The City of St. John’s, the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Memorial University have partnered to complete a traffic study for the area surrounding Memorial University.

The city has retained Hatch Mott MacDonald as the consultant for the project to study traffic patterns in the area and seek public input through a variety of means.

“We are very pleased to move forward with this project,” said Sandy Hickman, who represents St. John's city council on the MUN Area Traffic Study Committee. “It is critical we conduct a proper study of traffic and other transportation issues in this area, particularly given the level of construction and growth that has taken place at both Memorial University and the Health Sciences Centre. I hope residents will take the opportunity to provide feedback throughout the process.”

The consultant will examine and make recommendations on the area road network, capacity, pedestrian safety, public transit and other traffic related issues. An important part of the consultant’s work will include engaging with the public. The public can take a survey or offer feedback on the consultant’s website at http://muntrafficstudy.ca/.

There will also be public information sessions on the St. John's campus on Thursday, June 12, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in the Junior Common Room (R. Gushue Hall).

“Traffic volume on the roads around Memorial’s St. John’s campus has increased significantly over the past number of years,” said Darrell Miles, director, Facilities Management division at Memorial. “The university is looking forward to the completion of this study so that measures can be taken to address the issues created both on and off campus by this increased traffic volume.”

The study area includes Prince Phillip Drive from Thorburn Road to the east entrance to the Confederation Building on Prince Philip Drive, Elizabeth Avenue and Freshwater Road from Kenmount Road to Allandale Road and Allandale Road from the Outer Ring Road to Elizabeth Avenue. It also includes areas and roadways on the St. John’s campus.