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SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION STRATEGY Presentation

July 9, 2024Pages 270–28213 sections

Presentation slides summarizing the speed limit reduction strategy, including technical analysis of 'test fits' and proposed implementation phases.

July 9, 2024Proposed 3-part recommendation: Bylaw & Policy, Public Engagement, and ImplementationTarget speed of 30km/hr for Type A residential streets

SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION STRATEGY

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION

JULY 9, 2024

Street view showing a 30 km/h speed limit sign on a residential road
Street view showing a 30 km/h speed limit sign on a residential road

C-54-23: THAT traffic speeds on residential streets in the municipality that are not already 30km/hr, be reduced to 30km/hr.

C-24-24: THAT the “Change Name and Focus of Island Highway” proposal be referred to staff to assess reducing the speed limit from 50km/hr to 40km/hr

Photo: Courtesy of Town of View Royal ATNP Baseline Conditions Report

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Alignment with Town Initiatives

Cover of the Town of View Royal Active Transportation Network Plan, dated April 2023
Cover of the Town of View Royal Active Transportation Network Plan, dated April 2023
**Action Item 3K:** Explore the development of a Speed Limit Establishment Policy

Strategy 2.1.3: Adjust speed limits to enable low-speed EV’s on select streets

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Varying Strategies Across the Region

Regional map of Greater Victoria highlighting various municipalities including View Royal, Saanich, Victoria, and Colwood
Regional map of Greater Victoria highlighting various municipalities including View Royal, Saanich, Victoria, and Colwood

Type A vs. Type B Streets

Speed Limit Determination Matrix showing speed limit recommendations based on activity level and conflict density
Speed Limit Determination Matrix showing speed limit recommendations based on activity level and conflict density
Street view of Midwood Road showing a residential street without a center line
Street view of Midwood Road showing a residential street without a center line

Residential vs. Non-Residential Classed Streets

  • Residential: MAXIMUM 30 km/h
  • Vs. Non-Residential: MAXIMUM 40 km/h To MAXIMUM 50 km/h
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Costs, Benefits, and Impacts to Level of Service

A graph illustrates the relationship between Costs (Capital & Operations) and Enforceability, showing an exponential increase in costs as enforceability requirements rise.

  • MAXIMUM 30 km/h Signage:
    • Capital Costs: Sign Installation & Annual Maintenance
    • Analysis and Implementation Planning
  • Level of Service: Enforcement
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Example: Harbour Neighbourhood

Map showing Perceived Speed Limits in the Harbour Neighbourhood from the ATNP Baseline Conditions Report
Map showing Perceived Speed Limits in the Harbour Neighbourhood from the ATNP Baseline Conditions Report
Map showing Actual Speed Limits in the Harbour Neighbourhood based on field visits, GIS mapping, and the Motor Vehicle Act
Map showing Actual Speed Limits in the Harbour Neighbourhood based on field visits, GIS mapping, and the Motor Vehicle Act

Speed Limit Legend:

  • 50 Km/h: Dark Brown
  • 40 Km/h: Orange
  • 30 Km/h: Yellow
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Quick Analysis “Test Fits”

Speed Limit Determination Matrix used for Saanich Analysis, mapping activity levels and conflict density to suggested speed limits
Speed Limit Determination Matrix used for Saanich Analysis, mapping activity levels and conflict density to suggested speed limits
  • Type A Streets (Residential, no Centre-line): MAXIMUM 30 km/h
  • Type B Streets (Residential, with Centre-line): MAXIMUM 30 km/h TO MAXIMUM 40 km/h
  • Some Major and Collector Streets (Island Hwy, Helmcken Rd): MAXIMUM 40 km/h
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Quick Analysis “Test Fits” (Continued)

Street Type Proposed Speed Limit
Type A Streets (Residential, no Centre-line) MAXIMUM 30 km/h
Type B Streets (Residential, with Centre-line) MAXIMUM 30 km/h TO MAXIMUM 40 km/h
Some Major and Collector Streets (Island Hwy, Helmcken Rd) MAXIMUM 40 km/h
Street view photo of the intersection of Bishan Road and Burnett Road
Street view photo of the intersection of Bishan Road and Burnett Road
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Concerns: Compliance at Major Road Corridors

  • Island Hwy: Colwood Interchange to Colwood Border
  • Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Roadway Interfaces:
    • Admirals Rd
    • Helmcken Rd (Hwy 1 Interchange)
    • Six Mile Rd
Wide street view photo of Old Island Highway leading toward the Colwood border
Wide street view photo of Old Island Highway leading toward the Colwood border

Additional Technical Analysis and Engagement Required

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Feasible Options: Speed Reductions

  • Option #1: A 30km/hr speed limit across all residential classed streets
  • Option #2: A 30km/hr speed limit for all residential classed streets except for those streets with a yellow centre-line, which would subsequently be a 40km/hr speed limit

AND

  • Island Hwy from Admirals Rd to Colwood Interchange can be reduced to a 40km/hr speed limit.
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Management of Resources: Gateway Speed Zones

Photo of a 30 km/h "Neighbourhood Slow Zone" sign featuring an icon of an adult and child walking
Photo of a 30 km/h "Neighbourhood Slow Zone" sign featuring an icon of an adult and child walking

Photo: Courtesy of McElroy, J. (2021, Mar. 24). On some B.C. streets, 30 might soon be the new 50 for default speed limits. CBC News.

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Management of Resources: Gateway Speed Zones (Map)

Map of the Harbour Neighbourhood with red stars indicating proposed locations for gateway speed zone signage
Map of the Harbour Neighbourhood with red stars indicating proposed locations for gateway speed zone signage

The Compromise:

  • Enforceability???
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RECOMMENDATIONS – 3 PARTS

1) Bylaw & Policy

  • Create Speed Limit Bylaw
  • Amend Traffic Calming Policy (reasonableness of existing?)

2) Public Engagement

  • Already completed as part of ATNP (Consult / Collaborate)
  • Next: educational component (Inform)

3) Implementation

  • Multi Year Capital Program
  • Signage Plan
  • Public Education Plan
  • Enforcement Plan
  • Monitoring Program
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COMMITTEE OPTIONS

Option Description
Option #1 (Recommended) THAT the Committee recommend to Council to direct staff in drafting a new Speed Bylaw and revising the Traffic Calming Policy to include policy wording on the establishment of speed limits within the Town of View Royal;

AND THAT the Committee recommend to Council to direct staff to create a Project Summary for the rollout of a speed limit reduction implementation program, for future Council budget deliberations.
Option #2 THAT the Committee receive this report for information.
Option #3 The Committee can provide Council with alternative direction.

Ivan Leung, P.Eng Director of Engineering engineering@viewroyal.ca

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Street view photo of Island Highway

Street view photo of Island Highway

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Extracted from: 2024 07 09 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf