File #: TMP-27869    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 9/20/2021 In control: Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee
On agenda: 10/5/2021 Final action: 10/5/2021
Title: CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON HURONIA ROAD Eric vanWesenbeeck cited notable safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians on Huronia Road, between Little Avenue and Big Bay Point Road. He questioned whether there could be any remediations or warning signs to those area to prevent accidents. Mr. vanWesenbeeck advised that the maximum posted speed limit is 60 km/h and the average vehicular traffic speed is 70km/hr to 75km/hr. Brett Gratrix, Infrastructure Planning Engineer provided information associated to the Huronia Road area have been identified for an environmental assessment update for active transportation improvements and will be investigated if an immediate interim solution or full reconstruction is required. He displayed a map illustrating the safest cycling routes through the northern area of Barrie. Mr. Gratrix advised he would pass along the concerns to the Operations Department. The Committee discussed several ideas for active transportation improvements such as l...

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CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON HURONIA ROAD

 

Eric vanWesenbeeck cited notable safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians on Huronia Road, between Little Avenue and Big Bay Point Road.  He questioned whether there could be any remediations or warning signs to those area to prevent accidents.  Mr. vanWesenbeeck advised that the maximum posted speed limit is 60 km/h and the average vehicular traffic speed is 70km/hr to 75km/hr.

 

Brett Gratrix, Infrastructure Planning Engineer provided information associated to the Huronia Road area have been identified for an environmental assessment update for active transportation improvements and will be investigated if an immediate interim solution or full reconstruction is required.  He displayed a map illustrating the safest cycling routes through the northern area of Barrie. Mr. Gratrix advised he would pass along the concerns to the Operations Department. 

 

The Committee discussed several ideas for active transportation improvements such as lane width, interim improvements, and the lowering of the speed limit.