Traffic Calming Program 2024

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Each year, the City of Abbotsford installs traffic calming measures on various streets across the City. Streets are prioritized for traffic calming based on traffic speeds, traffic volumes, and proximity to vulnerable road users (parks, schools).

To learn more about traffic calming in the City of Abbotsford, please consult our website.

The City of Abbotsford has reviewed recent traffic calming requests submitted by residents across the City. Based on our review, candidate streets for the 2024 traffic calming program are listed in priority as follows:


Priority 1 - Laneways

  1. McCallum Lane between Braun Ave and Cannon Ave


Priority 2 - Local Roads

  1. Sandpiper Dr between Blue Jay St and Southern Dr
  2. Sandringham Dr between Cassandra Dr and Sandringham Rd
  3. Fern St between McKenzie Rd and Salton Rd
  4. Adair Ave between Tretheway St and Atwater Cr (west)
  5. Langdon St-Hylan Ave between South Fraser Way and Parkview St
  6. Marble Hill Dr between St Moritz Way and Glenn Mountain Dr


Before we advance further, we would like to know if the project has broad support from neighbourhood residents:

  • View the traffic calming plans for your street (see Traffic Calming Plans section of this page)
    • As per the City of Abbotsford Traffic Calming Policy, traffic calming will only occur if the following conditions are satisfied:
      1. At least 50% of the affected property owners respond to the survey.
      2. At least 67% of respondents are in favour of the traffic calming plan.
    • Please note that the traffic calming plans approved for construction may be a little different from these plans as there may be some minor speed hump location shifts to accommodate drainage, driveways, and utilities.
    • A typical speed hump dimension is 4.0 m wide (in the direction of travel) and 80 mm in height. According to our engineering standards, a speed hump must be accompanied by a warning sign adjacent to the hump and pavement markings on the hump itself.
  • Send an email to transportation@abbotsford.ca indicating your support or opposition to the proposed traffic calming plan on your street by September 18, 2024:
    • Please include "Traffic Calming Program 2024" in the subject line.
    • Please include your name, your civic address, and a yes or no indicating support or opposition to the proposed traffic calming plan on your street.
    • Please note that this is restricted to property owners of candidate streets.
    • Please note that only one vote can be registered per civic address.

Submit your response by September 18, 2024.

Each year, the City of Abbotsford installs traffic calming measures on various streets across the City. Streets are prioritized for traffic calming based on traffic speeds, traffic volumes, and proximity to vulnerable road users (parks, schools).

To learn more about traffic calming in the City of Abbotsford, please consult our website.

The City of Abbotsford has reviewed recent traffic calming requests submitted by residents across the City. Based on our review, candidate streets for the 2024 traffic calming program are listed in priority as follows:


Priority 1 - Laneways

  1. McCallum Lane between Braun Ave and Cannon Ave


Priority 2 - Local Roads

  1. Sandpiper Dr between Blue Jay St and Southern Dr
  2. Sandringham Dr between Cassandra Dr and Sandringham Rd
  3. Fern St between McKenzie Rd and Salton Rd
  4. Adair Ave between Tretheway St and Atwater Cr (west)
  5. Langdon St-Hylan Ave between South Fraser Way and Parkview St
  6. Marble Hill Dr between St Moritz Way and Glenn Mountain Dr


Before we advance further, we would like to know if the project has broad support from neighbourhood residents:

  • View the traffic calming plans for your street (see Traffic Calming Plans section of this page)
    • As per the City of Abbotsford Traffic Calming Policy, traffic calming will only occur if the following conditions are satisfied:
      1. At least 50% of the affected property owners respond to the survey.
      2. At least 67% of respondents are in favour of the traffic calming plan.
    • Please note that the traffic calming plans approved for construction may be a little different from these plans as there may be some minor speed hump location shifts to accommodate drainage, driveways, and utilities.
    • A typical speed hump dimension is 4.0 m wide (in the direction of travel) and 80 mm in height. According to our engineering standards, a speed hump must be accompanied by a warning sign adjacent to the hump and pavement markings on the hump itself.
  • Send an email to transportation@abbotsford.ca indicating your support or opposition to the proposed traffic calming plan on your street by September 18, 2024:
    • Please include "Traffic Calming Program 2024" in the subject line.
    • Please include your name, your civic address, and a yes or no indicating support or opposition to the proposed traffic calming plan on your street.
    • Please note that this is restricted to property owners of candidate streets.
    • Please note that only one vote can be registered per civic address.

Submit your response by September 18, 2024.

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  • Share Have you considered looking into the speed limit for Whatcom Road from the freeway to McKee? Vehicles coming from the freeway think they are still on it and continue to exceed the posted 50 KM speed limit. An Officer with radar was asked what the average speed is and she replied between 60 and 80 KM's/hr. Not very safe for those trying to enter Whatcom from various access roads. Please add this to your Traffic Calming Plan. on Facebook Share Have you considered looking into the speed limit for Whatcom Road from the freeway to McKee? Vehicles coming from the freeway think they are still on it and continue to exceed the posted 50 KM speed limit. An Officer with radar was asked what the average speed is and she replied between 60 and 80 KM's/hr. Not very safe for those trying to enter Whatcom from various access roads. Please add this to your Traffic Calming Plan. on Twitter Share Have you considered looking into the speed limit for Whatcom Road from the freeway to McKee? Vehicles coming from the freeway think they are still on it and continue to exceed the posted 50 KM speed limit. An Officer with radar was asked what the average speed is and she replied between 60 and 80 KM's/hr. Not very safe for those trying to enter Whatcom from various access roads. Please add this to your Traffic Calming Plan. on Linkedin Email Have you considered looking into the speed limit for Whatcom Road from the freeway to McKee? Vehicles coming from the freeway think they are still on it and continue to exceed the posted 50 KM speed limit. An Officer with radar was asked what the average speed is and she replied between 60 and 80 KM's/hr. Not very safe for those trying to enter Whatcom from various access roads. Please add this to your Traffic Calming Plan. link

