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1020/2968/1980 TRANSPORTAT ON SYSTEM REVIEW, EDMONTON.-TRANSPORTA
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM REVIEW
4029a .E3 E386 1980
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TSR 01/80
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM REVIEW
klwaning Departraeui.
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Tft City of Edrilan,,,
DECEMBER 1980
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
PREFACE The collection and analysis of travel information is an important part of the transportation planning process. The City of Edmonton's Transportation Systems Design Department collects a variety of data to document the existing transportation system and to provide a basis for future projections of travel demand. This review summarizes much of the information gained from the monitoring program of the Systems Planning Section. The purpose of Transportation System Review 1980 is to present a concise summary of information regarding the transportation system in the City of Edmonton. It is intended for use by other City of Edmonton Departments and other government agencies, private consulting or development firms, as well as the general public. 1980 is the first year of publication for this Review, and updates will be prepared annually. To assist us in future publications, we would appreciate receiving your comments and suggestions. To facilitate this feedback, a questionnaire is provided at the back of this report. Please take the time to complete and return it to us by mail. The Department wishes to acknowledge the assistance of Edmonton Transit and the Traffic Operations Section of the Engineering Department in compiling some of the information for this report. Further information is available from our staff, either by mail or by telephone (428-5783), or through the Citizen Action Centre, telephone 428-2600.
R.A. Heise, P. Eng. General Manager TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN DEPARTEMENT
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS PAGE
PAGE 1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
3.
1
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM UTILIZATION
4.
4.1
Roadway System
24
2.1
Population
4
4.2
Transit System
25
2.2
Employment
4
4.3
C.B.D. Cordon
25
2.3
Dwelling Units
5
4.4
C.B.D. Pedestrian Flow
26
2.4
Passenger Vehicle Registrations ..
5
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
5.
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
5.1
Roadway System
39
5.2
Transit System
40
3.1
Arterial Roadways
13
3.2
Transit System
14
.3.3
Truck Route System
14
6.1
Traffic Accident Characteristics
3.4
Bike Route Network
14
6.2
High Traffic Accident Locations .. 47
3.5
Downtown Parking Supply
15
3.6
Transportation System Expenditures 15
6.
TRAFFIC SAFETY 47
APPENDIX - List of Transportation Systems Design Department Publications 52
LIST
OF
ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE
FIGURE 1.1
Edmonton & Sub-Region
3
2.1
Population Growth - Edmonton & Sub-Region, 1992 - 2001
6
2.2
Population Growth Rates - Edmonton & Sub-Region 1971
2.3
Edmonton Population Growth by Sub-Area 1975 - 1980
8
2.4
Employment Growth by Sub-area 1971 - 1981
9
2.5
Residential Dwelling Units by Type 1975 - 1985
10
2.6
Passenger Vehicle Registrations 1975 - 1985
11
2.7
Persons per Dwelling Unit, Registered Passenger Vehicles per Dwelling
1980
7
and Persons per Registered Passenger Vehicle 1975 - 1985
12
3.1
Signalized Intersections 1980
19
3.2
Transit Route Coverage 1980
21
3,3
Central Business District & Fringe Parking Supply Summary by Zone 1980 ..22
3.4
Transportation System Expenditures
23
4.1
Average Annual Weekday Vehicle River Crossings 1968 - 1979
28
4.2
Traffic Flow Map 1979 - Average Annual Weekday Traffic
29
4.3
City Limit Cordon - Inbound & Outbound Vehicle Trips, 1972 & 1980
30
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE
PAGE
4.4 Total Annual Transit Ridership 1975 - 1985
31
4.5 Transit Passenger Flow Map 1978
32
4.6 C.B.D. Cordon
Counting Station Locations, 1980
33
4.7 C.B.D. Cordon
Accumulation of Auto and Transit Passengers
34
4.8 C.B.D. Cordon
Private Vehicle Crossings 1980
35
4.9 C.B.D. Cordon
Transit Passenger Crossings 1980
36
4.10 C.B.D. Cordon
Truck Crossings 1980
37
4.11 C.B.D. Pedestrian Flow Map 1980
38
5.1 Roadway Performance Indicators 1975 - 1985
43
5.2 Auto Travel Time Contour - A.M. Peak Inbound to C.B.D., 1980
44
5.3 Auto Travel Time Contour - P.M. Peak Outbound from C.B.D., 1980
45
5.4 Intersection Performance Evaluation 1980
46
LIST
OF
TABLES
TABLE
PAGE
1.1
1980 Statistical Summary
3.1
Road-km and Lane-km of Paved Arterial Roadways 1977 - 1980
16
3.2
Transit System Characteristics 1975 - 1980
17
3.3
Central Business District and Fringe Parking Supply Summary 1978 & 1980 . 18
4.1
C.B.D. Cordon Modal Split 1972, 1917 and 1980
27
5.1
Transit System Performance 1975 - 1980
41
5.2
Transit System - Cost & Revenue Statistics 1975 - 1980
42
6.1
Summary of Traffic Accident Statistics 1979
48
6.2
Traffic Accident Fatalities and Injuries by Mode of Travel 1979
49
6.3
High Traffic Accident Intersections 1979
50
6.4
High Traffic Accident Roadway Sections 1979
51
2
LIST
OF
EXHIBITS
(Inside Back Cover) EXHIBIT I
- Transportation System Bylaw 4368
EXHIBIT II - Truck Route Map EXHIBIT III - Bike Route Map
1. INTRODUCTION The primary objective of this document is to present an overview of Edmonton Transportation statistics and to provide reference information related to transportation. This document should also prove useful in responding to many of the daily inquiries from consulting agencies, other private and public organizations, as well as the general public. This review consolidates a variety of transportation data collected by the Systems Planning Section of the Transportation Systems Design Department. Relevant information derived from other sources is also included. One of the special features of this review is the inclusion of selected forecasts, where readily available. The information contained in this review represents only a small proportion of the data collected by the Transportation Systems Design Department. If additional information is required, please consult the publication list in the Appendix of this review, or contact Transportation Systems Design Department at 428-5783.
