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CYCLING
Brunswick Street Assessment
Sackville Street to Duke Street

Pavement Factors

The roadway pavement is cracked and patched in some areas. Patching compound had worked itself out of repaired cracks at the time of the assessment. There are rough areas in the middle of the street. A number of parallel drainage grates on both sides were noted at the George, Prince and Duke intersections.

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Compound used to repair cracks had worked itself out at the assessment. This could pose a danger to cyclists.

Location Factors

The roadway runs parallel to Citadel Hill on the west side. Land uses on the east side include major entertainment and conference facilities, bars, and commercial offices.

There are four lanes along the length of this segment of Brunswick Street. The outside southbound lane is wider to accommodate metered parking. Parking stalls are approximately 2 meters wide.

 

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A southbound left-turn lane and through lane with traffic signals at Sackville are provided (above right). The through lane is between the left turn lane and a right-turn access to Sackville (above left).

Three parking meters are located on the west side between Sackville and Prince Streets. There is a five-car taxi stand on the east side, south of Prince Street. Otherwise no street parking exists on the east side of Brunswick Street south of Prince. Parking meters are provided on the west side of Brunswick Street between Prince Street and Rainnie Drive, beginning approximately 15 meters from the Rainnie Drive access at Duke Street.

On the east side, a loading zone and metered parking is provided between Prince and George. There is a loading zone in front of the Metro Centre between George and Duke Streets. Pedestrian crosswalk signals are provided at the George Street intersection and traffic signals are provided at the Prince Street intersection.

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Five car Taxi stand between Sackville and Prince on the east side. Traffic signals and a crosswalk are located at Prince Street.

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Two northbound lanes with parking are located on the east side of Brunswick Street. A signalized crosswalk is provided at George Street.


 

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