St Andrews Safety Improvements Project

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Update January 29, 2024:

At the January 22, 2024 Council meeting, staff brought forward a report that included a recommended design option from Keith Road to 9th Street. The report outlined a comprehensive process that compared and evaluated 16 design concepts applying a range of design approaches. This evaluation process used a series of weighted criteria informed by Council feedback and the Mobility Strategy to compare trade-offs between designs. Learn more the ‘Recommended Design – Keith Road to 9th Street’ Council report.

Council directed the project team to implement the recommended option (Design Concept 3) from Keith Road to 9th Street. This design includes six key changes to the street that incorporates feedback received from the community during the previous phase of engagement:

  1. Clarify the intersection of St. Andrews and Keith Road to make transitioning onto the street easier for drivers
  2. Increase sightlines at intersections to improve driver-to-driver and driver-to-pedestrian visibility
  3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area crossings to clearly define where it is safe for pedestrians to look both ways before crossing the street
  4. Reduce driver speeds by adding one speed hump on each block
  5. Increase the roadway width to provide more comfortable conditions for drivers and downhill cyclists sharing the roadway
  6. Add delineators to better define the parking and sightline zones

Further to these changes, the project team is exploring the use of a planting bed instead of concrete barriers near Keith Road to help improve the appeal of the entrance to the street.


View the Design - Keith Road to 9th Street

[Click image to view the detailed design changes]


Construction Timeline

Construction between Keith Road and 9th Street is expected to begin as weather and contractor availability allows in spring/summer 2024. We anticipate temporary parking restrictions and partial street closures during construction. Advance notice will be provided to area residents prior to any work beginning and construction updates will be available at cnv.org/StAndrews.

Thank you to everyone who shared their input and participated in the public engagement process.


Phase 3 Engagement

Between March 27 and April 20, 2023, we reconnected with residents to gather input about how people are experiencing St Andrews following safety improvements made in 2022. The engagement process was designed to gather information by mode of transportation to better understand the unique experiences of residents who live on, live near, or travel along St Andrews.

The engagement process included an online survey completed by 424 people, three small group workshops with 51 participants, and meetings attended by 15 people. Community feedback has helped to inform further changes to the street that continue to prioritize safety while enhancing the comfort of all road users. Learn more in the Phase 3 Engagement Summary.

At the July 24, 2023 Council Meeting, staff presented recommended updates to the corridor design that included retaining the uphill bike lane on St Andrews. These changes, known as Option #1 - Improved Separated Design, are aligned with Council-approved policy, road design best practices, future transportation network requirements and road usage data. Equally important, they are designed to balance the needs of many various users. Learn more in the Next Steps project report.

The outcome is a design that addresses the community’s main concerns through the following six key changes:

  1. Clarify the intersection of St Andrews and Keith Road
  2. Increase sightlines at intersections and laneways
  3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area at crossings
  4. Reduce driver speeds
  5. Increase the roadway width
  6. Add delineators

Council directed the project team to implement the recommended design adjustments for the section of road between 9th Street and 13th Street, and explore further design opportunities for the most complex section of the corridor between Keith Road and 9th Street. Recommendations for this section will be brought to Council in fall 2023.


View the Design - 9th Street to 13th Street

The corridor design is available below. We’ve also summarized what we heard from you and how your feedback has been reflected in the six key changes.


[Click image to view the full corridor and detailed design changes]


1. Clarify the intersection of St Andrews and Keith Road

What we heard

  • Transitioning onto St Andrews from Keith Road is difficult for drivers

How we are responding

  • Council has directed staff to explore further design opportunities in recognition of the complexities in this area. Recommendations for this section will be brought to Council in fall 2023


2. Increase sightlines at intersections and laneways to improve visibility

What we heard

  • Intersections and laneways are a concern for all users due to limited visibility

How we are responding

  • Increasing parking setbacks to improve visibility at laneways and intersections


3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area at crossings

What we heard

  • Crossing the street is uncomfortable for pedestrians due to limited visibility

How we are responding

  • In addition to increasing sightlines, pedestrian waiting areas are being established on the east side of the street at all crossings to further improve the visibility of pedestrians


4. Reduce driver speeds

What we heard

  • Speeding remains a safety concern for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists

How we are responding

  • Installing speed humps on each block to reduce driver speeds
  • Installing a marked and raised crossing at 11th Street and St Andrews to reduce driver speeds and improve access to St Andrews Park
  • Extending the curb to create a curb bulge at 11th Street to reduce driver turning speeds


5. Increase the roadway width

What we heard

  • Cyclists and drivers feel uncomfortable sharing the road in the southbound direction

How we are responding

  • Widening the shared travel lane to increase cyclist comfort and provide more space for people getting in and out of vehicles
  • Adding shared lane markings to position southbound cyclists outside of the vehicle door zone


6. Adding delineators

What we heard

  • Parking next to the mobility lane is difficult for drivers

How we are responding

  • Adding delineators and ‘T’ markings to define parking areas next to the mobility lane


Construction Timeline

Construction between 9th and 13th Streets is expected to begin in fall 2023. We anticipate temporary parking restrictions and partial street closures during construction. Advance notice will be provided to area residents prior to any work beginning and construction updates will be available at cnv.org/StAndrews.

