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The Town of Smithers is seeking feedback on road upgrade options to include active transportation infrastructure on Princess Street from the Fulton Avenue path to 15th Avenue.
Princess Street has been identified as a candidate for Active Transportation infrastructure for several reasons:
➡️ Under-utilized On-Street Parking: The current on-street parking is not fully
utilized, resulting in unnecessary capital costs that offer no benefits to the community.
➡️ Access to Community Resources: Princess Street provides essential access to various community centers, parks, and daycares.
➡️ Assessment Opportunities: The current planning phase offers an opportunity to determine the most effective infrastructure for community needs.
We are asking neighbourhood owners and residents to review and provide feedback on four possible design options. Some considerations are mentioned below:
Option 1: No change to Town of Smithers Standard Detail.
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Option 2: Bike Lanes
- Pros: Utilizes existing bylaw geometric design, offers mode-separated infrastructure.
Cons: Lacks physical separation between bikes and cars, no on-street parking.
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Option 2 – Bike Lanes
Option 3: Multi-Use Path (MUP) with One Side On-Street Parking
- Pros: Provides physical separation for active transportation users, maintains parking on one side of the street.
Cons: Does not separate pedestrian and cyclist modes.
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MUP with one side on-street parking.
Option 4: MUP with No On-Street Parking
- Pros: Reduces paved surface and installation costs, creates more space for utilities, trees, and green space.
- Cons: No on-street parking.
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We value your input on how these options will impact your experience of Princess Street.
Feedback can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Attend the Open House on October 9th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (1027 Aldous Street).
- Drop off your feedback form at the Town Hall front desk (1027 Aldous Street).
- Email your feedback to devserv@smithers.ca.
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