More efficient commute coming to busy Nanaimo road

City implements traffic signal coordination plan on Bowen Road

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 20, 2018 4:30 PM

Summary

Bowen Road is one of the busiest arterial roads within the City, connecting more than 20,000 vehicles to various destinations within Nanaimo daily. A new traffic signal coordination plan will make the Bowen Road commute easier and more efficient for drivers.

In 2012, the City created a similar traffic signal coordination plan for Terminal Ave, between Stewart Ave and Waddington Road, which successfully reduced motorist delay.

In the fall of 2017, the City hired a consultant to conduct a traffic study and prepare a signal coordination plan for the Bowen corridor to decrease delay and improve safety. The Study indicated that there would be a significant reduction in delay for motorists on Bowen Road, however there would be a small increase in delay on the side streets.

The City is currently in the process of implementing this plan and will be conducting follow up observations to ensure that the signals are working as intended. The City appreciates driver patience during this period as the final product will provide the community with a better transportation network.

Link to Strategic Plan: These improvements support the Transportation Master Plan, which is one of Council's Six Strategic Initiatives.

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