4th Avenue & Main Street - Traffic Signals Upgrades
This project is on hold pending budget.
We are upgrading the traffic signals at 4th Avenue and Main Street.
This work will involve removing the existing signals and excavating on the four corners to install new pole bases. Existing concrete sidewalks will be removed and replaced with larger pedestrian friendly curb extensions and waiting areas. The traffic signals will be upgraded and include new features such as accessible pedestrian signals, bicycle friendly pushbuttons, and countdown timers.
Background
The traffic signals at 4th Avenue and Main Street are one of the original sets of signals installed in Whitehorse in 1979. The signals have been updated, but have reached the end of their service life and are in need of replacement.
In 2022, Council approved upgrades to the traffic signals. The proposed upgrades include the following:
- Signal poles and signal heads.
- Accessible pedestrian signals including accessible pushbuttons and audible indicators.
- Bicycle pushbuttons.
- Pedestrian countdown timers.
- Updated signal timing.
- Curb extensions and expanded pedestrian waiting area.
- Curb ramps including tactile warning indicators and score lines.
The proposed upgrades will improve transportation accessibility, equity, mobility, safety, and sustainability by:
- Accessible pedestrian infrastructure to enable transportation mobility for people with disabilities.
- Updated signal timing plan to minimize conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles and improve overall traffic flow.
- Reduced pedestrian/cycling crossing distances.
- Improved vehicular sightlines.
- Countdown timers to notify pedestrians and drivers about a pending end of green phase.
- Bicycle friendly pushbuttons.
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This project is on hold pending budget.
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Can we have the green and red lights count down too? So we know how long before go and how long before the green changes. Could help people stop on time
Hi WildData,
Thank you for your question.
Countdowns timers are typically not installed directly adjacent to the main traffic signal head (for drivers), at least from what we use here in Canada. We rely on the Transportation Association of Canada - Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices which sets the standards and specifications for all signage, signals, and pavement markings across Canada. Below is a snapshot of all the different type of signal lenses we are allowed to use.
Please note, that drivers are allowed to observe the pedestrian countdown signal lens to cue them as to when the light is about to change to amber and red.
Cheers,
Stefan Baer, E.I.T. | Engineering Services
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