TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026 Report No. EPW-26-009
TO: Council
FROM: Charles Davie, Manager of Engineering
SUBJECT: Selkirk Avenue - Traffic Analysis and Engagement Summary
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council direct staff to advance traffic calming measures on local roadways, north of Craigflower Road and east of Tillicum Road to reduce speeds and discourage cut-through traffic while maintaining two-way traffic access on Selkirk Avenue, as described in Staff Report EPW-26-009...Body
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to identify and address concerns about high traffic volumes, speeding, and cut-through vehicle use on Selkirk Avenue. Staff issued two letters over the last year to acknowledge the concern and gather resident feedback on existing conditions and outlining potential traffic calming options, including a westbound vehicular closure. Feedback varied greatly, reflecting the downstream effects of a closure for different parts of the neighbourhood, resulting in polarized feedback. This report presents findings, summarizes feedback, and seeks Council direction on a potential approach to improve safety and neighbourhood livability.
BACKGROUND:
Selkirk Avenue is identified as a local roadway within the Township's official community plan. As per the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Design Guide, a local roadway should have less than 1000 vehicles per day(vpd) and have an 85th percentile speed of around 30km/h. The following table reflects the historic traffic volumes and speeds on this corridor.
Selkirk Ave - West of Agnes - Bi-Yearly Historical Traffic Volumes and Speeds
Year
2016
2018
2020*
2022
2024
Volume per Day
1889
2276
1285
1562
1528
85th Percentile Speed (km/h)
42
43
34
47
39
*Traffic volumes in 2020 were greatly reduced due to reduce travel patterns associated with COVID 19.
Despite Selkirk Avenue's road classification, the roadway has operated over the desired daily ...
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