Operations Committee Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury implements a pedestrian crossover at the right turn channel from Desmarais Road to M.R. 80 as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

the City of Greater Sudbury reduces the speed limit on M.R. 80 from Frost Avenue to Gatien Avenue to 70km/h as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

the City of Greater Sudbury reduces the speed limit on M.R. 80 from Gatien Avenue to 60 metres west of Glenn Street to 60 km/h, as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the updated 2025 Road Safety project list as outlined in the report entitled “Road Safety Projects 2025 – Updated Report”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.

snow removal in cul-de-sacs can present unique challenges due to their circular design, limited space for snow storage, and limited space to maneuver large plows; AND WHEREAS the clearing of cul-de-sacs is performed in steps, with the snowplow initially opening up the roadway and then subsequently cleaned up by a 4 X 4 truck or loader, equipped with a plow; AND WHEREAS, depending on the size of the cul-de-sac, these steps can lead to the extension of snowbanks into the roadway; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a report to the Operations Committee by October of 2025, outlining a potential pilot project for the 2025/2026 winter season to enhance the clearing of snow in cul-de-sacs between winter events, including a criteria to be used to evaluate and identify when additional maintenance is required and identifying cul-de-sacs to be included in the pilot project, to be funded from the winter control reserve.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury implements a pedestrian crossover at the right turn channel from Desmarais Road to M.R. 80 as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury reduces the speed limit on M.R. 80 from Frost Avenue to Gatien Avenue to 70km/h as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury reduces the speed limit on M.R. 80 from Gatien Avenue to 60 metres west of Glenn Street to 60 km/h, as outlined in the report entitled “M.R. 80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2025; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the updated 2025 Road Safety project list as outlined in the report entitled “Road Safety Projects 2025 – Updated Report”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.

WHEREAS snow removal in cul-de-sacs can present unique challenges due to their circular design, limited space for snow storage, and limited space to maneuver large plows; AND WHEREAS the clearing of cul-de-sacs is performed in steps, with the snowplow initially opening up the roadway and then subsequently cleaned up by a 4 X 4 truck or loader, equipped with a plow; AND WHEREAS, depending on the size of the cul-de-sac, these steps can lead to the extension of snowbanks into the roadway; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a report to the Operations Committee by October of 2025, outlining a potential pilot project for the 2025/2026 winter season to enhance the clearing of snow in cul-de-sacs between winter events, including a criteria to be used to evaluate and identify when additional maintenance is required and identifying cul-de-sacs to be included in the pilot project, to be funded from the winter control reserve.