A 1980 Statistical Summary is provided in Table 1.1. Chapter 2 highlights the major demographic trends for Edmonton and its Sub-region. The supply, demand and performance of the transportation system are presented in Chapters 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Finally, traffic accident statistics are included in Chapter 6. Except where otherwise noted, the data presented in this review reflect conditions within the present (1980) city boundaries. Reference is also made to the Edmonton Sub-region, which, as illustrated in Figure 1.1, includes Edmonton proper, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, Gibbons, Bon Accord, Legal, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Devon, Beaumont, Calmar, Thorsby, New Sarepta, County of Strathcona, County of Parkland, County of Leduc and M.D. of Sturgeon.
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Table 1.1 1980 STATISTICAL SUMMARY DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
1980
Population - Edmonton Sub-region
505,773 677,105
Employment (Sub-Region)
288,000*
Dwelling Units
191,793
Registered Vehicles - Passenger Trucks
266,854 70,997
ROADWAY
SYSTEM
Paved Arterials - Road km Lane km Signalized Intersections Downtown Parking Supply
1980 446.4 1,706.5
TRANSIT
SYSTEM
1980
Bus - Total Buses Peak Hour Buses Vehicle km (in '000) .. Vehicle Hours (in '000) .
693 589 30,117 1,763
LRT - Total LRT Cars Peak Hour LRT Cars Vehicle km (in '000) Vehicle Hours (in '000) .
17 12 1,223 22.5
Annual Transit Riders (Million)
65.1
Riders - per Capita per Vehicle km per Vehicle Hour
129.7 2.1 36.4
Budgeted Expenditures (in '000) Operating $58,403 Capital $46,202
305 Operating Revenue (in '000)
$22,999
Cost per Rider
$
29,110 0.90
Budgeted Expenditures (in '000) Operating $ 32,895 Capital $ 69,578 Average Annual Weekday Vehicle River Crossings Average Trip Length (km)
TRAFFIC
SAFETY
1979
308,313 9.0
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Average Trip Time (minutes)
16.9
Fatalities
Average Trip Speed (km/hour)
31.7
Injuries
25,272 56 3,261
Total Property Damages(in '000) $39,307 * Estimated
FIGURE 1.1 LEGAL 0
THE EDMONTON SUB-REGION BON ACCORD 0 °GIBBONS
,MORINVILLE
MD of STURGEON
FORT SASKATCHEWAW
ST. ALBERT
0
County of STRATHCONA
STONY SPRUCE GROVE PLAIN O 0
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County of PARKLAND
0 BEAUMONT
DEVON
CALMAR 0 THORSBY 0
SHERWOOD PARK
LEDUC 0
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County of LEDUC
5 KILOMETRES
3
4
2. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
earlier date, possibily as early as 1992.
2.1 Population The populations of Edmonton proper and the Edmonton Sub-region as recorded by the Civic Census conducted in the Spring of 1980 were 505,777 and 677,105 respectively. The historical and projected population growth for Edmonton and Sub-region are depicted graphically in Figure 2.1. The higher growth rate in population for Edmonton began shortly after the Second World War. During the 1970's, Edmonton experienced a moderate decline in the population growth rate while population in the Sub-region accelerated at a somewhat faster rate. (Figure 2.2) As for future population increases, the Transportation System Plan population projection which is based on the growth trend of the 1970's, suggests that Edmonton's population will exceed 700,000 by the end of the 20th Century The Alberta Bureau of Statistics population forecast 2 suggests that this level of growth might be reached at a much
1 The population projection is based on the present city boundaries. 2 Population projections for the City of Edmonton are estimated from "Census Division Population Projections, Alberta, 1977 - 1991", Alberta Bureau of Statistics, September, 1979.
The population increases which have occurred within the city boundaries between 1975 and 1980 are mostly in the outline plan areas such as Millwoods, West Jasper Place, Kaskitayo, Castledowns and Clareview, as illustrated in Figure 2.3. 2.2 Employment Figure 2.4 presents the growth of employment opportunites by sub-area between 1971 and 1981. Employment in the Central Business District will have increased by 62% in 1981, representing 30% of total employment in Edmonton. The Central Business District will continue to maintain its vitality and importance as the centre of business, commerical and retail activities in light of the existing and planned major developments in Downtown. A moderate degree of decentralization of employment opportunities is anticipated , as the Northwest and Southeast Industrial Areas, and new regional shopping centres continue to develop.
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2.3 Dwelling Units
2.4 Passenger Vehicle Registrations
The total number of dwelling units has been rising at a rate of about 5% per annum. Much of this growth has been in single family units (Figure 2.5).
