HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-003- Southbound Right Turn on Red Prohibition - Joseph Street and Water Street South
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: February 8, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Michael Turco, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: January 18, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-003
SUBJECT:Southbound Right Turn on Red Prohibition –
Joseph Street and Water Street South
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That right turns on a red traffic signal indication be prohibited at all times for
southbound traffic on Water Street South at the intersection of Joseph Street and
Water Street South; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request from Grand River Transit to prohibit
southbound vehicles from turning right on a red signal indication at the intersection of
Joseph Street and Water Street South.
The request cited concerns with southbound vehicles, attempting to turn right onto
Joseph Street, encroaching into the bicycle box during the red signal phase. This
effectively impedes on the turning radius of Grand River Transit vehicles attempting to
turn left from Joseph Street to Water Street South, thus creating a safety concern for
motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
REPORT:
At present, as per the Highway Traffic Act, vehicles are permitted to turn right from
Water Street South onto Joseph Street, as long as the vehicle comes to a complete
stop and right-of-way is provided to Joseph Street.
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The southbound approach at this intersection has one shared all movements lane and a
bicycle lane. Water Street South is classified as a local street and, therefore, the
intersection has sufficient capacity to serve all right turns during the green signal phase
only, without the need for right turns on the red signal phase.
Prohibiting right turns from Water Street South to Joseph Street on a red signal
indication will address the concerns raised by Grand River Transit, and furthermore,
increase the overall safety at the intersection.
It is recommended that southbound right turns on the red signal be prohibited at all
times at the intersection of Joseph Street and Water Street South.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for signage will be covered by the Region of Waterloo, as they
manage all signalized intersections.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the city’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Location of Proposed Right Turn Prohibition
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