The District of North Vancouver is making temporary changes at two busy Edgemont Village intersections to improve pedestrian safety and slow down traffic.
As part of a one-year pilot project starting this month, a four-way stop will replace the current two-way stop at the intersection of Edgemont Boulevard and Highland Boulevard. Crews will also narrow lanes with flexible posts to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians.
Similar lane-narrowing measures will be installed at Edgemont Boulevard and Crescentview Drive, following feedback from residents and transportation staff. “These changes are designed to create safer pedestrian crossings and reduce vehicle speeds in the heart of Edgemont Village,” the District said in an August 18 release.
The measures come after concerns about traffic volumes and crash history. The Highland Boulevard intersection sees more than 500 pedestrians and 700 vehicles in its busiest hour and has recorded 30 crashes since 2019.
National guidelines suggest that a traffic signal would normally be warranted, but the District stated that many residents opposed this option. Instead, staff will monitor the two intersections during the pilot and report back to council with recommendations next year.
Good plan. Four way stop are better than two way.
Hopefully this will work. Another problem intersection is Edgemont and Ridgewood, even with traffic lights as so many run the red light.
In my view a 4 way stop at Edgemont ad Highland will do nothing to mitigate the traffic and safety problem. A traffic light is a safer option given the increased traffic flow over 10 years , pedestrian
accidents & lack of bylaw interaction . The later being a consistent problem over the decade.
Drivers will not stop. Ditto at sunset and Edgemont where currently drivers do not come to a full stop.
My neighbour informed me she walks her young child to school in that area and drivers are frequently not stopping.
E Bikes, e Scooters and regular cyclists remain a concern for pedestrians using our sidewalks.
Why do we not have signs and effective bylaw officers patrolling the area?
A sign not welcoming bikes on the sidewalks and requesting pedestrians to stay off their cel phones when crossing intersections would be very useful. Not all accidents are caused by distracted drivers!
The pedestrian walk sign at Queens (Columbus market crossing to queens has been brought to the attention of DNV. many times as unsafe – the signals do not appear to be I. line with traffic turning
left from Edgemont to Queens.
Another problem in “The Village” is speeding of course. It has been 30 k/m per hour for a long time now but lots of people still go 50.