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Originally Posted by CanadianTalk
The Oxford St W environmental assessment study is complete and awaiting Council approval:
https://getinvolved.london.ca/33843/widgets/140322/documents/136127
https://getinvolved.london.ca/oxfordwest
The recommendations have not changed from what was discussed in the previous public sessions (notes below), very disappointed to see that roundabouts are still not recommended at Westdel and at Commissioners. They are a lot more efficient, and are a lot safer than regular intersections since cars have to slow while going through them.
Construction on the stretch between Westdel and Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for next year |
The reason they did not recommend roundabouts is likely due to demand mismatch at each intersection. Roundabouts work best with two roads that have equal traffic demand. Having a demand mismatch can cause greater issues with traffic backing up on the lower demand roads than it otherwise would with lights, as there might be less opportunities for traffic on the lower demand roads to clear than with lights. The AADT on Oxford most likely far outweighs the AADT on Westdel or Commissioners.
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