Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
Work to implement the recommended safety improvements on Forest Park Drive along the frontage of KELSET Elementary School was completed in Summer 2022. Changes to the on-street parking configuration and the addition of safety features on Forest Park Drive have received positive feedback from the school administration, School District 63 and North Saanich residents. The District will continue to monitor vehicle speeds through the area and will work with the school to assess the effectiveness of the parking and safety improvements. Further information on the work can be found in the Documents section.
Work to implement the recommended safety improvements on Forest Park Drive along the frontage of KELSET Elementary School was completed in Summer 2022. Changes to the on-street parking configuration and the addition of safety features on Forest Park Drive have received positive feedback from the school administration, School District 63 and North Saanich residents. The District will continue to monitor vehicle speeds through the area and will work with the school to assess the effectiveness of the parking and safety improvements. Further information on the work can be found in the Documents section.
Ask your questions about the traffic study and outcomes.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
I have completed the questionairre but feel it misses the mark on safety issues : there is too much traffic at specific times. The choices presented may make that issue more dangerous for instance "dooring" .
There is also the issue that traffic at this spot is a combination of school, local (as this steet is a collector for a portion of Dean Park) and Panorama Recreation traffic which may increase.
Can the terms of reference be modified to incorporate a longer and broader look at this traffic issue?
Can the terms of teference
Hike_Mike
asked
over 3 years ago
The planned measurement of the traffic data will provide a good understanding of conditions throughout a typical week and at the busiest times of day. The initial options presented will be expanded from information gathered during the survey. Upcoming discussions with stakeholders, including the school and Panorama, will help to refine these alternatives to suit the area. There will be an opportunity for further comment as the work is advanced and the consultant and the District have a clearer understanding of current conditions, constraints and the wishes of the school users and local residents.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
How often will the traffic study record vehicle speeds? The machines were only out for 1 week? Speeds should be observed when workers are NOT VISIBLE in their yellow vests as this skews data. It's statistics 101. We saw so many people slow down because 2-3 bright yellow vests were standing on the side of the road. These workers also left when school was in session and that is when speed happens, not at drop off but during school hours.
Gerry
asked
over 3 years ago
Thank you for the question. Traffic data collection for this project is being performed with industry-standard practices for the work. Continuous data collection for vehicle speeds and volumes - 24 hours a day, for a 7-day period - will provide representative results to allow for effective evaluation of alternatives and options to improve safety. Multiple methods are being used to record all vehicle, cycle and pedestrian activity including road tube counters, static traffic cameras and manual counts.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
Will parking be addressed? It's so difficult to find parking, so the Rec centre parking lot is used by many- with kids/ families walking in and around lots of moving cars. I have seen many near misses in this area
NG
asked
over 3 years ago
Information on parking use during the day, turnover frequency and duration of use will be gathered in targeted spot observations to get a sense of how on-street parking is used, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. This data will inform recommendations on operational changes or infrastructure improvements that will help to improve safety along with other measures.
There will be opportunity early in the new year to view and comment on the recommended changes and upgrades in the draft report.