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Change Name and Focus of Island Highway

First seen: February 13, 2024

Last seen: February 20, 2024

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February 20, 2024Council

Change Name and Focus of Island Highway - Councillor Rogers

Staff were directed to assess the viability of changing a section of Island Highway to Craigflower Road, reducing the speed limit, and modifying a specific intersection.

"Approved as part of a block motion of three resolutions."

Formal MotionPassed

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"THAT the "Change Name and Focus of Island Highway" proposal be referred to staff to assess: a.) changing the name of Island Highway to Craigflower Road from Admirals Road to the Thetis Interchange, b.) reducing the speed limit from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr; and c.) converting the northeast corner of the Island Highway/Helmcken Road intersection from a "soft" to a "hard" corner."

Moved by: John Rogers

Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich

Sid Tobias

Don Brown

Damian Kowalewich

Gery Lemon

Alison MacKenzie

Ron Mattson

John Rogers

February 13, 2024Council

Full Recording

Change Name and Focus of Island Highway - Councillor Rogers

"Councillor Rogers argued the current 'Highway' designation is outdated and inconsistent with adjacent municipalities (Colwood/Saanich) and posed a safety risk. Council supported the proposal in principle, but raised concerns regarding potential costs for residents and businesses affected by address changes, and priority relative to other initiatives. Staff confirmed that a speed reduction report was forthcoming."

FormITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - Island Highway Focus OtherDraft Resolution: Change the focus - Island Highway OtherRationale for Island Highway Change AppendNewspaper Clipping: Street Names To Be Changed At Langford AppendAnnotated Road Map - Island Highway Renaming