Public Information Centre No. 2 WELCOME LINE 8 and 10 SIDEROAD IMPROVEMENTS Line 8 from Barrie Street to 10 Sideroad and 10 Sideroad from North of Line 8 to Reagens Industrial Parkway Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury May 22, 2019 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Welcome to the second Public Information Centre (PIC#2) Meeting for the Line 8 and 10 Sideroad Improvements Class EA Study The purpose of today’s PIC Meeting is to : Provide an update on the Class EA study process Present the preliminary preferred design concept for road and intersection improvements Identify preliminary property impacts Present background study findings relating to noise mitigation and stormwater management Summarize tentative timelines for completion of the Class EA, Detailed Design, Property Acquisition, Utility Relocation and Construction Provide an opinion of the estimated project costs Summarize the next steps Receive input and respond to questions Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 2
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Scope and Study Area The Study Area is shown on the key map below. Please note the dashed red line does not indicate the extent of construction but instead the study limits considered for the Class EA process. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 3
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements We Are Here Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 4
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Solution (4-5 Lane Road) At the end of Phase 2 of the Class EA, the study team considered all information and input received from the public, stakeholders, external agencies, First Nations, utilities and special interest groups and selected Alternative 6 (improve intersections and reconstruct the road to 4/5 lanes) as the Preferred Solution. In accordance with the Municipal Class EA guidelines, the study proceeded to Phase 3 of the EA process which involves an assessment of alternative design concepts for the Preferred Solution. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 5
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Design Concepts for Preferred Solution During Phase 3 (i.e. Alternative Design Concepts for Preferred Solution), an evaluation of intersection treatments was undertaken to determine the best solution for each intersection based on the following key criteria: Pedestrian safety; Traffic operations; Property impacts; Environmental impacts; and Topographic constraints. Once the best intersection treatment was established the road cross sections (i.e. 4 or 5 lanes) were developed to suit the approach connections. The preferred intersection designs were: Roundabout (10 Sideroad, Langford Blvd, Summerlyn/Rogers Trail, Professor Day Drive, Barrie Street) Traffic Signals (Noble Drive, Northgate Drive) Stop Control (Reagens Industrial Parkway, Taucar Gate, Lowes Gate) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 6
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Comparison of Traffic Signals versus Roundabouts Traffic Signals Roundabout Advantages Lower initial capital costs compared to Increase pedestrian safety roundabout Vehicular accidents and severity of collisions significantly Canadian drivers more familiar with use of reduced signals compared to roundabouts Reduce emission pollution Capacity and level of service typically lower compared to roundabout Improved landscape aesthetics within inner circle area Capacity and level of service typically higher compared to signals Disadvantages Higher maintenance costs Initial capital costs higher compared to signals Increased frequency and severity of vehicular Larger footprint requiring more land area resulting in accidents greater property impacts Lower level of safety for pedestrians compared to roundabout Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 7
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Roundabouts Benefits: Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improved Traffic Flow Greater Traffic Capacity Reduced Emissions and Noise Pollutions Reduced Severity of Accidents Improved Aesthetics Improved Control of Traffic Speeds Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 8
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Driving and Navigating a Roundabout Turning at Roundabouts When turning right or exiting at the first exit around the roundabout, use the following procedure: • Turn on your right-turn signal on the approach and ensure you are in the far right lane. When going straight ahead (i.e., exiting halfway around the roundabout), use the following procedure: • Do not use any turn signals on approach • Always signal on exit When turning left or making a U-turn (i.e., exiting more than halfway around the roundabout), use the following procedure: • Turn on your left turn signal. • Continue to use your left-turn signal until you have passed the exit before the one you want, and then use your right-turn signal through your exit. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 9
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Driving and Navigating a Roundabout Exiting the Roundabout Maintain a slow speed upon exiting the roundabout. Always indicate your exit using your right-turn signal. Watch for and yield to pedestrians waiting to cross, or crossing the exit leg. Watch out for and be particularly considerate of people with disabilities, children, and elderly pedestrians. Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing point on the exit. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 10
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Signalized Intersections Line 8 / Noble Drive Intersection Line 8 / Northgate Drive Intersection Option 1: Maintain Existing Configuration Option 2: Extend Northgate North to Gardiner Drive Noble Drive Intersection Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 11
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Northgate Drive Extension Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 12
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Sideroad Stop Control Line 8 / Reagens Industrial Intersection Line 8 / Lowes Gate Intersection Option 1: Stop Control Option 2: Closed Connection to Line 8 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 13
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Description of Preferred Design Concept The Preferred Design Concept includes the following: • New multi-use trail throughout the south side of Line 8 (improved pedestrian / cyclist connectivity and active transportation); • A sidewalk on the north side of Line 8, with the exception of between Noble and Northgate Drive; • Improved traffic operations, capacity and level of service resulting in improved driver safety; • Improved pedestrian safety - provision of crossing islands at roundabouts and signalized crossing points; • Avoids impact on Belfry Cemetery; • Minimizes property impacts; and • Provides drainage and stormwater management upgrades. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 14
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept – Plan Views Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 15
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept Diminished Cross Section At Belfry Cemetery Diminished R-O-W Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 16
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept Cross Section Between Barrie Street and Noble Drive Continuous 2-Way Left Turn Lane Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 17
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept Line 8 - Noble Drive to Sideroad 10 10 th Sideroad - Reagens Industrial Drive to North of Line 8 Continuous 2-Way Left Turn Lane Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 18
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept - Property Impacts Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule C) 19
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Preferred Design Concept - Property Impacts Hatch Area = Potential Northgate Drive Extension Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule C) 20
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Stormwater Management (SWM) and Drainage Use of a combination of Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater drainage solutions and Conventional SWM practices. LIDs seek to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and stormwater pollution by managing runoff as close to its source as possible. LIDs are small scale structural practices that mimic natural systems using infiltration, evapotranspiration, harvesting, filtration and detention of stormwater. LID practices, together with conventional Best Management Practices can be applied to achieve an overall SWM system which better meets LSRCA objectives, provides better performance, is more cost effective, has lower maintenance burdens, and is more protective during extreme storms than conventional stormwater practices alone. Holistic SWM Approach vs. Criteria Possible LIDs include: Flood… Flood Bioretention (Rain Gardens) Erosion Eorison Enhanced Swales Water Water… Infiltration Permeable Pavement Infiltration 0 Islands 5 10 Sidewalks and Multi-use Trails LID Traditional SWM Effectiveness Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 21
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