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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Date: June 4, 1998
Author/Local: S.Edwards/7913
TO:
Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic
FROM:
General Manager of Engineering Services
SUBJECT:
1998 Traffic Signal Program
THAT Council approve the 1998 Traffic Signal Program, and that the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to install and modify pedestrian and traffic signals, as described in this report; and
FURTHER THAT additional annual costs of $25,000 related to ongoing maintenance be reflected in future Operating Budgets.
Council approved funding levels for traffic signal installations as part of the 1997-1999 Streets Capital Plan.
Council has indicated an order of priority for transportation that places the highest priority on pedestrians.
On May 27, 1997, Council approved the Vancouver Transportation Plan which emphasizes the need for improved pedestrian facilities.
Council has approved the Engineering Basic Capital Budget, including the necessary borrowing authority. That approval included $1,000,000 for the 1998 Annual Traffic Signal Program.
Council has approved funding as part of the 1997 - 1999 Streets Capital Plan for the Annual Traffic Signal Program. Funding requests included in this report account for approximately one-third of the money approved in the three year Capital Plan. The 1998 Traffic Signal Program is recommended as follows:
C) Signal Modifications $293,000
TOTAL 1998 PROGRAM $ 1,000,000
This report lists the locations recommended for signal installations or modifications and the reasons for these recommendations.
The City of Vancouver relies on a surface street network to handle its transportation needs. Therefore, pedestrian, cyclist, transit and traffic signals are significant traffic management elements in the safe movement of people and goods. Detailed studies are undertaken each year by staff to determine locations that require new or modified traffic signal controls. Users of the transportation system such as pedestrians, cyclists, transit vehicles, trucks and automobiles are considered in these studies. Many locations are reviewed in this program to provide a comprehensive coverage. Based on this review, a recommended Traffic Signal Program has been prepared.
Council's top transportation priority is pedestrians, and seven of fourteen recommended signals are pedestrian signals, two of which are recommended at existing school-designated crosswalks. Transit customers and transit vehicles are being aided at many of the recommended signals and signal improvements. Several of the proposed vehicle signals address pedestrian safety needs. The remaining signals address safety concerns related to high volumes of pedestrians and vehicles.
A1) Fraser Street & 51st Avenue - $80,000
Field observations show that few adequate gaps occur for pedestrians crossing this busy commercial section of Fraser Street. During field studies it was noted that pedestrian behaviour was cautious at this marked school crosswalk. The nearest signals to the north and south are at 49th Avenue and 57th Avenue respectively. The Fraser Street Crime Prevention office, located on Fraser at 51st Avenue, forwarded a concern regarding this intersection and requested that it be reviewed. There has been one reported pedestrian accident in the past five years at the existing marked school crosswalk. Due to the infrequent crossing opportunities, a pedestrian signal is recommended.
A2) Maple Street & Cornwall Avenue - $84,000
Adjacent to Henry Hudson School, this intersection draws a large volume of pedestrians accessing the convenience store located on the northeast corner. Driver courtesy was reported as poor during field observations made by staff. There have been three reported pedestrian accidents at this location in the past five years. The School Safety Patrol of the Vancouver City Police support the installation of a pedestrian actuated signal at Cornwall and Maple. The proposal to install this signal was discussed with the Parents Advisory Committee of Henry Hudson School, and is strongly supported by this group.
Cornwall Avenue west of Burrard Street has been extensively reviewed in the past year. This included assessing the existing signage adjacent to schools and parks, and speed limit signs and enforcement of the existing regulations. Following this review, a number of improvements were completed over the past year; changes to signage related to parking, pedestrian crossings and replacement of older signs.
A3) Nanaimo & Pandora - $83,000
This location was identified by the Police School Safety Patrol as a top priority for a signal to assist school children. Although driver behaviour was noted as courteous during field observations, there has been an average of one pedestrian accident per year over the past five years. The nearest signals are two blocks to the north and south at Dundas and Hastings, respectively. A pedestrian actuated signal is recommended to aid a local daycare, students of Templeton School and residents accessing Pandora Park in crossing this four lane truck route.
