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Update: May 16, 2023
At the Regular Meeting of Council held May 15, staff presented a report outlining recommended short-term improvements, in addition to the 2021 Council-approved parking improvements at the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich/Wain Road intersection. Council voted in favour of these additional recommendations, including speed limit reduction, increased school zone recognition, and bus stop relocation.
Update: May 8, 2023
Thank you for providing your feedback on the proposed West Saanich corridor improvements. The summary report outlining the community engagement is now available. Following feedback from the community engagement, additional short-term improvements are recommended in addition to the 2021 Council approved parking improvements at the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich/Wain Road intersection. These include speed limit reduction, increased school zone recognition, and bus stop relocation. Staff are preparing to present these recommendations at the May 15 Regular Meeting of Council.
The District of North Saanich is prioritizing road safety and active transportation improvements in the Deep Cove community on West Saanich Road between Clayton Road and Wain Road.
The District has developed a proposed concept that looks to balance the needs of adjacent businesses and the Deep Cove Elementary school by accommodating safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, while improving sightlines and parking needs.
Short-term improvements focus on West Saanich Rd nearby the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich Rd / Wain Rd intersection. Improvements include the following:
Convert on-street parking on West Saanich Rd (adjacent to Deep Cove Market) to parallel parking to improve sightlines and provide additional pedestrian space
Create safe, continuous pedestrian space along Deep Cove Market frontage
Improve the crosswalk on West Saanich Rd at the Deep Cove Market
Mark-up for the proposed loss of parking on West Saanich Rd with new parking on Birch Rd
Improve the Wain Rd intersection to slow vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian crossing conditions and extend driver sightlines
Long-term improvements are guided by key directions in the District’s Active Transportation Plan andinclude facilities that will better accommodate people walking and cycling.
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements Presentation
Watch the brief presentation below to learn more about the project purpose, background and proposed concepts as shared at the March 1 Public Information Session. Please provide your feedback by March 31, 2023 using the "Opportunity for Input" function at the bottom of the page.
***Refer back to this project webpage for project updates.
Update: May 16, 2023
At the Regular Meeting of Council held May 15, staff presented a report outlining recommended short-term improvements, in addition to the 2021 Council-approved parking improvements at the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich/Wain Road intersection. Council voted in favour of these additional recommendations, including speed limit reduction, increased school zone recognition, and bus stop relocation.
Update: May 8, 2023
Thank you for providing your feedback on the proposed West Saanich corridor improvements. The summary report outlining the community engagement is now available. Following feedback from the community engagement, additional short-term improvements are recommended in addition to the 2021 Council approved parking improvements at the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich/Wain Road intersection. These include speed limit reduction, increased school zone recognition, and bus stop relocation. Staff are preparing to present these recommendations at the May 15 Regular Meeting of Council.
The District of North Saanich is prioritizing road safety and active transportation improvements in the Deep Cove community on West Saanich Road between Clayton Road and Wain Road.
The District has developed a proposed concept that looks to balance the needs of adjacent businesses and the Deep Cove Elementary school by accommodating safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, while improving sightlines and parking needs.
Short-term improvements focus on West Saanich Rd nearby the Deep Cove Market and the West Saanich Rd / Wain Rd intersection. Improvements include the following:
Convert on-street parking on West Saanich Rd (adjacent to Deep Cove Market) to parallel parking to improve sightlines and provide additional pedestrian space
Create safe, continuous pedestrian space along Deep Cove Market frontage
Improve the crosswalk on West Saanich Rd at the Deep Cove Market
Mark-up for the proposed loss of parking on West Saanich Rd with new parking on Birch Rd
Improve the Wain Rd intersection to slow vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian crossing conditions and extend driver sightlines
Long-term improvements are guided by key directions in the District’s Active Transportation Plan andinclude facilities that will better accommodate people walking and cycling.
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements Presentation
Watch the brief presentation below to learn more about the project purpose, background and proposed concepts as shared at the March 1 Public Information Session. Please provide your feedback by March 31, 2023 using the "Opportunity for Input" function at the bottom of the page.
***Refer back to this project webpage for project updates.
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It seems odd the District is wanting to install parent parking on the west side of W. Saanich Road where kids have to cross that road, when on the other hand the District wants to remove the parking on the same side of the road in front of the DC Market for safety reasons??? Why isn't the DC School installing safe parking on the school grounds for student pick up's and drop off's? Adding parking on Birch Road is an accident waiting to happen with vehicles turning onto Birch from two directions, vehicles travelling east on Birch plus having to deal with vehicles entering and existing the 2 - 3 entry points at the service station located directly behind the proposed parking - when there is already sufficient customer parking located on the north side of the DC Market. Think this entire proposal needs rethinking.
Joyce
2 months ago
Will the mail boxes on Birch Rd. be moved? As it is now it is difficult to access them when so many cars park in front of them.
Liz K.
