Traffic Safety Projects
ACTIVE REQUEST CATEGORIES
70 Crosswalks
20 Intersections
2 Visibility
125 Speeding
How do we prioritize requests?
Volume of tra c on roadway
Posted regulatory speed, and average speed of tra c
Volume of pedestrians
Pedestrian crossing distances
Proximity to school or playground zones
Generators in the area (daycares, senior centers etc)
Proposed Areas of Focus for 2026
Friendly Streets
Argyle St. Neighbourhood (bounded by Moosejaw St., Fairview/ Winnipeg St., Eckhardt Ave., and Duncan Ave.)
Lawrence Ave. (from Antler Dr. to Holden Rd.)
Exact methods and locations still being determined
Current design standards (ie. lighting levels, site lines etc)
Implementation costs
Community equity
Accessibility
Con ict with existing infrastructure
Proximity to nearest tra c control device
Pedestrian Safety
Green Ave./Paris St. – curb extensions and pedestrian activated crossing
Green Ave./Princess Margaret Secondary School – curb extensions, raised crosswalk and oating bus stop
Penticton Ave./Kensington St. – curb extensions, raised crosswalk and speed humps – following Penticton PRV water project
Westminster Ave./Basset St. – curb extensions, street lighting, and pedestrian activated crossing
Skaha Lake Rd./Skaha Pl. – pedestrian activated crossing
Intersection Safety
Expansion of leading pedestrian intervals
Ongoing installation of accessible pedestrian signals
Signal warrant analysis at Government St./ Forestbrook Dr. and Government St./Nelson Ave. following construction on Eckhardt Ave.
Assessment of left turn phase (advanced signals) at Government St. and Carmi Ave., Government St. and Duncan Ave. and Main St. and Industrial Ave.
