This assignment included the following scope of work:

• Analysis of collision data to identify potential safety hazards within the study area
• Development of traffic forecasts
• Analysis of existing and future baseline conditions using Synchro
• Identification of safety and operational deficiencies
• Development and analysis of potential improvement measures
• Preparation of final report

The study brought value to the client in a number of ways. In particular, Morrison Hershfield:

• Employed "outside the box" thinking to develop a wide range of solutions for this constrained corridor
• Considered interaction between adjacent intersections in assessing the potential merit of proposed measures, including the effects of queue spill-back and potential downstream bottlenecks
• Determined that while widening the corridor may achieve certain localized benefits, such benefits are unlikely to be realized by drivers due to downstream bottlenecks
• Conducted a “reality check” to ensure the proposed measures will continue to provide benefit in the long-term once other proposed projects are in place, minimizing the potential for throw-away costs

“We … would like to compliment you and your staff on the high quality of this report. The report is thorough and comprehensive with excellent attention to detail ... Once again thank you for your outstanding work on this project”

City of Ottawa