City of Greater Sudbury Transportation Study Report

Collector roads connect neighborhoods and carry trips that originate and/or are destined
along the collector road or are fed through an intersection with a local road. The traffic flow
characteristic typically displayed by a collector road is “interrupted”, which gives equal
importance to movement of people or goods and access to land. According to existing
polices, access from adjacent properties is regulated.
While the existing road system has been designated with certain road classifications, field
observations and technical analysis has revealed that some roads are not functioning
according to their classification. For example, the Kingsway is classified as a primary
arterial road. While its location within the road network lends itself to provide a connection
between major centers and facilitate the movement of people or goods, it appears to
function as a secondary arterial or a collector road. The large number of accesses along the
Kingsway restricts the mobility of through traffic therefore degrading the function of the
roadway.
Similarly, Regent Street, north of Paris Street is classified as a secondary arterial road.
However, the high frequency of accesses along this road facilitating both commercial and
residential development impedes the traffic flow and decreases the overall level of service.
It is not recommended that the classification of these roads be changed, however, road
access policies and by-laws need to be more stringently enforced in order to uphold the
intended function of the specific road segment. When the opportunity arises, entrances on
primary or secondary arterials must be reviewed more closely and consideration given to
consolidation of accesses or provision of access from a lower classified road in an effort to
maintain the integrity of the roadway.
Minimum intersection spacing as identified by the Transportation Association of Canada
(TAC) should be considered when reviewing the spacing of intersections and has been
included in Table 10.1.1.
10.2. Future Road Classification
In the recommended plan, there are two new road links that will require classification
according to Greater Sudbury’s road classification system. These two new roads include
the Maley Drive Extension and the New University Link.
Maley Drive will be a new route and bypass that provides an attractive alternative to LaSalle
Boulevard and the Kingsway. It will provide a direct and efficient transportation link for
industrial activities in the northwest and east areas of Greater Sudbury. It is recommended
that this new roadway be designated at a Primary Arterial road with very strict access
controls.
The existing section of Maley Drive between Falconbridge Highway and Barrydowne Road
is currently classified as a secondary arterial road. The classification of this section of Maley
Drive will require a change in designation to a primary arterial with the future extension of
Maley Drive to LaSalle Boulevard. The function of this section of Maley Drive will play an
important role in the overall road network of Greater Sudbury and it will facilitate the long
distance movement of people or goods through Greater Sudbury. Similar to the Maley Drive
extension, strict access controls are required in order to provide an efficient transportation
link.
CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY
OFFICIAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT
September 2005 Page 99