The City of Burnaby has announced a new study on traffic in a certain part of the city and it’s pretty clear who it’s aimed at.
The city is seeking input from residents for its study on traffic safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers travelling in the Capitol Hill/Burnaby Heights neighbourhoods.
In a news release, the city says the new study will build on earlier studies and previous traffic-calming measures and will be informed by updated resident input and technical analysis.
The area being highlighted will include Hastings Street between Fell and Willingdon Avenue.
This area is notorious for being a ratrunners’ paradise, with drivers taking side streets north of Hastings in order to avoid slower traffic during rush-hour periods. This has led to dangerous situations for area residents because many of these quiet side streets are narrow when people are parked on them. Many of the streets have traffic humps, but the ratrunners simply take different streets and race at dangerous speeds.
Now the city wants more feedback on the conditions with a focus on people who don’t drive and I’m all here for it. It’s time to shut down these maniacs.
In previous studies, the city studied specific sections or streets in the neighbouhoods and implemented traffic-calming measures. Officials say they are now taking a holistic approach and thinking more broadly about how the city can improve safety and accessibility throughout the area.
Those that live in the area are asked to take part in an online survey. The deadline is May 1, 2022.
The city also says the study will aim to improve accessibility and encourage healthier and more sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, rolling and cycling.
- With files from Jess Balzer
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