Pioneer Tower Traffic Calming Review
This project is now complete. Please note that no final survey will be administered. In summer 2024, it was determined by Council that we will no longer implement safety improvements through a formal traffic calming program. We have moved to a hot spot improvement model instead. For more information, please visit kitchener.ca/TrafficCalming.
Traffic calming is the use of a variety of traffic management techniques to reduce the overall impacts of traffic on neighbourhood streets, communities and other public facilities such as parks and schools. Traffic calming is considered in areas where speeding, through-traffic, collisions and overall general traffic and pedestrian safety are of concern and cannot be addressed through other measures. Based on numerous complaints, our review of the traffic issues on Pioneer Tower Road and comparing the results to other roadways on our traffic calming priority listing, Pioneer Tower Road was approved by Council to be considered for traffic calming.
Below is a map of the study area which includes directly fronting addresses and other properties that may be indirectly impacted.
Before traffic calming measures are considered, a review is conducted that includes extensive public engagement, including a Public Information Centre (PIC) and the consideration of different traffic calming alternatives. These alternatives are assessed based on social, economic and environmental impacts.
Looking for more information?
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below for more information about the traffic calming process and the different types of traffic calming measures.
For more information about the Pioneer Tower Road traffic conditions including existing traffic controls, traffic speed and volumes, and collision history, please refer to the documents section.
For examples of traffic calming measures on other roadways in Kitchener, please refer to the documents section.
This project is now complete. Please note that no final survey will be administered. In summer 2024, it was determined by Council that we will no longer implement safety improvements through a formal traffic calming program. We have moved to a hot spot improvement model instead. For more information, please visit kitchener.ca/TrafficCalming.
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Staff Report to be Presented to Council June 13, 2022
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The City of Kitchener initiated a traffic calming review for Pioneer Tower Road in May 2021, in response to resident concerns and evaluation of traffic data. The traffic calming review included an initial survey, a virtual public meeting in November 2021 and a final survey to determine community support for implementation. A survey letter dated February 28, 2022 was circulated to residents of Pioneer Tower Road and the surrounding neighbourhood. This letter served to determine whether there is sufficient support for the implementation of the proposed traffic calming plan for this neighbourhood.
Survey findings
Overall, the results of the final survey show that residents overwhelmingly support the proposed traffic calming plan with 77% support. While the minimum response rate of 50% was not achieved with 42% of all residents responding to the survey, staff are recommending the proposed traffic calming plan to the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee given the strong support demonstrated. Additionally, the initially proposed speed hump adjacent to Settlers Grove Park has been replaced with a speed cushion to address concerns regarding fire and emergency services response times. A speed cushion is a traffic calming measure specifically designed for emergency response vehicles.
Presentation to Council
Transportation Services staff will prepare a report for the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee recommending that the preferred traffic calming plan be installed along Pioneer Tower Road.
Please be advised that Report DSD-2022-196 – Pioneer Tower Road Traffic Calming – Implementation Approval will be presented to the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee on:
Monday, June 13, 2022
Time: To Be Determined
Location: Electronic Meeting
The meeting live-stream video will be available at: www.kitchener.ca/watchnow
To see the time, agenda and report once available, visit calendar.kitchener.ca/council
Register as a Delegation
Beginning March 1, 2022, the City of Kitchener has aligned with provincial changes to COVID-19 restrictions and City Hall is now open for in person services, but appointments are still being encouraged. The City remains committed to safety of our patrons and staff and continue to facilitate electronic meeting participation for members of the public.
Those people interested in participating in this meeting can register to participate electronically by completing the online delegation registration form at www.kitchener.ca/delegation or via email at delegation@kitchener.ca.
You can also register or submit written submissions to Sarah Goldrup, Committee Administrator at Sarah.Goldrup@kitchener.ca. Delegates must register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, in order to participate electronically. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record.
Get a Copy of the Report
If you would like a copy of the report DSD-2022-196 – Pioneer Tower Road Traffic Calming – Implementation Approval in advance of this meeting please contact me at Faranak.Hosseini@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2200 x7152 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994)
Sincerely,
Faranak Hosseini, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Transportation Safety
City of Kitchener
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Final survey now available
Share Final survey now available on Facebook Share Final survey now available on Twitter Share Final survey now available on Linkedin Email Final survey now available linkTransportation Services has assessed the existing traffic conditions along Pioneer Tower Road and developed and evaluated alternative solutions in order to address resident concerns. A draft version of the preferred traffic calming plan was presented to area residents through a virtual public information centre held on November 30, 2021. Based on feedback from residents, the draft preferred plan has been finalized.
The preferred alternative will include the following measures. Please note that measures 1 and 5 are considered critical to traffic safety along Pioneer Tower Road and will be implemented regardless of the survey results.
- A sidewalk connection from Baxter Pl to Pioneer Grove Ct
- A sidewalk widening to 1.8m and a road narrowing to 6.0m between Pioneer Grove Ct and Marquette Dr
- A speed hump between Marquette Dr and Maple Manor Ct
- A road narrowing to 6.0 m between Maple Manor Ct and Pioneer Ridge Dr
- Pavement marking and signage improvements at Pioneer Tower Rd and Pioneer Ridge Dr
To indicate your support or opposition to the proposed traffic calming plan, please answer our final survey. We require that 50% of residents respond, with 60% in support of the preferred plan before work can proceed. Please note that each address will only have one vote. All directly affected residents of Pioneer Tower Road, as well as neighbouring roadways, are eligible to take part in this survey.
To request a paper copy of the survey, please contact Faranak Hosseini at 519-741-2200 ext 7665 or by email Faranak.hosseini@kitchener.ca
Who's Listening
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Phone 519-741-2200 ext 7665 Email faranak.hosseini@kitchener.ca