How does the Ministry determine if a traffic signal should be installed at a particular location?
A request for a new traffic signal will be analysed using an established process that is widely accepted in the transportation industry. An engineering study will be conducted which assesses the following criteria: • Highway Classification • Total volume of traffic entering the intersection on all approaches on a typical weekday. • Also, the total traffic volume on the main street will be assessed alone to determine if a signal is justified. • The amount of delay that side street traffic encounter when trying to cross or enter the main street. • The impact the signal will have on smooth traffic flow. In other words, would installing the signal help traffic flow or make it worse on the main street? • Motor vehicle collisions: A traffic signal may reduce certain type of collisions such as right angle collisions and left turning collisions. If the collision history indicates that there is a pattern of these types of collisions, then a traffic signal would be a benefit. • Close proximity t
