Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Review Public Information Centre #1 IBI GROUP In association with GLPi and David Kriger Consultants August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Purpose of this Public Open House 2 The purpose of this event is to: • Introduce the study to the public and stakeholders; • Get your input on the draft Vision, Goals and Principles that will shape the Truck Route Master Plan (TRMP) review; • Understand the problematic truck areas in your community ; • Provide an opportunity to participate in the planning and decision making process ; and, • Provide comments to the City of Hamilton and the consultants, IBI Group. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Why Review the Truck Route Master Plan? 3 The existing Truck Route Master Plan was approved by City Council in 2010. Since then, a number of new planning considerations have emerged. The review and refinement of the plan will be based on alignment with: • The City’s vision, objectives and desired outcomes ; • Health and well being of the community; • Feedback, needs and lived experiences of stakeholders; and, • Emerging technologies and goods movement policies . Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN How to Provide Feedback 4 Complete the Join us for the virtual Review this Survey and Map Public Information presentation to learn more about your comments on Centre on our website at September 2, 2020 the study. engage.hamilton. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. ca/TRMP Register online! Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN The Vision of the City of Hamilton 5 City of Hamilton’s Vision The City of Hamilton Strategic Plan: 2016 to 2025 To be the best According to the Plan, the Vision means: “…having an inclusive community, actively place to raise a engaged in making Hamilton a better place for everyone. It is creating an accessible child and age environment, supporting residents through all of life’s stages, and one that encourages successfully positive development of children as they grow towards becoming healthy adults and seniors.” Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Truck Route Master Plan (TRMP) Review Objectives 6 The objectives of the TRMP Review are to: City of Hamilton Transportation Master Plan (2018) • Review Hamilton’s existing truck The plan provides a comprehensive and route network ; attainable transportation blueprint for Hamilton as a whole that balances all modes • Identify the current and projected of transportation to become a healthier city. truck route-related problems ; The success of the plan is based on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and • Develop, evaluate, and recommend programmed results and actions. practical solutions; and The TMP identifies three desired outcomes for the future • transportation system: Recommend supporting policies and 1. A Sustainable and Balanced Transportation System; tools that the City can consider to 2. Healthy and Safe Communities; and, mitigate the current problems and 3. Economic Prosperity and Growth. manage the potential future The TRMP Review is a direct action of the Transportation challenges . Master Plan, and will support the desired outcomes. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN What is a Truck Route Network? 7 The Truck Route Network defines the roadways that trucks are allowed to use in Hamilton. Any vehicle or trailer which weighs more than 4,500 kg required to use the truck route network. Trucks are permitted to travel on roads that are not part of the designated truck route network when making a local delivery. They are required to take the most direct path to/from the truck route Existing Truck Route Network network to the destination. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
What is a ‘Truck’? TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN 8 HEAVY - Tractor Trailer Combinations (5-10 axles) According to the City of Hamilton Traffic By- Law, a ‘truck’ includes: “any vehicle or trailer for which the … load is in excess of 4500 kilograms, excepting however MEDIUM - Single-Unit Trucks (3-4 axles) buses, fire fighting equipment, public utility vehicles and authorized emergency vehicles” - Traffic By-Law 01-215 LIGHT - Light Single-Unit Trucks (2 axles) All of the vehicles shown to the right are considered “trucks” and must use the truck route network, except when making a local delivery. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Types of Truck Route Networks 9 There are three truck route signing systems that a municipality can use. Hamilton Uses a Hybrid System Permissive Signing System Restrictive Signing System Hybrid Signing System Description Approved truck routes are shown Roads that trucks cannot use Uses permissive signage along using permissive signage. are shown with restrictive approved routes and restrictive signage. signage at critical junctions. Sample Benefits Enforcement: only need to stop Flexibility: allows for fine Offers the benefit of both the Permissive trucks not on approved routes. tuning over time to address permissive and restrictive Signage localized issues (e.g. time-of- systems. Affordable: less signs are day restrictions, divert vehicles required to be produced and away from commercial areas). maintained. Urban Realm: less signs along roads, particularly in urban areas. Limitations Finesse: not well suited to deal Costs: requires signs at every Unique: not a common Sample with localized issues (e.g. restricted intersection. approach in Ontario, which can Restrictive persistent violations). cause compliance issues Signage Safety: signs often posted at among truck operators. receiving end of an intersection Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan which can be difficult to see. Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN The Truck Route Master Plan Review Process 10 The TRMP Review will WE ARE HERE follow a three phase process. Each of these phases is described in more detail in the following Background Development 1 2 3 Policy slides. Review & of Alternative Review & Problem Solutions & Development Ongoing engagement with Evaluation Identification stakeholders and the public is fundamental to the study. Ongoing Stakeholder & Public Consultation Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Phase 1: Background Review & Problem Identification 11 Background The first phase of the study: 1 Review & Problem Identification • Reviewed relevant planning and goods movement documents. • Identified problems and opportunities. • Determined vision, goals, objectives and principles. • Defined truck route attributes and evaluation criteria. • Inventoried the health, technical, social and natural environment. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Phase 2: Policy Review & Development 12 The second phase of the study will: Policy 2 Review & Development • Conduct a goods movement best practices and policy review drawing on lessons learned from global cities (e.g. Public Health, Urban Consolidation Centres, new technologies). • Determine policy/practice applicability to different geographies, corridors and environments within Hamilton. • Recommend draft policy . Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
TRUCK ROUTE MASTER PLAN Phase 3: Alternative Solutions & Evaluation 13 Development The third phase of the study will: 3 of Alternative Solutions & Evaluation • Develop truck route network alternatives using advanced geographic software. • Evaluate network alternatives. • Prepare the Truck Route Master Plan report , and a draft by-law and schedule for Council’s consideration. Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan Public Information Centre #1 August 7 to September 11, 2020
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