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Brunette Avenue Interchange Project Project Discussion Guide: NOV. 2016
The Need for
Improvements
Traffic Safety: Originally constructed
in the1960s, the interchange ramps can
be difficult to negotiate, particularly for
large trucks. The Brunette Interchange
is the most crash prone location within
Coquitlam and accounts for 10% of all
crashes in the City.
Congestion: Due to the limited capacity
of the ramps, traffic is frequently backed
up during peak periods. Connections
to the municipal network are very close
to the interchange itself, causing large
volumes of lane-changing over a short
distance and can cause significant
congestion.
Regional Goods and People
Movement: Congestion at the
interchange is an impediment to the flow
of goods and truck traffic throughout
the region. In addition, there are many
at-grade rail crossings that hamper the
efficiency of the adjacent rail network,
which is an important economic driver for
the entire region.
Project Benefits
The Ministry of Transportation and
Infrastructure is considering options to
improve the Brunette Avenue Interchange.
The new interchange will be designed to:
Consultation Process
We are here
Previous
studies
Municipal
ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholder
ENGAGEMENT
Develop
Conceptual Ideas
Public Consultation
on Options
Public Consultation
Summary Report (Early 2017)
Further Technical
Analysis (if required)
Further Consultation
(if required)
Identify
Preferred Option
• Traffic analysis
• Technical analysis
• Environmental analysis
Ongoing consultation and planning
with City of Coquitlam staff and City of
New Westminster staff.
Ongoing consultation with TransLink,
Royal Columbian Hospital and future
developments.
Project Goals
The following goals were developed based on technical analysis of traffic patterns, stakeholder feedback and local, regional and
provincial transportation needs.
Relieve Congestion
m Relieve congestion on Highway 1
m Enable more efficient access to Highway 1 and local arterial roads
m Improve reliability, congestion and reduce travel times
Improve Traffic Safety
m Reduce incidents by simplifying traffic movements and reducing
lane changes
m Enhance safety for all modes by modernizing interchange design
m Reduce vehicle / rail conflicts
Value
m Manage project costs to deliver best value
Royal Columbian Hospital
m Improve regional access to Royal Columbian Hospital
m Protect access for emergency vehicles, employees, patients and
visitors.
Cyclists and Pedestrians
m Support cyclists and pedestrians crossing the highway
m Improve access to Braid Street Skytrain station and between regional
greenways
Accommodate Transit Service
m Accommodate current and proposed bus routes
Support Community Planning
m Accommodate existing community plans
Connect Communities
m Provide regional connectivity between adjacent communities,
across the highway, for all modes of travel
m Minimize impact to local traffic and roads.
Regional Goods and People Movement
m Improve truck access and goods movement between Highway 1
and local arterial roads
m Improve direct access through direct municipal connections
m Improve rail efficiency by reducing vehicle / rail conflicts
m Improve traffic safety for all modes
m Reduce travel times
m Facilitate the efficient movement of
goods
m Improve traffic flow at the interchange
and along area arterial roads
m Connect areas separated by the highway
m Facilitate regional access to Royal
Columbian Hospital
m Improve pedestrian and cyclist access
across Highway 1
m Improve access to transit
Currently the project is in the planning
phase and the public consultation is
aimed at soliciting information on the
proposed options.
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