REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: June 26, 2017 Report No. EPW-17-030
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Jeff Miller, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Implementation of Traffic Control Review Project Recommendations
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve Traffic Order 1254 that a zebra crosswalk and its associated signage be installed on the east leg of the Colville Road and Phoenix Street intersection.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2898
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Health and Liveable Community - ensure multi-modal traffic strategies consider and reflect business and residential growth and development.
Well Managed and Maintained Infrastructure - identify infrastructure repair and proactively plan for replacement needs.
BACKGROUND:
In early 2016, the Township received a Traffic Control Review report (EPW-16-001). This report was sponsored by ICBC and the Township with the work being completed by a professional engineer/traffic engineer with an external consultant. The objective of the Project was to undertake a comprehensive review of traffic signs and road markings within the Township of Esquimalt.
The location in question is the intersection of Phoenix Street and Colville Road. This is a four legged intersection with the Phoenix Street legs being offset. The major street is Colville Road with Phoenix Street being the minor street with a stop sign and road markings. It was identified to have a high priority for action in the ICBC report. The recommendation is that a crosswalk be installed on the east leg of Colville Road. See Attachment A for location map and Traffic Order.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The intersection of Colville Road and Phoenix Street is one of the gateway intersections to Esquimalt High School. This intersection however does not have a designated crosswalk. The installation of a crosswalk will facilitate the moveme...
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