Queen Elizabeth II & 65 th Avenue Functional Planning Study QE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Focus Group No. 2:

Date: June 23rd, 2015 Time: 1:30 pm Place: Leduc Library 2 Alexandra Park Leduc, Alberta

Queen Elizabeth II & 65th Avenue Functional Planning Study

Study Area

QE II/Hwy 2A Interchange QEII/50th Avenue Interchange QE II/Airport Road Interchange Potential Future QE II/65th Avenue Interchange 50th Street Fly-Over Edmonton International Airport

Leduc

Nisku

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Objectives Objectives

• Review existing conditions, traffic operations and previous planning studies.
• Develop a short- and long-term strategy that:
• achieves the objectives of the Provincial Highway Network;
• can be staged to meet short-term development requirements within Leduc;
• integrates with the ultimate QE II collector-distributor system; and
• will meet the requirements of the ultimate traffic forecast.
• Carry out a comprehensive public involvement process that:
• addresses public and safety interests; and
• serves to build a case for the selection of the recommended solution.
• Develop functional plans, right-of-way request plans and a final report that

documents the study findings and recommendations. This planning study must comply with AT’s policies and standards regarding freeway design standards, interchange spacing and access management, the City of Leduc’s land use and development plans and the Edmonton International Airport’s development and operational plans.

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Summary of Public Involvement Summary of Public Involvement

• The public involvement process had began on January 13th 2015 at the Leduc

Recreation Center. The purpose of the first focus group and the public open house were to introduce the objectives of this study, the findings from previous AT planning studies, explain the study process, and to identify potential issues.

• Focus Group No. 1 was held in the morning:
• 11 people attended the session;
• Major topics of discussion were: safety, general concerns, traffic congestion, future

developments (highway, network planning and Aerotropolis), integration with the future vision for the Leduc area, previous AT planning studies and the need for a 65th Avenue interchange.

• Public Open House No. 1 was held in the afternoon/evening:
• 28 people attended the session;
• Major topics of discussion were: future development and highway network planning, impacts

to local businesses and site access, the need for a 65th Avenue interchange, cost, timing and integration with the future vision for the Leduc area.

• A single comment sheets was received: Noise and Traffic concerns associated with 65th
• Ave. West.

Study Area Study Area

Legend

Property Boundaries Study Area

QUEEN ELIZABETH II Potential Future QE II/65th Avenue Interchange

3.2 km 1.4 km 1.9 km 3.2 km

65TH AVENUE 50TH AVENUE AIRPORT ROAD 20TH AVENUE HIGHWAY 19

Existing Existing Conditions & Conditions & Constraints Constraints

• A 6-lane cross-section in

the vicinity of 65th Avenue and 4-lane south of 50th Avenue;

• A relatively flat gradient;
• Access spacing requires

improvement.

• Less-than desirable

horizontal alignment; and

• A desirable vertical

alignment (not exceeding the

desirable maximum of 3% for a 130km/h design speed).

The QE II can be characterized by:

3.2 km 1.4 km 1.9 km 3.2 km

R 690m – R 900m (desirable 950m) R 660m – R 930m (desirable 950m) NB Crest K36 (desirable 3R/4R K50) SB QE II Ramp approximately 500 m north of 65th Avenue Access management along the QE II needs improvement to meet freeway standards (minimum 1.6 km interchange spacing) 65TH AVENUE 50TH AVENUE AIRPORT ROAD QUEEN ELIZABETH II 20TH AVENUE HIGHWAY 19

Existing Existing

(2014) (2014) Daily

Daily

(Two (Two-Way) Way)

Traffic Traffic Volumes Volumes

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Traffic counts represent two-way Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) 77,580 60,330 19,440 20,530 12,720 40,370 30,070 36,730 24,650 65TH AVENUE 50TH AVENUE AIRPORT ROAD QUEEN ELIZABETH II

3.2 km 1.4 km 1.9 km 3.2 km Intersection Capacity Analysis Results East Ramp Terminal Congestion at NB-LT West Ramp Terminal Congestion at SB-LT East Ramp Terminal Congestion at EB & WB Airport Rd / Sparrow Dr Congestion at EB, WB and NB-LT Merge/Diverge Analysis Results Diverge LOS D Merge LOS D Diverge LOS D Merge LOS C Merge LOS D Diverge LOS C Diverge LOS C Merge LOS D Merge LOS C Diverge LOS E Merge LOS D Diverge LOS B Merge LOS D Diverge LOS D Diverge LOS D Merge LOS D West Ramp Terminal Congestion at SB- LT & EB-T/RT Diverge LOS F AM Peak Hour Result PM Peak Hour Result AM and PM Peak Hour Results

