Advocating for improved intersection safety through additional signage and right-turn restrictions

A young leader has raised concerns about frequent near-misses and driver confusion at the intersection of Burnside Road West and Tillicum Road, in front of Tillicum Centre. Eastbound drivers turning left onto Tillicum often cut wide into the right lane where westbound drivers are allowed to turn right on red, creating repeated conflicts and putting road users at risk. The changemaker is calling for several improvements including a “no right turns on red” restriction and signage reminding drivers that left turns must enter the left lane. The concerns and proposed changes have been submitted to the District of Saanich Engineering Department and to the Saanich Police Department.