A4) Glen Drive & 12th Avenue - $70,000
This four lane crossing of 12th Avenue is often used by residents to access Sunnyside Park and the King Edward Community Centre. Although there are signals one block in each direction, this location has a high five year pedestrian accident rate with a total of 6 pedestrian accidents including one fatality. During field observations, driver behaviour was recorded as aggressive. It was also noted that a large number of vehicles performed left turns. In order to address the existing safety concerns raised by residents and to improve crossing conditions, a pedestrian-actuated signal is recommended.
A5) St. George & 41st Avenue - $78,000
A large volume of pedestrians cross at this T intersection to access the BC Transit bus stops. Students from John Oliver Secondary School as well as night school students were observed using this existing marked and signed pedestrian crosswalk. A lesser number were reported crossing 41st Avenue to access Mountain View Cemetery. Although there is an existing signal one block East at Fraser Street, pedestrians often crossed here. Two pedestrian accidents were reported at this location, both occurring in 1996. A pedestrian-actuated signal is recommended to aid residents, students and BC Transit customers.
A6) MacKenzie & 41st Avenue - $0,000
A7) Larch & 41st Avenue - $0,000
The intersections of MacKenzie & 41st Avenue and Larch & 41st Avenue had full traffic signals approved in the 1997 and 1995 Annual Traffic Signal Programs respectively. The full traffic signals, as previously approved, have not been constructed to date as community consultation was required in order to ensure that any traffic-related impacts associated with these signals were addressed.
A number of other locations were also reviewed for the installation of pedestrian signals. Included in Appendix A is a list of potential locations for subsequent signal programs that are not recommended at this time due to the above priorities. Also included in Appendix A is a list of locations reviewed which are not recommended for pedestrian signals at this time but which will continue to be monitored. For some locations, other measures were taken to improve conditions. A list of locations to be further monitored in 1997 is also included.
Individuals and groups who requested to be notified of the Traffic Commission meeting have been contacted.
B1) Princess & Prior (add vehicle detection) - $40,000
On October 30, 1997 Council’s Standing Committee on Planning and Environment approved the following recommendation:
THAT Council approve the upgrade of the pedestrian-actuated signal at Prior Street and Princess Avenue to a full traffic signal, and that funding be allocated from the 1998 Signal Program for this work.
This addition of vehicle actuation is to be implemented as part of the Atlantic Neighbourhood Greenway.
B2) Ash Street & 6th Avenue - $77,000
Staff have observed increased volume of pedestrians and vehicles at this 6 lane crossing. Pedestrian growth can be attributed to increased activity around False Creek, the parking area north of 6th Avenue and to the new residential and commercial area across 6th Avenue. Numerous turning movements also add to the difficulty and increase safety concerns. A signal at this location would provide a higher level of pedestrian crossing control and assist motorists' circulation.
B3) Burrard & Alberni - $83,000
A signal at this location would assist motorists undertaking left turns at this T intersection. Pedestrian control would also be improved crossing both Burrard Street and Alberni Street. BC Transit requested that a signal be reviewed at this location to reduce northbound congestion on Burrard Street.
B4) Hemlock & 4th Avenue - $79,000
As part of the redevelopment of the Pacific Press site it is proposed that the intersection of Hemlock and 4th Avenue have a new vehicle actuated signal constructed. On May 26, 1998 Council’s Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic approved the following recommendation:
THAT a traffic signal at Hemlock and the 4th/6th Avenue Diversion be installed in conjunction with the street works to be funded from the 1998 Annual Traffic Signal Capital Program.
A signal will improve safety by eliminating the awkward merge from Hemlock to westbound on 4th Avenue. The signal will also provide a safe pedestrian crossing on this section of the 4th/6th Avenue Diversion. Connecting to the pedestrian overpass of the railway tracks in False Creek.
B5) Cambie & 59th Avenue - $20,000
On February 3, 1998 Council’s Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic approved the following recommendation:
THAT a full traffic signal at Cambie and 59th Avenue be installed as previously approved in the 1995 Traffic Signal Program and as supported by the neighbourhood survey; and that the additional $20,000 required be included in the 1998 Annual Traffic Signal Program.
