City of Winnipeg Reduced Speed Limit Pilot Study
KGS Group worked with the City of Winnipeg to conduct a one-year speed limit reduction pilot project in four different neighbourhoods across the city. We evaluated the impact of reduced speed limits on residential roads and the impact of lower speed limits on neighbourhood liveability.
The scenario analysis considered a speed limit reduction of a particular magnitude. These scenarios were evaluated based on travel time, perceived safety, perceived liveability, expected collision reduction, ease of implementation and expectancy. Based on the results of the scenario analysis and the public engagement, a recommended speed limit for local streets and minor collectors was provided to the City of Winnipeg for consideration.
This project was completed by MORR Transportation Consulting Ltd. prior to its acquisition by KGS Group.
Project Highlights
- A comprehensive review of national and international literature
- A jurisdictional scan
- Analysis of historical speed study data
- Design of a data collection program for the four pilot neighbourhoods
- Stakeholder and public engagement
- Design and application of a scenario analysis
Brady Road Resource Management Facility Road Renewals
KGS Group was retained by the City of Winnipeg for preliminary design, detailed design and contract administration services to complete the asphalt reconstructions of Charette Road and Payette Road. This project included 2,590 metres of 2-lane asphalt roadway with improved ditch drainage, French drain cutoffs and culvert installations within the Brady Road Resource Management Facility.
Our designs included a robust pavement structure, drainage improvements (ditch cleanout, grading, French drains and culvert replacement), utility relocations (underground plant and pole structure relocations) and improved geometry assessed through vehicular swept-path analysis. In addition to this, we provided a comprehensive traffic management plan to ensure continual use of the facility during construction.
The result is a permanent, heavy-duty driving surface for residential, commercial and operational users to safely access the Brady Road Resource Management Facility.
Project Highlights
- Preliminary design, detailed design and contract administration services to complete the asphalt reconstructions of Charette Road and Payette Road
- Coordination with agencies, utilities and Manitoba Hydro
- The reconstructed roads reduced dust and mud issues, while extending the road life under heavy loads
- The design included ditch drainage improvements, utility relocations and improved geometry of the road