Calgary to slow down traffic along all of Kensington Road – Calgary | 24CA News
Calgarians going by means of the West Hillhurst neighbourhood would possibly discover some adjustments on Kensington Road beginning this month.
The metropolis introduced visitors calming measures alongside the street, between Crowchild Trail and 14th Street Northwest.
For drivers, the town is lowering the street to a single lane of visitors in every path and lowering the pace restrict to 40 km/h, mirroring what’s already in place alongside Kensington Road from tenth to 14th Street Northwest. Added parking will even go in between 18th and nineteenth Street Northwest.
For individuals who stroll or wheel alongside Kensington Road, the town is extending the curbs alongside the street and at most crosswalks. A everlasting, rapid-flashing crosswalk beacons will even be entering into at sixteenth Street Northwest and a brief one at 18A Street Northwest throughout building.
The adjustments are just like those put in alongside First Avenue Northeast in Bridgeland.
A latest collision overview and visitors evaluation led to the adjustments alongside the 1.6 kilometre stretch of street. The metropolis anticipates the adjustments could end in a “slight change” in visitors patterns, however doesn’t count on greater congestion.
“We actively worked with organizations like the West Hillhurst Community Association and others to identify what changes would help address safety concerns we heard from the public and the data we received,” Tony Churchill, a mobility security coordinator with the town, stated in an announcement. “By implementing these short-term measures, we are prioritizing a safer environment for residents until a permanent solution is established.”
The West Hillhurst Community Association stated they welcome the protection enhancements alongside the “key neighbourhood street” that has colleges, parks and companies alongside it.
“These measures will make the street safer and more welcoming for all users and especially children, families and seniors,” Janice Paskey stated.
The metropolis stated it would consider the adjustments, taking in suggestions from residents and companies, and can make a last determination on everlasting infrastructure adjustments from there.
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