The average annual growth rate for passenger vehicle registrations during the last five years was 7.7% (Figure 2.6). The total number of passenger vehicles registered in Edmonton as of March 31 1980 was 266,855. 4
The total number of dwelling units reported by the Assessment Department in the first half of 1980 is 191,793; 59% of these dwelling units are single family and the remaining 41% can be typified as mutiple family.3 Based on historical trends and projected population increases, a total of 233,000 dwelling units is forecast by 1985. Multiple family units are expected to grow at a faster rate than in the past.
3 The classification of dwelling units is not based on structural types but on the intended usage. Therefore, single family units may include single and semi-detached houses, duplexes, town and row housing as well as condominiums.
In relation to the growth in population and dwelling units, persons per passenger vehicle registered has been declining quite rapidly, while passenger vehicles registered per dwelling unit has been gaining moderately. (Figure 2.7)
4 Motor Vehicle Division, Province of Alberta.
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FIGURE 2.1
POPULATION 1892 - 2001 800
710,600
700
689,000 4
NUMBER OFPERSONS (THOUSANDS)
677,105
/
. .,./"./
600 EDMONTON -0. SUB-REGION
ar:I?
505,773
4.
500 429,750
400
300 269,314
,CITY OF EDMONTON
200 141,861
100
77,557
91 723
61,045 23,950 350
1892
2,400
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
20( 1
SOURCES: 1. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PROJECTIONS 2. PROJECTIONS ESTIMATED FROM "CENSUS DIVISION POPULATION PROJECTIONS - ALBERTA, 1977-1991," PREPARED BY ALBERTA BUREAU OF STATISTICS, SEPTEMBER, 1979
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FIGURE 2.2
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r--1975
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1975
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1978 1980
1980
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POPULATION (THOUSANDS)
10 20 30 40 POPULATION (THOUSANDS)
SOURCE: 1975-1980 CIVIC CENSUS
FIGURE 2.4 1//
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EMPLOYMENT GROWTH BY SUB-AREA 1971 - 1981 PERCENT OF TOTAL CITY EMPLOYMENT
82 - 14,86
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TOTAL EMPLOYMENT: 1971 - 144,526 1981 - 215,441 (est.)
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LEGEND: CBD UNIVERSITY CBD FRINGE N.W. INDUSTRIAL S.E. INDUSTRIAL SOUTH INDUSTRIAL OTHERS
t"
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1981 - 2,585
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS
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10
FIGURE 2.5
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS BY TYPE 1975-1985 240 ...*4 .0` .••°#.°
220
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS (x 1000)
200 TOTAL DWELLING UNITS
..0° .0
180 160 140
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80 60 1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
SOURCE: ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT, CITY OF EDMONTON. Note: Projections based on regression between Population & Total Dwelling Units.
1984
1985
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FIGURE 2.6
PASSENGER VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS 1975-1985 550
NO. OF PASSENGER VEHICLES (x 1000)
500 LEGEND: HISTORICAL (1) PROJECTED (2) ------ PROJECTED (3)
450
400 .'
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1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1. Motor Vehicle Branch, the Province of Alberta 2. High projections based on polynomial regression equation 3. Medium projections based on linear regression equation
1983
1984
1985
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FIGURE 2.7 PERSONS PER DWELLING UNIT PASSENGER VEHICLES PER DWELLING UNIT, PERSONS PER PASSENGER VEHICLE 1975-1985 3.00 2.75 ...""."'"--'---.........'.....*".."*.............. .*--- ERSONS PER DWELLING UNIT .........14 ...... 2.50 2.25 .4—PERSONS PER PASSENGER VEHICLE
2.00
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1.50
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1.25 1.0 1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
YEAR
SOURCES: MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA EDMONTON CIVIC CENSUS, EDMONTON ASSESSMENT DEPT.
1984
1985
I F F
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3. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Arterial Roadways The Transportation System Bylaw of 1974 designates an arterial street network for the City of Edmonton. This bylaw differentiates two types of arterial roadways: (1) Freeway - a divided high standard arterial with full access controls and grade separations at major intersections. Its primary function is to provide optimum flow for through traffic. (2) Arterial Roadway - a major roadway with at grade intersections controlled by traffic control devices. Its primary function is to collect and distribute traffic from major collectors and freeways to and from major trip generators. A map illustrating Transportation System Bylaw 4368 is provided at the back of this report. (Exhibit I) There are approximately 446 Road-km and 1707 Lane-km of paved arterials in the City in 1980. These measures of the size of the Arterial Roadway Network have increased slightly in relation to population growth, but decreased when compared to the rise in passenger vehicle registrations (Table 3.1).
There are 305 traffic signals operating in Edmonton as of October 1980. Many of these traffic signals are controlled by computer to optimize the flow of traffic. These traffic signals are subject to constant monitoring, to ensure Edmonton's street network operates at maximum efficiency. The locations of these signals are shown in Figure 3.1. In addition to these signals, amber flashers and pedestrian-activated traffic signals have been installed at locations with high volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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3.2 Transit System
3.3 Truck Route System
Edmonton Transit operates approximately 590 Buses (Trolley and Diesel) and 12 Light Rail Transit (L.R.T.) cars during peak travel periods. The level of transit service has increased over the past five years, with a 58% increase in transit vehicle miles, and a 47% increase in vehicle hours, as summarized in Table 3.2.
