Overview
The City of Ottawa is conducting a traffic calming study along Tapiola Crescent from Johnston Road (East) to Johnston Road (West) 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 was developed.
The proposed concept plan for Tapiola Crescent included:
- Addition of three pedestrian crossovers (PXO’s) with bulb-outs (narrowing) on each side. The PXOs are proposed:
- Between Johnston Road West and Gentle Gate Crecent
- Between White Clover Private and Rastila Crescent/Tammela Court
- Between Brando Crescent/Rushford Private and Haxby Private
- Addition of two concrete center medians to reduce the overall width of adjacent travel lanes. The medians are proposed :
- Between Fireside Crescent and Crimson Gate
- Between Rastila Crescent/Wingale Private to Brando Crescent/Somero Private
Due to the width of the roadway, the on-street parking along the sections of these medians will require to be removed.
- Intersection of Tapiola Crescent and Johnston Road (East):
- Addition of crosswalk marking on the east leg to highlight/clarify the pedestrian crossing
- Renewal of the pedestrian landing pads to meet current accessibility standards
- Intersection of Tapiola Crescent and Johnston Road (West):
- Renewal of the pedestrian landing pads to meet current accessibility standards
Consultation
To confirm if there was a reasonable level of support to proceed with this study, and to understand your concerns related to traffic along Tapiola Crescent, an online survey was conducted between April and May 2024.
Following this initial online survey, an As We Heard It Report [ PDF 337 KB ] was prepared to detail the results of the survey.
Final Recommendations (July 2024)
Online Survey Results
Between April and May 2024, an online survey was conducted to gather feedback about the proposed concept plan along Tapiola Crescent. See the Consultation section for complete results of the survey in an As We Heard It report.
Final Recommended Traffic Calming Plan
Based on the review of traffic data, coordination with various stakeholders, public feedback and other project constraints, City staff are recommending to proceed with the measures proposed in the April/May 2024 proposed concept plan.
The Final Recommended Traffic Calming Plan for Tapiola Crescent includes:
- Addition of three pedestrian crossovers (PXO’s) with bulb-outs (narrowing) on each side. The PXOs are proposed:
- between Johnston Road West and Gentle Gate Crecent
- between White Clover Private and Rastila Crescent/Tammela Court
- between Brando Crescent/Rushford Private and Haxby Private
- Addition of two concrete centre medians to reduce the overall width of adjacent travel lanes. Due to the width of the roadway, the on-street parking along the sections of these medians will require to be removed. The medians are proposed:
- between Fireside Crescent and Crimson Gate
- between Rastila Crescent/Wingale Private to Brando Crescent/Somero Private
- Intersection of Tapiola Crescent and Johnston Road (East):
- Addition of crosswalk marking on the east leg to highlight/clarify the pedestrian crossing
- Renewal of the pedestrian landing pads to meet current accessibility standards
- Intersection of Tapiola Crescent and Johnston Road (West):
- Renewal of the pedestrian landing pads to meet current accessibility standards
Full size Final Recommended Traffic Calming Plan [ PDF 3.035 MB ]
Next steps
This project will be funded through the Neighbourhood Traffic Calming program. The next step in the process is to complete the final project approvals and then initiate the detailed design, which typically requires one year to complete. The construction is typically undertaken the following year.
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, ext. 22680
Sophie.Gauvreau@ottawa.ca