A traffic signal had been approved as part of the 1995 Annual Traffic Signal Program subject to neighbourhood consultation. An additional $20,000 is now required due to signal design changes (addition of cyclist push-buttons, and installation of additional pedestrian curb ramps).
B6) West Boulevard & 37th Avenue (add vehicle detection) - $13,000
Upgrading the existing pedestrian actuated signal to a full traffic signal is recommended. Community consultation is underway as part of the Ridgeway West Greenway extension. The signal work related to this upgrade would not be initiated until community consultation was complete. This location is one of a limited number of locations which cross the CPR right of way. This signal upgrade will serve the increasing demands on the intersection from vehicles and help to reduce conflict between motorists and school children accessing the convenience store from Point Grey Secondary school. This upgraded signal would also have cyclist actuation.
B7) Oak Street & 71st Avenue (funded by BC Transit) - ($90,000)
B.C. Transit has requested a transit priority signal to improve access to Oak Street from the 71st Avenue "queue jumper" route. The new traffic signal operation at Oak & 70th has marginally increased the number of gaps in Oak Street traffic at 71st, but buses are still having difficulty making the right turn to access the Oak Bridge. Staff do not support another full traffic signal so close to 70th Avenue, but are recommending a bus-actuated signal whichwould stop southbound traffic long enough for buses to enter Oak Street. Northbound traffic would not be stopped by this signal. Improved signing and increased police enforcement is recommended to reduce the number of private vehicles illegally using the "Buses Only 3-6pm" 71st Avenue route to the Oak Bridge. This signal will be 100% funded by BC Transit.
C1) Left-Turn Phasing - $75,000
The City receives many requests for left-turn flashing arrows at existing traffic signals. Left-turn arrows which assist transit vehicles or reinforce designated truck routes are given the highest priority. They are best suited to intersections with left-turn bays and high left-turn volumes which cannot clear during gaps in opposing traffic flow. The performance of intersections which already have left-turn signalization can be improved by adding detectors in the left-turn bay so the length of the left-turn phase responds to the demand. Some intersections being considered for left-turn phasing additions or modifications are listed in Appendix D.
C2) Pedestrian Indicators - $53,000
Existing signals that do not have pedestrian indicators are reviewed each year. It is recommended that funding for up to seven suitable locations at an average cost of $7,500 be appropriated for 1998.
C3) Minor Signal Modifications - $35,000
There are routine modifications required on the present signal system from time to time. Some examples of the modifications are:
-adjustment of signal timings in the local controllers;
-visibility improvements of existing signal equipment by the relocation or addition of signal heads;
-the modification of overhead signs;
-minor modifications to hardware and software for the controllers and Central Control System.
This item also includes funding to purchase computer hardware and software to allow staff to better manage the existing signal system, utilize database software to inventory pedestrian and vehicle information, and to handle increasing requests from the public for traffic related data.
Vancouver has more audible traffic signals than any other Canadian city. Over one hundred locations have been completed as of the end of 1997. All new pedestrian signals approved this year will be accompanied by audible signals. In addition, funding of $40,000 is recommended to install audible indicators at existing signalized intersections. Evaluation and construction will be according to the proposed guidelines of the Canadian Manual of Uniform Traffic Control devices. The priority of installation will be established in consultation with the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues and its related Subcommittee on Engineering Issues.
C5) Miscellaneous - Tertiary Heads - $90,000
Since 1994, to improve visibility of signal displays a third signal head has been installed for some vehicle movements. This improvement has achieved significant reduction of traffic accidents at many high-accident intersections. This funding together with support from the Insurance Corporation of B.C., will allow the City to continue to install tertiary signal heads at high volume/high accident intersections.
Signal installation and modifications may be initiated through other programs or agencies. Appendix C lists signals which are being initiated due to private developments. Included in Appendix E is a list of signal installations and modifications requested by BC Transit and their status of completion.
