Approve Parkhill Road traffic safety improvements

Councillor Votes

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That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSENG23-004, dated April 11, 2023 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That the presentation by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited be received; b) That the following recommended improvements to Parkhill Road be approved; i. Construction of a raised median island and associated improvements on Parkhill Road at the Aylmer Street intersection as illustrated in Appendix A; ii. Closure of the south leg of the Bethune Street intersection at Parkhill Road and associated modifications to the Bethune Street and Antrim Street intersection; and construction of a partial bus bay on Parkhill Road, as illustrated in Appendix B. c) That the 2023 approved capital budget for the Parkhill Road Reconstruction, George Street to Rubidge Street (project reference 5-9.04) be increased by $250,000 from $3,400,000 to $3,650,000, with the additional funding to be transferred from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). d) That the recommended interim traffic calming measures as described in this report be implemented on Bethune Street (north of Parkhill Road) after reconstruction of Parkhill Road; e) That staff be directed to monitor changes to traffic volumes on Bethune Street, Benson Avenue, and Stewart Street for 1 year following completion of the reconstruction and assess the need to undertake additional traffic calming studies for these roadways in accordance with City’s Traffic Calming Policy; f) That notice be given to close Bethune Street between Antrim Street and Parkhill Road West as shown on Appendix B in accordance with the City’s Notice to Public Policy; and g) That the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services be delegated the authority enact and/or amend a by-law to give effect the following actions: i. Closure of Bethune Street between Antrim Street and Parkhill Road West; ii. Restrict turning movements at the intersection of Parkhill Road West and Aylmer Street; and iii. Remove Stop Sign on Bethune Street at Parkhill Road West.