Transportation Plan Seeking approval of Regional Active - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

County of Frontenac Active Transportation Plan

Ju July ly 2019

Seeking approval of Regional Active Transportation Plan

• Steps taken to get us here today
• Highlights of the Plan
• What happens next

Your Stated Goals for an AT Plan

• Create an inventory of active

transportation assets and facilities

• Establish a priority list of

recommendations

• Propose a trail planning

standard that addresses safety and accessibility for all ages and abilities

• Develop an education and

promotion/marketing program

Spring 2018

Alta Planning + Design, Inc - Canada

Kate Whitfield, P.Eng., MCIP, RPP Senior Associate Engineer/Planner

Alta Planning + Design, Inc - Canada FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks (2017)

www.ruraldesignguide.com

Site Visits, August 2018

Lake and Trails Festival, July 2018

Alta and County Staff engaged with approximately 112 people at the festival Paved shoulders and bike lanes were identified as the most desirable facility by those engaged with at the festival

Wolfe Island Ferry Dock, August 2018

Cardinal Café, Sharbot Lake, August 2018

Social Pinpoint

Open August – November 2018 Total of 115 responses

• “This piece of highway 7

desperately needs a paved

• shoulder. Help people safely

access the retail area, and travel to quieter sideroads like 509, Fall River, Sharbot Lake Provincial park.”

• “Gates along the Cataraqui trail

are not bike friendly. They require dismounting in places. if cycling is going to be encouraged the gates should be designed in a way that is passable on a bike with minimal skill at slow speeds”

Existing Conditions and Gap Analysis

Existing Conditions and Gap Analysis

• Data Collection and

Field Review

• Assemble and Prepare

Base Maps

• Existing Conditions

Assessment

• Missing Links / Barriers

and Identify Strategic Opportunities

Fall 2018 / Winter 2019

Network Development and Trail Standard

• Network development
• Prioritization Plan

Integrating AT projects into long-term capital plans

• Trail Standard

Winter and Spring 2019

Prioritization Criteria

When building the network and developing recommendations for what to prioritize, we took into account:

• The gaps/missing links identified by citizens
• The gaps/missing links from our analysis
• How the project relates to the K&P trail
• Projects with potential for economic development
• Opportunities for regional linkages (think tourism)
• Leveraging capital works projects

2019: Winter Meetings and Spring Engagement

February 2019 presentation to Council Stakeholder Meetings April 2019 County Ambassador Night in Sydenham Spring online presence June 2019 Wolfe Island Garden Party

Highlights of the Plan

The Active Transportation Plan is intended to support the inclusion of pedestrian and cycling supportive policies at the township and council levels, and assist in the development

• f infrastructure projects that

improve the walkability and cycle friendliness of Frontenac Communities.

Active Transportation

• Recreational Cyclists
• Commuter Cyclists
• Cycling for regular, every day life
• Pedestrians travelling to/from a

specific destination (walking to the store, walking to school, etc.)

• Pedestrians walking or jogging for

leisure/exercise purposes

• Pedestrians with special mobility

requirements

Closing Infrastructure Gaps

• The plan identifies gaps in

several villages and hamlets with recommendations on how to improve these spaces for Active Transportation use

Highlights of the Plan

Trail Standard and Improved Trail Crossings

• The Plan identifies strategies that the County in partnership

with Townships could use to improve the safety of Trail crossings for pedestrians and cyclists through improved design, additional signage and construction

Highlights of the Plan

Significance of Primary Trails

• The K&P Trail, the Cataraqui Trail and the Tay-Havelock Trail

have all been identified as primary trails in the Regional Active Transportation Plan

• These three trails offer low-stress options for pedestrians and

cyclists to move between communities

• They should meet or exceed accessibility requirements and

allow for maintenance vehicle access

Highlights of the Plan

Spine Network

• A backbone of routes that

connects communities throughout the County, as well as key destinations

• Includes on road and off road

routes

• Designates a commitment to

continued investment and improvement for existing routes, and prioritization for new facilities

• Goal of higher order

infrastructure, but up to

• wner and manager of

segment

Education and Programming

• Construction of infrastructure is only one part of encouraging
• ur residents to choose active transportation for regular trips or
• recreation. The plan outlines several strategies to encourage

more activation of the existing infrastructure including

Organized trail rides and community walks Education regarding trail etiquette and sharing the road Development of signature active transportation routes and itineraries Highlights of the Plan

What Happens Next

Implementation

• Staff recognize that many recommendations will require

partnership with township public works departments, other trail management groups and neighbouring municipalities to achieve success. Addressing identified gaps and building out the spine network will be included within the capital plans of each stakeholder organization

Strategic Priorities

Priority 2: Explore New Funding and Invest in Infrastructure

• Funding for active transportation infrastructure can come

and go quickly, and funders are seeking projects that support long-term plans, connectivity and that are shovel- ready.

Strategic Priorities

Priority 3.1: Work with the townships, other municipalities and levels of government on broad infrastructure issues — ranging from environmental concerns to regional transportation strategies for residential, social and economic purposes, and access to funding.

• The Regional Active Transportation Plan has been developed with

input from Township Public Works and Planning departments. The Regional Active Transportation Plan will enable townships to integrate active transportation projects into long-term capital plans, and to apply for additional funding dedicated towards active transportation infrastructure.

