Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan - City of Edmonton

Objective (28). Ensure the maximum length of cul‐de‐sacs in residential settings do not
compromise City emergency response plans, operations and maintenance.
NSP Policy Implementation
Development of long cul‐de‐sacs should be avoided. Cul‐de‐sac lengths in residential settings
shall be determined prior to subdivision
approval.
The Subdivision Authority should ensure
cul‐de‐sacs are in accordance with the
applicable City Policies and Directives.
Rationale: Subdivision design should ensure that cul‐de‐sac length does not exceed 120 m to
reduce impacts to City operations (e.g., fire and medical access, garbage collection and snow
clearing). Where the length of cul‐de‐sac must exceed 120 m due to land characteristics, the
provision of an emergency access to an adjacent cell of development will be required.
Objective (29). Create adequate locations for neighbourhood access.
NSP Policy Implementation
Collector roadways shall have adequate access to arterial
roadways in order to maintain appropriate traffic flow in
and out of the neighbourhood.
Figure 9.0 – Transportation Concept
illustrates collector roadway accesses to
arterial roadways.
Subdivision design in residential settings
shall be determined prior to subdivision
approval.
Rationale: The location of access points are illustrated in Figure 9.0 – Transportation Network,
and have been developed to ensure that adequate access by a variety of transportation modes is
provided through the plan area with the support of the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA).
Objective (30). Integrate land use and circulation patterns considering safety.
NSP Policy Implementation
Pedestrian crossings shall be safe, convenient and
developed at visible locations.
The location of pedestrian crossings shall
be identified and detailed at the
subdivision approval and/or development
permit stages, while the design shall be
confirmed by Transportation Services at
the roadway design stage.
Rationale: In order to provide safe pedestrian crossings, attention should be paid to signage and
road markings. Proper lighting and sightlines should also be maintained to ensure a high level of
visibility. Major pedestrian crossings which are not necessarily located at signalized intersections
(see Figure 8.0 – Pedestrian Network) should be reviewed from a safety perspective. Further
details regarding pedestrian crossings to enhance pedestrian safety across the roadway will be
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