Cleveland/Hwy.99....Entrance to Squamish Downtown......Roundabout?  (Jan 2013)

Recently, I sent this to the District of Squamish:

 "This is an unusual enquiry regarding your possible input to the Dept. of Highways about the future design of this intersection. Traffic flow is always an issue with regard to Highway design. Here we have an intersection which is potentially very dangerous and which deals with a lot of traffic most of the time. There, recently, has been much discussion about the ease of access to Downtown.

In Europe and other parts of the world Roundabouts have been employed to solve many of these traffic flow problems albeit not so much here. I believe that this concept should be explored more.

We now have three roundabouts in our District which, I realise, are not under the control of the Highways Dept. These, I think, are succesful (even though the GH ones are a bit too tight). A roundabout at the entrance to town would facilitate both general traffic flow and make an easier 1st exit priority entrance to toward Downtown.

 In short, I believe that Council should discuss the possibility of contacting the Dept. of Highways regarding this after some discussion of the feasibility of this concept. And don't be squeamish Guys...They really do work!!...I am really tired of waiting and waiting to make a turn. Such can lead to impatience and dangerous subsequent eratic reponse. This same thing applies at the Park Royal intersection...Really really bad. Eccentric?...Well we have to start somewhere."

I have had further discussions with the District Engineering Dept. and they are investigating this suggestion. The BC Dept. of Highways has, in the past, been reluctant to pursue this idea but there are actually a few in use on our main highways so the possibilty is still alive for further discussion.
For a model there is one near Whiterock and there is a good one on 16th. Ave UBC...though this is not actually on a main highway (abeit very busy). Do a "Google Earth" and you will find them. Please comment on this and do your own action/enquiries if you see fit.

Dec 2018: What I would like to know is who makes these decisions. I have repeatedly contacted Council regarding The Cleveland/ Highway 99 intersection and the need for consideration of a ‘roundabout’ solution there.

All they keep saying is they agree, and that they have tried, but the Ministry says a definite NO!

Frankly, I don’t think they are trying hard enough. They should nail down the reasoning and continue to lobby. Maybe this NEW Council can try again. We need something done there but I am tired of banging my head against a brick wall! Roundabouts save lives!...All over the world. Traffic is slowed but the flow is not restricted. The worst that can happen are the occasional fender-benders not fatalities…look at the world stats on this. Look at Europe and even in the States. Sometimes this Country is  frustratingly conservative in matters like this!