Isleville St Tactical Intersection Improvements

In July 2020, a tactical intersection improvement was installed at the intersection of Young, Kaye, and Isleville. We installed:

1. bicycle refuge island when crossing Young Street
2. traffic filter allowing bicycles to continue on Isleville while cars must turn right
3. back-in angle parking on Kaye Street
4. curb extensions using concrete curbs and bollards

Traffic filter at Young-Kaye-Isleville intersection

 In September 2024, a traffic filter was installed on Isleville Street at the Almon Street intersection. Bikes can pass through the intersection while cars cannot turn North onto Isleville Street. 

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Pending council approval, the municipality will be upgrading these intersections to have permanent curbs and signage. This is based on traffic data showing increased safety and positive public feedback. Before seeking council's approval for permanent infrastructure, residents will get a chance to receive information of the coming changes and provide feedback on design improvements, including through this survey.

When designing this intersection, the priorities were as follows. These priorities will be the focus on permanent design too. The priorities for this design are:

• narrow the intersection for speed and safety purposes
• improve sightlines for all road users
• facilitate safer and more comfortable crossings for people walking, rolling and cycling
• allow emergency vehicles to safely and easily pass through the intersection

At the same time as the intersection changes, the bump-outs surrounding the Young-Kaye-Isleville intersection may also be made permanent, depending on funding. This would provide space for a sidewalk and more park space, and the potential for extended patio or seating space.

Please take a moment to detail your feedback about how these trial intersection improvements have been working for you.