Bilberry Drive Traffic Calming

Project description

The City of Ottawa is undertaking the design work for traffic calming and pedestrian improvement measures along Bilberry Drive. The work involves:

Northern section of Bilberry Drive (north of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard)

• Three speed humps 
• Painted edge lines (note: the potential for painted cycling lanes had been previously considered, however due to the need for parking near the park, it was determined to remove designated cycling lanes from the works and replace with painted edge lines). 

Southern section of Bilberry Drive (south of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard)

• Seven speed cushions 
• A pedestrian crossover (PXO) adjacent to Joe Jamison Park (north of Titanium Private / des Forets Avenue), including narrowing the roadway adjacent to the new PXO.
• Modifications to curbside parking regulations including:
  • “No Parking” signs will be added on the north and west side of Bilberry Drive between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard (east intersection) and Titanium Private;
  • Add on-street parking where possible on the east side of Bilberry Drive from du Bois Avenue (north intersection) to Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard (east intersection);
  • Add on-street parking where possible on the south of Bilberry Drive in front of Joe Jamison Park;
  • Removal of “No Parking” signs along the south and west side of Bilberry Drive in the vicinity of Divine Infant Catholic Church.

The new traffic calming measures are intended to improve safety for all road users. The new PXO is intended to improve pedestrian safety and encourage active transportation by completing a missing link in the pedestrian network. 

Residents will be notified prior to construction commencement.  

Project timing

Design: underway
Design completion: 2023
Construction: planned for 2024, pending council budget approval

Project budget

The estimated total project budget is $470,000.

Public engagement

An online survey was conducted in fall 2020 to better understand community concerns with traffic along Bilberry Drive. An As We Heard It report compiled the results, including feedback on traffic issues and confirmation of support for the project. 

A draft plan was prepared, and a second online survey was conducted in late 2021 to request feedback on the proposed plan. Another As We Heard It report compiled the feedback received which was reviewed and considered in development of the final functional design plan. 

Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties

The planned construction is within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate all sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction. However, if you have plants or any other assets located within the City’s right of way that you want to preserve, we suggest that you may want to move them in preparation for the construction work.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Safety

The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, call the City at 3-1-1.
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:

City Project Manager
Kim Pearce, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction - Municipal
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25594