Growth in traffic volumes will clearly necessitate the signalization of a number of key intersections throughout the Town. This will be required as a matter of course and the Town will need to monitor traffic volumes and accident frequency in order to prioritize the signalization process on an on-going basis. Based on the forecasts developed for the 20,000 population horizon, Bunt & Associates has developed a preliminary prioritization program for signalization to the 20,000 population horizon. This is illustrated here in Table 8.7.
It is recommended that the Town undertaken annual data collection program to collect traffic and pedestrian volumes during weekday AM and PM peak periods at all of these intersections. Signal warrants should then be undertaken annually so as to maintain a priority for signalization.
Other locations may be added to this list as other events occur to change the priority. As well, intersection may be studied to determine if pedestrian warrants are met for crossing improvements, and as well to determine if all-way stop control is warranted in advance of signalization.