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Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Study Conestoga Drive, Wexford Road, Worthington Avenue and Brisdale Drive

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PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

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March 11, 2010



Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Guide

Background

The City of Brampton is a diverse urban municipality experiencing continual population and employment growth. Brampton also has a large commuting population and one of the highest vehicle trip rates within the Greater Toronto Area, which contributes to traffic issues on its main roads. Faced with traffic congestion and delays on the main roads, people often look for quicker routes, which can lead to increased traffic volume, speeds and collisions on residential roads, decreasing the quality of life within a neighbourhood.

Purpose of the Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Assessment

• Respond to public concerns related to traffic in residential neighbourhoods;

• Assess and evaluate the existing traffic behaviour;

• Engage affected residents;

• Implement measures, if required, to reduce speeds, discourage through traffic, and minimize conflicts.



Purpose of Traffic Calming

i) Increase the Safety of Neighbourhoods: alter traffic pattern and/or driver behaviour to improve traffic safety.

ii) Improve the Liveability of Neighbourhoods: minimize negative impacts (ie. noise, pollution, high traffic volume) to uphold and restore the sense of a community.

iii) Restore Streets to their Designed Function: maintain the intended functions of local roads (to accommodate low to moderate volumes of traffic traveling at low speeds) and residential collector roads (distribute traffic between residential local roads and main roads).

iv) Preserve Access and Minimize Impact to Emergency Service, Public Transit and Maintenance Providers: planning and consideration to not negatively impact these services.

v) Promote Public Participation and Community Support: encourage resident communication and feedback in order to define a liveable solution.



Types of Traffic Calming Measures

Pavement Marking to Narrow the Roadway

Neighborhood Roundabout Enhanced Crosswalk Marking Roadside Improvements

Curb Extension Chicane Raised Intersection



Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Study Process

NeighbourhoodIssue Identified

“Front Line”Mitigating Measures

PHASE IIAssessment & Prioritization

PHASE IIIPlan Development & Approval

Data Collection

Analysis & Problem

Confirmation

Point Assessment

Priority Ranking

Define Study Limits

Location (s) Selection

Engage Local Residents

Define Problem

Statement

Prepare Feasible Solutions

Public Meeting #2 (June 2010)

Evaluate Residents’Comments

Revise Solutions

Survey Residents

Report to Council

(Sept 2010)

PHASE IVDesign &

Implementation

Detailed Design

Planed Construction

(2011)

Monitor & Evaluate

WE ARE HERE

PHASE IFront Line Measures



Your On-Going InvolvementIs Important to Us

• There is an opportunity at any time during the study’s process for the public to provide comments and input on the project.

• Comment sheets are available and should be submitted to the City’s Project Manager.

• Contact information is shown below and provided in the handout.

• Please ensure you have signed in.

Thank You for attending the PIC!!

Dave MonaghanCity of Brampton, Traffic Coordinator8850 McLaughlin Road, Unit 2Brampton, ON L6Y 5T1p.(905) 874 -2500f.(905) 874 - 2599e. [email protected]

Kenneth Chan, P.Eng., PTOELEA Consulting Ltd., Transportation Engineer625 Cochrane Drive, Suite 900Markham, ON L3R 9R9p.1 (877) 470 - 0015 ext. 292f. (905) 470 - 0030e. [email protected]



Study Area Conestoga Drive and Wexford Road



Land Use MapConestoga Drive and Wexford Road

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