Balmoral Drive Active Transportation and Traffic Calming Plan

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Consultation has concluded

In response to traffic concerns from residents on Balmoral Drive and the surrounding neighbourhood streets, Ward Councillors and City of Brantford Traffic staff held a virtual public meeting in 2022. Residents voiced their concerns regarding community safety and traffic in the neighbourhood.

City Council approved the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) in September 2023, which provides direction to prioritize dedicated bicycle lanes on Balmoral Drive.

City staff have reviewed the comments received and the ATMP and have now created the Balmoral Drive Plan based on your feedback. If you live in the neighbourhood, keep an eye out for a letter inviting you to share your thoughts on the proposed plan.

We want to hear from you!

Let us know what you think by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

In response to traffic concerns from residents on Balmoral Drive and the surrounding neighbourhood streets, Ward Councillors and City of Brantford Traffic staff held a virtual public meeting in 2022. Residents voiced their concerns regarding community safety and traffic in the neighbourhood.

City Council approved the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) in September 2023, which provides direction to prioritize dedicated bicycle lanes on Balmoral Drive.

City staff have reviewed the comments received and the ATMP and have now created the Balmoral Drive Plan based on your feedback. If you live in the neighbourhood, keep an eye out for a letter inviting you to share your thoughts on the proposed plan.

We want to hear from you!

Let us know what you think by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Consultation has concluded

Please use this forum to ask any questions concerning the proposed Balmoral Drive plan. Questions and answers may be publicly posted.

  • Share What are the projected costs for the following: Paint and labour for proposed lanes Proposed bollards and labour for installation. Additional budget for snow removal from proposed bike lanes. Equipment, training and labour. Additional cost for equipment for street cleaning of proposed bike lanes Where will the new money be raised for these new costs. Higher taxes??? on Facebook Share What are the projected costs for the following: Paint and labour for proposed lanes Proposed bollards and labour for installation. Additional budget for snow removal from proposed bike lanes. Equipment, training and labour. Additional cost for equipment for street cleaning of proposed bike lanes Where will the new money be raised for these new costs. Higher taxes??? on Twitter Share What are the projected costs for the following: Paint and labour for proposed lanes Proposed bollards and labour for installation. Additional budget for snow removal from proposed bike lanes. Equipment, training and labour. Additional cost for equipment for street cleaning of proposed bike lanes Where will the new money be raised for these new costs. Higher taxes??? on Linkedin Email What are the projected costs for the following: Paint and labour for proposed lanes Proposed bollards and labour for installation. Additional budget for snow removal from proposed bike lanes. Equipment, training and labour. Additional cost for equipment for street cleaning of proposed bike lanes Where will the new money be raised for these new costs. Higher taxes??? link

    What are the projected costs for the following: Paint and labour for proposed lanes Proposed bollards and labour for installation. Additional budget for snow removal from proposed bike lanes. Equipment, training and labour. Additional cost for equipment for street cleaning of proposed bike lanes Where will the new money be raised for these new costs. Higher taxes???

    egrenkie asked about 1 month ago

    Project costs and funding sources have not been calculated/established yet because we're still in the planning phase. The city has equipment and trained staff for clearing snow and sweeping bicycle lanes.   

  • Share Why does the city not change the speed limit to 50km/hr? Maybe 40 km/hr on school streets but it is extremely slow on regular streets. I will bet that when the speed of cars going down the street is finally tabulated, the average will be between 40km and 50km. on Facebook Share Why does the city not change the speed limit to 50km/hr? Maybe 40 km/hr on school streets but it is extremely slow on regular streets. I will bet that when the speed of cars going down the street is finally tabulated, the average will be between 40km and 50km. on Twitter Share Why does the city not change the speed limit to 50km/hr? Maybe 40 km/hr on school streets but it is extremely slow on regular streets. I will bet that when the speed of cars going down the street is finally tabulated, the average will be between 40km and 50km. on Linkedin Email Why does the city not change the speed limit to 50km/hr? Maybe 40 km/hr on school streets but it is extremely slow on regular streets. I will bet that when the speed of cars going down the street is finally tabulated, the average will be between 40km and 50km. link

    Why does the city not change the speed limit to 50km/hr? Maybe 40 km/hr on school streets but it is extremely slow on regular streets. I will bet that when the speed of cars going down the street is finally tabulated, the average will be between 40km and 50km.

    motoring21 asked about 1 month ago

    The city encourages slower travel speeds in residential neighbourhoods and is rolling out 40 km/h Area speed limits and 30 km/h zones in front of schools and parks.

