The CNV shared potential treatment options with the public via two Open House sessions, and through the project page. Staff collected feedback through conversations with members of the public, written comments left at the open house, and through the web feedback form that was attached to the digital open house boards.

Approximately 70 people attended the open house on February 26, 2020. Another 20 people reviewed the open house boards online and left their comments virtually. We received over 250 written comments, and had many interesting and informative conversations.

We heard a wide variety of perspectives on all the treatment options presented by staff. In general, we heard high levels of support for infrastructure-based solutions such as improved crossings, measures to encourage speed reduction, and pedestrian priority treatments. We heard more concerns raised about program-based treatments that would require volunteer support or rely on enforcement. There were also many concerns raised regarding the options to pilot the closure of streets to vehicle traffic, including concerns about longevity, impacts to nearby streets, and parking challenges. Overall, as in the phase 1 survey, crossing safety and speeds continued to be the most commonly mentioned priorities. As well, we heard many requests for specific infrastructure interventions, including four-way stops and one-way streets.