Existing Existing Traffic Traffic Operations Operations Analysis Analysis

65TH AVENUE 50TH AVENUE AIRPORT ROAD QUEEN ELIZABETH II 20TH AVENUE East Ramp Terminal Congestion at EB-LT & WB West Ramp Terminal Congestion at EB- T/RT & WB Merge LOS C

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Historical Traffic Growth Historical Traffic Growth (2004 to 2013)

(2004 to 2013)

• 3.6% over the last five years;
• 4.5% over the last decade;
• The 2010 Provincial 10-year Average Growth for Level 1 Highways was 1.83%;
• As one gets closer to Edmonton’s urban area, the growth rate increases.

An analysis of historical annual traffic along the QE-II indicates:

Towards Edmonton

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QE II “Approved” Ultimate Stage Concept (Focus Group) - 65th Avenue Interchange

2-Lane SB Realigned Off- Ramp to 50th Street, Leduc New 2-Lane SB Realigned Bridge

• ver Realigned QE II Corridor

Centre-Line of Runway 12-30 New 50th Street Intersection 2 lanes SB & NB Bridge Provides for 3 WB lanes and 5 EB lanes Diversion to collector- distributor concept

1.8km to 50th Ave corridor   3.2km to 65th Ave corridor

QE II Realigned from R1200 (e=0.05) to R-2580 (e=0.032)

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• The City of Leduc’s Land Use

Bylaw describes the potential land uses permitted in the vicinity of the potential 65th Avenue interchange.

• Sub-Area 1 includes Aerotropolis

which addresses the Leduc lands abutting the Edmonton International Airport. (Roughly 246

net acres)

• Sub-Area 2 includes the “West

Area” community. (Roughly 484 net

acres)

• Sub-Area 3 includes the lands

to the west of RR254. (Roughly

1,008 net acres)

Existing and Proposed Land Uses Existing and Proposed Land Uses

City of Leduc (65 City of Leduc (65th

th West Developments)

West Developments)

(2,580 Gross Acres / 1,738 net Acres) (2,580 Gross Acres / 1,738 net Acres)

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Exhibit 7-2: South Development Area

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Transportation Network Visions Transportation Network Visions

(EIA 2010 (EIA 2010-2035 Master Plan & City of Leduc 65 2035 Master Plan & City of Leduc 65th

th Avenue Functional Design)

Avenue Functional Design)

EIA envisioned an interchange at Grant Macewin Blvd The City of Leduc 65th Avenue Functional Design envisioned four intersections along 65th Avenue and

• ne interchange at Range Road 255.

There are spacing concerns regarding the location and elevation of EIA’s envisioned Perimeter Road. The roadway is shown to encroach onto the existing QE II lanes.

170th Street (RR 254) Unnamed Grant Macewin Blvd Unnamed 870 m 760 m 1,030 m 1,600 m

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Options Considered for Evaluation Options Considered for Evaluation

• Option 1:
• Option 2
• Option 3

This concept involves the construction of a new 65th Avenue bridge across the “existing” QE II lanes with a new on-ramp leading to the south. The concept involves the construction of a new 65th Avenue bridge in its “ultimate” location over a realigned improved QE II corridor along with connecting ramps to the QE II corridor N & S. This concept involves initially developing a new 2-lane SB 50th Street bridge. The existing 50th Bridge would revert to NB operation and link to the Airport’s new commercial Perimeter and 65th Ave W. A 65th Avenue interchange would later be developed to handle “freeway” traffic while the 50th Street couplet would accommodate “local” traffic.

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Option 1: New 65th Avenue Bridge over Option 1: New 65th Avenue Bridge over the existing QE II Corridor the existing QE II Corridor

• This concept would involve the construction of a new 65th Avenue

bridge (approximately 104m long, 34m wide) across the existing QE II lanes and a new E/W-to-SB QE II On-ramp.

• At the Ultimate Stage:
• the QE II corridor would be required to be realigned to accommodate

the planned core-collector freeway network;

• the 65th Avenue Bridge over the “existing” QE II corridor would be

required to be removed; and

• a new 65th Avenue bridge and a new 50th Street bridge would be

required to accommodate the realigned QE II corridor and the planned core-collector freeway network.

Option 1 Option 1 – – Connections to 65 Connections to 65th

th Ave W

Ave W

Discovery Way Connections to be determined. Discovery Way Connections to be determined.

