The following resolution was presented:
WHEREAS the speed limit along the four lanes of MR 35 is 80 km per hour at Montée Principale and Marier Street, with drivers often exceeding that speed;
AND WHEREAS the lights at the intersections of MR 35 at Montée Principale and at Marier Street do not have protected advanced green signals for left turning traffic, often creating hazardous traffic conflicts for drivers attempting left hand turns at these intersections;
AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury Fire Services have responded to a large number of vehicle collisions at the intersections of MR 35 and Montée Principale and Marier Street since October 1st of 2023;
AND WHEREAS drivers trying to make a left hand turn at these intersections on MR 35 sometimes wait for more than one signal light cycle to effect the turn safely;
AND WHEREAS the installation of protected advanced green signals at these intersections would significantly increase traffic safety;
AND WHEREAS City Council approved the Development of a Road Safety Program during the 2024-2025 budget deliberations to be funded from the automated speed enforcement program revenues;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff conduct a traffic study at the intersections of MR 35 at Montée Principale and at Marier Street within the next 3 months and return to the Operations Committee with a report by June of 2025 considering the addition of protected left hand turn phases at these intersections, together with costs and funding options.