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Bristol Road in Ward 5: Proposed Lane Conversion Project

Britannia Town Hall, December 6, 2011 Frank McKechnie Community Centre

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Background
Concerns from area residents and requests for traffic calming on Bristol Road Public meeting re: Bristol Road in Ward 5, May 2010
Traffic Operations recommends lane conversion and addition of bicycle lanes

Cycling Master Plan approved by Council, September 2010

Bristol Road identified for Bicycle Lanes Existing Bicycle Lanes on Bristol Road between Creditview Road and Terry Fox Way Bicycle Lanes to be introduced on western section of Bristol Road from Church Street to Creditview Road in Spring 2012

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Cycling Master Plan

Approved September 2010 GOALS:
FOSTER a culture where cycling is an everyday activity BUILD an integrated cycling network ADOPT a safety first approach

Companion Implementation Strategy

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Expected Benefits of Lane Conversion and Addition of Bicycle Lanes

Reduced vehicle speeds & diversion of traffic Reduce the number and severity of collisions and/or conflicts Improved pedestrian & bike safety Minimal effect on capacity / level of service Cost effective Cycling route to schools, community centre / library, parks, shopping, Hershey Centre and Jans Trail Connections via bicycle lanes to City Centre and Streetsville

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Bristol Road Existing Conditions

Mavis Road to Kennedy Road 4 & 5 lane cross sections west of Trailwood 3 lane cross section Trailwood to Kennedy Off-peak 3 hour on-street parking Speeding concerns

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Proposed: Mavis Road to McLaughlin Road

One lane in each direction, plus centre turn lane Addition of bicycle lanes (both sides) Maintain on-street parking (one side)

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Proposed: McLaughlin Rd. to Swiftcurrent Trail

One lane in each direction, plus centre turn lane Addition of bicycle lanes (both sides)

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Proposed: Swiftcurrent Trail to Hurontario St.

One lane in each direction, plus centre turn lane Addition of bicycle lanes (both sides) Addition of on-street parking (one side)

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Proposed: Hurontario St. to Kennedy Road

Maintain one lane in each direction, plus centre turn lane Addition of bicycle lanes (both sides) Maintain on-street parking (one side)

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Next Steps
Propose to introduce lane conversion and bicycle lanes on Bristol Road from Mavis Road to Kennedy Road in Spring 2012 Note: Bicycle lanes being introduced on west section of Bristol Road from Church Street to Creditview Road (Ward 6) Spring 2012 Questions / Comments Question and Answer period at the end of this evenings meeting Comments can be submitted to Councillor Crombie or by email to cycling@mississauga.ca Thank You