A truck route system was established for Edmonton in 1974 through Transportation System Bylaw 3100. The primary purpose of this bylaw is to restrict truck traffic to designated roadways, during designated time periods. A copy of this bylaw and a Truck Route Map, prepared by the Engineering Department, can be found in the back of this report. (Exhibit II)
Transit service coverage has expanded to accommodate substantial growth in the outlying residential and industrial areas of the City. The present Transit Service Policy stipulates that public transit should be available to most residents within a walking distance of 400 metres. Existing transit coverage within Edmonton is illustrated in Figure 3.2. Transit route maps and schedules are frequently updated and can be obtained free of charge from Edmonton Transit. Up-to-date route and schedule information can also be obtained by phoning Edmonton Transit at 432-1234.
3.4 Bike Route Network Edmonton has a comprehensive network of bikeways, paths, lanes and routes designed to cater to a diversity of recreational needs and, to a minor extent, commuting. A copy of Edmonton's Bike Route Network prepared by the Transportation Systems Design Department is enclosed in the back cover of this report. (Exhibit III)
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3.5 Downtown Parking Supply
3.6 Transportation System Expenditures
Figure 3.3 summarizes the supply of various types of parking available in the Central Business District and Fringe areas, in 1980. Table 3.3 summarizes the changes in parking supply from 1978 to 1980. At the present time, there are approximately 29,000 parking spaces in the C.B.D. 'core' area (Zones 2, 3, 4 and 5 from Figure 3.3), while the 'fringe' area has approximately 23,500 spaces. The parking supply in the fringe area has been increasing at a rate of 5% per year, compared to 1.3% per year in the core area. In the core area, the amount of off-street surface parking has declined, with corresponding increases in off-street parking structures.
Historical and projected capital and operating expenditures for roadways and public transit between 1975 and 1985 are exhibited graphically in Figure 3.4. In 1980, a total of 210 million dollars has been budgeted for roadways and public transit. Total transportation expenditures are expected to reach 337 million dollars by 1985, with a trend towards an increasing emphasis on public transportation.
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Table 3.1 Road-km & Lane-km of Paved Arterial Roadways 1977 - 1980
Road-Kilometres:
1977
1978
1979
402.0
426.9
438.0
446.4
per 1,000 People
0.85
0.89
0.89
0.88
per 1,000 Registered Passenger Vehicles
1.93
----
1.77
1.67
1509.3
1595.8
1660.0
1706.5
per 1,000 People
3.20
3.34
3.38
3.37
per 1,000 Registered Passenger Vehicles
7.24
----
6.70
6.39
3.75
3.74
3.79
3.82
Total
1980'
Lane-Kilometres: Total
Average No. of Lanes for Paved Arterial Roadways
Projections are estimated based on the 1980 Budgeted Roadway Capital Programs. Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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Table 3.2 Transit System Characteristics 1975 - 1980
System Characteristics
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980 1
Total Buses
468
527
617
603
614
693
Peak Hour Buses
360
405
508
500
530
589
Vehicle km
('000)
18,488
22,761
26,440
28,880
29,251
30,117
Vehicle Hours ('000)
1,092
1,295
1,480
1,623
1,600
1,763
Total L.R.T. Cars
12
14
17
Peak Hour L.R.T. Cars
12
12
12
Vehicle km
('000)
Vehicle Hours ('000)
1 Based on the 1981-1985 Local Policy Plan. Source: Edmonton Transit
863 14.3
1,220
1,223
22.5
22.5
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Table 3.3 Central Business District and Fringe Parking Supply Summary 1977 - 1980 C.B.D. (Zones 2-5)
FRINGE (Zones 1,6&7)
TOTAL
Type of Parking 1978
1980
% Chg
1978
1980
On Street Free
1,415
1,355
-4.1
5,325
5,130
On Street Meter
1,840
1,570 -14.7
490
Off Street Surface Lot
14,300 12,370 -13.5
Off Street Structure
9,710 12,695
Off Street Random
1,090
Total
1978
1980
-3.6
6,740
6,490
-3.7
705
44.7
2,330
2,270
-2.4
11,640 12,745
9.5
25,940 25,115
-3.2
11,200 15,055
34.4
% Chg
30.8
1,495
2,360_ 57.8
1,115
2.3
2,415
2,505
3.7
28,355 29,105
2.7
21,365 23,445
9.7
3,510
% Chg
3,620
3.2
49,720 52,555
5.7
Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
FIGURE 3.1 (a)
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FIGURE 3.2
TRANSIT SERVICE COVERAGE 1980 I
•
tit l Is 01 = "t1 1111-!-,q 21 71,4 IS'ig 1,16 FAT-3 ZA4411 .ki 5 i/ qui 1011446a tral 6 -• J;71,, Tr - -170 1125 isurpEmNIPTiltriria--;, PAZ' tribistopa.v mor.mrdernmi losiloravarrireisiii min maul i1.7351E":?';'' 11131111111n31 Iri*M"Vir -73
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Scale: 1 : 150,000
SOURCE: EDMONTON TRANSIT Regular Daytime Service and Peak Hour Service, Nov. 1980
21
FIGURE 3.3
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT & FRINGE PARKING SUMMARY 1980
108 AVE ZONE 7 (12,278)
ZONE 6 (8,037)
22
ZONE 4 (7,409)
228 257
463
408
LEGEND:
CID
CID
-
ON STREET FREE
99 AVE 98 AVE
ZONE 5 (5,579)
ON STREET METER 123
OFF STREET SURFACE LOT =Amon OFF STREET STRUCTURE 402
TOTAL PARKING SPACES
OFF STREET OTHER (1,000) TOTAL WITHIN ZONE
C.B.D. = 29,108 FRINGE = 23,446 TOTAL = 52,554
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
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FIGURE 3.4
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM EXPENDITURES 1975-1985
1975
1975
1979
1979
1980
1980
1985
1985
11111
0
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I
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
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MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
1975
1979
1979
1980
1980
1985
1985
I
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ROADWAY OPERATING EXPENDITURES
80
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TRANSIT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
1975
I
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MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
TRANSIT OPERATING EXPENDITURES
I
40
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()
11111111
20
40
60
80
100
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ROADWAY CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Notes: 1980 figures are based on budget estimates 1985 figures are projected expenditures from 1981-1985 Local Policy Plan.