Update January 29, 2024:

At the January 22, 2024 Council meeting, staff brought forward a report that included a recommended design option from Keith Road to 9th Street. The report outlined a comprehensive process that compared and evaluated 16 design concepts applying a range of design approaches. This evaluation process used a series of weighted criteria informed by Council feedback and the Mobility Strategy to compare trade-offs between designs. Learn more the ‘Recommended Design – Keith Road to 9th Street’ Council report.

Council directed the project team to implement the recommended option (Design Concept 3) from Keith Road to 9th Street. This design includes six key changes to the street that incorporates feedback received from the community during the previous phase of engagement:

  1. Clarify the intersection of St. Andrews and Keith Road to make transitioning onto the street easier for drivers
  2. Increase sightlines at intersections to improve driver-to-driver and driver-to-pedestrian visibility
  3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area crossings to clearly define where it is safe for pedestrians to look both ways before crossing the street
  4. Reduce driver speeds by adding one speed hump on each block
  5. Increase the roadway width to provide more comfortable conditions for drivers and downhill cyclists sharing the roadway
  6. Add delineators to better define the parking and sightline zones

Further to these changes, the project team is exploring the use of a planting bed instead of concrete barriers near Keith Road to help improve the appeal of the entrance to the street.


View the Design - Keith Road to 9th Street

[Click image to view the detailed design changes]


Construction Timeline

Construction between Keith Road and 9th Street is expected to begin as weather and contractor availability allows in spring/summer 2024. We anticipate temporary parking restrictions and partial street closures during construction. Advance notice will be provided to area residents prior to any work beginning and construction updates will be available at cnv.org/StAndrews.

Thank you to everyone who shared their input and participated in the public engagement process.


Phase 3 Engagement

Between March 27 and April 20, 2023, we reconnected with residents to gather input about how people are experiencing St Andrews following safety improvements made in 2022. The engagement process was designed to gather information by mode of transportation to better understand the unique experiences of residents who live on, live near, or travel along St Andrews.

The engagement process included an online survey completed by 424 people, three small group workshops with 51 participants, and meetings attended by 15 people. Community feedback has helped to inform further changes to the street that continue to prioritize safety while enhancing the comfort of all road users. Learn more in the Phase 3 Engagement Summary.

At the July 24, 2023 Council Meeting, staff presented recommended updates to the corridor design that included retaining the uphill bike lane on St Andrews. These changes, known as Option #1 - Improved Separated Design, are aligned with Council-approved policy, road design best practices, future transportation network requirements and road usage data. Equally important, they are designed to balance the needs of many various users. Learn more in the Next Steps project report.

The outcome is a design that addresses the community’s main concerns through the following six key changes:

  1. Clarify the intersection of St Andrews and Keith Road
  2. Increase sightlines at intersections and laneways
  3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area at crossings
  4. Reduce driver speeds
  5. Increase the roadway width
  6. Add delineators

Council directed the project team to implement the recommended design adjustments for the section of road between 9th Street and 13th Street, and explore further design opportunities for the most complex section of the corridor between Keith Road and 9th Street. Recommendations for this section will be brought to Council in fall 2023.


View the Design - 9th Street to 13th Street

The corridor design is available below. We’ve also summarized what we heard from you and how your feedback has been reflected in the six key changes.


[Click image to view the full corridor and detailed design changes]


1. Clarify the intersection of St Andrews and Keith Road

What we heard

  • Transitioning onto St Andrews from Keith Road is difficult for drivers

How we are responding

  • Council has directed staff to explore further design opportunities in recognition of the complexities in this area. Recommendations for this section will be brought to Council in fall 2023


2. Increase sightlines at intersections and laneways to improve visibility

What we heard

  • Intersections and laneways are a concern for all users due to limited visibility

How we are responding

  • Increasing parking setbacks to improve visibility at laneways and intersections


3. Enhance the pedestrian waiting area at crossings

What we heard

  • Crossing the street is uncomfortable for pedestrians due to limited visibility

How we are responding

  • In addition to increasing sightlines, pedestrian waiting areas are being established on the east side of the street at all crossings to further improve the visibility of pedestrians


4. Reduce driver speeds

What we heard

  • Speeding remains a safety concern for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists

How we are responding

  • Installing speed humps on each block to reduce driver speeds
  • Installing a marked and raised crossing at 11th Street and St Andrews to reduce driver speeds and improve access to St Andrews Park
  • Extending the curb to create a curb bulge at 11th Street to reduce driver turning speeds


