Background
Galaran Road was identified as a priority in the 2017 West Side Local Area Plan (WSLAP). Through extensive public engagement, it was determined that improvements were needed to service and connect the differing land uses on either side of the street, and to serve as a gateway to the mixed-use village as it evolves.
The key objectives are to:
- Improve pedestrian-friendliness along the length of the corridor,
- Continue to facilitate a moderate industrial use, and
- Improve connectivity between the different land uses on either side.
Various options for incremental upgrades and phased approaches were discussed through an open-house engagement process following the WSLAP, and it was determined that all roadway, curb, and sidewalk improvements would be completed as one capital project in 2023.
The Beacon West Traffic Study completed in 2021 determined that Galaran Road warranted reclassification from ‘local’ to ‘collector’ street, and reiterated the need for corridor upgrades to Galaran in the short-term, particularly pedestrian facilities and formalized parking. This study also determined the necessity of a roundabout at the intersection of Galaran Road and Beacon West; although this is being constructed as a wholly separate project, it is also being constructed in 2023. Care has been taken to ensure consistency between the two designs..
