Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
Welcome
Austin Laurentian Intersection Open House
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CityofCoquitlam
Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
PURPOSE OF THIS OPEN HOUSE
This open house is an opportunity for residents of Coquitlam, particularly in the Austin Avenue/Laurentian
Crescent neighbourhoods, to review the proposed intersection changes at Austin Avenue and Laurentian
Crescent.
The City would like to hear comments and suggestions on this improvement project.
Please review the boards and chat with City staff — they are available to answer your questions.
Also, please complete the questionnaire so the City can ensure the proposed improvements address
community concerns about the existing intersection.
Contact:
SEAN O’SULLIVAN, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER
T 604-927-6265 E [email protected]
CityofCoquitlam
Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
Concerns include:
Existing Austin / Laurentian Intersection
The City has received a number of requests to make changes to
the Austin Avenue/Laurentian Crescent intersection to improve
the intersection’s operation and safety.
»» long delays for vehicles turning left onto Austin from Laurentian
(both northbound and southbound),
»» long and angled pedestrian crossing Austin,
File #: 11-5460-08/000/2015-1 Doc #: 1911635.v4
INTERSECTION CONCERNS
Laurentian
Crescent
Austin Avenue
»» limited sight lines for vehicles turning left or right onto Austin
(from Laurentian both northbound and southbound),
»» eastbound and westbound vehicles on Austin trying to turn
left onto Laurentian block each other, and
»» collision severity.
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Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
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EXAMPLE PROJECT: AUSTIN AVENUE/
CHARLAND AVENUE/POIRIER STREET
The work that is being proposed for Austin Avenue/Laurentian
Crescent project is similar to the work that was done at the Austin
Avenue/Charland Avenue/Poirier Street intersections (2007).
A cul-de-sac was installed on Charland Ave to improve traffic safety and operations.
File #: 11-5460-08/000/2015-1 Doc #: 1911635.v4
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Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
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PROPOSED CHANGES
Laurentian Crescent
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After reviewing the traffic patterns and the collision history, the
City is proposing to make the following changes:
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1»» Close Laurentian Crescent, north of Austin Avenue and build
a cul-de-sac — the pedestrian and cycling access would remain;
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2»» Eliminate the pedestrian crossing of Austin Avenue on the
west side of Laurentian Crescent to avoid the conflict with
northbound traffic turning left from Laurentian Avenue;
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3»» Realign the pedestrian crosswalk across Austin Avenue on
the east side of Laurentian Crescent so that it is perpendicular
to Austin minimizing the pedestrian crossing distance; and
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Laurentian Crescent
»4» Replace the existing pedestrian signal on Austin Avenue with
a full traffic signal.
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Austin Ave
Austin/Laurentian
Intersection Project
2015 Paving
Bike Route
Arterial
Collector
2015 NEIGHBOURHOOD PAVING PROJECTS
»» Surveying—spring 2015
»» Design work—spring 2015
»» Tender project—summer 2015
Full Signal
Ped/Transit
Signal
Full Signal
Laurentian Cr
»» Re-paving—late summer/fall 2015
Austin Ave
Rochester Ave
Area map showing road designation, bike routes, and roads to be paved in 2015
File #: 11-5460-08/000/2015-1 Doc #: 1937333.v1
CityofCoquitlam
Austin/Laurentian Intersection Project
NEXT STEPS
Complete the questionnaire so the City can ensure the proposed improvements address community
concerns about the existing intersection.
Please forward the questionnaire, or any comments or questions by March 27, 2015.
The City will review feedback from area residents and report back to Council on the findings and any
changes to the proposed design to address concerns raised.
If endorsed by Council, any changes to the intersection will be included as part of this year’s planned
Laurentian/Haversley/Ascot paving project.
Contact:
SEAN O’SULLIVAN, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER
T 604-927-6265 E [email protected]
CityofCoquitlam