HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-081 - Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Implementation - King E at CameronREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:August 13, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite,Interim Manager of Transportation Planning,
519-741-2200, ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Ryan Krantz,Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward9 & 10
DATE OF REPORT:July 26, 2018
REPORT NO.:DSD-18-081
SUBJECT:Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Implementation – King
Street East at Cameron Street
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That a Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) be implemented on King Street East at
Cameron Street, along the western leg of the intersection; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Effective January 1, 2016, thegovernment of Ontario passednew legislation – Bill 31 -
which established regulationsrelated 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 traffic control consists of uniqueroadside signs and pavement markingsthat serve
to enhance the mobility of pedestrians at mid-block locations andintersections. The
Level 2 Pedestrian Crossovergives the pedestrian the right-of-way over all vehiclesand
is intendedfor locations where volumes are insufficient to meet the warrants for a traffic
control signal.
REPORT:
King Street East at Cameron Street has been identified as a priority for a Level 2
Pedestrian Crossover for implementation in 2018. King Street East is an arterial
roadway, which passes through downtown Kitchener, and is highly utilized by
pedestrians with many uncontrolled crossing locations. Pedestrian volumes are
expected to increase at this locationwith a high-density residential and commercial
property being constructed at the southwest corner of the King Street East and
Cameron Street intersection.
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Warrant Analysis
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.
In order to assess this location appropriately, both traffic and pedestrian studies were
conductedon May 31, 2018 and May 1, 2018, respectively. The results of these studies
are as follows:
8-hour two-way traffic volumeMay 31, 20186,502 vehicles
8-hour pedestrian volume crossing King
May 1, 2018263 pedestrians
Street East
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 B’ configuration. The Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix can be seen in
the attached Appendix A in this report. A typical design of the ‘Type B’ crossover is
noted in the attached Appendix Bin this report.
The warrant summary for the proposed pedestrian crossover on King Street Eastis
noted in Table 1below.
TABLE 1: LEVEL 2 PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER WARRANT SUMMARY
KING STREET EASTAT CAMERON STREET
Required Actual Conditions
Warrant Justification
ValueValueSatisfied?
1. 8-hour Pedestrian Volume at proposed
> 100 peds 263YES
crossover location
Level 2
< 4,500 veh6502YES
Pedestrian
2. 8-hour Two-way Vehicle Volume
Crossover
3. Distance from Nearest Controlled
> 200 metres 240YES
Crossing
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Based on the results of the studies, Transportation Services recommends that a Type B
Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover be installed along the west leg of the intersection of King
Street East and Cameron Street, as per the selection matrix attached in Appendix A.
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: Traffic Calming
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost to install the signing andthermoplastic pavement markings for a
Type B Level 2 Pedestrian Crossoveris approximately $20,000.The total cost of
implementing the pedestrian crossoverwill be taken from the existing traffic calming
budget.
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,General Manager
DevelopmentServices Department
Appendix A – OTM Book 15 – Table 7: Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix
Appendix B – Typical Level2 Pedestrian Crossover Types
Appendix C – 2018 Pedestrian Study – King Street East
Appendix D – Proposed Pedestrian Crossover Location -King Street East
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Appendix A
OTM Book 15 – Table 7: Pedestrian Crossover Selection Matrix
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Appendix B
Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover Treatments – Type B
(OTM Book 15 – Pedestrian Crossover Treatments)
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Appendix C
2018 Pedestrian Study – King Street East
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Appendix D
Proposed Pedestrian Crossover Location
King Street East
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