike routes (as per City s Transportation Master Plan) which raises driver awareness of cyclists on road. Provides sidewalks where currently missing (as per City s sidewalk program). No additional costs. (On road bike routes and sidewalks are part of other City programs.) No impacts to operational costs of snow clearing, garbage and recycling collection. No new measures that may impact traffic speeds. No new measures in place to discourage potential for infiltration. Does not address identified speeding issues at select locations in the neighbourhood (i.e. Roslin Avenue near school). Does not address identified collision issues at Park Street / Allen Street. Scenario 1 Page 1 April 28, 2014
Scenario 2 Description of Measures ID Description Example Measure: Traffic calmed Neighbourhood signage Location: Various locations Rationale: Alert drivers that they are entering a traffic calmed neighbourhood Measure: Sidewalk Location: Various locations in the neighbourhood where sidewalks are currently missing Rationale: Enhance safety of pedestrians and encourage active transportation by providing designated space for pedestrians separate from vehicular travel Sidewalks to be implemented in accordance with a City wide sidewalk program that looks to address missing connections throughout the City. The program once developed will seek to prioritize locations on a City wide basis. Measure: Signed on road bike route Location: Roslin Avenue; William Street; Allen Street; Westmount Road; Erb Street; Park Street (south of Allen Street); Caroline Street (between William Street and Allen Street) Rationale: Encourage active transportation; Signage to raise driver awareness Measure: One way street Location: Segments of Dunbar Road, Avondale Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, and Norman Street Rationale: Discourage infiltration by creating indirect routes through the neighbourhood The width of the resulting roadway will need to be treated to discourage speeding and passing movements on the one way streets. Measures to be considered include curb extensions, pavement markings and/or on street parking (mobile planters may be used to help delineate on street parking sections). These details will be determined at the implementation stage. A Measure: Right turning restrictions from Westmount Road to Dawson Street, Dietz Avenue, B and Norman Street during peak periods (7:00 AM 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM 6:00 PM) C Location: Westmount Road at Dawson Street, Dietz Avenue, and Norman Street Rationale: Discourage northbound vehicles from by passing the Westmount Road / Erb Street intersection by using the neighbourhood streets D Measure: Right turning restrictions from Erb Street to Dietz Avenue, Beverly Street, Dunbar E Road, and Avondale Avenue during peak periods (7:00 AM 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM 6:00 F PM) G Location: Erb Street at Dietz Avenue, Beverly Street, Dunbar Road, and Avondale Avenue Rationale: Discourage eastbound vehicles on Erb Street and southbound vehicles from development on the north side of Erb Street from cutting through the neighbourhood H Measure: Raised crosswalk Location: Roslin Avenue at Lourdes Street Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds along school frontage; Improve pedestrian crossing opportunities J Measure: Raised intersection Location: Alexandra Avenue / Roslin Avenue Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds through the intersection in proximity to the school Scenario 2 Page 1 April 28, 2014
Scenario 2 Description of Measures ID Description Example K O L Measure: Diverter (stop controls are removed) Location: Alexandra Avenue / Euclid Avenue and John Street / Belmont Avenue Rationale: Discourage the use of Alexandra Avenue, Euclid Avenue, John Street, and Belmont Avenue as through routes Measure: Raised median islands (or speed cushions) Location: Mid block on Father David Bauer Drive Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds on the approaches to / or cutting the 90 corner M Measure: Road closure (pedestrian and cyclist access to be maintained) Location: Roslin Avenue and Allen Street at John Street Rationale: Discourage Roslin Avenue and Allen Street as through routes; reduce conflicting vehicular movements at atypical intersection N Measure: Raised median island through intersection (emergency response vehicle access to be maintained) Location: Park Street / Allen Street Rationale: Discourage Allen Street as an east west through route; Address existing collision issue by removing left turning movements; Provide pedestrian refuge island on Park Street Note: Example photos are shown for illustration purposes only. Details of each measure are site specific and will be determined during the detailed design phase. Scenario 2 Page 2 April 28, 2014
Scenario 2 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Provides access during non peak times for Changes existing character of neighbourhood residents and other visitors travelling on streets. Westmount Road and Erb Street. Reduces route options for residents returning to Reduces opportunities for traffic on Westmount neighbourhood during peak times (i.e. less Road and Erb Street to enter neighbourhood opportunities for turning into neighbourhood streets. from Westmount Road and from Erb Street). Potential to enhance community space through Some residents will be faced with circuitous the design of some measures (i.e. diverters and routes for access / egress because of one way road closure). street segments, diverters, closures and turning restrictions (during peak times). Traffic Encourages slower traffic speeds with raised Introduces barriers that create challenging / Community Operations Infiltration Safety Cost crosswalk and raised intersection on Roslin Avenue near the school. Measures