HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-019 - Lane Designations - Stirling Avenue South at King Street East
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 7, 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 27, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-019
SUBJECT:Lane Designations – Stirling Avenue South at King Street East
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the northbound inner travel lane on Stirling Avenue South at King Street
East be designated as a left turn only lane; and further,
That the northbound curb travel lane on Stirling Avenue South at King Street East
be designated as a through and 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 the northbound approach at the intersection of Stirling Avenue South at
King Street East. The request cited concerns with vehicles travelling straight through the
intersection from the left turn lane, resulting in near collisions due to confusion amongst
motorists.
REPORT:
The northbound approach of Stirling Avenue South at King Street East was widened in
2015 in conjunction with the LRT construction at Charles Street. This allowed for the left
turn storage lane to be extended through to Charles Street. Presently, there are no lane
designation signs.
In order to address this issue, Transportation Services is recommending that lane
designation signage be installed on the northbound approach of the intersection of
Stirling Avenue South and King Street East. It is anticipated that the installation of lane
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designation signage, in conjunction with the improvement of the existing pavement
markings, will provide further guidance to motorists approaching King Street East.
Formalizing these lane designations will also allow for proper enforcement of any
potential lane abuse.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The 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 sign installation on this roadway is $500 and will be taken from
the existing sign 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. The constituent was made aware of the
proposed changes to implement additional signage and pavement markings to guide
motorists at the intersection of Stirling Avenue South and King Street East.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
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