In a report to council for tonight’s (July 17) meeting, staff recommends the four-way stops on Centre Street at Princess Avenue and Elgin Street remain as such during the reconstruction of Talbot Street.
Based on 2017 traffic counts, Centre Street was averaging 2,400 vehicles per day, Elgin Street (4,000) and Princess Avenue (6,050) which did not warrant all-way stops at those intersections.
The all-way stops were put in place back in May due to an uptick in collisions along Centre Street as a result of the increased traffic volume.
Staff will report back to council with an updated traffic count once Talbot Street reconstruction is completed in the fall to determine whether the four-way stops remain in place.
On a related note, council received a petition last month requesting a reduction in speed to 40 km/h along William Street and the installation of ‘school bus stop ahead’ signs.
Staff is advising neither should be implemented.
In the case of the school bus signs, the report notes there are no sight line limitations on William Street that would hinder motorist stopping distances.
