Overview
The City of Ottawa is conducting a traffic calming study along Johnston Road from Ewing Street/Grandpark Circle to Blohm Drive in response to traffic concerns raised by the residents.
The purpose of this study is to recommend permanent roadway modifications intended to improve safety for all road users, primarily by reducing vehicular speeds.
Information on Traffic Calming
Traffic calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that help to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behaviour, and improve conditions for non-motorized street users. Traffic calming studies recommend localized retrofits to the roadway to address traffic concerns as opposed to a complete reconstruction of the street. More information about the types of traffic calming suitable for City streets.
Proposed Traffic Calming Concept Plan
Based on traffic data, coordination with various stakeholders, and project constraints, a proposed conceptual traffic calming plan has been developed.
The proposed concept plan for Johnston Road includes:
- Addition of three (3) sets of speed cushions from Ewing Street/Grandpark Circle to Baslaw Drive (West). Speed cushions are recommended over speed humps along this street because it is designated as a key emergency route for Fire, and is also a frequent Transit route. Speed cushions are designed to allow large vehicles like fire trucks/ambulances/buses to ‘straddle’ the cushions causing less discomfort to users.
- Implementation of painted reserved cycling lanes, delineated with pavement markings and roadside regulatory signage. Cycling lanes require the street to be signed No Stopping. As a result, the on-street parking along this section of Johnston Road would have to be removed.
- Intersection of Johnston Road and Ewing Street/Grandpark Circle:
- Addition of a crosswalk (East leg)
- Addition of a pedestrian landing pad (North/East corner)
- Renewal of the existing pedestrian landing pads to meet current accessibility standards
- Intersection of Johnston Road and Blohm Drive:
- Addition of painted ladder markings on the East leg to highlight/clarify the pedestrian crossing
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Online Survey
The purpose of the online survey is to seek public feedback on the proposed conceptual plan in order to assist staff in developing the final functional design plan for the overall project.
We encourage interested members of the public to fill out the online survey below. It should only take about five minutes of your time and is available online until March 12, 2025:
Next Steps
After the online survey closes, we will share a ‘Public Engagement Feedback Report’ report to summarize the feedback received. Feedback from the survey and other stakeholders will be reviewed along with traffic data to develop a final traffic calming plan.
When study recommendations have been finalized and funding secured, the approved traffic calming plan would proceed to design and construction. The entire process from study initiation to final construction can take approximately 2.5 to 4 years to complete.
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, or for any inquiries, please call or email the following City of Ottawa project contact:
Sophie Gauvreau
Project Manager - Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
City of Ottawa
613-580-2424 x22680
Sophie.Gauvreau@ottawa.ca(link opens email application)