A rendering of Maclean Crescent, in front of the new Desautels Concert Hall, illustrating how some of the temporary measures will be used to test traffic flow changes.
Traffic calming pilot on Maclean Crescent starts Aug. 26
Tactical urbanism approach uses temporary measures to test traffic flow changes
A new pilot project will be taking place on Maclean Crescent starting on August 26th.
The Maclean Pilot Project will take a ‘tactical urbanism’ approach to traffic calming, where temporary materials are used (concrete barriers, planters, picnic tables, signage, etc.) to test traffic flow changes on Maclean Crescent to reduce traffic volumes along Dafoe Road and within the campus core.
This flexible pilot project allows for the testing of traffic calming measures before they are made permanent to better understand the impacts and benefits of these changes.
The project is being implemented through a partnership between the Facilities units, Parking & Transportation Services, and faculty partners, and signifies a new approach to transportation planning on campus.
Public engagement with the campus community throughout the pilot project is crucial to understanding the success of this project.
What is changing?
The pilot project will restrict traffic from heading north into the campus core from Maclean Crescent while delineating formalized pick-up and drop-off zones, seating nodes, and on-street accessible parking.
- Northbound traffic will not continue through to Dafoe Road from Maclean Crescent, and must turn left (west) onto Service Road 2S before exiting campus on Service Road 1S
- A row of on-street parking stalls will be located on the east side of Maclean Crescent in front of the Taché Arts Complex (accessed by southbound Maclean traffic coming from Dafoe).
- A pick up and drop off zone will be established on the east side of Maclean in front of Pembina Hall and Mary Speechly.
- An existing crosswalk will be relocated to the north side of Service Road 2S to better connect Arthur Mauro Residence with Pembina Hall, Taché Arts Complex, and the new Desautels Concert Hall.
The Maclean Crescent pilot project will restrict traffic from heading north into the campus core from Maclean Crescent and introduce accessible on-street parking, pick-up and drop-off zones, and seating nodes.
Why is this happening?
- Reducing pick-up & drop-off traffic from the campus core creates a safer, more accessible and welcoming pedestrian environment.
- The Climate Action Plan has identified a future goal of creating a car-free zone within the campus core. The Maclean Pilot is a first step in changing driver behaviours around pick-up & drop-off traffic.
How can I provide feedback?
- Sidewalk Chat events will be taking place on September 18th from 8am-12:30pm and October 17th from 12pm-4pm, where Campus Planning staff will be on site along Maclean Cresc. to discuss the project and answer questions.
- Provide your feedback through an online survey
- Submit your feedback or questions to campus.planning@umanitoba.ca
For more information visit the Maclean Pilot Project web page or contact campus.planning@umanitoba.ca