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Cimarron Traffic Calming Study
Carolyn Sherstone Kathy Porter Darryl Schalk
Cimarron Traffic Calming Study Information Session Carolyn - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cimarron Traffic Calming Study Information Session Carolyn - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cimarron Traffic Calming Study Information Session Carolyn Sherstone Kathy Porter Darryl Schalk February 25, 2016 Outline Introductions Purpose of the Evening About the Project Existing Conditions Traffic Calming Breakout Discussion
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Project Team
Kathy Porter, Facilitator and Public Consultation Carolyn Sherstone, Transportation Planner Darryl Schalk, Project Manager Town of Okotoks Representatives
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What are we here for?
Tonight is about us asking questions Who are you? Where do you live? What’s working right now? What isn’t? How do you use these roads? What outcome do you hope for? What are you worried about?
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About the Project
Data Collection Information Session Advisory Committee Workshop MetroQuest Online Engagement Advisory Committee Workshop Traffic Analysis Design Solutions Open House
Public engagement is the priority Design solutions that meet the needs Final product will be a designed solution for traffic calming on Cimarron Boulevard and in Cimarron Estates
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What has been done?
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Overview
Commercial Area Commercial Area Cimarron Estates Cimarron Boulevard
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Cimarron Boulevard
Cimarron Boulevard In-Service Road Safety Review (Bunt and Associates)
Review of Cimarron Boulevard between 32 Street and Southridge Drive
Volumes, safety and sight lines along the corridor Identified a number of recommendations
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Cimarron Boulevard
In Service Safety Review Recommendations
Paint stop bars at intersections Improve signage consistency Improve sight lines Curb extensions Intersection realignments Pedestrian crossing beacons Cycling facilities
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Cimarron Estates
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Cimarron Estates
Concerns?
Pedestrian/Cyclist Accommodation Traffic Volumes Traffic Speeds Shortcutting Traffic
What has been done?
Speed limit reduction
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Traffic Calming Overview
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Why do we implement traffic calming?
Safety
Volumes Speeds Conflicts between road users
Liveability
Noise Pollution Visual
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Types of Traffic Calming
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Types of Traffic Calming
Obstructions
Road closures or one-way Best for eliminating short cutting Most dramatic form
Vertical Deflections
Most typical thought of as traffic calming Raised pedestrian crossings Speed humps or speed tables Best at locations to increase driver awareness
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Type of Traffic Calming
Horizontal Deflection
Realign the road Curb extensions, on- street parking, intersection bulb-outs, chicanes Slow traffic
Passive Measures
Signs and road markings Can be combined with
- ther measures
Require enforcement Centre lines, prohibit turns, speed limit signs
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Types of Traffic Calming
Technological Applications
Use technology to raise awareness Driver speed signs School zone warning flashers
Other?
Public education campaigns
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Breakout Sessions
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