Public Notice - Notice of Public Information Center (PIC)

Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Control Feasibility Study

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Tavistock & District Memorial Hall

To strategically prepare for growth and to enhance the operations and safety of the existing roadway network at Punkeydoodles Corners, Oxford County has retained RC Spencer Associates Inc. to explore short, medium and long-term geometric and traffic control improvements at the intersection.

The purpose of the study is to quantify and qualify existing and horizon traffic conditions with respect to various traffic operations or safety metrics, such as traffic volumes, levels of service, delay, queuing, collisions, speeds, sight lines, and illumination. The identification of land acquisition (to accommodate recommended long-term improvements) will also be addressed.

Overall, the outcome of this study will guide decisions regarding:

• Industry best practices for the design of roadways and intersections;
• Hierarchy of area roadway classifications (i.e., local, collector, and arterial roadways);
• Anticipated growth and increased demand on area roadways and intersections;
• Geometric layout of recommended short-term and long-term improvements;
• Build-out of recommended intersection improvements (or potential closures);
• Coordination and relocation of potentially conflicting utilities;
• Lighting requirements to accommodate the short-term and long-term improvements;
• Land acquisition requirements (to accommodate long-term improvements);
• Cost and budgeting of intersection / roadway improvements.

An important part of this study is consultation with the public, stakeholders, and agency partners. We want to hear from you on the issues and opportunities that you see for Punkeydoodles Corners.

The upcoming in-person Public Information Centre (PIC) is specifically intended to gather public input and to present findings to date and preliminary recommendations of the study. At any time during this study, you can provide comments, questions, and concerns to the project team. A Public Information Centre will be held:

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Tavistock & District Memorial Hall, 3 Adam Street, Tavistock

Stay connected and learn more at www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. Information collected will be used and managed by the respective road authorities in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Contact Us

For further information or to be added to the study mailing list, please contact the study team:

Aaron D. Blata, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
RC Spencer Associates Inc.
519-324-0606, Ext. 1141
ablata@rcspencer.ca

Ryan Vink, P.Eng.
Project Engineer, Public Works
Oxford County
519-539-9800, Ext. 3023
rvink@oxfordcounty.ca

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NOTICE PIC Punkeydoodles Corners 20230914