City of Red Deer
City Hall wants to know how you feel about roundabouts – Link to survey and video explainer
From the City of Red Deer
City of Red Deer seeks public feedback on roundabouts
The City of Red Deer wants to hear your thoughts on how multi-lane roundabouts can be made easier for drivers and pedestrians in the city.
Engineering Services is seeking to understand how Red Deerians have adjusted to the existing multi-lane roundabouts so they can consider improvements in the design phase of the new roundabout that will be built at 19 Street and 40 Avenue.
“Adding a roundabout at that intersection will improve safety as reduced speeds and fewer points of impact are proven to reduce serious injury collisions,” said Konrad Dunbar, Engineering Services Manager. “We want to know what Red Deerians think can be improved now that we have had two multi-lane roundabouts in the city for a while.”
The survey is now live on The City’s website at www.reddeer.ca/surveys and will be active until April 12, 2021.
Drivers with questions or concerns about driving in roundabouts are encouraged to visit the City’s Roundabout education website at www.roundabout.how.
What is a Modern Roundabout?
A modern roundabout is a one-way circular intersection that reduces traffic congestion while maximizing safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. They are different than other circular intersections, commonly referred to as traffic circles. A modern roundabout can be thought of as one intersection with an island in the middle, while traffic circles can be thought of as a series of T-intersections.
With slower speeds and fewer points of impact, modern roundabouts have been proven to reduce serious and fatal collisions for all users by up to 80 per cent. Modern roundabouts also reduce delays because drivers yield rather than stop at a red light, and they can handle higher traffic volumes than traditional signalized intersections.
Roundabouts are new for many drivers, but following these basic steps will help you safely navigate roundabouts as a motorist or cyclist:
- As you approach the roundabout, slow down and watch for signs to help you select what lane you need to be in, based on whether you’re turning right, left or going straight through.
- Choose your lane and signal, just as you would at a regular intersection.
- Yield to pedestrians in the entry crosswalk.
- Look to the left, yield to all traffic, pedestrians and cyclists in the roundabout, and enter when it is safe to do so.
- Stay in your lane to your exit.
- Signal right, exit the roundabout and yield to pedestrians in the exit crosswalk.
Red Deer residents who purchase and install a rain barrel, drought-tolerant plants, permeable mulch or a low-flow toilet may qualify for a rebate on their City utility bill.
Alberta is experiencing drought in many parts of the province due to a below average snowpack in winter 2022-23, these rebate programs help Red Deerians conserve water usage in their homes and on their property at a time when water conservation is top of mind for many. The province is currently in water shortage management stage 4 (out of 5) and multiple water management areas are impacted by water shortage.
Participants in the programs could see a reduction in water usage in their homes as well as time and money as yards and gardens require less watering and fertilizer.
Specific details vary per rebate, but each program is open to Red Deer residents who have a City of Red Deer utility account.
Plant and Mulch Rebates are open for qualifying residents who purchase and install qualifying plants and/or permeable mulch in 2024. There is one rebate available for 50% of the cost of plants up to $50 and one rebate available for 50% of the cost of mulch up to $50.
The Rain Barrel Rebate program is open for residents who purchase and install a new rain barrel in 2024. The rebate is for 50% of the cost of the rain barrel up to $50. To encourage residents to participate in the program, this rebate has been expanded for 2024. Participants who received one rain barrel rebate in past years are welcome to apply for one additional rebate. Maximum of two rebates per utility account for the lifetime of that utility account.
A Toilet Rebate is available for residents who replace a high-flow toilet with a low-flow model. Two $25 rebates are available per utility account. People who have participated in this program in previous years are not eligible to receive another rebate.
These rebate programs support the water-related goals in The City’s Environmental Master Plan by reducing Red Deerians water use and increasing water conservation efforts. More information on how you can conserve water can be found at reddeer.ca/drought.
Unofficial 2024 By-Election Results
With 100% voting stations reporting, Red Deerians have elected a new City Councillor during The City’s first ever by-election.
Unofficial results of the 2024 Municipal By-Election are as follows:
| Candidate | Votes | |
| 1 | BUCHANAN, S.H. (Buck) | 479 |
| 2 | CHILIBECK, Jason | 287 |
| 3 | COLLINGS, Mark | 115 |
| 4 | CULLEN-SAIK, Linda | 296 |
| 5 | HUIZING, Hans | 381 |
| 6 | KRAHN, Chad | 2512 |
| 7 | MACDONALD, Ashley | 165 |
| 8 | MILANEY, Liam (The Level) | 29 |
| 9 | TWEEDLE, Jaelene | 2355 |
| 10 | YZERMAN, Calvin | 183 |
Official election results for the Municipal By-Election will be announced by noon on Friday, April 26, 2024.
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