Welcome to the Open HouseMount Seymour Road Area Traffic
and Access ReviewThe purpose of this Open House is for us to:•Provide an overview of the study•Present the solutions that are proposed to address the issues identified by the community and staff•Provide you with an opportunity to comment on the study findings
Your involvement is an essential part of the Traffic and Access Review.Please be sure to fill out a comment sheet.
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Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access ReviewCommunity Open House – January 12, 2010
Study Area
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Goals of the Study1. Improve Access and Circulation
Improve access to St. Pius and Nature’s Cove and improve overall traffic circulation in the study area
2. Reduce Collision Risk Provide safety improvements throughout the study area,
particularly at the intersection of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road/Roche Point Drive.
3. Address Other Transportation Issues Make Parkgate a neighbourhood centre that is more pedestrian
and cyclist oriented with improved transit access.
Background and Goals of the StudyBackground• Study was requested by Council during
discussions about Nature’s Cove (formally known as EVOC) on 3728 Mount Seymour Parkway, at the corner with Mount Seymour Road
• Community Association identified issues and provided solution ideas during stakeholder meeting in November 2008
• Study was developed to address concerns about access to EVOC/Nature’s Cove and St. Pius
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Existing Conditions
Land Use
Bus RoutesTraffic Volumes
Mount Seymour Road – Hourly Weekday
Mount Seymour Road – Hourly Weekend
Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Volumes
Peak Hour Pedestrian Crossing Volumes
The study area is serviced by two bus routes: C15 and 211.
The busiest Intersection in the study area is at Mount Seymour Parkway.
The study area exhibits relatively high pedestrian volumes compared to some other areas of the District
Peak traffic volumes are approximately 700-800 vehicles per hour (two ways) – relatively low traffic volumes for an arterial road. Typically only two lanes required in each direction to accommodate this traffic, both weekdays and weekends.
BC Parks owns most of the land bordering Mount Seymour Road
Significant population within walking distance of shopping centre, recreation centre, and library.
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Access Issues and SolutionsExisting Access Issues Illegal U-turns Risky vehicle manoeuvres Lack of direct routes1. St. Pius
• One-way lane• No southbound left turns into site or
southbound left exit2. Nature’s Cove
• No southbound left turns onto Mount Seymour Road
• Lane closed at mid-block
Why not open the median on Mount Seymour Road at St. Pius or Nature’s Cove?•Increases risk of new collisions•Obstructs traffic flow at the southbound left turn bays•Adjacent intersections are too close and therefore not recommended by Transportation Association of Canada’s engineering design standards
Proposed Solutions1. Extend lane to Brockton Crescent
($100,000)• Some opposition by residents in 2008
2. New St. Pius driveway ($300,000) • Allows closure of Brockton Driveway• Expected to be a long term solution
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Safety Issues• The intersection of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road/Roche
Point Drive had the highest number of collisions in the study area.• Has a high proportion of rear-end and left-turn opposing collisions• Vehicle speeds are high on Brockton Crescent and Mount Seymour Road• Visibility between drivers and vehicles at some intersections.• Pedestrian/vehicle conflicts occur at the intersections in the study area.• Visibility of pedestrians at crosswalks along Mount Seymour Road may be
restricted.
This map shows the number of reported collisions between 2002 and 2007
Compared to other intersections in the District, the intersection of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road/Roche Point Drive ranks:
• 25th by collision frequency (number)• 21st by claims cost• 27th by collision rate (collisions per
entering vehicle)
Any recommended safety improvements in the study area will need to be placed against all other planned safety improvements in the District
Greatest number of collisions occurring at this intersection
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Community Consultation - We Value Your Input!Concerns by the community that were considered in the study: High vehicle speeds. Pedestrian safety along Mount Seymour Road. Pedestrian crossing times at the intersection of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road
are too short for some pedestrians. Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles at the north west corner of the intersection of Mount
Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road. Alignment and width of north-south vehicle travel lanes on Mount Seymour Road/Roche Point Drive at
Mount Seymour Parkway may be inappropriate.
Suggestions by the community that were used in the study: Request more police enforcement of speed limits Extend timing of the left-turn signal from eastbound Mount Seymour Parkway to northbound Mount
Seymour Road. Reduce the width of Mount Seymour Road in the long term. Overhead pedestrian crossing signs to increase visibility of crosswalks. Explore opportunities to slow vehicles on Mount Seymour Road. Use slower walking speed to calculate signal walk times Explore ways to reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflict at the north west corner of Mount Seymour
Parkway and Mount Seymour Road.
