HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-071 - Rate of Speed - Huron Road - Fischer Hallman Road to Amand DrREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure ServicesCommittee
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DATE OF MEETING:April 15, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director,Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext.7738
PREPARED BY:Eric Bentzen-Bilkvist, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7372
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward5
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DATE OF REPORT:March 7, 2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-071
SUBJECT:Rate of Speed Huron Road Fischer Hallman Road to Amand Drive
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RECOMMENDATION:
That a 60 km/h speed limit be implemented on Huron Road from Fischer Hallman Road to
Amand Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Current motoristspeed on Huron Road from Fischer Hallman Road to Amand Drive hasbeen
identified as potential safety concernby area residents and Transportation Services. Huron
Road iscurrently designated as anarterial roadway from Trussler Road to Homer Watson
Boulevard and has a maximumposted speed limitof80km/h.The sectionof Huron Road
between Fisher Hallman Road and Amand Drive hasresidential development, schools and RBJ
Schlegel Park adjacent to the road due to growth in the area.
REPORT:
Transportation Services recommends a decrease in the posted speed limit from 80km/h to
60km/h on Huron Road from Fisher Hallman Road to Amand Drive. This reduction of the posted
speed limit to 60km/h is a reflection of the residential development in the area, as well as a near
byschool and adjacent park land.
Huron Road from Trussler Road to Amand Drive is recommended to remain an 80km/h speed
zone due to the undeveloped land surrounding the road. Transportation Services willre-evaluate
this area asthe area is developed.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
trategic vision through
the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total cost of installing the correct signage is approximately $800dollars and will be taken
from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.
CONSULT This recommendation has been communicated with the local Ward Councillor.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Huron Road
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Key Map
Huron RoadArea ofConcern Proposed 60km/h Zone
Area of Recommended Speed
Limit Reduction onHuron Road
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