Marshall Road & Martens Street Intersection Improvements

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

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.

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.

City of Abbotsford Transportation and Transit Master Plan

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 Street Intersection Improvements project seeks to address existing and future potential safety and operational issues and opportunities at this intersection.