Appendix F summarizes additional signal installations or modifications funded by the City through other projects such as Greenways and new Bicycle Routes. Additional reports will be forwarded to Council as the designs of these projects are completed. These locations may be completed in 1998, depending on factors such as public consultation and development of neighbourhood traffic calming plans.
The 1998 Traffic Signal Program cost of $1,000,000 represents roughly one-third of the money approved in the 1997-1999 Streets Capital Plan. Funding will be provided for this program from borrowing authority ($1,000,000) as approved in the Engineering Basic Capital Budget.
Future Operating Budgets will be affected by increases in maintenance costs associated with the addition of new signals, related equipment, signage, road marking, intersection traffic counts and increased energy consumption. This year's Signal Program represents roughly a one and one-half percent increase in the plant of the Traffic Signal System. Costs of $25,000 for this increase in the City's plant will need to be funded in future Operating Budgets as these signals are installed.
Because of the time required to order specialized equipment, limitations on the rate of installation, and other factors, installation of these signals will continue throughout 1998 and into 1999. Thus, it is important to establish priorities for their scheduling. The following principles should guide this process:
- pedestrian and transit signals should be high priority;
-school-oriented signals should be installed before the start of the school year in September, if possible;
-signals related to identified safety issues and neighbourhood concerns should be high priority;
-some signals may need to be coordinated with specific development processes.
1) Grandview Highway North @ Woodland & 6th Avenue
This five leg intersection borders Grandview Elementary School. Adjacent to the Skytrain rail line this two lane section of Grandview Highway is a designated truck route. Prior to 1997 the Police School Safety Patrol had identified this marked and signed school crosswalk as one of their priority locations for a pedestrian signal. The large volume of pedestrians, 45% of which are children, are aided in crossing Grandview by directional gaps in traffic. There have been no reported pedestrian accidents at this location in the past five years. A proposal to install a pedestrian/cyclist refuge median as part of a future bicycle route is currently being assessed. We will ensure that existing concerns raised by the community are addressed in any future work such as the proposed bicycle route.
The Police School Safety Patrol has identified this location as a candidate for future installation of a pedestrian activated signal. There have been no reported pedestrian accidents at this intersection in the past five years. Driver courtesy was good during field studies at this location. As there is an existing school crossing patrol operating at this location, and an existing signal one block to the north, a signal is not recommended at this time. Alternatives to a signal are being reviewed at this time. These include signage changes, and intersection reconfiguration . We will continue to observe this marked and signed school crosswalk and work with the Vancouver City Police to address neighbourhood concerns.
3) Commercial Drive @ Findlay Street / 18th Avenue
Numerous crossing opportunities are available to allow pedestrians to cross the street at this marked and signed crosswalk without much delay. During site visits staff noted that pedestrians also made use of the existing signal one block to the south at Victoria Diversion and Victoria. Recently, clearance panels were painted, and signage has been added to improve visibility for pedestrians and motorists at this marked crosswalk. There have been no pedestrian accidents reported in the last five years. Because of the proximity to the existing signal at Victoria Drive and other recent improvements in the area, a pedestrian signal is not recommended at this time. Staff are involved in a neighbourhood planning process, Kensington - Cedar CottageCommunity Visions. A number of the concerns presented to the community relate to neighbourhood access and safe pedestrian corridors. As this intersection is used by pedestrians destined to neighbouring schools and the Trout Lake Community Centre, and due to the existing review process underway, it will continue to be monitored through 1998.
4)Elliott Street @ 46th Avenue
The nearest signals to this location are at 41st Avenue and 49th Avenue on Elliott. The Police School Safety Patrol has requested that a signal be installed at this location. There is a school patrol operating at this existing marked and signed school crosswalk. There has been one pedestrian accident in the past five years. The adjacent intersection of Clarendon and 45th Avenue has also been under review for signalization by Engineering. Further study from a neighbourhood point of view is recommended in 1998. Further input will be sought from the Police School Safety Patrol regarding any future plans at either of these locations.
