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Home My WebLink AboutINS-14-046 - Traffic Claming Priority - 2014 Staff Re wry Infrastructure 5er�rrres department wwwkitchenerra REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 7, 2014 SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services PREPARED BY: Barry Cronkite, Transportation Planning Project Manager (519-741-2200 x. 7738) WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: March 19, 2014 REPORT NO.: INS-14-046 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CALMING PRIORITY —2014 RECOMMENDATIONS: That traffic calming reviews be initiated in 2014 for the following streets: • Doon South Drive— Homer Watson Boulevard to Robert Ferrie Drive • Doon Village Road — Homer Watson Boulevard to Anvil Street • Westheights Drive — Highland Road to Highland Road BACKGROUND: The City of Kitchener's traffic calming policy was recently amended (through report number INS-13- 106). The report outlined several revisions to the previous traffic calming policy. These revisions have reprioritized evaluation criteria and modified processes to provide a more fair and more consistent review of streets, better defining and prioritizing the individual streets that are most in need of traffic calming, from a traffic safety perspective. Through budget deliberations, the budget for traffic calming for 2014 has been approved to support the provision of traffic calming measures for three (3) traffic calming reviews. REPORT: The intent of traffic calming is to reduce vehicle speeds, deter non-residential traffic from the area and reduce the incidence of collisions, thereby increasing safety for all users within the right-of-way. The types of traffic calming measures chosen depend on the issues being addressed and the function of the road. Transportation Services manages a traffic calming priority list. This list includes all streets requested for traffic calming, by way of Council or the general public, that have been received to date. These streets are reviewed on an annual basis, with respect to speed, volumes, collisions and safety factors. Attached is the current traffic calming priority list for warranted roadways (Appendix "A"). 6 - 1 2013 TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEWS The following is a summary of traffic calming reviews that were initiated in 2013: • Pioneer Drive— Homer Watson Boulevard to Doon Village Road • Heiman Street— Mill Street to Highland Road • Franklin Street North - Weber Street to Ottawa Street • Trussler Road — Highland Road to Ira Needles Boulevard All reviews that were initiated in 2013 are anticipated to be completed in spring 2014, with potential measures installed in in late 2014/2015. It should be noted that all roadways are reviewed approximately one (1) year after the implementation of traffic calming measures. These reviews ensure that the measures are addressing the traffic concerns raised and that local residents still support their provision. It should also be noted that since these studies have been initiated, all traffic calming initiatives reviewed have been supported by their respective neighbourhoods. PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEWS -2014 There are a total of 57 roadways that currently meet the minimum requirements for a traffic calming review. Because of the revised traffic calming policy, Transportation Services no longer has to determine reviews to be conducted between separate priorities for local, minor and major collector roadways as all roadways are included within one general priority list. The following roadways are the top 3 locations on the new traffic calming priority list and are therefore recommended for a traffic calming review: Doon South Drive— Homer Watson Boulevard to Robert Ferrie Drive Doon South Drive is first on the priority ranking with 83 points. Studies conducted showed concerns with speeding and volume, both of which can be targeted through the traffic calming review. While the Doon South Community is still not fully developed, it is acknowledged that as development continues, volumes may increase along Doon South Drive, thereby potentially causing additional traffic concerns if not appropriately addressed. Refer to Appendix B for a plan which shows Doon South Drive, and the surrounding neighbourhood. Doon Village Road—Homer Watson Boulevard to Anvil Street Doon Village Road is second (and third) on the priority ranking with 74 (and 71) points. Studies conducted showed concerns with speeding and volume, both of which can be targeted through the traffic calming review. Similarly to Doon South Drive, Doon Village Road provides as a primary connection to to the Doon South Community and may experience an increase in overall volume and potential traffic concerns. The Region is currently conducting an Environmental Assessment for roadways improvements along Homer Watson Boulevard, and it is anticipated that any intersection improvements for the 6 - 2 intersection of Homer Watson Boulevard and Doon Village Road will potentially be integrated with any potential traffic calming measures. Refer to Appendix C for a plan which