The city just confirmed they are moving forward with the safety upgrades on Robie Street. I am honestly stunned by this result and it is entirely because you kept the pressure on until they finally listened. Please keep an eye on the area as these changes are put into place.
March 13, 2022
Petition to Have Improved Traffic Control on Robie Street (Stairs to Columbus)
Final supporters
Purpose:
From January 1, 2018 to November 19, 2021 there have been 20 collisions on Robie St. between Stairs St and Columbus St, with the majority of them (16 of 20) occurring at intersections. On June 23, 2021 a right-angle collision claimed the life of a passenger in a vehicle; there have been 6 crashes along here since then. While a variety of factors may lead to these crashes it is clear that with the current design, of Robie St. is not safe.
According to HRM spokesperson Ryan Nearing “the area is currently in the ‘assessment phase,’ and designing ‘mitigation efforts’ should take place in the 2022/2023 fiscal year” (CBC news article, published November 23, 2021). In an email sent on November 24th, email Councilor Lindell Smith said “I asked for us to take a more holistic approach to deal with the conflicts we are seeing in this area”…”This may not be implemented until 2023, however this the best medium term solution we can pursue right now.”
While a holistic approach is welcome and much needed for the north end of Robie St. something needs to be done now to reduce the number and severity of crashes.
Remedy Sought:All-way stop(s)* installed at any one or any combination of the following intersections within 2 months of this petition being presented to the Transportation Standing Committee:
Robie & Stairs (7 crashes – 2 right-angle, 1 death, 1 rollover)
Robie & Stanley (5 crashes – 3 right-angle, 1 vehicle into private property)
Robie & Columbus (6 crashes – 3 right-angle, 2 vehicles into private property)
And that stop bars be painted on all streets intersecting Robie from Stairs St. to Lady Hammond Rd. within 2 months of this petition being presented to the Transportation Standing Committee.
This is a short-term, band-aid response that should be used until, and in conjunction with a more holistic solution can be designed for the neighborhood over the upcoming years and implemented for the neighborhood in 2023 and beyond.
*including “NEW” & “ALL-WAY” signs at existing stops
Start Date:Dec 6, 2021
Organizer Information:Stephen MacKay
3255 Robie St, Halifax NS
Updates
January 7, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This progress belongs entirely to all of you who chose to pay attention to a local problem that felt ignored for far too long.
Reached 100 supporters
January 7, 2022
6 Comments
Fix this intersection. It is a death trap.
I drive this route every single day and it is terrifying. Someone is going to get killed again if they keep waiting around for city hall to finish their endless assessments.
Almost got hit twice last week just trying to turn. The way people speed down robie is crazy.
20 crashes is way too many. Do something now instead of waiting until 2023. This is basic safety.
My kids walk near there to get to school and I worry every time. Put a stop sign up before someone else loses a life.
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The city just confirmed they are moving forward with the safety upgrades on Robie Street. I am honestly stunned by this result and it is entirely because you kept the pressure on until they finally listened. Please keep an eye on the area as these changes are put into place.
March 13, 2022
Petition to Have Improved Traffic Control on Robie Street (Stairs to Columbus)
Final supporters
Purpose:
From January 1, 2018 to November 19, 2021 there have been 20 collisions on Robie St. between Stairs St and Columbus St, with the majority of them (16 of 20) occurring at intersections. On June 23, 2021 a right-angle collision claimed the life of a passenger in a vehicle; there have been 6 crashes along here since then. While a variety of factors may lead to these crashes it is clear that with the current design, of Robie St. is not safe.
According to HRM spokesperson Ryan Nearing “the area is currently in the ‘assessment phase,’ and designing ‘mitigation efforts’ should take place in the 2022/2023 fiscal year” (CBC news article, published November 23, 2021). In an email sent on November 24th, email Councilor Lindell Smith said “I asked for us to take a more holistic approach to deal with the conflicts we are seeing in this area”…”This may not be implemented until 2023, however this the best medium term solution we can pursue right now.”
While a holistic approach is welcome and much needed for the north end of Robie St. something needs to be done now to reduce the number and severity of crashes.
Remedy Sought:All-way stop(s)* installed at any one or any combination of the following intersections within 2 months of this petition being presented to the Transportation Standing Committee:
Robie & Stairs (7 crashes – 2 right-angle, 1 death, 1 rollover)
Robie & Stanley (5 crashes – 3 right-angle, 1 vehicle into private property)
Robie & Columbus (6 crashes – 3 right-angle, 2 vehicles into private property)
And that stop bars be painted on all streets intersecting Robie from Stairs St. to Lady Hammond Rd. within 2 months of this petition being presented to the Transportation Standing Committee.
This is a short-term, band-aid response that should be used until, and in conjunction with a more holistic solution can be designed for the neighborhood over the upcoming years and implemented for the neighborhood in 2023 and beyond.
*including “NEW” & “ALL-WAY” signs at existing stops
Start Date:Dec 6, 2021
Organizer Information:Stephen MacKay
3255 Robie St, Halifax NS
Updates
January 7, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This progress belongs entirely to all of you who chose to pay attention to a local problem that felt ignored for far too long.
Reached 100 supporters
January 7, 2022
6 Comments
Ridiculous how long this is taking. We need stop signs there yesterday!!
Fix this intersection. It is a death trap.
I drive this route every single day and it is terrifying. Someone is going to get killed again if they keep waiting around for city hall to finish their endless assessments.
Almost got hit twice last week just trying to turn. The way people speed down robie is crazy.
20 crashes is way too many. Do something now instead of waiting until 2023. This is basic safety.
My kids walk near there to get to school and I worry every time. Put a stop sign up before someone else loses a life.
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Ridiculous how long this is taking. We need stop signs there yesterday!!