Project Summary C-140: Traffic signal upgrades-collector road intersections

Project Summary: Traffic signal upgrades-collector road intersections

Priority: Discretionary Project Number: 2-2-11108-310 CC1270

Submitted by: I. Leung, Director of Engineering

Executive Summary

The purpose of this project is to review and upgrade traffic signals if protected and/or permitted left turn signalization is warranted for the following two (2) intersections:

1. Island Highway at Helmcken Avenue – westbound Island Highway, left turning to southbound Helmcken
2. Admirals Road at Island Highway/Craigflower Road – westbound Craigflower, left turning to southbound Admirals and northbound Admirals, left turning to eastbound Craigflower.

Staff recommends that, should the signalization be warranted, that its priority be informed by the Active Transportation Network Plan (completion Spring 2023).

Business problem and opportunity

The Admirals Road and Island Highway intersection would require MoTI review as well as from the Township of Esquimalt and the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.

Proposed project objectives

Project objectives will involve retaining a qualified professional engineer to:

• Conduct the warrant review
• Conduct supplemental analysis including but not limited to vehicle counts and review of existing signal timing
• Recommendations including suggested changes to signal timing (if required)

Consulting fees are estimated to be approximately $16,700 and construction / implementation of signals only (if warranted) approximately $15,000 per intersection).

Business risks

The findings of the review could impact the already designed Island Hwy Upgrades – Helmcken Rd to Beaumont Ave (C-012). However, the impact would likely be minimal as that project is fund dependent. Scope creep could be prevalent if the signal timing requires additional intersection changes.

Proposed sources of funding

Casino revenue

Costs and benefits

Recommendation

This project was added at the request of Council