    Have you considered looking into the speed limit for Whatcom Road from the freeway to McKee? Vehicles coming from the freeway think they are still on it and continue to exceed the posted 50 KM speed limit. An Officer with radar was asked what the average speed is and she replied between 60 and 80 KM's/hr. Not very safe for those trying to enter Whatcom from various access roads. Please add this to your Traffic Calming Plan.

    rjpresau asked 2 months ago

    Good morning rjpesau,

    Thank you for your interest in the Traffic Calming Program.

    The City regularly receives requests, input, and feedback on how we can improve streets throughout the City. This program is focused on doing traffic calming on urban local residential streets across the City of Abbotsford. Whatcom Rd is an urban arterial classified road/street, which means that it is not eligible for traffic calming measures as a part of this program.

    As you might be aware, the Abbotsford Police Department is responsible for enforcement of speeding, noise, and other traffic violations. I encourage you to report traffic violations to them and they may elect to conduct targeted enforcement as necessary.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to submit another question here.

    Regards,

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

  • Share Old Yale Road heading West After Marshall. These road is used by many as a racetrack. It is the East entrance to Abby. Motorist love to go as fast as possible, then many turn up Sumas Mountain, still, apparently, trying to go as fast as possible. Hear the engines roar for quite a time. Sons of rich folk, with their gifted cars from Daddy!! on Facebook Share Old Yale Road heading West After Marshall. These road is used by many as a racetrack. It is the East entrance to Abby. Motorist love to go as fast as possible, then many turn up Sumas Mountain, still, apparently, trying to go as fast as possible. Hear the engines roar for quite a time. Sons of rich folk, with their gifted cars from Daddy!! on Twitter Share Old Yale Road heading West After Marshall. These road is used by many as a racetrack. It is the East entrance to Abby. Motorist love to go as fast as possible, then many turn up Sumas Mountain, still, apparently, trying to go as fast as possible. Hear the engines roar for quite a time. Sons of rich folk, with their gifted cars from Daddy!! on Linkedin Email Old Yale Road heading West After Marshall. These road is used by many as a racetrack. It is the East entrance to Abby. Motorist love to go as fast as possible, then many turn up Sumas Mountain, still, apparently, trying to go as fast as possible. Hear the engines roar for quite a time. Sons of rich folk, with their gifted cars from Daddy!! link

    Old Yale Road heading West After Marshall. These road is used by many as a racetrack. It is the East entrance to Abby. Motorist love to go as fast as possible, then many turn up Sumas Mountain, still, apparently, trying to go as fast as possible. Hear the engines roar for quite a time. Sons of rich folk, with their gifted cars from Daddy!!

    Davey asked 3 months ago

    Good morning Davey,

    Thank you for your interest in the Traffic Calming Program.

    I'm not entirely sure if there is a question nestled in the above or you are just leaving a comment, but this program is focused on doing traffic calming on urban local residential streets across the City of Abbotsford. Old Yale Rd west of Marshall Rd is an urban arterial classified road/street, which means that it is not eligible for traffic calming measures as a part of this program.

    As you might be aware, the Abbotsford Police Department is responsible for enforcement of speeding, noise, and other traffic violations. I encourage you to report traffic violations to them and they may elect to conduct targeted enforcement as necessary.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to submit another question here.

    Regards,

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

  • Share I support the proposal to install speed bumps on Sandringham Drive. I believe that the proposal would be stronger if there was an additional speed bump installed approximately four to five houses up the road by 36187 Sandringham Drive. People accelerate rapidly up and down the first part of the road. on Facebook Share I support the proposal to install speed bumps on Sandringham Drive. I believe that the proposal would be stronger if there was an additional speed bump installed approximately four to five houses up the road by 36187 Sandringham Drive. People accelerate rapidly up and down the first part of the road. on Twitter Share I support the proposal to install speed bumps on Sandringham Drive. I believe that the proposal would be stronger if there was an additional speed bump installed approximately four to five houses up the road by 36187 Sandringham Drive. People accelerate rapidly up and down the first part of the road. on Linkedin Email I support the proposal to install speed bumps on Sandringham Drive. I believe that the proposal would be stronger if there was an additional speed bump installed approximately four to five houses up the road by 36187 Sandringham Drive. People accelerate rapidly up and down the first part of the road. link

    I support the proposal to install speed bumps on Sandringham Drive. I believe that the proposal would be stronger if there was an additional speed bump installed approximately four to five houses up the road by 36187 Sandringham Drive. People accelerate rapidly up and down the first part of the road.

    Richard asked 3 months ago

    Good morning Richard,

    Thank you for your question and interest in this project.

    This section of Sandringham Drive that you have described (between 36191 Sandringham Drive and 36191 Sandringham Drive) has a grade greater than 8%. The Traffic Calming Policy doesn't permit vertical traffic calming devices (e.g. speed humps) on road sections with grades greater than 8% because they often pose more of a hazard than benefit to the travelling public due to steep grades. The traffic calming plan for Sandringham Drive has been designed with this in mind to only install the speed humps where the grades and other design criteria are acceptable within our design standards.

    If you have any additional questions, feel free to submit another question here.

    Regards,

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

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