Interim Stage Interim Stage Ultimate Stage Ultimate Stage

Option 1 Option 1 – – Interim Stage Interim Stage

New E/W-S On-Ramp New N-E/W Off-Ramp Intersection 65th Ave/50th Street Widening of existing S-E/W Off-Ramp Widening of existing E/W-N On-Ramp QUEEN ELIZABETH II HWY 65TH AVENUE New 65th Avenue Bridge (approx. 104m long) Perimeter Road connection

Option 1 Option 1 – – Ultimate Stage: Ultimate Stage: (At time when QE II Realigned)

(At time when QE II Realigned)

New 50th Street Bridge Direct access onto QE II from 65th Ave W by a double Loop-Ramp Direct access onto 65th Ave W from QE II by Off-Ramp New 65th Avenue Bridge in the ULTIMATE location 65TH AVENUE REALIGNMENT of the QE II CORRIDOR Core Lanes Collector Lanes QE II – Core-Collector Lane Arrangement from north of 65th Ave. Perimeter Road connection

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Option 2: New 65 Option 2: New 65th

th Avenue Bridge in its

Avenue Bridge in its Ultimate Location Ultimate Location

• The concept would involve the construction of the 65th Avenue bridge

(approximately 150m long, 35-to-45 m wide tapered) in its ultimate location

along with the connecting ramps to a realigned QE II corridor.

• This will require a temporary realignment of the QE II corridor that

(non-core-collector arrangement) would transition onto the existing QE II corridor

• on the north side - in the vicinity of the 50th Street Overpass;
• on the south side - in the vicinity of 59th Avenue.
• This option would serve to delay the need to replace the existing

single lane 50th Street bridge.

• At the ultimate stage the concept would see the final realignment of

the QE II corridor to accommodate the planned core-collector freeway

• network. This would require the existing 50th Street bridge to be

replaced (as the existing piers conflict with the realigned QE II).

Option 2 Option 2 – – Connections to 65 Connections to 65th

th Ave W

Ave W

Discovery Way Connections to be determined. Discovery Way Connections to be determined.

Interim Stage Interim Stage Ultimate Stage Ultimate Stage

Option 2 Option 2 – – Interim Stage Interim Stage

New E/W-S On-Ramp New N-E/W Off-Ramp New 65th Avenue Bridge in its ULTIMATE location (Approx. 150m long span) TEMPORARY REALIGNMENT

• f the QE II CORRIDOR Prior to

Core-Collector Lanes being implemented. 65TH AVENUE Intersection 65th Ave/50th Street Widening of existing S-E/W Off-Ramp Widening of existing E/W-N On-Ramp TEMPORARY REALIGNMENT of the QE II CORRIDOR maintains Existing 50th Street Bridge Perimeter Road connection

Option 2 Option 2 – – Ultimate Stage Ultimate Stage

ULTIMATE REALIGNMENT

• f the QE II CORRIDOR

subsequent to core-collector lanes being developed Replacement 50th Street Bridge Direct access onto Ave W from QE II by Off-Ramp Direct access onto QE II from 65th Ave W by a double Loop-Ramp Old 50th Street Bridge to be removed, 65TH AVENUE Core Lanes Collector Lanes QE II – Core-Collector Lane Arrangement from north of 65th Ave.

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Option 3 Option 3 - New Twinned 50 New Twinned 50th

th St. Bridge

• St. Bridge
• This concept would allow:
• The existing 50th Street overpass bridge to revert to NB operation

connecting to Perimeter Road within the Edmonton International Airport lands.

• A new twinned 50th Street structure (approx. 175 m long) would provide

for local SB connectivity across the QE II corridor.

• Local connectivity between the 50th Street/65th Ave intersection and

the proposed commercial development within the Edmonton International Airport lands.

• The new twinned structure would be constructed in a way to meet

both the requirements of the existing QE II lanes as well as the ultimate realignment of the QE II.

• When the core-collector freeway network (Ultimate stage) is required

the existing 50th Street QE II Overpass would be required to be removed or replaced.

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Option 3 Option 3 - New Twinned 50 New Twinned 50th

th St. Bridge

• St. Bridge
• Concept 3 provides direct access for Leduc residents into the EIA’s

planned commercial lands and also serves to link the future 65th Ave W corridor without the immediate need for a 65th Ave interchange

• The concept provides for later expansion of the QE II to

accommodate core-collector lanes.

• The concept integrate with a new 65th Ave interchange structure

that would be constructed over the new QE II realigned corridor to provide freeway access.

Option 3 Option 3 – – Connections to 65 Connections to 65th

th Ave W

Ave W

Ultimate Location of Perimeter Road Intersection. Discovery Way Connections to be determined.

