Tillicum & Lampson active transportation improvement project

Bikes lanes will ultimately be on each approach and exit of the intersection and allow movements with bikes following the vehicles signals. Bikes wanting to transition to a perpendicular corridor will be able to do so by completely a two-stage movement. They will wait for their green light to proceed through the intersection and then slightly go to the right and turn 90 degrees to the left while in a turn box in front of the perpendicular bike lane. The bike will then proceed on the next green light they are now facing.

We would continue to collect traffic data and crossing counts along the corridors. Staff will review this data along with feedback from the public. Based on our observations, we will make adjustments where required to improve safety along the corridors. The number of users is usually a good measure of success. We are mindful that a complete network is required to establish a significant increase in ridership/walking, as it allows people to get to destinations safely and efficiently.

Esquimalt and other local municipalities have existing corridors with similar lane configurations and similar volumes that are operating safely (Craigflower Rd., Esquimalt Rd, Tillicum Rd (Saanich), etc). Similar traffic impacts are expected during peak hours but traffic signal timing will be reviewed and revised as required to minimize delays.

We are proposing a multi-use crossing at Tillicum and Selkirk to ensure we connect to this established corridor. Cyclist travelling south on Tillicum will approach Selkirk and enter a bike left turn lane, press a push button that will activate flashing beacons. Once vehicles have stopped, the bike can proceed east across Tillicum  

All new signalized crossings will have pedestrian and bike push buttons. Detection loops will be added for bikes at existing intersections (unless the intersection is pre-timed/requires no actuation).

Bike/pedestrian bridges require a significant investment and space/property to be feasible and can still pose accessibility concerns if steep approach ramps are used. As this is a quick-build project, this type of infrastructure was not considered.

When proceeding north, the AAA route will continue up Lampson and connect to Craigflower Rd.. A gap in the median will be provided for confident cyclists that wish to leave the bike lane and when safe, enter the vehicle travel lane and continue onto Transfer St

Despite the topography, Lampson is a direct north-south route that connects many destinations including schools and business centres. Lampson and Tillicum were identified by the public as their highest priority as a part of our previous Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) consultation.

Currently there are no marked crossings between Craigflower and Gorge Rd (except under the bridge). This gap in accessible and safe crossing creates a significant barrier for people trying to connect to destinations on either side of Tillicum Rd. A new crossing on Tillicum Rd. was identified by the public as the highest priority intersection improvement our previous Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) consultation.