THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

Bryan Kirk October 12, 1988
City Administrator

T.M. Chong, P. Eng.,
City Engineer

SUBJECT: Traffic Problems at Central and Lady of Assumption Schools
(Public Works Committee Meeting October 4, 1988.)

RECOMMENDATIONS 3

1. That pavement markings indicaving a crosswalk ahead be painted on both
approaches to the following crosswalk locations:
a. On Shaughnessy Street at Central Avenue
b. On Shaughnessy Street at Fraser Avenue

That the pavement markings budget be increased by $500 to cover the
estimated cost for the above works and what these funds be taken from the
1988 Public Works Unallocated Capital Works Budget.

That a letter be forwarded to School District 43 supporting the local
residents' request to ave an adult crossing patrol for the crosswalk on

Shaughnessy at Central.

BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS :

at the last Public Works Traffic Committee Meeting, two delegations
representing local parents submitted requests to have additional traffic
control deices and measures implemented at the crosswalks located on
Shaughnessy (Central Avenue and Fraser Avenue). In reviewing the traffic
concerns raised at these locations it became apparent that the nature of these
crosswalks warrants the painting of pavement markings on the approaches to
provide additional warning to motorists. It was also apparent that motorists
are failing to yield the right-of-way for pedestrians on these crosswalks.

In discussing these concerns with the local parents the Committee
recognized the need to undertake further traffic studies at these locations to
ascertain whether or not further traffic control devices and measures are
warranted. In the interim, the Committee is hopeful that Council will support
the recommendations contained herein to, at least, ease some of the concerns
raised by the delegations. The R.C.M.P. have already been formally requested
to arrange for addi*:.onal traffic enforcement at these locations.

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TMC/al for T.M. Chong, P. Eng.,
city Engineer

City Treasurers’ Comments

recommendations.

City Treasurer

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