Questions

North Frontenac

Reference Code Recommendation Priority Details NF-A Trail maintenance in low laying, flood prone areas Medium County to complete the trail spine by acquiring, developing, maintaining and managing the trail route North of Sharbot Lake through Central and North Frontenac NF- B Bike parking Low Partner with local businesses to acquire and install bike parking at locations along the trail network and within the hamlets NF-C Paved Shoulder during road life- cycling projects Low 1.5 m standard paved shoulder to be installed when repaving any arterial roadway or roadway connecting into a hamlet NF-D Sidewalks on both sides in Hamlets along arterial roads Low When road reconstruction or development is done the Township should require sidewalks to be constructed in hamlet areas

Central Frontenac

Reference Code Recommendation Priority Details CF-A Crow Lake Road Medium When the road is reconstructed include 1.5 m paved shoulders on the road. Development in Crow Lake is creating increasingly more foot traffic into Sharbot Lake CF-B Sidewalk on Road 38 north of Granite Ridge Education Centre Medium Construct sidewalk on County Road 38 from the Granite Ridge Education Centre north towards Highway 7. This was identified as a gap through the public engagement process CF-C Trail Crossings on arterial roads Medium In conjunction with county-wide trail crossing standard, in particular where the K&P Trail crosses Road 38 CF-D Elizabeth Street sidewalks Medium The lack of sidewalks on Elizabeth Street create a gap for AT users trying to access the stores in the area. When funding becomes available, invest in completely connected sidewalks along Elizabeth Street CF-E Sidewalk on Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake Low Lack of sidewalks were identified as a gap by the consulting team, as it connects through the hamlet CF-F Sharbot Lake Crossing Low Partnering with the retirement residence on Road 38, invest in a crossing such as a pedestrian crossover (PXO) for a safer crossing experience for people walking. See Section 4.6 for more details CF-G Reestablish speed limits within the hamlets Low Have justification for consistent speed limits through the hamlets CF-H Focus development on highway 7 Low Work with the MTO to leverage development charges from new development built on Highway 7 for trail connectivity

• r infrastructure in Central Frontenac

CF-I Paved Shoulder during road life-cycling projects Low 1.5 m standard paved shoulder to be installed when repaving any arterial roadway or roadway connecting into a hamlet CF-J Sidewalks on both sides in Hamlets along arterial roads Low When road reconstruction or development is done the Township should require sidewalks to be constructed within hamlet areas and at desired connections

South Frontenac

Reference Code Recommendation Priority Details SF-A Consistent treatment of trail crossing over roads Medium Treatment crossing would include such items as road paint, signage and curb cuts. Refer to the Crossing Treatment Section of the Trail Standard for further direction SF-B Install a three-way stop at Portland Avenue and George Street Medium Current trail upgrade projects have increased the visibility around the crossing, and connectivity to the Cataraqui Trail. A three-way stop would improve safety for trail users SF-C Improve trail crossings in Harrowsmith Medium Making the crossings more direct, adding additional signage, and clearing vegetation will improve visibility and the experience for trail users crossing at Colebrook Road and Road 38. Please see Crossing Treatment section of the Trail Standard (Chapter 4.6) for further direction SF-D Sidewalk on east side of Road 38 in Harrowsmith from Cataraqui Trail to Kingston Road Medium Section of Road 38 does not have sidewalk to connect people between the Cataraqui Trail and Harrowsmith SF-E Paved shoulders in conjunction with City of Kingston Low Roads that connect into Kingston and are used by cyclists are candidates for paved shoulders during road rehabilitation. Coordinate road rehabilitation efforts with adjacent City of Kingston SF-F Wheatley Street Sidewalk Low Complete sidewalk on east side of Wheatley Street between Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Loughborough Public School SF-G Mid-block crossing Low Opportunity in Harrowsmith at K&P Trail crossing and Wilton Road to enhance crossing. See chapter 4.6 for more information SF-H Paved Shoulder during road life-cycling projects Low 1.5 m standard paved shoulder to be installed when repaving any arterial roadway or roadway connecting into a hamlet SF-I Sidewalks on both sides in Hamlets along arterial roads Low When road reconstruction or development is completed the Township should require sidewalks to be constructed. Road 38 in Harrowsmith from Church Street to Graham Road is an example for this kind of opportunity SF-J Bicycle Friendly Routes Low Identify alternative low volume traffic routes as bicycle friendly routes with signage. An example would be Stage Coach Road from Sydenham to Orser Road, to the K&P Trail

Frontenac Islands

Referen ce Code Recommendation Priority Details FI-A Three-way stop at Centre and Main Street Mediu m Add a three-way stop to Centre Street and Main Street in order to give pedestrians the Right-of-way when crossing FI-B Continue to market Frontenac Islands as a cycling destination for its low speed roads without heavy traffic. Mediu m Invest in marketing material for Frontenac Islands and focus on the ferry connection to the City of Kingston FI-C Paved shoulders Low 1.5 m standard paved shoulder to be installed when all roads are rehabilitated. The following roads should be set as a priority: Wolfe Island - Main Street, Road 95 and Reed’s Bay Road to Big Sandy Bay Howe Island – Howe Island Drive, Spithead Road FI-D Formalizing the raised paved shoulders to function as pedestrian space and not parking Low Vehicles use this raised curb as parking along the main street which interrupts the safety of pedestrians using it as a sidewalk. Locations for improvement include Main Street east of Division Street, Main Street from Centre Street to Victoria Street, and Victoria Street from Wolfe Island Community Centre to Wolfe Island United Church FI-E Cycling connectivity to the new Ferry Dock Low Work with the Ministry of Transportation to incorporate active transportation infrastructure into the new Ferry Dock design and connect it to existing island infrastructure FI-F On road cycling routes (trails) created and signed, including part

• f the Waterfront Trail

Low Leverage Waterfront Trail designation for marketing and funding for signage and wayfinding FI-G Sidewalks on both sides in Hamlets along arterial roads Low When road reconstruction or development is done the County will require sidewalks to be constructed

Trail Standard and Improved Trail Crossings

• Gates or barriers are identified as hazards to Active

Transportation users and consideration should be given to how gates are used on the Frontenac K&P Trail as a result