Roundabouts, new crosswalks and designated turning lanes are the types of road improvement projects ICBC invested in B.C. last year to help make roads safer for everyone, including pedestrians and cyclists.
In 2013, ICBC invested approximately $110,000 in six road improvement projects to help make South Okanagan roads safer for everyone, including drivers and pedestrians.
“ICBC’s road improvement program works in partnership with municipalities and our Ministry to help make our roads and highways safer,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This program is a great example of successful partnerships as it brings together numerous stakeholders to help ensure safety remains a top priority when roads and highways are designed or upgraded in communities across the province.”
ICBC launched its road improvement program in 1990, and since then has invested approximately $120 million in road improvement projects and safety studies across B.C.
In 2013, ICBC invested approximately $1.7 million in the Southern Interior and $8 million in projects and safety audits across the province.
The evaluation found that following a project’s implementation, there is on average, a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in property damage crashes.
ICBC also participates in engineering studies and assists communities in the planning of roadways and managing traffic.
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