Marshall Road & Martens Street Intersection Improvements

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We're making improvements to Marshall Road at Martens Street!

Background

The City's Transportation and Transit Master Plan (2018) pursues initiatives for localized intersection safety and operational improvements throughout the City. These intersection improvements are typically targeted projects that address the addition of dedicated turn lanes, traffic signals, installing pedestrian and bicycle signals, crosswalk upgrades, and/or installing new crosswalks. The Marshall Road & Martens Sreett Intersection Improvements project seeks to address existing and future potential safety and operational issues and opportunities at this intersection.

Proposed Improvements

The project includes design and construction of a traffic signal and associated improvements at the

We're making improvements to Marshall Road at Martens Street!

Background

The City's Transportation and Transit Master Plan (2018) pursues initiatives for localized intersection safety and operational improvements throughout the City. These intersection improvements are typically targeted projects that address the addition of dedicated turn lanes, traffic signals, installing pedestrian and bicycle signals, crosswalk upgrades, and/or installing new crosswalks. The Marshall Road & Martens Sreett Intersection Improvements project seeks to address existing and future potential safety and operational issues and opportunities at this intersection.

Proposed Improvements

The project includes design and construction of a traffic signal and associated improvements at the intersection of Marshall Rd & Martens St. The Marshall Road & Martens Street Intersection Improvements project seeks to address safety and operational issues and opportunities at this intersection.

Design work is currently underway for the Marshall Road & Martens Street Intersection Improvements with construction expected in summer 2024. The proposed improvements are anticipated to support transportation accessibility, connectivity, equity, mobility, safety, and sustainability. Key improvements include:

  • Accessible curb ramps for people with varying abilities and mobility devices.
  • Accessible pedestrian signals and pushbuttons complete with audible indications.
  • Advance warning flashers to warn westbound motorists of a pending amber or red signal indication.
  • Bicycle-friendly pushbuttons to help cyclists actuate the traffic signal from Martens Street.
  • Marked pedestrian crossings at the traffic signal.
  • Improved lighting at the intersection to ensure visibility of all road users at the intersection.
  • Improved pedestrian waiting areas on the intersection corners to accommodate people with varying abilities and mobility devices.
  • Reduced pedestrian crossing distances across Martens Street.
  • Tactile walking surface indicators at all curb ramps.
  • Traffic signal at Marshall Road & Martens Street to enable motorists to safely conduct left turns (Eastbound left turns, Southbound left turns) at the intersection.
  • Traffic signal timing and programming.

  • Upcoming Pop-Up Event

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    The City will be completing traffic signal upgrades to the Marshall Road and Martens Street intersection! We are hosting an in-person pop-up event. Residents and businesses are invited to drop in at any point during the event to learn more about the project. City project staff will be available to answer questions about the project.

    SESSION DETAILS:

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm (drop-in at any time during this time period)

    Abbotsford Traditional School 2272 Windsor Street – Multi-Purpose Room (accessible from parking lot)

    Click here for directions

    WHAT RESIDENTS & NEIGHBOURS NEED TO KNOW:

    The Marshall Road & Martens Street Intersection Improvement project seeks to improve traffic capacity, operations, and safety. The project includes construction of a traffic signal, along with pedestrian infrastructure improvements.

  • Project Update

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    Happy Spring,

    Thanks to all who provided input and feedback towards this project in December last year. Our team has been busy incorporating your feedback to complete the design.

    Now that the design is complete, we will be moving on to the tendering stage of the project. This is the stage where we will procure a contractor to construct the new traffic signal.

    We plan to finish the tendering process by May and start construction later this summer. Please watch here for important announcements as we near construction.

    If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about the project:

    Stefan Baer, E.I.T.
    Traffic Engineer
    City of Abbotsford

  • Thank you for your feedback

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    Thanks to all who provided input and feedback towards this important project. We have now concluded the public engagement phase.

    The project team will review and analyze all feedback that was heard and use it to inform future design iterations and the final outcome of the project. We will be reaching again closer to construction to inform stakeholders and the broader community regarding impacts related to construction of the proposed improvements.

    If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about the project:


    Stefan Baer, E.I.T.
    Traffic Engineer
    City of Abbotsford

  • We want to hear from you!

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    We want to hear from you!

    This phase of engagement focuses on sharing information about the proposed improvements and receiving feedback on the project.

    How to get involved


    Stefan Baer, E.I.T.
    Traffic Engineer
    City of Abbotsford

Page last updated: 25 Apr 2024, 11:58 AM