to discourage infiltration include: turning restrictions on Westmount Road turning restrictions on Erb Street diverters raised crosswalk raised intersection median islands (or speed cushions) one way segments road closure intersection median island Reduces traffic speeds near school with raised crosswalk and raised intersection. Addresses collision issues at Park Street / Allen Street with intersection median island that eliminates some conflicting turn movements. Improves safety at Roslin Avenue / Allen Street / John Street with closure that eliminates conflicting turn movements. Reduces conflicting movements on one way streets (i.e. no opposing traffic). Raises driver awareness and encourages active transportation with on road bike routes and appropriate signage. Improves conditions for pedestrians by providing additional sidewalks (as per City s sidewalk program) where currently missing. circuitous routes for emergency response vehicles. An increase in traffic volumes may result on some street segments due to circuitous routes made by other neighbourhood residents. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway street segments or those without implemented measures. Turn restrictions along Westmount Road and Erb Street will also impact neighbourhood residents returning home and patrons of Erb Street Mennonite Church. Residents on one way streets and near diverters will have limited route choice for access / egress. Turn restrictions to or from Regional roads (i.e. Westmount Road and Erb Street) will need approval from Region of Waterloo. An increase in traffic volumes may result on Roslin Avenue across school frontage as access to school must be maintained. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway streets due to reduced friction. Stop control and clear signage (one way and do not enter) needed to alert drivers approaching one way streets. Non compliance on one way street segments may occur. Non compliance for turning restrictions may occur. Significant cost to implement. Increases snow clearing, garbage and recycling collection costs due to additional time required for one way street segments (requiring looping around to access both sides of the street). If used to help control speeds on longer one way streets, then portable pinch points will require maintenance and winter storage. Permanent pinch points will have a higher installation cost. Scenario 2 Page 3 April 28, 2014
Scenario 3 Description of Measures ID Description Example Measure: Traffic calmed Neighbourhood signage Location: Various locations Rationale: Alert drivers that they are entering a traffic calmed neighbourhood Measure: Sidewalk Location: Various locations in the neighbourhood where sidewalks are currently missing Rationale: Enhance safety of pedestrians and encourage active transportation by providing designated space for pedestrians separate from vehicular travel Sidewalks to be implemented in accordance with a City wide sidewalk program that looks to address missing connections throughout the City. The program once developed will seek to prioritize locations on a City wide basis. Measure: Signed on road bike route Location: Roslin Avenue; Alexandra Avenue; Allen Street; Westmount Road; Erb Street; Park Street (south of Allen Street); Caroline Street (between William Street and Allen Street) Rationale: Encourage active transportation; Signage to raise driver awareness Measure: One way street Location: Segments of Dawson Street, Norman Street, and Dunbar Road Rationale: Discourage infiltration by creating indirect routes through the neighbourhood A H J P B C D E F The width of the resulting roadway will need to be treated to discourage speeding and passing movements on the one way streets. Measures to be considered include curb extensions, pavement markings and/or on street parking (mobile planters may be used to help delineate on street parking sections). These details will be determined at the implementation stage. Measure: Diverter (stop controls are removed) Location: Dawson Street / Dietz Avenue; Alexandra Avenue / Avondale Avenue; Alexandra Avenue / Euclid Avenue; John Street / Belmont Avenue Rationale: Discourage the use of Dawson Street, Dietz Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Avondale Avenue, Euclid Avenue, John Street, and Belmont Avenue as through routes Measure: Right turning restriction from Beverly Street to Erb Street and from Roslin Avenue to Erb Street during peak periods (7:00 AM 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM 6:00 PM) Location: Beverly Street; Roslin Avenue at Erb Street Rationale: Discourage northbound vehicles on Westmount Road from by passing the Westmount Road / Erb Street intersection by using the neighbourhood streets and exiting to Erb Street at Beverly Street or Roslin Avenue Measure: Raised crosswalk Location: Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue; Roslin Avenue at Lourdes Street Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds in the vicinity of the school and along the school frontage; Improve pedestrian crossing opportunities Measure: Raised intersection Location: Alexandra Avenue / Roslin Avenue Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds through the intersection in proximity to the school Scenario 3 Page 1 April 28, 2014