5. Increase the roadway width

What we heard

  • Cyclists and drivers feel uncomfortable sharing the road in the southbound direction

How we are responding

  • Widening the shared travel lane to increase cyclist comfort and provide more space for people getting in and out of vehicles
  • Adding shared lane markings to position southbound cyclists outside of the vehicle door zone


6. Adding delineators

What we heard

  • Parking next to the mobility lane is difficult for drivers

How we are responding

  • Adding delineators and ‘T’ markings to define parking areas next to the mobility lane


Construction Timeline

Construction between 9th and 13th Streets is expected to begin in fall 2023. We anticipate temporary parking restrictions and partial street closures during construction. Advance notice will be provided to area residents prior to any work beginning and construction updates will be available at cnv.org/StAndrews.

Tell Us Your Story

We’d like to hear about your experience with the speed, safety and comfort on St Andrews. We want to hear from all voices – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and people with mobility aids.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    I welcome this project

    by hollandmatt, about 3 years ago
    very happy to see sidewalks going in, they should be considered essential. Would also love to see raised crosswalks as a way of slowing down traffic and making crossing safer for those walking or using wheelchairs, modal filters to cut down on through traffic. Maybe even one-way sections with a counterflow bike lane?


    what about expanding the triangular park near the coffee shop to effectively narrow the street?

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    Andrews on St Andrews

    by MD, about 3 years ago

    It's great that Andrews on 8th is such a community draw and has made Sam Walker Park busy too. But this has lead to many pedestrians (including me) wandering through and hanging around the intersection of 8th and St. Andrews, with poor north-south sightlines for drivers, walkers and cyclists.

    It would be helpful to put marked crosswalks around all four sides of the roundabout (especially crossing 8th from Andrews to the park) -- maybe even doing some street-art-type crosswalk design around the roundabout to make cars slow down and recognize this is a busy pedestrian area. It would also help... Continue reading

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    11th St Resident

    by AshleighInman, about 3 years ago
    Hello There,


    I'm so grateful that this project has been put forward. We live at 11th on the east side of St. Georges. We love our walkable city and the freedom it will soon provide my growing children aged 8, 6 & 3. We walk to and from Ridgeway 99% of our school days. I'm so happy with the newly posted 30 KM zones. However, I would love to see a pedestrian cross walk at 11th crossing St. Andrews. Because of parked cars on the North side of St. Andrews it makes our sidewalk a blindspot and tricky to cross... Continue reading

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    Speed Bumps, Please

    by khilton, about 3 years ago

    I don't understand why we are not just going straight to the most obvious and effective solution, speed bumps. There are many streets above15th, both east/west and north/south, that have them. I can only assume that it is because they have been determined to be effective at managing vehicle speed.

    I understand that "visually" narrowing St. Andrews, by putting the parking lanes outside of bike lanes, may be a solution under consideration. If narrowing a street (visually or otherwise) works to control speed then it begs the question, why do some of the narrowest streets in the neighborhood (ie Ridgeway... Continue reading

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    We need speed bumps

    by laurakh, about 3 years ago
    As the City has acknowledged, St. Andrews is a very wide street and has become a rat-runner route for drivers looking to avoid the busy intersection at St. George's and Keith. Drivers have not noticeably slowed down since the addition of many 30 km/h signs. Grand Boulevard West has had speed bumps installed in the last few months, this should absolutely be implemented on St. Andrews, which is even wider than Grand Blvd. I live on St. Andrews and work from home, and watch vehicles speed down hill as they approach the traffic circle at 8th and St. Andrews, and... Continue reading
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    Median at 13th

    by lanemx, about 3 years ago
    Glad you will be installing sidewalks where they are missing. My biggest concern is the following: I’ve witnessed drivers on multiple occasions drive over the median that was installed at St. Andrews and 13th to limit through traffic down to Keith. You may want to consider building up the median more so this can’t be done, otherwise it defeats the purpose of having the median in the first place.
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    St Andrews speedway

    by Sharon, about 3 years ago
    Hi - great to hear about the measures to slow traffic on St. Andrews from Keith to 13th. When will the St. Andrews freeway between Keith and 3rd be addressed? The more backed up Keith gets, the more traffic short cuts down the hill and onto the side streets. My dog and I have almost been hit several times as cars just don’t stop for pedestrians.

    Thanks!

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    Speed

    by Epenny, about 3 years ago

    Really appreciate your efforts to slow down traffic in this area. St Andrews is a very wide road and I think drivers often forget they are supposed to drive 30km/hour. Perhaps if the roads were painted to say “slow” or “30km/h” it would remind drivers. Especially important around Sam Walker park as there are a lot of children that play there. And this area gets a lot of foot traffic due to its proximity to Ridgeway school.

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