In a presentation to the Transportation Committee on April 8th, two contentious road issues were examined – the extension of 84th Ave, through Bear Creek Park, and solutions regarding the high collision intersection of 88th Ave and King George Hwy.
According to a Public Polling Survey regarding Network Concerns in the City, there’s large support for the extension of 84th Avenue, as well as immense concern regarding the safety and traffic flow of 88th and King George.
The City proposes installing a 3 lane roundabout at the intersection, which outperforms a 6 lane, signalized intersection, as well as reduces pollution and is cost effective. A roundabout this size, on such a major arterial, does not exist anywhere in Metro Vancouver, although similar roundabouts are the norm in Europe.
Public consultation is expected to begin in July. The City proposes that the two projects be built by 2011.
Councillors Barinder Rasode and Marvin Hunt supported public consultation on the proposals, while Mayor Dianne Watts was against.
Any clue on how many roundabouts Surrey has now?