5) Victoria Drive @ 43rd Avenue
A marked and signed crosswalk exists at this intersection. Alternate pedestrian facilities in the form of signal exist one block south at 44th and one and one-half blocks north at 41st Avenue. Generally driver behavior was noted as being courteous and pedestrian behavior as cautious. Although alternate crossing locations are available to area residents a total of six pedestrian accidents have occurred in the past five years. This location remains a high priority and will be monitored in 1998.
6)41st Avenue @ MacDonald Street
Several requests have been received for a pedestrian signal. Bus stops exist at this T intersection for eastbound and westbound transit routes. The surrounding neighbourhood is residential with Crofton House Manor, a seniors complex located on the north side of 41st Avenue. Pedestrians used directional gaps in traffic to aid in crossing this three lane section of 41st Avenue. Driver courtesy is fair, and pedestrians were not delayed during crossing. There has been one reported pedestrian accident in the past five years. It is expected that, if approved, the installation of the signals at Larch Street and MacKenzie Street will affect vehicle and pedestrian movements in the surrounding neighbourhood, therefore, this location will be reviewed following installation of these two signals.
7) Hemlock Street @ 13th or 14th Avenue
The intersections at 13th and 14th were both reviewed for a pedestrian signal. This residential area, adjacent a busy commercial section of Granville Street, has high pedestrian volumes at both intersections. Existing signals at 12th and at 15th as well as a marked and signed crosswalk at 13th Avenue assist pedestrians crossing Hemlock Street. Increasing traffic volumes along Hemlock provide few gaps in traffic during the rush periods. Construction of residential highrises is underway within one block of Hemlock. A signal is not recommended at this time but this location will be reviewed again once the construction activity in the area has been concluded.
Signals not recommended at this time
1)Southwest Marine Drive - Granville Street to Camosun (UBC)
Numerous locations along Southwest Marine Drive from Granville Street to Camosun Street have been reviewed. A number of issues have been forwarded to Engineering during the past year including concerns regarding access to and from Marine Drive, pedestrian facilities along Marine Drive such as crosswalks, signals and sidewalks. In the past year, Southwest Marine Drive has been added to the City's bicycle network. Recently, traffic calming has been approved for the neighbourhood immediately North of Southwest Marine Drive from Camosun to Dunbar. The South Kerrisdale neighbourhood also has a traffic calming plan underway and if approved by Council proposed measures will improve conditions for vehicle and pedestrian movements in the area.
Discussions are to continue with area groups and associations along Marine Drive regarding the role of Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver’s transportation network. The first issue which is to addressed is that of the existing building lines on Southwest Marine Drive. The role of Marine Drive and any improvements or changes proposed may affect the current conditions on Southwest Marine Drive. Intersections reviewed along Marine Drive for new signals or changes to the existing signals or signal timings include 41st Avenue, Olympic, Crown, 49th Avenue, 57th Avenue, Balsam, Yew, Arbutus, and Angus. Although no signals are recommended at this time, many locations have had signals requested and should continue to be monitored in the future.
2) 16th Avenue @ Balaclava Street
This location was one of the locations recommended by the Vancouver City Police School Safety Patrol. Investigations show that ample crossing opportunities are available in the traffic to accommodate the pedestrians at this school crosswalk. A large grassy median with trees on 16th separates the roadway into two one-way single lane sections, allowing pedestrians a safe area to wait for an adequate gap in traffic. Pedestrians generally had little trouble crossing as only one lane of traffic was crossed at a time. A School Safety Patrol is also on duty to assist children before and after school. Driver courtesy was observed to be good. There have been no pedestrian accidents reported in the past five years. Although a pedestrian signal is not recommended at this time, this location will be monitored in 1998.
3) Knight Street @ 35th Avenue
In the past year several requests were received from one gentleman for a signal in this location. There is a downhill slope from 37th to 33rd Avenue on this portion of Knight Street. The marked and signed crosswalk at 35th Avenue was included in the overhead crosswalk signing program and has had additional overhead signs for over one year. Knight Street is a truck route and at 35th Avenue is adjacent the Kensington Community Centre. Field observations showed a low volume of pedestrians and a reasonable number of gaps in traffic. Existing signals are located 2 blocks North and South of this intersection. Although there has been no reported pedestrian accidents in the past five years, due to large traffic volumes on Knight, this area will be monitored in 1998.
