HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-142 - Traffic Signal Control - River Road East and Manchester RoadREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure ServicesCommittee
DATE OF MEETING:June 17, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director,Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ex.7738
PREPARED BY:Ivan J. Balaban, Traffic Technologist,
519-741-2200 ex. 7302
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward 1
DATE OF REPORT:May22, 2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-142
SUBJECT:Traffic Signal Control – River Road Eastand Manchester Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
That a traffic signalbe installed at the intersection of River Road East and Manchester
Road; and further,
That the UniformTraffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the intersection
ofRiver Road East and Manchester Road. The request cited concerns regarding pedestrian
safetyand general operation of the intersection. It was requested that traffic signalbe considered
to control traffic.
A
ccording to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, River Road Eastis designated as a City Arterial
roadway and Manchester Roadisdesignated as aMinorNeighbourhood Collector roadway.
Currently, traffic on Manchester Roadstops and yields right of way to traffic on River Road East.
RE
PORT:
In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection of
River Road East and Manchester Road on TuesdayMay 29, 2018. Theresults of the study
were compared to the traffic signalwarrant requirementscontained within the Ontario Traffic
Manual, which is themunicipal andregional accepted standard. The results are as follows:
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Warrant – Traffic SignalWarrant Analysis
RiverRoadEastand Manchester Road
Warrant Factors -4-LegIntersectionResultsWarrant Met
Vehicle volume on all intersection
Minimum
approaches in each of theheaviest 8 hours 100% Justified
Vehicle
is720vehicles per hour
NO
Volume
Vehicle volume along the minor road for
(Warrant must
each of the heaviest 8 hours is 170 86% Justified
meet 100%)
vehicles per hour
and
Vehicle volume along the major road in
each of the heaviest 8 hours is72098% Justified
Delay to
vehicles per hour
Cross Traffic
NO
Combined Vehicle and PedestrianVolume
(Warrant must
meet 100%)
crossing the major road is 75foreach of 83% Justified
the same 8 hours
or
Volume/Delay Justifications 1 and 2 both fulfilled to
86% / 83%YES
Combinationthe extent of 80% or more
Traffic Signal WarrantedYES
Based onthe above, a traffic signal is warranted since both the Minimum Vehicle Volume and
Delay to Cross Traffic warrants are greater than 80% justified.
Transportation Services recommends the installation of a traffic signalat this location toproperly
allocate right-of-way andimprove vehicle and pedestrian safety. The lane designations at the
intersection of River Road East and Manchester Road are expected to remain as they currently
exist (an exclusive Left lane and a shared Through-Right lane for each approach on River Road
East and a shared Left-Through-Right lane for each approach on Manchester Avenue).The
proposed traffic signalwillhelp alleviateconcerns of traffic congestion during peak times, as well
ashelp improvepedestrian safety.
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:
As per regional policy, The Region of Waterloo will cover the initial cost of installationestimated
at approximately $100,000, the City of Kitchener is billed annually for all traffic signal
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maintenance.The estimated annual maintenance cost is approximately $3500 and will be
referred to the 2020 operating budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the
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 – Key Map – Proposed Traffic Signaland Lane Designations
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Key Map
Proposed Traffic Signaland Lane Designations
Legend
Existing Traffic Signal Control
Proposed Traffic Signal Control
Proposed Lane Designations
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