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4. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM UTILIZATION 4.1 Roadway System A. Vehicle Screen Line Crossings The volume of traffic crossing the North Saskatchewan River can be used as an indicator of the growth of traffic in Edmonton. The growth in average annual weekday vehicle river crossings is portrayed in Figure 4.1. The number of vehicles crossing the North Saskatchewan River has almost doubled between 1968 and 1979. B. Arterial Traffic Flow Throughout the year, traffic flow on the arterial network is monitored through a comprehensive traffic count program conducted by the Transportation Systems Design Department. The traffic flow map (Figure 4.2) represents a graphical illustration of this data.
C. City Limit Cordon Crossings Residents who commute to Edmonton from the surrounding municipalities place considerable demands on Edmonton's roadway network. Counting stations have been established on major arterials leading into Edmonton. The results of the morning peak hour vehicle counts for 1972 and 1980 are depicted in Figure 4.3. Between 1972 and 1980, the number of auto trips originating outside the City destined to Edmonton, has more than doubled; at the same time, the number of auto trips originating inside Edmonton destined to areas outside the City, has grown at less than half of this rate. During the 1980 morning peak hour, there were an average of 14,500 vehicles entering Edmonton compared to 9,400 vehicles leaving the city. It should be noted that these figures do not represent all person trips going in and out of Edmonton. To account for the effects of all external trips, a city limit cordon count is scheduled for 1981.
25
4.2 Transit System A. Annual Transit Ridership In 1979, Edmonton Transit attracted nearly 63 million transit riders, an increase of 2.1% over the previous year. With the implementation of transit priority measures, active marketing of public transit, and extension of light rail transit service to the Government Centre, Edmonton Transit is projecting an average increase of 2.5 million transit riders per year between 1980 and 1985. Historical and projected transit ridership is illustrated graphically in Figure 4.4. B. Transit Passenger Flow Transit counting stations have been set up at key locations in Edmonton to monitor the flow of transit vehicles and passengers. The 1978 average weekday transit passenger volumes are portrayed in Figure 4.5. A distribution of transit ridership by time of day is also illustrated.
4.3 Central Business District Cordon The Central Business District will continue to play a major role in the business, commercial and retail activities in Edmonton. Information from monitoring the movement of people and vehicles in and out of the C.B.D. helps in estimating future travel demand, and in analyzing transit, roadway and parking policies for the C.B.D. The location of the C.B.D. cordon is illustrated in Figure 4.6. A. Accumulation Counts The accumulation of auto occupants and transit passengers is the cumulative sum of the difference between observed entry and exit movements. The accumulation of transit riders and private vehicle occupants in the C.B.D. by time of day for 1977 and 1980 are presented in Figure 4.7. The accumulation of person trips peaks at about 11:30 am, reduces slightly during the noon hour, and peaks again at about 2:30 pm. A comparison of the 1977 and 1980 accumulations reveals an overall increase of approximately 10%, a factor which is indicative of the general expansion of C.B.D. activities.
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B. Auto and Transit Passenger Counts
4.4 C.B.D. Pedestrian Flow
1980 inbound, outbound and total C.B.D. cordon crossings for private vehicles, transit passengers, and trucks are illustrated graphically in Figures 4.8, 4.9, and 4.10.
Pedestrian circulation within the C.B.D. is illustrated graphically in Figure 4.11. The heaviest pedestrian flow occurs on Jasper Avenue between 104 Street and 100 Street.
C. Modal Split and Auto Occupancy Rates 1972, 1977 and 1980 C.B.D. cordon modal splits for the a.m. peak hour (inbound), and the p.m. peak hour (outbound) are summarized in Table 4.1.
D. A.M. Peak Hour Through C.B.D. Vehiclular Traffic Peak hour traffic congestion in and around the downtown area, is caused not only by trips destined to the central area but also by vehicles going through the C.B.D. According to both the 1972 and 1977 C.B.D. cordon counts, approximately one-third of the total cordon crossings are through trips.
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Table 4.1 C.B.D. Cordon - Modal Split & Auto Occupancy Rate 1972, 1977 and 1980 A.M
Peak (inbound)
P.M. Peak (outbound)
Mode of Travel 1972
1977
1980
1972
1977
1980
Auto Driver
47.7%
46.1%
42.6%
49.7%
47.4%
42.4%
Auto Passenger
20.4%
11.4%
13.5%
18.6%
11.5%
15.4%
Transit Passenger
31.9%
42.5%
43.9%
31.7%
41.1%
42.2%
Total Percent
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
Total Person Trips
29,111
32,442
37,214
32,147
31,127
37,514
1.43
1.25
1.32
1.37
1.24
1.36
Auto Occupancy Rate
Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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FIGURE 4.1
AVERAGE ANNUAL WEEKDAY VEHICLE RIVER CROSSINGS (TWO WAY) 1968 - 1979 308,313
294,963 NOTES: QUESNELL BRIDGE AND CAPILANO BRIDGE WERE COMPLETED IN 1969. JAMES MACDONALD BRIDGE WAS COMPLETED IN 1971.
