City of Oshawa has announced a study to convert key one-way streets to two-way streets, according to a statement issued yesterday.
These include:
- Albert Street;
- Celina Street;
- Brock Street East; and
- Colborne Street.
The city is asking residents to provide input on the feasibility study by 4 pm on Thursday. November 4,
The City of Oshawa has retained CIMA+ to complete a feasibility study assessing the impacts, financial or otherwise, of converting Albert Street, Celina Street, Brock Street East and Colborne Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations and to develop and assess a set of potential alternatives, said the statement.
In support of the government’s efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19, community members are invited to review the preliminary findings, recommendations, and cross-sections considered for each corridor under study and provide their feedback. This information along with a virtual open house presentation is available. Residents knowledge of the area and input can help provide valuable information for the selection of the preferred alternative and the preparation of the preliminary design, the statement pointed out.
Oshawa is encouraging residents to provide feedback and ask questions directly to the project manager, Ranjit Gill, Transportation Engineer by phone at 905-436-3311 extension 2868 or by email at rgill@oshawa.ca. Feedback will be received until 4 pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
The city has outlined four alternatives.
Alternative 1: Do-Nothing
This alternative does not consider any changes to the existing road cross-section and roadway elements of the four one-way corridors. Existing one-way operations are maintained along with the width and configuration of all roadway elements.
Alternative 2: Convert to Two-Way (with no road widening)
This alternative maintains the existing road right-of-way and does not consider any changes to roadway elements, but converts to two-way operation. This alternative only considers:
- Necessary modifications (e.g., geometric changes at intersections) to enable the conversion to two-way operations; and,
- Introduction of other elements to enhance the pedestrian and cycling
- Realms without removing on-street parking or without the need to widen the paved portion of the road.
Alternative 3: Convert to Two-Way (with road widening)
This alternative considers the conversion of traffic operations to two-way, and also introduces enhancements to the road cross-section to include:
- Enhanced pedestrian infrastructure;
- On-street parking;
- Introduction of cycling supporting infrastructure; and,
- Opportunities for enhanced streetscaping.
This alternative will identify the ultimate road right-of-way required to accommodate all necessary elements of the roadway to make the neighbourhoods more livable and pedestrian oriented.
Preferred Alternative
- A phased approach is recommended
- For the short-term or interim condition, Alternative 2 is recommended, where the conversion to two-way traffic operations can occur while maintaining on-street parking.
- As these corridors are re-developed, appropriate right-of-way would be obtained.
- In the long term, or ultimate condition, once sufficient right-of-way is obtained, Alternative 3 can be advanced, subject to further public input and council direction.
- A phased approach is recommended
- For the short-term or interim condition, Alternative 2 is recommended, where the conversion to two-way traffic operations can occur while maintaining on-street parking.
- As these corridors are re-developed, appropriate right-of-way would be obtained.
- In the long term, or ultimate condition, once sufficient right-of-way is obtained, Alternative 3 can be advanced, subject to further public input and Council direction.
Brock Street East and Colborne Street : Alternative 2
Documents
Included below are documents related to the One-Way To Two-Way Conversion Feasibility Study.
- Report DS-21-144
- Oshawa One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Feasibility Study Virtual Open House Presentation in accessible PDF format
View the Virtual Open House Presentation
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