Welcome to the Open House Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review

1. Welcome to the Open HouseMount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review The 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. Thanks for Coming! ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

2. Study Area ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

3. Background and Goals of the Study • Background • 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 • Goals of the Study • 1. Improve Access and Circulation • Improve access to St. Pius and Nature’s Cove and improve overall traffic circulation in the study area • 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. • Address Other Transportation Issues • Make Parkgate a neighbourhood centre that is more pedestrian and cyclist oriented with improved transit access. ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

4. Existing Conditions Traffic Volumes Bus Routes The study area is serviced by two bus routes: C15 and 211. Peak Hour Pedestrian Crossing Volumes The study area exhibits relatively high pedestrian volumes compared to some other areas of the District Mount Seymour Road – Hourly Weekday 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. Land Use Mount Seymour Road – Hourly Weekend BC Parks owns most of the land bordering Mount Seymour Road Significant population within walking distance of shopping centre, recreation centre, and library. Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Volumes The busiest Intersection in the study area is at Mount Seymour Parkway. ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

5. Access Issues and Solutions • Existing Access Issues • Illegal U-turns • Risky vehicle manoeuvres • Lack of direct routes • 1. St. Pius • One-way lane • No southbound left turns into site or southbound left exit • 2. 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 Solutions • Extend lane to Brockton Crescent ($100,000) • Some opposition by residents in 2008 • New St. Pius driveway ($300,000) • Allows closure of Brockton Driveway • Expected to be a long term solution ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

6. 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 ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

7. 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) ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

8. Recommended Improvements - North • Visibility for right turns ($2,000) • Lower hazard marker on traffic island • Re-position yield sign at right turn • Install secondary yield sign • Paint lane edge dashed line • Sight Restricted ($1,000) • Trim vegetation on BC Parks land • High speeds - 63 km/h northbound, 60 km/hr southbound ($10,000-$15,000) • Consider centre medians in sidewalk project • Pedestrians walk on road north of Hamber Pl.($400,000) • New sidewalk between Hamber Place and Indian River Drive • Bus stop blocks vision of pedestrians in crosswalk ($2,000) • Relocate bus stop • Faded crosswalk markings and poor sign visibility ($5,000-$10,000) • Repaint pavement markings • Install reflective post coverings • Overhead pedestrian crossing sign ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

9. Recommended Improvements - Central • Crosswalk too far from driveway ($10,000) • Extend median; or • Add overhead lights • Crosswalk signs difficult to see ($2,000) • Relocate crosswalk signs • Visibility limited at Intersections ($500) • Trim vegetation • St. Pius Access ($300,000) • Reconfigure driveway • Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles ($500) • Install “Stop Look” • High speeds on Brockton Cr. ($7,000) • Raise crosswalk • Overgrown vegetation on sidewalk ($500) • Trim or remove • Nature’s Cove Access ($100,000) • Open lane to Brockton Crescent • Jaywalking at St. Pius bus stop ($2,000) • Move bus stop north closer to crosswalk ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

10. Recommended Improvements - South • Current crosswalk widths are narrow ($1,000) • Widen all 4 crosswalks • Pedestrian and vehicle conflicts ($2,000) • Adjust crosswalk width and position when repainting • Paint “Stop Look” • Consider adjusting curb radius Mt Seymour Rd • Insufficient crossing times ($10,000) • Changes made to • timing in 2009 • Review • Install pedestrian • countdown timers Mt Seymour Pkwy • Sign clutter on eastbound Mount Seymour Parkway ($2,000) • Remove unnecessary signs • Consolidate information • Let downs not aligned with crosswalks ($10,000) • Reposition • Add separate north-south let-down • High proportion of rear-end and left-turn opposing collisions ($60,000) • Upgrade signal heads • Install guideline paint for left turns • Adjust lanes and vehicle detection loops • No parking/stopping signs on southbound Roche Point Drive • Crosswalk and stop bar too close to eastbound vehicle travel lane ($1,000) • Adjust stop bars and crosswalks ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

11. Things We Can Do in 2010 Proposed 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 * Medium and long-term recommendations could be pursued as funding permits or as other opportunities arise. Proposed New 2010 Sidewalk Locations ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

12. Also considered for the long term... 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. 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! ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010

13. CommentsPlease submit your comment sheets here 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: mackiev@dnv.org Copies of the comment sheet and display boards will be available on the District’s website at: www.dnv.org • Next Steps: • Comments will be reported to the Mayor and Council. • The final study will then be submitted for adoption. Thank you for your participation! ___________________________________________________ Mount Seymour Road Area Traffic and Access Review Community Open House – January 12, 2010