283,448
263,572
248,531 11 -mai= 228,808 223,837 214,343 208,926
179,512 179,116 167,171 1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
A 41414
153 AVE
A .91
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1581
SEE DOWNTOWN AREA
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1980 TRAFFIC FLOW MAP Average Annual Weekday Traffic
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LEGEND:
200- 1980 100- 1972 100 - 1972 200- 1980
30
31
FIGURE 4.4
TRANSIT RIDERSHIP 1975-1985*
77.3
N MILLIONS)
Id= 74.3
71.6 69.2
AtAr,a -1111. 67.0
TRANSIT RIDERSHIP
65.1 62.7 61.4 58.2 56.5
..44fki'&10 51.2
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
*The 1980-1985 figures are projected transit ridership SOURCE: EDMONTON TRANSIT LOCAL POLICY PLAN 1981-1985
1982
1983
1984
1985
00
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DISTRIBUTION OF AVERAGE WEEKDAY TRANSIT RIDERSHIP BY TIME OF DAY BASED ON lore KEY STATION COURTS TOTAL - 21,13,TSI RICIERSHI• BEFORE POD 3.5 M RIDERSHIP Arrcr 23,00 - 1.11
@Meal 6000 2 g HALF
HOUR
MIRO
ir91,0100 i=1147711=11„13 001.0i 0110 11100.011001
1978 TRANSIT PASSENGER Average
Weekday
FLOW
Passengers
MAP
C.B.D. CORDON
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
x/-----
FIGURE 4.6
33
C.B.D. CORDON
i
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
34
FIGURE 4.7
ACCUMULATION OF TRANSIT PASSENGERS AND AUTO OCCUPANTS IN THE CBD 1977 & 1980 32
28
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THOUSANDSOF PERSONS
24
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TIME OF DAY 'Does not include trucks. SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
I 14 00
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17.00
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35
FIGURE 4.8
1980 DOWNTOWN CORDON PRIVATE VEHICLE CROSSINGS 16
I
1
I
1
I
LEGEND: INBOUND VEHICLES OUTBOUND VEHICLES - TOTAL VEHICLES
14 NO. OF PRIVATEVEHICLES (x 1,000)
1
12
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12 00
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HOUR OF DAY
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
I
14 00
I
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I
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16 00
17 00
18:00
36
FIGURE 4.9
1980 DOWNTOWN CORDON TRANSIT PASSENGER CROSSINGS (BUS AND LRT) 120
I
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I
NO. OFTRAN SITPASSENGE RS (x 1,000)
105
LEGEND: INBOUND PASSENGERS —OUTBOUND PASSENGERS TOTAL PASSENGERS
90
1 1 I / / I 1 s s i
75
t t t t t t 1
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60
45 / I 30
/
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15
0 vr en“.
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9 00
10 00
11 00
12:00
I
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TIME OF DAY
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
I
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I
15:00
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16 00
I
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18:00
37
FIGURE 4.10
1980 DOWNTOWN CORDON TRUCK CROSSINGS 500
1
I
I
1
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
450
NO. OF TRUCKS
400
350 LEGEND: INBOUND TRUCKS OUTBOUND TRUCKS TOTAL TRUCKS
300
A
250
1
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I
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1 9:00
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1 11 00
1 12 00
1 13 00
HOUR OF DAY
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
1 14 00
1 15:00
1 16 00
-
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18 00
104 AVE
..0103 A AVE. I103 AVE.
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FLOW DISTRIBUTION
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.
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.
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
.
SYSTEMS PLANNING SECTION
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39
5. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 5.1 Roadway System A. System-Wide Performance Indicators System wide performance indicators such as average trip distance, travel time, and travel speed, have been estimated for 1975, 1981 and 1985, and are exhibited graphically in Figure 5.1. These indicators have been estimated by a simulation model in conjunction with existing and future roadway networks based on the 1981 - 1985 Local Policy Plan. The level of transportation services is forecast to improve marginally if the desirable programs contained in the 1981 - 1985 Local Policy Plan can be realized by the end of the plan period. B. Auto Travel Time Contour Apart from utilizing simulation modelling techniques to estimate travel time and travel speed, actual surveys have also been undertaken on major roadway corridors in 1980 to measure system performance.
Auto travel time contours for the a.m. peak hour (inbound) and the p.m. peak (outbound) are presented in Figures 5.2 and 5.3. It should be noted that these travel times have been calculated from the nearest C.B.D. cordon rather than from a fixed reference point within the C.B.D. These travel time surveys were conducted in the Spring of 1980, prior to the introduction of Project UNI. C. Intersection Performance Evaluation The performance of an arterial roadway network is dependent on the performance of its intersections. An intersection volume-to-capacity ratio can be used to measure this performance. A volume to capacity ratio greater than 0.95 denotes the intersection is at or beyond capacity, and is approaching the breakdown point. A volume to capacity ratio between 0.85 and 0.95 indicates the intersection is approaching capacity. The locations of these critical and near critical intersections are highlighted in Figure 5.4, and reflect conditions as of December 1980.
