West Saanich Road Corridor Improvements

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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 and include 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.

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 and include 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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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 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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 6 days 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 6 days ago
Page last updated: 13 Mar 2023, 04:17 PM