  • Share What I've read in the comments so far is that residents do not want agree with this plan and have been opposed to it for years. Why is this being proposed? And, will our feedback change the outcome of this project? on Facebook Share What I've read in the comments so far is that residents do not want agree with this plan and have been opposed to it for years. Why is this being proposed? And, will our feedback change the outcome of this project? on Twitter Share What I've read in the comments so far is that residents do not want agree with this plan and have been opposed to it for years. Why is this being proposed? And, will our feedback change the outcome of this project? on Linkedin Email What I've read in the comments so far is that residents do not want agree with this plan and have been opposed to it for years. Why is this being proposed? And, will our feedback change the outcome of this project? link

    What I've read in the comments so far is that residents do not want agree with this plan and have been opposed to it for years. Why is this being proposed? And, will our feedback change the outcome of this project?

    promolii asked about 1 month ago

    Balmoral Drive is one of 111 active transportation projects provided in the Active Transportation Master Plan approved by Council in 2023. All feedback received in response to this Let's Talk Brantford will be provided to Council before they vote on the by-law for the dedicated bicycle lanes.

  • Share Why can’t we have parking on one side only like part of myretteville on rest of myretteville heritage latzer and allensgate? It is getting more treacherous daily navigating through parked cars , turning at the corner of latzer & heritage, heritage & myretteville. Cars come flying down myretteville from the west . Time you turn heritage onto myretteville they are at your bumper. Few people actually stop at stop signs on allensgate myretteville balmoral Woodlawn. Biking is dangerous trying to ride around parked cars on Facebook Share Why can’t we have parking on one side only like part of myretteville on rest of myretteville heritage latzer and allensgate? It is getting more treacherous daily navigating through parked cars , turning at the corner of latzer & heritage, heritage & myretteville. Cars come flying down myretteville from the west . Time you turn heritage onto myretteville they are at your bumper. Few people actually stop at stop signs on allensgate myretteville balmoral Woodlawn. Biking is dangerous trying to ride around parked cars on Twitter Share Why can’t we have parking on one side only like part of myretteville on rest of myretteville heritage latzer and allensgate? It is getting more treacherous daily navigating through parked cars , turning at the corner of latzer & heritage, heritage & myretteville. Cars come flying down myretteville from the west . Time you turn heritage onto myretteville they are at your bumper. Few people actually stop at stop signs on allensgate myretteville balmoral Woodlawn. Biking is dangerous trying to ride around parked cars on Linkedin Email Why can’t we have parking on one side only like part of myretteville on rest of myretteville heritage latzer and allensgate? It is getting more treacherous daily navigating through parked cars , turning at the corner of latzer & heritage, heritage & myretteville. Cars come flying down myretteville from the west . Time you turn heritage onto myretteville they are at your bumper. Few people actually stop at stop signs on allensgate myretteville balmoral Woodlawn. Biking is dangerous trying to ride around parked cars link

    Why can’t we have parking on one side only like part of myretteville on rest of myretteville heritage latzer and allensgate? It is getting more treacherous daily navigating through parked cars , turning at the corner of latzer & heritage, heritage & myretteville. Cars come flying down myretteville from the west . Time you turn heritage onto myretteville they are at your bumper. Few people actually stop at stop signs on allensgate myretteville balmoral Woodlawn. Biking is dangerous trying to ride around parked cars

    Mary Turner asked about 1 month ago

    One-side parking is proposed on Balmoral Drive. The neighbourhood streets mentioned meet current on-street parking standards. A petition signed by the majority of affected residents is required to initiate an on-street parking review. 

