HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-14-085 - Huron Templewood IPS
REPORT TO: Council
DATE OF MEETING: September 15, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services,
(519) 741-2200 x 7038
PREPARED BY: Barry Cronkite, Transportation Planning Project Manager
(519) 741-2200 x 7738
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward (4)
DATE OF REPORT: August 14, 2014
REPORT NO.: INS-14-085
SUBJECT:
Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) at Huron Road and
Templewood Drive
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the installation and operation of
intersection pedestrian signals at the intersection of Huron Road and
Templewood Drive; and further,
That the agreement be satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
Huron Heights Secondary School was constructed in 2007/08,with a catchment area that is
intended to cover most of Southwest Kitchener, inclusive of lands east of Huron Road referred
to as the “Boehnke” subdivision . As a condition of the development agreements for both the
Boehnke subdivision and Huron Heights Secondary School, it was agreed by all parties that an
intersection pedestrian signal (IPS) would be installed at the intersection of Huron
Road/Templewood Drive at the time that Templewood Drive was extended.
The location of this IPS directly connects the trail provided on the school property to the
intersection of Huron Road and Templewood Drive and will also increase the overall general
walkability of the surrounding neighbourhoods.
REPORT:
Through approval of report number INS-13-065 - “Huron Road/Strasburg Road Roundabout –
Updated Operational Review,” Committee and Council agreed to the installation of an IPS to
provide students accessing the school from the area east of Huron Heights Secondary School
with a safe controlled crossing of Huron Road.
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Because the Region of Waterloo owns, operates and maintains all signals within the City of
Kitchener, City staff liaised with Regional staff to facilitate the design and installation of the IPS
as approved by Council. However, because the intersection of Huron Road and Templewood
Drive does not meet minimum warrant criteria for installation, the City of Kitchener must agree
to pay for and enter into an agreement (attached) with the Region of Waterloo for the
maintenance of the signal at the City of Kitchener’s cost.
The initial capital cost was included and is accounted for as part of the overall Huron Road
Widening works. The cost of installing the Intersection Pedestrian Signal on Huron Road at
Templewood Drive is estimated to be approximately $60,000. The IPS warrant will be reviewed
annually by City staff and once warrants are met, the Region with then reimburse the City of
Kitchener, on a pro-rated basis, the initial capital cost of installation.
The Region will also require an annual maintenance fee of approximately $1500. This is typical
protocol for unwarranted signalized intersections that have been installed under the direction of
The City of Kitchener. Once warrants are met the maintenance fees will no longer be required.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The provision of an IPS at the intersection of Huron Road and Templewood Drive, as outlined in
this report, aligns with the City of Kitchener’s Strategic Plan as follows:
Quality of Life:
Promoting and encouraging safe pedestrian activity can reduce vehicle
trips and result in improved air quality.
Development:
The Strategic Plan specifically mentions supporting transportation
alternatives and developing communities that are safe and connected. The provision of
this IPS links an entire neighbourhood with Huron Heights Secondary School, and
promotes greater overall walkability and sustainability.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is anticipated that the cost of installing the Intersection Pedestrian Signal on Huron Road at
Templewood Drive will be approximately $60,000 and will be taken from the Huron Road
Widening Project. This amount will be reimbursed, on a pro-rated basis, by the Region of
Waterloo upon warrant of the IPS.
A non-refundable annual maintenance fee of approximately $1500 will also be charged to the
City, and is incorporated into the Transportation Services annual maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT – The installation of the IPS has been agreed upon by the Waterloo Region
District School Board as a safe crossing for school use.
COLLABORATE – The City, the Region of Waterloo and the WRDSB have collaborated
on the intersection signal design to ensure design meets appropriate requirements.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO of Infrastructure Services
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