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1. Since this road (132 Ave) was paved moments before the snow fell there has been no lines or markers placed on the road, and I honestly dont think anyone knows how many lanes are actually supposed to be there. I get it that they can't paint lines at certain temperatures and on wet surfaces etc. But between 100th Street and 102 Street how many lanes are supposed to be there?
2. Since this street has been widened there seems to be much more traffic using it. The left hand turning signal at 132 Ave and 100 Street is only about 3-5 seconds long. Which equals/allows maybe 2 vehicles that can safely make it through the intersection during the turn light, usually a third will make the turn but midway through the intersection the turn light is back to red. On average during the full green light cycle a total of maybe 2 more cars can turn left. On average there are 10 or more cars depending on the weather in the left turn holding lane. On a cold icy day like this morning combined with the City lack of sanding or salting intersections in a timely matter, only 1 maybe 2 cars can make the left turn light. Is there any reason why the City could lengthen the left turn signal to allow a few more vehicles to turn left.
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City of Grande Prairie (Registered User)
Acknowledged Pamela, Citizen Contact Centre (Registered User)
Pamela, Citizen Contact Centre (Registered User)
Transit Department (Registered User)
Thank you for your comment and concern. Please note the following:
1. Between 100th Street and 102nd Street (Westbound) there are two lanes but since line painting/traffic pattern change was not completed prior to winter condition, vehicle traffic has remained the same as during construction – 2 lanes merging into one lane with a dedicated left turn lane at 102nd Street. All drivers should use caution and reduce their speed through signed construction zones.
2. The lights at 100th Street and 132nd Avenue are under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation. The City does not control the timing of the lights at this intersection or the road maintenance and recommend contacting Alberta Transportation with your concerns.
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russ.andrea (Registered User)
1. I don't believe there are construction signs delineating how many lanes there are, especially east bound traffic. If you are travelling east towards 102nd street lights, there are two thru lanes and one right turn lane sign on the overhead sign. To me that means there should be 2 thru lanes and one right lane which seems to be how people are using this road a lot of the time. As you pass through this intersection heading east towards 100th Street, I dont think the public have a clue what is going on here, as there are no signs to prevent traffic from treating this as two lanes.
Transit Department (Registered User)
Closed Pamela, Citizen Contact Centre (Registered User)