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Home My WebLink AboutINS-17-044 - Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Implementation - Jubilee Drive REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: June 12, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder,Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: May 23, 2017 REPORT NO.: INS-17-044 SUBJECT: Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Implementation Jubilee Drive and 2018 Prioritization Development ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That a Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) be implemented on Jubilee Drive approximately 180 metres west of David Street;and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Effective January 1, 2016, the government of Ontario passed new legislation Bill 31 - which established new rules related to pedestrian safety and right-of-way at pedestrian crossovers.The Ministry of Transportation issued regulation 402/15 which defined a new type of pedestrian crossover in the Highway Traffic Act the Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover. This new traffic control consists of unique roadside signs and pavement markings that serve to enhance the mobility of pedestrians at mid-block locations and intersections, including roundabouts. The Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover gives the pedestrian the right- of-way over all vehicles, including cyclists, and is intended for locations where volumes are insufficient to meet the warrants for a traffic control signal. Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Implementation Strategy was presented to the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee on December 5, 2016 that outlined the strategy for implementing Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover within the City of Kitchener. This report outlined the need to develop an implementation priority *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 1 list for key midblock and non-roundabout intersection locations, and begin implementation for the highest priority locations in 2017. Jubilee Drive through Victoria Park has been identified as a priority for a Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover implementation in 2017.Jubilee Drive is a scenic roadway with a 30 km/h speed limit that passes through Victoria Park in the immediate vicinity of downtown Kitchener. Victoria Park is a regional facility and highly utilized by pedestrian traffic with many uncontrolled crossing locations along Jubilee Drive. REPORT: The warrant requirements for a Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover, as outlined in Ontario Traffic Manual Book 15 Pedestrian Crossing Treatments, are as follows: 100 or more pedestrians observed crossing over an 8 hour period No other controlled crossing within 200 m Adherence to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 15 lane configuration and traffic volume conditions All above subject to an assessment using sound technical engineering judgement. A two-way vehicular traffic count was performed on June 13, 2015 and resulted in a 4- hour peak volume of 2,695 vehicles and an 8-hour peak volume of 5,243 vehicles. Using the Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix that is provided in Table 7 of OTM Book 15, it has been determined that the appropriate Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover is the Type C.The Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix can be seen in the attached Appendix A in this report. A typical design of the Type C crossover is noted in the attached Appendix Bin this report. An 8-hour pedestrian study was performed in three (3) locations along Jubilee Drive between Devon Street and David Street on June 13, 2015.The study was performed on a day with a special event in the immediate area in order to gain an understanding of how pedestrian traffic operates during a typical special event. Victoria Park generally hosts 15-20 special events per year, which span approximately 20-30 event days. In addition to the special events, the Victoria Park Pavilion holds approximately 150 bookings per year, so heightened pedestrian activities due to Victoria Park programming is a common occurrence. The study broke down Jubilee Drive from Devon Street to David Street into three (3) Each of these three (3) locations was further broken down to maintain accuracy. The location that is being proposed for a Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover on Jubilee Drive falls within specifically Zone C1.These locations are noted in Appendix C of this report. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 2 Analysis of the pedestrian study data determined the most appropriate location for the proposed Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover on Jubilee Drive. This proposed location is identified in the attached Appendix D in this report. The warrant summary for the proposed pedestrian crossover on Jubilee Drive is noted in Table 1 below. TABLE 1: LEVEL 2 PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER WARRANT SUMMARY - JUBILEE DRIVE Conditions Satisfied? WarrantJustificationRequired ValueActual Value SectionWarrant 1. 