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Haven’t seen a thread for this so I decided to start one.
Main Street in Hamilton is likely getting converted to two-way traffic from Dundurn to Delta. This is a pretty problematic street for pedestrian accidents, and the redesign has sparked a lot of debate within Hamilton on its effect to residents.
Pulled from Hamilton website:
On May 11, 2022, Council approved a motion focused on the development of further safety enhancements on major arterial roads, including the conversion of Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road.
Following this approval, staff have moved forward in developing an implementation plan for the two-way conversion of Main Street between King Street E (the “Delta” intersection) and Longwood Road S. The implementation plan will integrate a Complete Streets redesign that will enable safe use for all road users including public transit passengers, pedestrians, motorists and cyclists and will also incorporate a climate change lens by considering additions such as urban trees and permeable surfaces in the planning process.
Improvements include:
On mobile so I’m having issues pulling the PDFs, but design plans are here:
Main Street in Hamilton is likely getting converted to two-way traffic from Dundurn to Delta. This is a pretty problematic street for pedestrian accidents, and the redesign has sparked a lot of debate within Hamilton on its effect to residents.
Pulled from Hamilton website:
On May 11, 2022, Council approved a motion focused on the development of further safety enhancements on major arterial roads, including the conversion of Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road.
Following this approval, staff have moved forward in developing an implementation plan for the two-way conversion of Main Street between King Street E (the “Delta” intersection) and Longwood Road S. The implementation plan will integrate a Complete Streets redesign that will enable safe use for all road users including public transit passengers, pedestrians, motorists and cyclists and will also incorporate a climate change lens by considering additions such as urban trees and permeable surfaces in the planning process.
Improvements include:
- Expanded and enhanced pedestrian space
- Temporary lane reductions
- Adjustments to permitted parking locations
- Reduced speed limits
- Traffic signal timing alterations
- No right turn on red restrictions at intersections
- Enhancements to pedestrian crossings
- Leading pedestrian intervals
On mobile so I’m having issues pulling the PDFs, but design plans are here:
Main Street Conversion Study
On May 11, 2022, Hamilton City Council approved a motion focused on the development of safety enhancements on downtown major arterial roads, including the conversion of Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road. Following this approval, City staff have moved forward
engage.hamilton.ca
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