40
5.2 Transit System A common indicator of public transit effectiveness is transit riders per capita, which measures the growth in transit patronage by taking into account increases in population. As shown in Table 5.1, transit ridership has been increasing since 1975. On the average, each person in Edmonton made 128 transit trips in 1979. Table 5.1 summarizes some other measures of the effectiveness of public transit service in Edmonton, such as the number of transit riders carried per vehicle-kilometre or vehicle-hour. The decline in these indicators reflects the expanding low density developments in the outlying areas of Edmonton.
Transit cost and revenue data between 1975 and 1980 are highlighted in Table 5.2. There has been a significant increase in operating expenditures over this time period, however, operating revenues have not kept pace. Total and net cost per ride statistics for the period 1975 to 1980 are presented in Table 5.2. The net cost per ride has increased from 11 cents in 1975 to 40 cents in 1979.
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Table 5.1 Transit System Performance 1975 - 1980
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
113.4
122.4
123.3
128.5
127.5
129.7
2.8
2.5
2.2
2.1
2.1
2.1
Riders / Vehicle Hour
46.9
43.6
39.3
37.5
38.7
36.4
Bus (km per hour)
16.9
17.6
17.9
17.8
18.3
17.1
LRT (km per hour)
----
----
----
60.5
54.2
54.4
Performance Indicators Riders / Capita Riders / Vehicle km
1 Based on the 1981-1985 Local Policy Plan. Source: Edmonton Transit
19801
42
Table 5.2 Transit System: Cost and Revenue Statistics 1975 - 1980
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980'
Total Operating Revenue ($1 000)
13,859
15,394
18,203
22,571
27,102
22,9992
Total Operating ($'000) Cost
19,679
27,701
35,481
49,738
52,388
58,403
Net Operating Cost' ($'000)
5,831
12,307
17,278
27,167
25,198
35,404
Oper. Revenue as a % of Operating Cost
70 %
56 %
51 %
45 %
52 %
39 %
Cost per Rider $
0.38
0.49
0.61
0.81
0.83
0.90
Revenue per Rider $
0.27
0.27
0.31
0.37
0.43
0.35
Net Cost per Rider' $
0.11
0.22
0.30
0.44
0.40
0.55
Cost & Revenue Data
Based on the 1981-1985 Local Policy Plan. 2
The decline in transit revenue in 1980 reflects City Council's decision to discontinue the transfer of Senior Citizen and DATS transportation costs from Edmonton Transit to Edmonton Social Services Department.
3
Net operating cost excludes Provincial Transit Operating Grants. Source: Edmonton Transit
FIGURE 5.1
43
ROADWAY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS* 1975 - 1986 36 33 31.7 10 9 9.0
49MT
30
18
27
16
24
2
MEAN TRIP DISTANCE ( km)
8
MEANTRIP TRAVELTIME (min.)
20
7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AMMO 6.9 6 5 4
3
14
12 11.7 10
8
6
2
4
6
1
2
3
0
0 1975
1981
1986
*Based on a.m. peak hour work trips
1975
1981
1986
0
1975
1981
1986
FIGURE 5.2
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44
AUTO TRAVEL TIME CONTOUR A.M. PEAK INBOUND TO C.B.D. SPRING 1980
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SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
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APPROACHING CAPACITY.
111. 1411. VOINIVE
SOURCE: TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
46
47
6. TRAFFIC SAFETY
6.2 High Traffic Accident Locations
6.1 Traffic Accident Characteristics
Accident statistics for the 20 highest traffic accident intersections and roadway sections are summarized in Tables 6.3 and 6.4 respectively.
The number of reportable traffic accidents5 in Edmonton has risen from 22,976 in 1978 to 25,272 in 1979, as shown in Table 6.1. The number of traffic accident fatalities increased by 2, while personal injuries declined by 100. Property damages increased by 5 million dollars over the previous year. Over half of the reportable accidents occurred at roadway intersections, although the number of off street traffic accidents has been also increasing. Table. 6.2 summarizes traffic accident fatalities and injuries by mode of travel. Substantial increases in death or injury are noted in motorcycle and bicycle accidents, while pedestrian fatalities have decreased.
5 A reportable traffic accident is defined as an accident which incurs property damage in excess of $350 and/or results injury or fatality.
The traffic circle at Yellowhead Trail and St. Albert Trail had a total of 86 traffic accidents, the highest among all intersections and roadway sections. The Quesnell Bridge, the High Level Bridge and the Groat Bridge were the three highest traffic accident roadway sections in 1979. Significant growth in the number of traffic accidents from 1978 to 1979 is noted at several locations.