Interim Stage Interim Stage Ultimate Stage Ultimate Stage

Discovery Way Connections to be determined. Interim Location of Perimeter Road Intersection. This intersection will have to be removed to make way for the future West Ramp Terminal

Option 3 Option 3 – – Interim Stage: Interim Stage: (Over the existing QE II corridor)

(Over the existing QE II corridor)

The existing 50th Street off- ramp would be closed and a new ramp would connect directly to the west leg of the 65th Avenue/50th Street intersection. New E/W-N On-Ramp Two Options for the Perimeter Road connection New Off-ramp to EIA lands and Leduc NB bypass lane at the east roundabout existing 50th Street Bridge provides a single lane NB access new parallel 2-lane structure provides SB access (Approx. 175 m length) New 1-lane roundabout on the east side of the QE II New 2-lane roundabout Perimeter Road connects 65th Avenue W with a T intersection 65TH AVENUE New Off-ramp to 65th Avenue W

Option 3 Option 3 - Ultimate Stage: Ultimate Stage: (At time when QE II Realigned)

(At time when QE II Realigned)

Distance between Perimeter Road and QE II SB off-ramp is approximately 45 m at narrowest point New E-N loop ramp New N/E-W ramp New S-W ramp New W ramp terminal and E/W-S ramp NB-thru bypass on the east roundabout will be expanded to two lanes The existing 50th Street bridge will require removal/replacement 65TH AVENUE REALIGNMENT of the QE II CORRIDOR Core Lanes Collector Lanes QE II – Core-Collector Lane Arrangement from north of 65th Ave. Perimeter Road connects to 65th Avenue in the interim stage, but is realigned at the ultimate stage to access the Port Alberta lands north of 65th Avenue W

Option Comparison Option Comparison

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Comparison : Interim Stage Comparison : Interim Stage

OPTION 1: New 65th

• Ave. Bridge over the

existing QE II Corridor

• Does not require the

realignment of the QE II Corridor.

• Provides a temporary

65th Avenue Bridge

• ver the QE II corridor

which would have to be replaced.

• The 50th Street bridge

would remains as it is until the QE II realignment/core- collector lanes would be required. OPTION 2: New 65th Avenue Bridge in its Ultimate Location

• Requires a temporary

realignment of the QE II Hwy (approx. 2 Km) in advance of the core- collector lanes being implemented.

• Provides the ultimate

65th Avenue Bridge

• ver the QE II corridor

in its correct position.

• The 50th Street bridge

remains as it is until the final QE II realignment /core-collector lanes would be required. OPTION 3: New Twinned 50th Street Bridge

• Does not require the

realignment of the QE II corridor.

• Provides for an

additional 50th St. local crossing that would connect 65th Avenue E and W.

• A 65th Ave bridge

would be a later stage.

• Develops supporting

service road network for “local” use and interchange for QE II “freeway” use.

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Comparison: Ultimate stage Comparison: Ultimate stage

OPTION 1: New 65th

• Ave. Bridge over the

existing QE II Corridor The realignment of the QE II to the core-collector freeway network requires:

• Remove of the 65th

Avenue bridge

• Construct a new 65th

Avenue bridge in its “ultimate” location

• Replace the existing

50th street bridge is required when the QE II has to be realigned

• r core-collector lanes

are required. OPTION 2: New 65th Avenue Bridge in its Ultimate Location The realignment of the QE II to the core-collector freeway network will require:

• Remove temporary QE

II realignment. Replace with the core-collector freeway.

• Replace the existing

50th Street bridge.

• Implement 2-lane Loop

On-Ramp at 65th Interchange when required. OPTION 3: New Twinned 50th Street Bridge The realignment of the QE II to the core-collector freeway network requires:

• Construction of a new

65th Avenue bridge in its ultimate position.

• Remove/replace the

existing 50th street bridge to accommodate core-collector lanes, The twinned 50th street bridge built in the interim stage can accommodate the core-collector arrangement.

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• Collection of Focus Group comment sheets/feedback forms;
• Complete documentation of existing conditions including

environment, historical, geotechnical and utilities;

• Undertake benefit-cost analysis comparing the three options at the

interim and ultimate stages; and

• Public Open House No. 2 anticipated for September, 2015.

Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here?

Note: This study represents a long-term plan. No construction is currently scheduled.

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• For your interest and involvement in the study;
• For your comments, concerns and issues raised; and
• For the opportunity to familiarize you with the mandate and

scope of this project.

Thank you! Thank you!