HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-011 - Lane Designation - Krug Street at Lancaster St E
REPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
February 25, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services
PREPARED BY:
Justin Mishko, Traffic Technologist, extension 7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT:
January 16, 2013
REPORT NO.:
INS-13-011
LANE DESIGNATION – KRUG STREET AT LANCASTER
SUBJECT:
STREET EAST
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Southbound curb lane on Krug Street at Lancaster Street East be designated as
a right turn only lane; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received a request from a local resident to review the lane
designations on Krug Street at Lancaster Street East; specifically the southbound approach.
The request cited concerns over vehicles travelling straight through the intersection from the
curb side right turn lane, resulting in near collisions as a result of confusion amongst motorists
travelling southbound through the intersection.
REPORT:
The southbound approach to Krug Street at Lancaster Street East currently has one right turn
arrow in the curb side lane and no pavement markings in the adjacent lane. Presently, there are
no lane designation signs.
In order to address this request, Transportation Services is recommending that lane designation
signs be installed on the southbound approach of the intersection. It is anticipated that the
installation of the lane designation signs, coupled with the improvement of the existing
pavement markings, will further emphasize the appropriate manoeuvre for motorists when
approaching Lancaster Street East. Formalizing these lanes designations will also allow for
proper enforcement of any potential lane abuse.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This initiative falls under the Community Priority of Quality of Life. “Work with partners, including
all orders of government, to create a culture of safety in our community.” By working with the
neighbourhood, traffic control concerns have been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign installations for the roadway is $500 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
Jim Witmer, Interim Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Infrastructure Services Department
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Krug Street at Lancaster Street East
Legend:
Proposed lane designation sign
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