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City looks at safety fixes for East Columbia
Theresa McManus
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The City of New Westminster is hiring a consultant to lead work addressing safety concerns in an area of Sapperton where a pedestrian was recently killed. A man in his 50s died
on Sunday, Feb. 19 after being struck by a truck in the 100 block of East Columbia Street, near Cumberland. After an investigation that included witness testimony and a review of video footage, New Westminster police concluded there was no evidence to support charges against
the driver. Following the death, Mayor Patrick Johnstone and engineering director Lisa Leblanc said staff would be reviewing what could be done to improve safety in that area. At its March 13 meeting, council received a report related to that section
of East Columbia Street. The city will look at interim safety improvements for the stretch of East Columbia between Cumberland and Brunette Avenue/ Debeck Street, and it will also look at a long-term improvement plan for the approaches to the intersection.
“Staff will proceed with a detailed, objective study of the area to identify interim measures that could be implemented relatively quickly … to better protect pedestrians from the possibility of falling or stepping off the sidewalk, or from motor vehicles crossing into the sidewalk,
and to support cycling on East Columbia Street,” said the report. On Monday, council directed staff to proceed with the next steps as outlined in the report.These steps include: ! engaging a consultant to serve as project manager; Continued on page 3
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