48
Table 6.1 Summary of Traffic Accident' Statistics - 1979
Characteristics
Number
% Change From1978
Motor Vehicle Accidents
25,272
10.0
Intersection
Motor Vehicle Involved
46,657
10.1
Total Property Damages ($'000)
39,307
14.1
Fatal Accident
52
8.3
Unknown
Fatality
56
3.7
Total
Injury Accident
2,458
-3.1
Injury
3,261
-3.0
Accidents by % of Roadway Portion Total
Number
% Change From1978
51.4
12,998
10.0
Mid-Block
34.5
8,729
-0.8
Off-Street
12.9
3,252
17,3
1.2
293
20.6
100.0
25,272
10.0
1 Traffic accident is defined as a reportable accident which incurs property damages in excess of $350 and/or results injury or fatality. Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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Table 6.2 Traffic Accident Fatalities and Injuries by Mode of Travel - 1979 Fatalities
Total
Injuries
Mode of Travel Number
%Change,
Number
%Change,
Number
%Change,
Driver (Auto, Truck & Bus)
15
0.0
1,395
2.0
1,410
2.0
Passenger (Auto, Truck & Bus)
14
7.7
1,016
-13.5
1,030
-13.3
Motor Cycle Driver
9
200.0
214
14.4
223
17.4
Motor Cycle Passenger
2
0.0
41
0.0
43
4.9
Sub-Total (Vehicles)
40
29.0
2,666
-3.8
2,706
-3.4
Pedestrian
12
-45.5
463
3.4
475
1.1
Cyclist
4
300.0
130
-9.1
134
-6.9
Others
0
0.0
2
100.0
2
100.0
56
3.7
3,261
-3.0
3,317
-2.9
Total
1 Percentage change from 1978. Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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Table 6.3 High Traffic Accident Intersection' - 1979 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 Traffic Traffic Fatality Property Traffic Accident Accident & Injury Damage Control 2
Intersection Yellowhead Trail & St. Albert Trail Whitemud Drive & 103 Street Yellowhead Trail & 127 Street Groat Road & River Road
86 72 68 55
83 40 36 29
2 19 5 5
99,699 138,283 97,012 55,137
Circle Signal Signal Yield
79 118 63 111
Avenue Avenue Avenue Avenue
50 50 49 49
37 54 36 68
13 3 11 8
124,018 59,238 127,931 56,320
Signal Circle Signal Circle
107 87 111 97
Avenue & 142 Street Avenue & 170 Street Avenue & 97 Street Avenue k 104 Street
48 46 46 46
52 32 40 40
1 21 8 9
58,220 196,247 84,682 99,919
Circle Signal Signal Signal
44 44 43 41
15 30 37 27
7 7 12 3
90,479 77,440 90,796 94,175
Signal Signal Signal Circle
40 39 39 39
19 24 37 21
5 6 2 14
73,261 56,114 77,470 55,887
Signal Circle Stop Signal
118 Avenue 137 Avenue 137 Avenue River Road
& & & &
170 Street St. Albert Trail 104 Street Groat Road
& 149 Street & 66 Street & 113 A Street & 105 Street
Whitemud Drive & 106 Street 72 Avenue & 114 Street Millwoods Road & 91 Street 137 Avenue & Fort Road
Only the 20 highest traffic accident intersections in the City of Edmonton are compiled in this table. 2
Circle - Traffic Circle Yield - Yield Sign
Signal - Traffic Signal Stop - Stop Sign
Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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Table 6.4 High Traffic Accident Roadway Sections 1 - 1979
Roadway Section
1979 1978 1979 1979 Traffic Traffic Fatality Property Accident Accident & Injury Damage
1979 Roadway Type2
Quesnell Bridge High Level Bridge Groat Bridge Whitemud Drive - 122 St to 142 St
60 49 43 42
35 44 20 7
4 7 3 17
108,952 84,333 46,991 91,496
5LD-NP 2LU-NP 4LD-NP 3LU-NP
Capilano Bridge 51 Avenue - 91 St to 93 St 103 Street - 34 Ave to Whitemud Dr Low Level Bridge
41 39 38 34
38 11 18 23
10 11 12 2
103,490 53,700 81,735 39,895
6LD-NP 4LU-NP 4LU-NP 4LD-NP
137 Avenue - 93 St to 97 St McDougall Hill 97 St - Yellowhead Tr to 127 Ave James MacDonald Bridge
33 29 27 26
5 20 12 33
9 1 6 2
50,770 53,669 57,345 40,060
4LD-NP 3LU-NP 6LD-NP 6LD-NP
Groat Rd - 102 Ave to S. of 107 Ave 105 Street Bridge River Road - Fortway Dr to Groat Rd 97 Street - 128 Ave to 129 B Ave
24 24 23 19
11 16 4 23
8 6 6 1
40,000 45,788 36,902 27,625
4LD-NP 2LU-NP 2LU-NP 4LU-NP
170 Street - 95 Ave to 100 Ave Argyll Road - 83 St to 86 St 112 Avenue - 82 St to 85 St 101 Street - 104 Ave to 105 Ave
18 18 17 17
14 6 5 11
1 1 3 1
47,125 33,619 18,025 44,275
4LD-NP 4LD-NP 4LD-NP 4LU-NP
1 Only the 20 highest traffic accident roadway sections in the City of Edmonton are compiled in this table.
2
4LU-NP - 4 lane undivided roadway, no parking allowed. no parking allowed. 4LD-NP - 4 lane divided roadway, Source: Transportation Systems Design Department, City of Edmonton.
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$ 5.00 (L) $ 1.00 (S)
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$ 5.00 (L) $ 1.00 (S)
- Graphic presentation of average weekday transit patronage 3. DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN FLOW MAP - 1980
$ 2.50
- Graphic presentation of pedestrian volumes in the Central Business District. 4. YEAR END TRAFFIC SUMMARY - 1979
$ 2.50
Listing of traffic counts carried out during the year. Gives directional breakdown of counts, average annual weekday, and average annual Saturday and Sunday volumes. 5. 5 YEAR TRAFFIC SUMMARY - 1975 - 1979
$ 2.50
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$ 5.00
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