The rapidway project in the Bathurst & Centre area is making excellent progress – and the transformation of the corridor is in the home stretch. With Centre Street’s long-term lane closures opened again – and two lanes of traffic are flowing both eastbound and westbound – drivers will have relief. It’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at traffic movements and safety in the area.
good habits are key when it comes to safety
During the heaviest construction periods, a number of drivers may develop habits of cutting through residential streets that are meant for local traffic only as a short-cut around construction. Oftentimes, higher volumes of traffic and excessive speeds are noted on roadways meant for quiet, residential neighbourhoods.
We understand and acknowledge the inconvenience and frustration of construction. However, it is important to remember the following:
- stick to the main arterial roads and avoid residential short cuts
- obey posted speed limits
- watch for pedestrians crossing
a project designed with quality of life in mind
The new streetscape on Centre and Bathurst streets is designed with the people of the community top of mind. It’s becoming a more walkable and beautiful area with wider, tree-lined sidewalks with updated infrastructure and easy access to rapid and local transit – and many places to live, work, shop and play.
As the community grows and people adopt new travel patterns, we drive positive change together. Bus rapid transit and subway connections are a key part of planning for change and growth. As part of the Centres and Corridors initiative, we are building a project that is much more than just a rapidway.
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