shows Doon Village Road and the surrounding neighbourhood. Westheights Drive Westheights Drive between Driftwood Drive and Autumn Hill Crescent is the third roadway listed on the priority ranking with 66 points. The remainder of Westheights Drive is 12th on the priority ranking with 58 points. Westheights Drive is currently scheduled to undergo a review for a "road diet", including the implementation of on-street cycling facilities as recommended in the Cycling Master Plan, and therefore, Transportation Services views this as the opportune time to review the roadway in its entirety, collaborate on community outreach and integrate traffic calming within changes that are required to implement cycling facilities. Refer to Appendix D for a plan which shows Westheights Drive and the surrounding neighbourhood. 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." FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The $165,000 budget approved for traffic calming will be applied directly to installing measures for the recommended reviews. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Residents/businesses in the neighbourhood are involved with the traffic calming process by way of public meetings and resident surveys. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services Department Attach: • Appendix A- Traffic calming priority listing • Appendices B through D - Proposed traffic calming locations 6 - 3 Appendix A 2014 Traffic Calming Priority List Street Recorded Points Volume Points coil/mil/km Points Cycling Sidewalks Community Total Points 85%Speed Destinations Doon South Drive(Windrush TI&Winding Wood Cres.) 66 40 4,197 16 14.8 15 5.0 3 4 83 Doon Village Road(Pioneer Dr&Harvest Crt) 63 33 7,040 27 9.7 10 5.0 0 0 74 Doon Village Road(Bechtel Dr&Anvil St) 59 23 7,381 28 18.6 15 5.0 0 1 71 Westheights Drive(Driftwood E Leg-Autumn Hill W Leg) 60 25 6,638 25 5.6 6 5.0 0 5 66 Hidden Valley Road(Near#996) 70 40 218 3 14.4 14 2.5 5 0 65 Pioneer Tower Road(Marquette to Pioneer Ridge) 60 25 1,570 24 2.6 3 5.0 2 4 63 Holborn Drive 55 13 1,761 27 13.7 14 5.0 0 4 62 David Bergey Drive 62 30 5,390 20 2.9 3 5.0 0 4 62 Glasgow(Highland to Westhill/Ira Needles) 69 40 1,035 4 7.2 7 2.5 5 2 61 Doon Mills Drive(Pine Valley-Doon South) 61 28 4,014 15 10.3 10 5.0 0 1 59 Krug Street(Lancaster-East) 61 28 4,643 18 6.8 7 5.0 0 2 59 Westheights Drive 60 25 4,376 17 6.8 7 5.0 0 5 58 Westforest TI(Highland-Victoria) 60 25 4,283 16 6.1 6 5.0 0 5 57 Doon Mills Drive(Tilt-Pine Valley) 58 20 4,584 17 9.6 10 5.0 0 4 56 Apple Ridge Drive 57 18 2,573 16 11.9 12 5.0 0 5 55 Patricia Avenue(High land-Victoria) 56 15 1,594 25 10.5 11 2.5 0 2 55 Biehn Drive 61 28 3,913 15 2.3 2 5.0 0 4 54 Manchester Road 59 23 2,168 13 5.7 6 5.0 3 4 53 Doon South Drive(Woodsmere Dr.&Robert Ferrie Dr.) 57 18 4,138 16 10.2 10 5.0 0 4 52 Activa Ave(F-H to David Bergey) 55 13 5,932 22 6.7 7 5.0 0 5 52 Schweitzer Street 59 23 1,060 16 7.8 8 0.0 5 0 52 Fallowfield Drive 58 20 2,114 13 10.1 10 2.5 2 4 51 Blackhorne Drive 55 13 1,474 23 9.5 10 2.5 0 4 51 Kam St(Westmount Rd&Belmont Ave) 55 13 1,328 20 17.6 15 0.0 1 2 51 Caryndale Dr 59 23 2,318 14 4.5 4 2.5 2 5 51 Zeller Dr(Wild Meadow-Brookmead) 57 18 2,410 15 6.5 7 5.0 0 5 49 Max Becker Drive 56 15 5,245 20 5.8 6 2.5 0 4 47 Grand River Boulevard(Morrison to Morrison) 56 15 1,834 11 13.9 14 2.5 0 4 47 Keewatin Avenue 55 13 3,760 23 4.5 5 2.5 0 4 46 Daimler Drive 58 20 1,679 10 9.6 10 2.5 0 4 46 Bridlewreath St(Activa&Max Becker) 54 10 1,341 21 66.6 15 0.0 0 0 46 Royal Orchard Drive 54 10 1,179 18 8.6 9 5.0 0 4 46 Pioneer Drive(H.W.to Doon Village) 58 20 4,389 17 9.1 9 5.0 0 4 46 Grand River Boulevard(Morrison to River) 59 23 2,018 12 5.7 6 2.5 0 2 45 Deer Ridge Drive 57 18 3,949 15 4.3 4 5.0 1 2 45 Pioneer Tower Rd(Marquette to King) 60 25 1,570 6 1.6 2 5.0 5 2 45 Hawkswood Drive 61 28 1,169 7 3.4 3 2.5 0 4 45 Lakeside Drive 52 5 1,890 29 3.7 4 2.5 0 4 44 McGarry Dr 54 10 6,149 23 5.9 6 5.0 0 0 44 Oldfield Drive 58 20 1,685 10 6.8 7 5.0 0 2 44 Lancaster Street East(Victoria St to Frederick St) 54 10 5,638 21 9.2 9 0.0 1 2 43 Old Chicopee Trail 55 13 3,858 30 0.9 1 2.5 3 1 43 Rittenhouse Road 57 18 3,511 13 3.4 3 5.0 0 4 43 Driftwood Drive 57 18 1,448 9 7.8 8 5.0 0 4 43 Stirling Ave S(HWB&Highland Rd) 55 13 1,406 5 65.8 15 5.0 0 4 42 Robert Ferrie Drive 55 13 1,335 5 16.3 15 5.0 0 4 42 West Avenue 54 10 4,927 19 7.7 8 2.5 0 2 41 Isaiah Dr 50 0 1,232 19 21.9 15 5.0 0 1 40 Windrush Trail 56 15 3,020 18 0.0 0 2.5 0 4 40 Old Chicopee Drive 55 13 3,858 15 4.9 5 2.5 1 4 39 Guelph St(Lancaster/Riverbend) 54 10 1,457 6 9.6 10 5.0 4 4 38 Carson Drive 54 10 1,279 8 19.5 15 2.5 2 0 37 Strange Street 55 13 3,977 15 4.0 4 2.5 0 2 36 Westwood Drive 55 13 1,868 11 4.4 4 2.5 0 5 36 Conway Drive 56 15 1,380 8 9.7 10 2.5 0 0 36 Activa Ave(David B to Lemonbalrn/Max B) 51 3 2,980 11 14.7 15 2.5 0 1 32 Autumn Ridge Trail 54 10 1,018 6 2.0 2 2.5 0 4 25 6 - 4 Appendix B Proposed Traffic Calming Review Doon South Drive— Homer Watson Boulevard to Robert Ferrie Drive ��i�adhl "w.1�,,��,� Ile � r Y✓Ir�� 9 'roydP�"�rrr�ry !l,,,t� � d,iP„�� // I Trcr �%u-Rp ti� • r✓,�. 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