Email from Helen King regarding Eagle's Nest Development Feedback
Strong opposition based on extreme traffic congestion on Helmcken Road and dangerous cycling/pedestrian conditions.
From: Helen King Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:01 AM To: Info Address info@viewroyal.ca Subject: Eagle's Nest Development Feedback
Hi there,
I'd like to share some feedback on the proposed Eagles Nest Development Project at Burnside and Helmcken Road.
While I am not opposed to the actual buildings I am very concerned with the traffic impact. Helmcken Road is already a complete nightmare 90% of the time. The road is far too busy for the size of the road. Until the traffic is taken care of this is going to turn the area into a disaster and you are going to gridlock the entire area. I would actually consider moving away from the area at that point.
They are going to put 264 bike stalls. Good luck cycling to the Goose from there. Your likely to be killed by the traffic. There is no safe cycling zone in that area, once you get to Watkiss Way and Helmcken Road lights it's worse. I've almost been hit crossing the crosswalks many many times. People are in a rush, they don't look because they are desperate to get through the intersection.
Burnside Road to Watkiss Road, the country road section, that can not handle that amount of additional traffic either.
Until Helmcken Road can be properly addressed I would be highly against any additional buildings to this area period. You are actually going to drive existing residents away. If that's your goal then I guess go for it.
With or without this project though Helmcken Road seriously needs to be addressed.
Thanks for your time, Helen