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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

TO Public Works Committee March 5, 1991

FROM: I.R. Zahynacz, P. Eng.
City Engineer

SUBJECT: TEMPORARY BUS TURN-AROUND - CITADEL HEIGHTS

Recommenudations:

That the City of Port Coquitlam request School District No. 43 to approve a
temporary bus turn-around on the School property located in the northeast
corner of Citadel Drive and Confederation Drive.

Background & Comments:

On Tuesday, February 26, 1991, I attended a meeting with Planners from BC
Transit, and Kevin. Smith of Genstar to discuss the possibilities of
constructing a temporary bus turn~around in Citadel Heights so that BC Transit
can extend bus service into that area,

BC Transit stated that there are plans to provide bus service along the full
length of Citadel Drive from Pitt River Road to Mary Hill Road as soon as the
western part of Citadel is constructed. In the interim, BC Transit: would be
willing to provide bus service into Citadel Heights provided that a
turn-around is constructed to BC Transit's requirements. (See attached Bus
Turning Radius Standard.)

Four alternate transit turn-arounds were considered as shown on the attached
plan. The turn-arounds at Castle Crescent and Palisade Crescent were not
considered desirable because of sharp turns and the bus noise that would
effect the local residents. The turn-around No. 4 at the end of Citadel Drive
near Capital Court would not be suitable because there would he ongoing
construction interference and traffic from trades working in the area. The
temporary turn-around location No. 2, at the future school site at the
northeast corner of Citadel Drive and Confederation Drive appears suitable for
the following reasons: . .