At a price of $40,000, a series of speed bumps and other traffic calming devices could soon be installed along Grade Crescent.
In an effort to reduce speeding along a section of the road in front of H.D. Stafford Middle School, the City has suggested adding a raised crosswalk three speed bumps, along with flexible delineators and curb extensions.
It’s hoped by making such physical changes to the roadway, that the City can not only reduce vehicle speeds, but also improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, said manager of engineering Kara Jefford.
There are similar speed bumps used along a section of 48th Avenue, just one block north of Grade, running between 205th and 208th Streets, fronting a section of City Park.
The City hosted a public open house at the end of May, and closed an online questionnaire on June 11, on this matter.
Now, staff are compiling that information into a report that is expected to go before council on June 25, Jefford said.
“So far we have heard from about 20 residents, the majority of whom support for the project and the design we presented,” she explained.
Staff is currently consulting with the school district and Coast Mountain bus company on the proposed designs.
“Once we have all the comments, we will go to City council for approval,” Jefford added, explaining the process.
“Our report for council will summarize the input we receive, and the final design will include any changes we make based on the feedback,” she concluded.