2 months ago
I have a number of questions about this project. 1-Why are cars allowed to cross a double solid line there against the rules consistently? A barrier on the centre line would stop that. 2-How many incidents have there been in this area that require these changes in the last 30 years? 3-Why are cars allowed to back on to the road against the rules here?
Roger T
2 months ago
Please convert the Wain/West Saanich intersection to a 4 way stop in the short term. This would slow northbound traffic as it approaches Birch, the market and the school at a nominal cost. Longer term, consider a traffic circle which would reduce emissions by stopping and accelerating.
Graysheere1
2 months ago
I would like to know what the costs are of these projects. One of the earlier slides in the deck also speaks to reducing lanes for vehicles. When all of these roads are only 1 lane in each direction, I really don't see how this can possibly be achieved. Nor would I support that in any way.
stephandchase
2 months ago
I believe in a safe corridor for every one in the community however this plan does not meet the current parking bylaw by not having an accessible parking space. I hope this will be corrected.
charali1
2 months ago
I am really happy to see improved pedestrian space proposed around Deep Cove Elementary. Both my daughters go to school there. I am often scared to see kids jumping out of their family vehicles on West Saanich Road during the morning rush, either stepping onto a very busy road or into a ditch. I don’t see why we are protecting those dangerous parking spaces in front of the market. The store has a good sized parking lot and accessible parking on Birch Road. Those spaces in front of the market on West Saanich market put kids at risk for a completely unnecessary convenience. We can walk a few extra steps to shop! Thanks for addressing this challenging area!
Laura J
2 months ago
The idea for parallel parking along west Saanich road for the deep cove market sounds like a good option as long as the spaces are made up for on Birch road.
Please do not spend money on a new crosswalk. Use that money to fix the drainage issue on Clayton road at the school. All the parents and children have to jump over massive puddles when it rains, especially in the fall because the drain is not large enough.
Jen
2 months ago
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Spring 2021
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements has finished this stage
Active Transportation Plan Approved
Fall 2021
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements has finished this stage
Road Safety Review Conducted
Spring 2022
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements has finished this stage
Road Safety Improvements Endorsed by Council
Winter 2023
West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements is currently at this stage
Further Analysis and Public Consultation
Summer/Fall 2023
this is an upcoming stage for West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements
Detailed Design and Construction (Short-Term Improvements)
Future
this is an upcoming stage for West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements
Full Corridor Improvements (Active Transportation Plan Implementation)
It seems odd the District is wanting to install parent parking on the west side of W. Saanich Road where kids have to cross that road, when on the other hand the District wants to remove the parking on the same side of the road in front of the DC Market for safety reasons??? Why isn't the DC School installing safe parking on the school grounds for student pick up's and drop off's?
Adding parking on Birch Road is an accident waiting to happen with vehicles turning onto Birch from two directions, vehicles travelling east on Birch plus having to deal with vehicles entering and existing the 2 - 3 entry points at the service station located directly behind the proposed parking - when there is already sufficient customer parking located on the north side of the DC Market. Think this entire proposal needs rethinking.
Will the mail boxes on Birch Rd. be moved? As it is now it is difficult to access them when so many cars park in front of them.
I have a number of questions about this project. 1-Why are cars allowed to cross a double solid line there against the rules consistently? A barrier on the centre line would stop that.
2-How many incidents have there been in this area that require these changes in the last 30 years?
3-Why are cars allowed to back on to the road against the rules here?
Please convert the Wain/West Saanich intersection to a 4 way stop in the short term. This would slow northbound traffic as it approaches Birch, the market and the school at a nominal cost. Longer term, consider a traffic circle which would reduce emissions by stopping and accelerating.
I would like to know what the costs are of these projects.
One of the earlier slides in the deck also speaks to reducing lanes for vehicles. When all of these roads are only 1 lane in each direction, I really don't see how this can possibly be achieved. Nor would I support that in any way.
I believe in a safe corridor for every one in the community however this plan does not meet the current parking bylaw by not having an accessible parking space. I hope this will be corrected.
I am really happy to see improved pedestrian space proposed around Deep Cove Elementary. Both my daughters go to school there. I am often scared to see kids jumping out of their family vehicles on West Saanich Road during the morning rush, either stepping onto a very busy road or into a ditch.
I don’t see why we are protecting those dangerous parking spaces in front of the market. The store has a good sized parking lot and accessible parking on Birch Road. Those spaces in front of the market on West Saanich market put kids at risk for a completely unnecessary convenience. We can walk a few extra steps to shop!
Thanks for addressing this challenging area!
The idea for parallel parking along west Saanich road for the deep cove market sounds like a good option as long as the spaces are made up for on Birch road.
Please do not spend money on a new crosswalk. Use that money to fix the drainage issue on Clayton road at the school. All the parents and children have to jump over massive puddles when it rains, especially in the fall because the drain is not large enough.