Other ideas considered but not recommended:• Open up the median on Mount Seymour Road to allow southbound left-turns into St. Pius School (increases collision
risk)• Red light camera on Mount Seymour Parkway at Mount Seymour Road (needs to be referred to police, but unlikely to
be funded)• Dual left-turn lane for eastbound Mount Seymour Parkway to northbound Mount Seymour Road (adjusting signal timing
provides an adequate alternative)
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Recommended Improvements - North
High speeds - 63 km/h northbound, 60 km/hr southbound ($10,000-$15,000) Consider centre medians in sidewalk project
Bus stop blocks vision of pedestrians in crosswalk ($2,000)Relocate bus stop
Visibility for right turns ($2,000)Lower hazard marker on traffic islandRe-position yield sign at right turnInstall secondary yield signPaint lane edge dashed line
Sight Restricted ($1,000)Trim vegetation on BC Parks land
Faded crosswalk markings and poor sign visibility ($5,000-$10,000)Repaint pavement markingsInstall reflective post coveringsOverhead pedestrian crossing sign
Pedestrians walk on road north of Hamber Pl. ($400,000) New sidewalk between Hamber Place and Indian River Drive
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Recommended Improvements - Central
Visibility limited at Intersections ($500)Trim vegetation
Overgrown vegetation on sidewalk ($500)Trim or remove
Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles ($500)Install “Stop Look”
Jaywalking at St. Pius bus stop ($2,000) Move bus stop north closer to crosswalk
Crosswalk too far from driveway ($10,000) Extend median; orAdd overhead lights
Crosswalk signs difficult to see ($2,000)Relocate crosswalk signs
High speeds on Brockton Cr. ($7,000)Raise crosswalk
Nature’s Cove Access ($100,000)Open lane to Brockton Crescent
St. Pius Access ($300,000)Reconfigure driveway
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Recommended Improvements - South
Insufficient crossing times ($10,000)Changes made to timing in 2009ReviewInstall pedestrian countdown timers
Crosswalk and stop bar too close to eastbound vehicle travel lane ($1,000)Adjust stop bars and crosswalks
Current crosswalk widths are narrow ($1,000)Widen all 4 crosswalks
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Let downs not aligned with crosswalks ($10,000)RepositionAdd separate north-south let-down
Pedestrian and vehicle conflicts ($2,000)Adjust crosswalk width and position when repaintingPaint “Stop Look”Consider adjusting curb radius
High proportion of rear-end and left-turn opposing collisions ($60,000)Upgrade signal headsInstall guideline paint for left turnsAdjust lanes and vehicle detection loopsNo parking/stopping signs on southbound Roche Point Drive
Sign clutter on eastbound Mount Seymour Parkway ($2,000)Remove unnecessary signs Consolidate information
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Things We Can Do in 2010Proposed implementation plan for 2010, subject to budget: Construct new sidewalks north of Hamber Place (provincial-federal
grant in place for two-thirds of funding) Raise existing crosswalk on Brockton Crescent at Bishop Place Trim vegetation Improve signage Improve road paint Improve visibility of crosswalks Improve visibility of pedestrians at intersections Review signal timing Improve road edge pavement and paint road edge line on Mount
Seymour Road, north of Hamber Place to improve conditions for all road users, including pedestrians
Proposed New 2010 Sidewalk Locations
* Medium and long-term recommendations could be pursued as funding permits or as other opportunities arise.
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Road Space Reallocation by Reducing from Four to Two Through Lanes
An idea for future consideration was developed during this study. This involves reducing the number of lanes on Mount Seymour Road from 4 lanes to 2 lanes, with possible provision for roundabouts. This allows us to reallocate the excess road space to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, while improving road safety.
Also considered for the long term...
Benefits Supports ‘Neighbourhood Centre’ at Parkgate
(considered in new OCP) Decreases collision risk and conflict points Eliminates head on & left turn opposing crashes Improves access More space for pedestrians and bicycles Minimal effect on capacity Reduces pedestrian crossing distances Enhances streetscape Can be simple as re-striping Can be implemented block by block
Challenges•Can be expensive•Could reduce capacity•Requires further consultation
Although this option is not recommended at this time, we are interested in learning more about your thoughts!
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Thank you for your participation!
Next Steps:•Comments will be reported to the Mayor and Council.•The final study will then be submitted for adoption.
Or take the comment sheet home with you and return it by Friday, January 29 to Vi Mackie via any method listed below.
•Fax: 604-987-7185•Mail: District Hall, Transportation Planning, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road, V7N 4N5•Drop off: at District Hall between 8:00 a.m. And 4:30 p.m. at 355 West Queens Road•Email: [email protected]
Copies of the comment sheet and display boards will be available on the District’s website at: www.dnv.org
CommentsPlease submit your comment sheets here
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