Traffic Update: Intersection Safety Review
Intersection Safety Review at Canyon Meadows Drive/Parkland Boulevard/Lake Crimson Drive
In collaboration with Calgary Roads; Lake Bonavista Community Association, Parkland Community Association, and Devin Elkin, Ward 14, Assistant to Councilor Demong, we present the following traffic update.
*summary provided by Calgary Roads
Issue Identification:
- Concerns arose following collisions at the intersection
- Two collisions involving left turns were investigated, both linked to red-light violations.
- Overall collision patterns were found to be within expected ranges.
Actions Undertaken:
- The Mobility Safety team conducted a thorough review of collision data and collaborated with the Calgary Police Service.
- Traffic counts, last updated in 2016, were revisited, with a new count conducted in January 2024 showing an increase in traffic.
- Additional traffic counts are scheduled for fall 2024, covering both school and weekend periods.
- All traffic count data is publicly accessible via trafficcounts.calgary.ca.
Implemented Improvements:
- Signal timings for both yellow and red phases were reassessed and adjusted to current standards to mitigate red-light infractions.
- Leading Pedestrian Interval timing was introduced at pedestrian crossings on Canyon Meadows Drive to enhance safety.
- Backboards around traffic signals were upgraded to larger ones with reflective tape, reducing glare and enhancing visibility, especially at night.
- A damaged pedestrian signal pedestal in the southeast corner of the intersection was replaced.
- Pre- and post-improvement inspections showed a decrease in red-light violations.
Review of Protected Left Turns:
- An assessment against January count volumes revealed that current traffic volumes do not justify installing protected only left turns based on national guidelines.
- Implementing such turns prematurely could lead to increased delays for all users.
- Instead, the existing part-time westbound arrow was extended.
Continued Monitoring and Safety Measures:
- The Mobility Safety team commits to ongoing monitoring and will reassess the intersection following the fall 2024 traffic count.
- Traffic safety resources and tips are available at Calgary.ca/trafficsafety.
Student Safety Initiative:
The City of Calgary initiated a competition targeting students in grades 6-12 to develop safety messaging.
Further details and kid-friendly activities are accessible at Calgary.ca/streetsafekids.