4) Granville Street @ Balfour Ave. or Matthews Ave.
Presently, a marked and signed crosswalk is provided to guide pedestrians across Granville Street at Balfour. Pedestrian demand is not high but there are few opportunities for pedestrians to cross the six lanes of traffic without forcing motorists to stop during the peak periods. Balfour and Matthews are midway, within a five-block stretch, between the signals at 16th and at King Edward. There have been three pedestrian accidents at Balfour and none at Matthews within the past five years. Based on the distance between existing signal facilities and the width of the roadway, a pedestrian-activated signal in this area should be considered in future Signal Programs.
5) Nanaimo Street @ Brock Street
This is an existing marked and signed school crosswalk location for children attending Norquay Elementary School. Some opportunities are available for pedestrians to cross this four-lane roadway which has parking on both sides. Pedestrian demand is not very high but driver courtesy is generally poor at this location. There have been no reported pedestrian accidents in the past five years. This location has had overhead signage installed as part of the adopted provincial standard.
6) 70th Avenue @ Cartier Street
Studies conducted at this intersection indicate that the school crosswalk provides an adequate crossing location for pedestrians. A survey, conducted by the Vancouver City Police, supports this finding. The pedestrian demand is low and the visibility isvery good. Double sided overhead signage was installed at this crosswalk in 1996. There have been no pedestrian accidents reported in the past five years. Due to the adequate crossing conditions, a pedestrian signal is not recommended at this time.
7) King Edward Avenue @ Laurel Street
Situated one block from King Edward and Oak this intersection has an existing marked crosswalk. Oak Street and King Edward Avenue has a signal and is the preferred crossing location. Although there are two schools in the surrounding area, Emily Carr Elementary and Talmud Torah School, the Vancouver City Police School Safety Patrol recommends that the school children cross at the existing signal on Oak Street. In the past five years there have been three pedestrian related accidents with one reported fatality in 1994. Extended corner clearances were installed at the existing crosswalk to increase visibility for pedestrians and vehicles. A recently completed cut in the median on King Edward west of Laurel will allow direct egress from the mall parking lot and will reduce vehicle demand at Laurel Street. Although this location is not recommended for a signal, due to the changes underway it will continue to be monitored in 1998.
8) King Edward Avenue @ Windsor
Few pedestrians were observed crossing at this location. It was noted that pedestrians had little trouble crossing this unmarked crosswalk. Visibility and street lighting were observed to be good although motorists are generally not courteous towards pedestrians. There have been no reported pedestrian accidents at this two lane crossing of King Edward Avenue. Continued monitoring of this location is recommended through 1998 due to the proximity of Glen Park, north of King Edward.
The Vancouver City Police School Safety Patrol forwarded a request for a signal at this location. Existing four-way stop signs are in place at this location and offer regular breaks in traffic for pedestrians crossing this two lane section of Blenheim. There have been no pedestrian related accidents at this location in the past five years. Vehicle congestion was noted at this location for the period immediately preceding and following school. Due to the existing adequate conditions it is recommended that further reviews be conducted through 1998 in consultation with the Vancouver City Police.
