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A couple possibilities for Jasper Ave

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As you head into tonight's discussion of Jasper Ave or send your feedback online to the City, here are a couple quick thoughts to consider in terms of the possibilities:

  • Jasper Ave is currently 7 lanes wide. It carries an average of 25850 vehicles each weekday between 116 St and 122 St.
  • 101 St north of 105 Ave is 4 lanes wide. It carries an average of 25300 vehicles each weekday. Perhaps there is excess capacity on Jasper Ave that could be better allocated to support businesses and residents.
    jasper ave traffic volumes

    101 st traffic volume

  • Long signal lengths along the Jasper Ave corridor allow cars to speed down the avenue in the evenings without slowing or stopping. While satisfying as a driver, the ability to rocket out of the downtown core without stopping is not Jasper Ave's purpose.

    Long signal cycles make crossing a street or walking even a short distance prohibitive and frustrating. This discourages walking, and makes streets into barriers that separate destinations, rather than arteries that stitch them together.

    Shorter signal cycles reduce overall pedestrian wait times as well as side street delay. This improves pedestrian compliance (less jaywalking) and decreases congestion on surrounding streets.

    Longer Corridor Cycles

    signal-timing-1 Corridor-based cycle lengths (sec) corridor

    Balanced Cycles

    signal-timing-2 Balanced cycle lengths (sec) balanced Source: NACTO Urban Street Design Guide