KITTIWAKE DRIVE - TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE

May 27, 2024 - 3 - The trial with the temporary speed cushions confirmed vehicle speed reduction. Following the trial, in June 2023, Council approved a pilot project for the installation of two asphalt speed cushions on Kitti wake Drive. The asphalt speed cushions (Figure 1) were installed in September 2023 and the six month pilot project is now complete. Figure 1: Location of Asphalt Speed Cushions on Kittiwake Drive Outcome of the Traffic Calming Pilot Project During the pilot project with the asphalt speed cushions, staff conducted a speed study to assess the effectiveness of these devices and obtain comments from residents. Table 1 summarizes the vehicle operating speeds on Kittiwake Drive prior to any traffic calming intervention and the results with the two asphalt speed cushions. Table 1: 85th Percentile Traffic Speeds on Kittiwake Drive Westbound Eastbound Before Traffic Calming 67 km/h 55 km/h Installation After Asphalt Speed 41 km/h 42 km/h Cushion Installation The results indicate the asphalt speed cushions have been succ~ssful at reducing vehicle operating speeds on Kitti wake Drive. Eighty-five per cent of traffic on this street is travelling at speeds lower than 42 km/h. Resident Feedback Since the installation of the asphalt speed cushions in September 2023, staff have not received

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