THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM
B.R. Kirk, November 17, 1989

City Administrator

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

SUBJECT: Crosswalks at Mary Hill Road and Wilson Avenue
(Public Works Committee Meeting Nov. 15, 1989)

Recommendations:

1. That crosswalks be established for the west, north and east legs of the
Mary Hill/Wilson intersection.

2. That the City Clerk takes the necessary steps to amend the Traffic ..ylaw
to reflect recommendation 1 if approved by Council.

3. That the estimated cost of $500 to paint the proposed crosswalks be
funded from the savings on the Wellington Reconstruction Project.

Background and Comments:

The Old Age Pensioners' Organization has approached the City on several
occasions requesting the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of
Mary Hill Road and Wilson Avenue. The attached correspondence provides further
details on this matter.

During the most recent review of this request by the Public Works
Committee its members still feel that it is doubtful that there are enough
conflicts at this intersection to warrant signalization. The Committee does
recognize though that there are several other intersections which should be
seriously considered for signalization in 1990. Since the cost of
signalization of an intersection is in the order of $55,000, it is likely that
signalization will only be considered for those intersections which are highly
congested. As an interim measure to afford more protection for pedestrians
crossing the west, north and east legs of this intersection, the painting of
additional cross-walks are recommended.

T.M. Chong;-P. Eng. ,
city Engineer

attachments (3)

city Treasurer's Comments:

I certify that funds are available as per recommendation 3 above.