Safety Improvements to North Bound Kenaston Blvd

All major collision intersections in Winnipeg are being studies as part of the Master Transportation Review. Due to the many crashes that seem to be occurring at the intersection of Kenaston and Bishop Grandin, I am requesting the traffic engineers study and apply some short term solution. I will post an update when the public works engineers report back, ideally by June 2021.

MOTION

Assiniboia Community Committee
March 3, 2021

Moved by Councillor Lukes,

WHEREAS the signalized intersection of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Kenaston Boulevard is on a curve, under a flyover and visibly is reduced for motorists;

AND WHEREAS southbound Bishop Grandin Boulevard has a speed limit of 80 km/hr but has a reduced speed limit sign and warning signs 500 meters before the signalized intersection;

AND WHEREAS northbound Kenaston Boulevard is a trade corridor with an 80 km/hr speed limit;

AND WHEREAS there are no reduced speed limit or warning signs on northbound Kenaston Boulevard 500 meters or more before the signalized intersection at Bishop Grandin Boulevard;

AND WHEREAS there are multiple reports of vehicles on northbound Kenaston Boulevard driving through the signalized intersection and crossing over lanes of oncoming vehicles;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works be requested to direct the Winnipeg Public Service to:

1. Report back on the number of collisions occurring at the intersection of Kenaston Boulevard and Bishop Grandin Boulevard over the past four years.

2. Install reduced speed limit and warning signage on northbound Kenaston Boulevard a minimum of 500 metres before the signalized intersection at Bishop Grandin Boulevard within 90 days.