8-hour Pedestrian Volume at proposed crossover location >100 peds464YESYES Level 2 2a. 8-hour Two-way Vehicle Volume for <= 50 km/h4,500 - 6,000 veh5,243YES Pedestrian YES 2b. 4-hour Two-way Vehicle Volume for <= 50 km/h2,370 - 3,155 veh2,695YES Crossover 3. Distance from Nearest Controlled Crossing>200 metres180NONO As shown in Table 1, the recommended location for the proposed pedestrian crossover on Jubilee Drive meets the requirements outlined in OTM Book 18, with the exception of the minimum spacing of 200 metres from the nearest traffic control device. The distance from the nearest traffic control device, located at the intersection of David Street and Jubilee Drive/Courtland Avenue, is measured at approximately 180 metres. This location on Jubilee Drive has consistently been identified as a challenge for pedestrians to safely cross the roadway. The lack of clarity between vehicles and pedestrians regarding who has the right-of-way has led to some vehicles stopping for pedestrians and some vehicles not stopping, which poses a significant threat to the th safety of pedestrians on a roadway with two-way traffic. In 2015, the 85 percentile speed was recorded at 43km/h along this section of Jubilee Drive, which has a posted speed limit of 30km/h. Upon the implementation of this proposed pedestrian crossover, the area will be studied throughout the remainder of 2017 and 2018 to determine updated vehicle and pedestrian volumes and activity. Additionally, the development of a priority list for Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover implementations will be created from the list of potential locations for pedestrian treatments that has been previously identified by citizens, members of council, and staff. The list of potential locations for pedestrian treatments can be found in Appendix E of this report. Once this priority list has been established, staff will report back on possible additional funding requirements for the 2019 capital budget for future locations. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 3 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority:3: Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods. Strategy:3.2: Create safer streets in our neighbourhoods through new traffic calming approaches. Strategic Action:NB39: TrafficCalming FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost to install the signing, markings and flashing beacons of one (1) Type C Level 2 Pedestrian Crossovers is approximately$15,000.Funding for this legislated initiative has not been included in the 2017 capital budget and will be taken from the existing 2017 traffic calming budget. Funding requirements for additional pedestrian crossovers will be addressed within the 2019 capital budget deliberations once the prioritization schedule has been set. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM This report has been posted to the ciadvance of the council / committee meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Appendix A OTM Book 15 Table 7: Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix Appendix B - Appendix C 2015 Pedestrian Study Jubilee Drive Appendix D Proposed Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover Location Jubilee Drive Appendix E List of Potential Locations for Pedestrian Crossovers *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 4 Appendix A OTM Book 15 Table 7: Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 5 Appendix B Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover Treatments Type C (OTM Book 15 Pedestrian Crossover Treatments) *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 6 Appendix C 2015 Pedestrian Study Jubilee Drive *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 7 Appendix D Proposed Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover Locations Jubilee Drive *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 8 Appendix E List of Potential Locations for Pedestrian Crossovers Potential Pedestrian Crossover Locations StreetAt Jubilee DriveThe Boathouse Restaurant Mill Street At Iron Horse Trail crossing Union Boulevard At Iron Horse Trail crossing Glasgow StreetAt Iron Horse Trail crossing Gage Avenue At Iron Horse Trail crossing Madison Avenue At Iron Horse Trail crossing Kent AvenueAt Iron Horse Trail crossing Sydney StreetAt Iron Horse Trail crossing River RoadBetween Hickson Drive & Ottawa Street River RoadAt trail crossing near Halliwell Drive East AvenueIn front of the Aud Lancaster Street At Mansion Street Strasburg RoadAt Laurentian Trail crossing Block Line RoadAt McClennan Trail crossing Block Line RoadAt Country Hill Drive Conestoga College Boulevard At Doon Valley Road Doon Valley RoadAt Old Mill Road Kingsway Drive2nd location between Greenfield Avenue and Wilson Avenue Guelph StreetAt Spur Line Trail crossing Wellington StreetAt Spur Line Trail crossing Driftwood DriveAt hydro corridor crossing Union Boulevard At SunLife building Mount Hope StreetBetween King Street and Park Street Margaret AvenueAt Giant Tiger plaza Union StreetAt trail crossing between Margaret Avenue and park Queen's BoulevardAt St. Mary's Hospital near South Drive Robert Ferrie DriveAt Tilt Drive trail crossing Doon South Drive At Doon Village Drive *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 9