  • Share The proposed no parking lane, does it seem necessary to do that all the way down? A lot of us by the golf course have been parking on both sides and it actually feels more dangerous to park on the other side. on Facebook Share The proposed no parking lane, does it seem necessary to do that all the way down? A lot of us by the golf course have been parking on both sides and it actually feels more dangerous to park on the other side. on Twitter Share The proposed no parking lane, does it seem necessary to do that all the way down? A lot of us by the golf course have been parking on both sides and it actually feels more dangerous to park on the other side. on Linkedin Email The proposed no parking lane, does it seem necessary to do that all the way down? A lot of us by the golf course have been parking on both sides and it actually feels more dangerous to park on the other side. link

    The proposed no parking lane, does it seem necessary to do that all the way down? A lot of us by the golf course have been parking on both sides and it actually feels more dangerous to park on the other side.

    vaanderdonk asked about 1 month ago

    On-street parking must be restricted to one side of the road to accommodate the bicycle lanes.

  • Share Have there actually been requests for bike lanes? It honestly doesn't feel necessary, it seems like a lot of time and money for maybe 3 bikes a day. I work from home and I rarely see bikes. on Facebook Share Have there actually been requests for bike lanes? It honestly doesn't feel necessary, it seems like a lot of time and money for maybe 3 bikes a day. I work from home and I rarely see bikes. on Twitter Share Have there actually been requests for bike lanes? It honestly doesn't feel necessary, it seems like a lot of time and money for maybe 3 bikes a day. I work from home and I rarely see bikes. on Linkedin Email Have there actually been requests for bike lanes? It honestly doesn't feel necessary, it seems like a lot of time and money for maybe 3 bikes a day. I work from home and I rarely see bikes. link

    Have there actually been requests for bike lanes? It honestly doesn't feel necessary, it seems like a lot of time and money for maybe 3 bikes a day. I work from home and I rarely see bikes.

    vaanderdonk asked about 1 month ago

    Balmoral Drive is part of a city-wide active transportation network approved by City Council in 2023.

  • Share Balmoral main road for survey how are you going to clear road of snow with the bike lanes on Facebook Share Balmoral main road for survey how are you going to clear road of snow with the bike lanes on Twitter Share Balmoral main road for survey how are you going to clear road of snow with the bike lanes on Linkedin Email Balmoral main road for survey how are you going to clear road of snow with the bike lanes link

    Balmoral main road for survey how are you going to clear road of snow with the bike lanes

    S Merrill asked about 1 month ago

    The city operates snow clearing equipment of various sizes to clear vehicles travel lanes and dedicated bicycle lanes.

  • Share What will be the distance between proposed bollards? Will there be mini curbs along the proposed bike lanes? Balmoral Drive is a major vehicle route from Powerline south. Will garbage pickup be carried out at night so that daytime high traffic flow will not be affected. Daytime garbage pickup will become a major traffic safety issue. with the proposed reduced traffic lane widths. on Facebook Share What will be the distance between proposed bollards? Will there be mini curbs along the proposed bike lanes? Balmoral Drive is a major vehicle route from Powerline south. Will garbage pickup be carried out at night so that daytime high traffic flow will not be affected. Daytime garbage pickup will become a major traffic safety issue. with the proposed reduced traffic lane widths. on Twitter Share What will be the distance between proposed bollards? Will there be mini curbs along the proposed bike lanes? Balmoral Drive is a major vehicle route from Powerline south. Will garbage pickup be carried out at night so that daytime high traffic flow will not be affected. Daytime garbage pickup will become a major traffic safety issue. with the proposed reduced traffic lane widths. on Linkedin Email What will be the distance between proposed bollards? Will there be mini curbs along the proposed bike lanes? Balmoral Drive is a major vehicle route from Powerline south. Will garbage pickup be carried out at night so that daytime high traffic flow will not be affected. Daytime garbage pickup will become a major traffic safety issue. with the proposed reduced traffic lane widths. link

    What will be the distance between proposed bollards? Will there be mini curbs along the proposed bike lanes? Balmoral Drive is a major vehicle route from Powerline south. Will garbage pickup be carried out at night so that daytime high traffic flow will not be affected. Daytime garbage pickup will become a major traffic safety issue. with the proposed reduced traffic lane widths.

    egrenkie asked about 1 month ago

    The proposed design is to have the bollards spaced 10m apart without curbing. There is currently no plan to change the garbage collection schedule.