REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
DATE: June 12, 2023 Report No. EPW-23-008
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Speed Limit Reduction Update
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Does the Committee of the Whole have any additional input, questions or concerns after reviewing the results of the speed limit reduction survey?
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. That the COTW recommend to Council that staff be directed to:
* reduce speed limits on Major Roads to 40km/hr, and all other roads to 30km/hr, with the following exceptions:
i. Colville Road between Admirals Road and Tillicum Road to be 40km/hr;
ii. Tillicum Road between Transfer Street and Colville Road to be 40km/hr;
iii. Admirals Road between Esquimalt Road and Lyall Street to be 30km/hr;
iv. Lampson Street between Esquimalt Road and Lyall Street to be 30km/hr;
* install new speed limit signs by prioritizing:
i. Gateway signs and signs on Major Roads in year 1;
ii. Signs in school and playground zones, and where issues are identified on Residential Collectors in year 2;
iii. Signs where issues are identified on Local Roads in year 3 and beyond;
* proceed with traffic calming improvements utilizing the $50,000 budget for 2023; and
* update the Township Guide to Traffic Calming;
as described in Staff Report No. EPW-23-008.
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BACKGROUND:
In December 2022 in response to EPW-22-018, Council discussed options for reducing speed limits in Esquimalt. Council directed staff to gather additional public feedback before proceeding with the following proposed actions:
* reduce speed limits on Major Roads to 40km/hr, and all other roads to 30km/hr, with the following exceptions:
i. Colville Road between Admirals Road and Tillicum Road to be 40km/hr;
ii. Tillicum Road between Transfer Street and Colville Road to be 40km/hr;
iii. Admirals Road between Esquimalt Road and Lyall Street to be 30km/hr;
iv. Lampson Street between Esquimalt Road and Lyal...
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