Locations to be Monitored in 1998
A number of intersections are not recommended for pedestrian signals at this time. However, at some locations, pedestrian conditions are likely to change due to recent improvements or adjacent development. Continued monitoring in 1998 is required at some of these locations and they are as follows:
2nd Ave @ Scotia
4th Ave @ Blenheim
4th Ave @ Trutch
10th Ave @ Carnarvon
10th Ave @ Collingwood
* 10th Ave @ Discovery
* 10th Ave @ Mackenzie
* 10th Ave @ Tolmie
12th Ave @ Alder
12th Ave @ Larch
12th Ave @ Trafalgar
16th Ave @ Balaclava
16th Ave @ Highbury
* 22nd Ave @ Nootka
* 41st Ave @ Collingwood
* 41st Ave @ MacDonald
* 41st Ave @ Vine
49th Ave @ Nanaimo
* Beach @ Broughton
Blenheim @ 43rd Ave
* Boulevard W @ 42nd Ave
* Broadway W @ Prince Albert
* Broadway W @ Stephens
* Broughton @ Pender
* Davie @ Broughton * Denman @ Barclay Dunbar @ 33rd Ave
* Locations adjacent to signals
Other Locations Reviewed But Not Recommended for a Pedestrian Signal
(* Locations Adjacent to Signals)
2nd Ave @ Brunswick
12th Ave @ Vine
* 12th Ave @ Maple
16th Ave @ Columbia
41st Ave @ Alberta
* 41st Ave @ Collingwood--mid-blk
* 49th Ave @ Alberta
54th Ave @ Vivian
57th Ave @ Ross
* 70th Ave @ Heather
70th Ave @ Cartier
* Broadway W @ Windsor
* Broadway W @ Stephens
Broadway W @ Balaclava
* Cambie @ 65th Ave
Clarendon @ 38th Ave
Commercial @ 14th Ave
* Cordova @ Princess
* Davie @ Bidwell
* Dundas @ Garden
* Fraser @ 44th Ave
* Fraser @ 47th Ave
* Granville @ 71st Ave
King Edward @ Windsor
Kingsway - Killarney / Fairmont
Knight @ 27th Ave
MacDonald @ Alamein
Main @ 46th Ave
* Marine Dr SW @ Crown
* Nanaimo @ Franklin
Oak St @ 14th Ave
Oak St @ 6th Ave
Powell St @ Princess
* Renfrew @ 3rd Ave
Locations Reviewed But Not Recommended for a Vehicular Signal
* Jackson @ Hastings (pedestrian)
* Joyce @ Wellington (pedestrian)
* Locations adjacent to signals
Signal Locations to be Funded by Developers
There are locations where, in accordance to the rezoning agreements, signals are to be installed at the expense of the developers. These are locations where existing conditions are satisfactory but as a direct result of the developments, future conditions will be impacted and signals will be required to accommodate pedestrians and traffic. Future signal locations to be funded by others are as follows:
Broughton @ Pender Street - Coal Harbour Development, Marathon
Jervis @ Hastings Street - Coal Harbour Development, Marathon
Locations Under Review For Left Turn Phasing and/or Detection
Granville at 70th - NB to WB and SB to EB (detection)
Macdonald at Broadway - EB to NB and WB to SB
Nanaimo at Broadway - all directions
Renfrew at Broadway - all directions
Renfrew at Grandview - all directions
Rupert at Broadway - all directions
Victoria at Kingsway - all directions
Victoria at 41st - all directions
Locations Submitted by B.C. Transit for Modifications
Transit has high priority in the City's Traffic Signal Program, and most of the signals recommended in this report will benefit transit customers crossing to and from nearby bus stops. B.C. Transit is invited to submit requests for additional signals or modifications to be considered in the Annual Traffic Signal Program.
BC Transit requests received for 1998 ATSP:
Oakridge Transit Centre at 41st - Transit Actuated Signal
B.C. Transit has requested a signal to ease access to and from the Oakridge Transit Centre. Observations show a signal is not required as there are sufficient gaps in 41st Avenue traffic for transit movements. The future of the Transit Centre is uncertain as the property is being rezoned and may be redeveloped as residential or commercial buildings. Therefore, a transit signal is not recommended at this time.
The following list gives the status of some previous signal requests from B.C. Transit:
Signal Improvements funded through other projects
New signal installations and upgrades to existing signals through Greenways and Bikeways are listed below. These locations have had signal work completed within the past year or are proposed for 1997.
Lakewood @ Hastings
New signal
proposed
Trans-Canada Trail
Many of the signal installations are simply proposed at this time and have yet to go through neighbourhood consultation, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and to be approved by Council. The upgrading of signals refers to one or more of the following:
- the addition of cyclist pushbuttons
- major reconstruction of an existing signal in which items such as turning movements and/or arrows have been added.
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