Although Revelstoke city council addressed the Fourth Street East petition during its June 8 meeting, no permanent fixes have been suggested. Instead, council is focusing on temporary solutions ahead of the September 2021 transportation master plan.
Money has been set aside for a pilot project to address the traffic safety issues. Possible temporary solutions include curb outs to improve pedestrian visibility and increased signage in the area. While these measures do meet two of the petition requests, a number of demands have gone unfulfilled. This includes lowered speed limits for residential areas and high-traffic pedestrian areas.
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“We are very aware of the issue here on Fourth Street. We are looking at opportunities to address some of the concerns,” said Director of Engineering Steve Black. “As much as I’d like to be able to go, ‘Yes, we are gonna go do something right away,’ I’m uncomfortable in pursuing a solution in that matter.”
With 162 signatures, Revelstoke residents have expressed their concern for traffic in the area. According to Black, council is aware of the issues, especially surrounding the upcoming construction season. long-term solutions include road width modifications, pedestrian access, and parking improvements near Southside Market.
He emphasized that changes are coming, but the city would rather fix the issues once, instead of through multiple projects.
In the meantime, Black is working on safety solutions to present at a future city council meeting.
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