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Stanley Park Causeway Safety Improvements March 23, 2015 Recommendations A. THAT t he Board approve t he safet y improvement s t o t he S t anley Park Causeway proposed by t he Minist ry of Transport at ion and Infrast ruct ure as described

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Stanley Park Causeway Safety Improvements

March 23, 2015

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Recommendations

A. THAT t he Board approve t he safet y improvement s t o t he S t anley Park Causeway proposed by t he Minist ry of Transport at ion and Infrast ruct ure as described in t his report; B. THAT t he July 12, 1999 Causeway Agreement wit h t he Minist ry of Transport at ion and Infrast ruct ure be amended to widen t he surface maint enance area t o reflect t he proposed improvement s t o t he sat isfact ion of t he General Manager, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and t he Direct or of Legal S ervices; and C. THAT t he environmental compensat ion for t he use of park land be subj ect t o approval by t he Board.

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Stanley Park Cycling Plan

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Cycling Plan Recommendations

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Context: National and Regional Trails

1. Trans Canada Trail Burrard Loop (2017) 2. Great Blue Heron Trail 3. National Hiking Trail

Proposed Trans Canada Trail Burrard Loop

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Safety and Access Improvements at the Causeway

Proposed and Implemented Improvements at south end of Causeway Proposed Improvements at Overpass

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Cycling Plan: Increased Safety and Accessibility

Access to Brockton Point Steep access to Causeway south

  • f the Rose Garden

Proposed Accessible Loop

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Context: Cycling Plan Implementation

Designation of Hanson Trail Sign from Pipeline Road

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Stanley Park Causeway

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvements March 23, 2015

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Background

  • Fatal cyclist accident occurred May 2013
  • Safety review completed in late 2013
  • Started design in consultation with the

Park Board, the City of Vancouver, local First Nations and various stakeholder groups in early 2014

  • Public Open House held December 2014
  • Consulted with new Park Board early 2015
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Existing Conditions

Source: Delcan 2013

Cyclist Speed: 47km/hr Cyclist Speed: 24km/hr

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Stakeholder Comments and Concerns

  • Provide a barrier between motor vehicle

traffic and the sidewalk along the Causeway,

  • Widen cycling and walking paths beside

the Causeway to meet today’s standards,

  • Minimize impacts to the park including

green space and trees, and

  • Improve wayfinding signage between bike

routes in downtown Vancouver and the North Shore, as well as within Stanley Park.

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Other Options Considered

  • West side much more

constrained than east side

  • Obstructions (poles,

electrical boxes, walls)

  • No direct, lit, paved

alternative route

  • Culturally and

environmentally sensitive area

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Context Sensitive Design

Around Obstacles Passing Zones

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Safety Improvements at Ramps

  • Rapid Flashing Beacons
  • Painted Crossings
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Cross-over Opportunities

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  • North Bridge Head

Pedestrian Underpass

  • South Bridge Head

Pedestrian Underpass

  • Mid-Causeway

Pedestrian Overpass

  • Lagoon Drive Underpass
  • Chilco Street Underpass

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Assessments

  • Archaeological Impact Assessment
  • Low potential to impact archaeological resources
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Adds up to 1 acre of green space impacted (most of

which is grassed area)

  • Restorative planting and re-seeding included in

design

  • Arborist Report
  • 14 trees identified for removal
  • 122 trees will receive protection measures

(specialized excavation, backfill, and aeration)

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Public Consultation Results

69% supportive, 23% neutral, 8% opposed:

  • 33% requested delineation on pathway
  • 13% requested etiquette signage
  • 10% requested widen west side too
  • 10% requested safety improvements at

three ramp crossings

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Next Steps

  • Park Board approval of project
  • Finalize design details with Park Board

and stakeholder groups

  • Tender construction contract
  • Construction (4 months total)
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Recommendations

A. THAT t he Board approve t he safet y improvement s t o t he S t anley Park Causeway proposed by t he Minist ry of Transport at ion and Infrast ruct ure as described in t his report; B. THAT t he July 12, 1999 Causeway Agreement wit h t he Minist ry of Transport at ion and Infrast ruct ure be amended to widen t he surface maint enance area t o reflect t he proposed improvement s t o t he sat isfact ion of t he General Manager, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and t he Direct or of Legal S ervices; and C. THAT t he environmental compensat ion for t he use of park land be subj ect t o approval by t he Board.

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Tree Removals

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