Scenario 3 Description of Measures ID Description Example G N Measure: Pinch point using mobile planter or similar Location: Dunbar Road; Norman Street Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds in the vicinity of the measure; Discourage the use of Dunbar Road and Norman Street as through routes K Measure: Raised median islands (or speed cushions) Location: Mid block on Father David Bauer Drive Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds on the approaches to / or cutting the 90 corner L Measure: Road closure (pedestrian and cyclist access to be maintained) Location: Roslin Avenue and Allen Street at John Street Rationale: Discourage Roslin Avenue and Allen Street as through routes; reduce conflicting vehicular movements at atypical intersection M Measure: Traffic circle Location: William Street / Avondale Avenue Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds on the approaches to the intersection with no significant impact to emergency response vehicles O Measure: Raised median island through intersection (emergency response vehicle access to be maintained) Location: Park Street / Allen Street Rationale: Discourage Allen Street as an east west through route; Address existing collision issue by removing left turning movements; Provide pedestrian refuge island on Park Street Note: Example photos are shown for illustration purposes only. Details of each measure are site specific and will be determined during the detailed design phase. Scenario 3 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Community Residents and other visitors travelling on Westmount Road and Erb Street can access the neighbourhood at various locations. Discourages traffic on Westmount Road and Erb Street to cut through neighbourhood streets through measures within the neighbourhood. Potential to enhance community space through the design of some measures (i.e. diverters and road closure). Changes existing character of neighbourhood streets. Some residents will be faced with circuitous routes because of one way street segments, diverters, closures, and turning restrictions (during peak times). Scenario 3 Page 2 April 28, 2014
Scenario 3 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Traffic Encourages slower traffic speeds with raised Introduces barriers that create challenging / Operations crosswalks and raised intersection on Lourdes Street and Roslin Avenue near the school. Encourages slower traffic speeds with traffic circle at William Street / Avondale Avenue. Encourages lower speeds on Dunbar Road and Norman Street by strategically creating pinch points (mobile planters or similar or mid block curb extensions). circuitous routes for emergency response vehicles. An increase in traffic volumes may result on some street segments due to circuitous routes made by other neighbourhood residents. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway street segments or those without implemented measures. Higher traffic volumes may result on Roslin Avenue as parallel streets (Dunbar Road, Avondale Avenue, Menno Street, and Euclid Avenue) have measures that discourage access. Infiltration Measures to discourage infiltration include: turning restrictions on to Erb diverters raised crosswalks raised intersection pinch points median islands (or speed cushions) one way segments traffic circle road closure intersection median island Turn restrictions from Beverly Street on to Erb Street and from Roslin Avenue on to Erb Street will also impact residents exiting the neighbourhood. Residents on one way streets and near diverters will have limited route choice for access / egress. Traffic travelling on Westmount Road and Erb Street can still access the neighbourhood from various locations. Turn restrictions to or from Regional roads (i.e. Erb Street) will need approval from Region of Waterloo. Safety Cost Reduces traffic speeds near school with raised crosswalks and raised intersection. Addresses collision issues at Park Street / Allen Street with intersection median island that eliminates some conflicting turn movements. Improves safety at Roslin Avenue / Allen Street / John Street with closure that eliminates conflicting turn movements. Reduces conflicting movements on one way streets (i.e. no opposing traffic). Raises driver awareness and encourages active transportation with on road bike routes and appropriate signage. Improves conditions for pedestrians by providing additional sidewalks (as per City s sidewalk program) where currently missing. An increase in traffic volumes may result along Roslin Avenue across school frontage as access to school must be maintained. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway streets due to reduced friction. Stop control and clear signage (one way and do not enter) needed to alert drivers approaching one way streets. Non compliance on one way street segments may occur. Non compliance for turning restrictions may occur. Significant cost to implement. Increases snow clearing, garbage and recycling collection costs due to additional time required for one way street segments (requiring looping around to access both sides of the street). Portable pinch points will require maintenance and winter storage. Permanent pinch points will have a higher installation cost. Scenario 3 Page 3 April 28, 2014
Scenario 4 Description of Measures ID Description Example Measure: Traffic calmed Neighbourhood signage Location: Various locations Rationale: Alert drivers that they are entering a traffic calmed neighbourhood Measure: Sidewalk Location: Various locations in the neighbourhood where sidewalks are currently missing Rationale: Enhance safety of pedestrians and encourage active transportation by providing designated space for pedestrians separate from vehicular travel Sidewalks to be implemented in accordance with a City wide sidewalk program that looks to address missing connections throughout the City. The program once developed will seek to prioritize locations on a City wide basis. Measure: Signed on road bike route Location: Roslin Avenue (Erb Street to William Street); Avondale Avenue (William Street to John Street); Euclid Avenue (Erb Street to William Street); William Street; Allen Street; Westmount Road; Erb Street; Park Street (south of Allen Street); Caroline Street (between William Street and Allen Street) Rationale: Encourage active transportation; Signage