HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-117 - Janet Metcalfe PS Traffic Safety ImprovementsREPORT TO:Finance & CorporateServices Committee
DATE OF MEETING:September13,2021
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Ivan J Balaban, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward5
DATE OF REPORT:August 24, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-117
SUBJECT:Janet Metcalfe PS Traffic Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That U-turns be prohibited on Seabrook Drive from the south intersection with Forest
Grove Lane to Amand Drive, and on Amand Drive from Grovehill Crescent to
Seabrook Drive;and further,
Thatthe Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report isto amend the Uniform Traffic By-Law 2019-113to allow
safety-related changes toSeabrook Drive and Amand Drive.
The key finding of this report isthat safety and operations will be improved through the
installation of the proposed U-turnprohibitions
The financial implications areapproximately $500taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received requests to review the traffic conditions along
Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive in the area of Janet Metcalfe Public School, to address
traffic safety concerns.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request to review the traffic conditions adjacent to Janet
Metcalfe Public School, specifically on the portions of Seabrook Drive and Amand Street
adjacent to the school frontage. The request cited concerns regarding pedestrian safety and
general operation of the roadwayduring school travel times.Based on discussions with
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stakeholdersaU-turn prohibitionwasproposedto increase pedestrian safety and limit traffic
congestion.
According to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, Seabrook Driveand Amand Drive are both
designated Major Community Collector Streets.
In response to the concerns, Transportation Services staff attended the site and concluded
that a U-Turn prohibition was reasonable and would increase safety adjacent to the school.
Due to the proximity of the roundabout at Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive, and the general
grid-pattern of the neighbourhood streets, prohibiting drivers from making U-turns is not
anticipated to adversely affect drivers.There are multiple safer options available to drivers
tochange directions.
Other recent improvements along both Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive in this area
include yellow centre lines, painted bike lanes, and painted parking bays. The addition of
these pavement markings and U-turn prohibitions is expected to help visually narrow the
roadway, decrease speeds, and provide a safer space for vulnerable road users.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget–The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget –The recommendation has the following impact on the Operating Budget.
Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive U-Turn Prohibition, $500;for a total estimated budget
impact of $500.These costs can be absorbed in 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.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A–Key Map –Seabrook Drive and Amand Drive U-Turn Prohibition
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Key Map
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