to raise driver awareness Measure: One way street Location: Segments of Roslin Avenue; Dunbar Road; Avondale Avenue; Menno Street; Belmont Avenue Rationale: Discourage infiltration by creating indirect routes through the neighbourhood The width of the resulting roadway will need to be treated to discourage speeding and passing movements on the one way streets. Measures to be considered include curb extensions, pavement markings and/or on street parking (mobile planters may be used to help delineate on street parking sections). These details will be determined at the implementation stage. A Measure: Diverter (stop controls are removed) D Location: Dawson Street / Dietz Avenue; Alexandra Avenue / Euclid Avenue; Norman Street / H Avondale Avenue; John Street / Belmont Avenue L Rationale: Discourage the use of Dawson Street, Dietz Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Norman Street, Avondale Avenue, John Street, and Belmont Avenue as through routes B Measure: Raised crosswalk C Location: Lourdes Street at Dietz Avenue; Roslin Avenue at Lourdes Street Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds in the vicinity of the school and along the school frontage; Improve pedestrian crossing opportunities E Measure: Raised median islands (or speed cushions) Location: Mid block on Father David Bauer Drive Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds on the approaches to / or cutting the 90 corner Scenario 4 Page 1 April 28, 2014
Scenario 4 Description of Measures ID Description Example F K Measure: Half road closure (with appropriate do not enter and turn restriction signage) Location: Allen Street at John Street; Roslin Avenue at John Street Rationale: Discourage Roslin Avenue and Allen Street as through routes G Measure: Traffic circle Location: William Street / Avondale Avenue Rationale: Reduce vehicular speeds on the approaches to the intersection with no significant impact to emergency response vehicles J Measure: Raised median island through intersection (emergency response vehicle access to be maintained) Location: Park Street / Allen Street Rationale: Discourage Allen Street as an east west through route; Address existing collision issue by removing left turning movements; Provide pedestrian refuge island on Park Street Note: Example photos are shown for illustration purposes only. Details of each measure are site specific and will be determined during the detailed design phase. Scenario 4 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Community Residents and other visitors travelling on Westmount Road and Erb Street can still access the neighbourhood at various locations. Discourages traffic on Westmount Road and Erb Street to cut through neighbourhood streets through measures within the neighbourhood. Potential to enhance community space through the design of some measures (i.e. diverters and road closure). Changes existing character of neighbourhood streets. Some residents will be faced with circuitous routes because of one way street segments, diverters, and half closures. Traffic Encourages slower traffic speeds with raised Introduces barriers that create challenging / Operations crosswalks on Lourdes Street and Roslin Avenue near the school. Encourages slower traffic speeds with traffic circle at William Street / Avondale Avenue. circuitous routes for emergency response vehicles. An increase in traffic volumes may result on some street segments due to circuitous routes made by other neighbourhood residents. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway street segments or those without implemented measures. Higher traffic volumes may be observed on Roslin Avenue as parallel streets (Dunbar Road, Avondale Avenue, Menno Street, and Euclid Avenue) have measures that discourage access. Infiltration Measures to discourage infiltration include: diverters raised crosswalks median islands (or speed cushions) one way segments traffic circle half closure intersection median island Residents on one way streets and near diverters will have limited route choice for access / egress. Traffic travelling on Westmount Road and Erb Street can still access the neighbourhood from various locations. Scenario 4 Page 2 April 28, 2014
Scenario 4 Advantages and Disadvantages Criteria Advantages Disadvantages Safety Slows vehicles on Roslin Avenue near the school by introducing raised crosswalks. Raised median through the intersection addresses collision issues at Park Street / Allen Street by reducing conflicting movements. Half closures at Roslin Avenue / John Street and Allen Street / John Street reduces some conflicting turning movements. Reduces conflicting movements on one way streets (i.e. no opposing traffic). An increase in traffic volumes may result along Roslin Avenue across school frontage as access to school must be maintained. An increase in traffic speeds may result on oneway streets due to reduced friction. Stop control and clear signage (one way and do not enter) needed to alert drivers approaching one way streets. Non compliance on one way street segments may occur. Signage identifying on road bicycle routes raises driver awareness and encourages active transportation at these locations. Improves conditions for pedestrians by providing additional sidewalks (as per City s sidewalk program). Encourages lower speeds near William Street / Avondale Avenue by introducing a traffic circle. Cost Significant cost to implement. Increases snow clearing, garbage and recycling collection costs due to additional time required for one way street segments (requiring looping around to access both sides of the street). If used to help control speeds on longer one way streets, then portable pinch points will require maintenance and winter storage. Permanent pinch points will have a higher installation cost. Scenario 4 Page 3 April 28, 2014