Welcome! The purpose of tonights PIC is to: Review the work - PDF document

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Welcome! The purpose of tonight’s PIC is to: • Review the work completed on the Commuter Cycling Plan (so far) • Present the proposed recommendations • Explain the next steps in the process • Invite and receive your feedback Please pick up a Comment Sheet! Provide comments on the sheets or sticky notes provided. Questions? Feel free to ask any member of our project team in attendance. We are happy to assist! 1 1

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Study Background Why a Commuter Cycling Plan? • Address existing and future commuter, resident and tourist cycling needs • Support and foster cycling use • Connect Northumberland County and neighbouring municipal plans The Plan to include: • Cycling network • Supporting policies and programs • Recommended practices for end-of-trip amenities, wayfinding and maintenance • Financing, risk management and liability guidance • Implementation strategy 2 2

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN The Vision To c creat ate a c a cycling n g network that at pr promotes a a safe, healt lthy a and family ily frie riendly ly lif lifestyle le. T The network, al along w g with t the s suppo pporting g po policies an and d pr progr gram ams, will h help e p establ ablish a a sustai ainabl able an and d vib ibra rant c cyclin ling cult lture re wit ithin in t the Township ip. Goals • Increase the number of residents that cycle • Enhance safety of cycling in the Township Objectives • “Made in Hamilton Township” approach • Aim to accommodate all ages and abilities • Provide guidance for implementation and maintenance 3 3

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Community Engagement What We’ve Heard (so far) • Concerns about safety of cyclists on existing roads and trails • A safer environment with more cycling infrastructure would motivate residents to cycle more • Roads need resurfacing • Wayfinding signage is needed • Speeds should be reduced on neighbourhood streets • Improved maintenance of paved shoulders is needed • Recreational routes should be emphasized • More bicycle parking is needed Project Webpage Online Survey 4 4

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Shared Cycling Facilities Signed Bicycle Routes and Shared Use Lanes Used where passing of cyclists by motorists is hazardous due to limited sight distance. Design: Denoted with bicycle route marker and shared use lane signs. Option to include shared use lane pavement markings, indicating where cyclists should ride. Without lane markings, cyclists are expected to ride on the right of the shared travel lane but can position themselves in the centre if lane is too narrow for motorists to overtake safely. Application: Rural, local urban and suburban roads. Low traffic volumes and speeds. Paved Shoulders Design: Denoted with solid white line, a marked buffer or rumble strips, and bicycle route marker signs. Cyclists travel on paved shoulder and yield to stopped vehicles. Application: Rural highways, arterials and collectors. Low traffic volumes and speeds. 5

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Separated Cycling Facilities Reserved Bike Lanes Design: Denoted with solid white line and reserved bike lane signs. Option to include added buffer between bike lane and parked and/or moving vehicles. Cyclists travel in bike lane. Application: Urban arterial and collector roads. Higher traffic volumes and speeds. Trails Design: Physically separated from vehicles. Trail may or may not be for exclusive cyclist use. Wayfinding signage provided along route. Application: Near tourist destinations, parallel to high volumes, high speed roads, direct commuter route in corridors not served by on-road bike facilities. 6

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Existing Cycling Network Existing: Multi-Use Trail Paved Shoulder Unmaintained Off-Road Trail 7

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Cycle Network Development Route Selection Criteria Connected and Accessible Integrated Meets AODA Is reasonably direct. requirements. Connects to other Serves wide range routes and major of users. destinations. Safe and Context Sensitive Comfortable and Cost Effective Provides adequate Leverages existing separation from infrastructure. oversized vehicles Coordinates with and high speed other projects. and/or high volume traffic Interesting and Enjoyable Offers scenic or interesting routes 8

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Proposed Cycling Network Existing: Off-Road Trail Paved Shoulder Unmaintained Off-Road Trail Bike Lane Proposed - Northumberland Danforth Rd County: Proposed Paved Shoulder Proposed Bike Route Proposed – Hamilton Township Proposed Paved Shoulder Proposed Multi-Use Trail Proposed Signed Bike Route Proposed Bike Lane 9

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Greenbelt Route Alternative What do you think? Greenbelt Route: Existing Route Alternative Route 10

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN The proposed route Greenbelt Route offers similar (and in some cases more Alternative suitable) terrain (e.g., Peter St vs Cavan Rd) for cyclists as the existing What do you think? route. Existing Route 7 th Line (Port Hope) Peter Street (Port Hope) Proposed Alternative Beaver Meadows Road/7 th Line Cavan Road 11

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Supporting Measures Bicycle Friendly Community Share the Road Engineering Coalition grants • Implement recommended cycling network Bicycle Friendly • Expand availability of bike parking Community (BFC) • Consider cycling infrastructure on all road reconstruction and new road construction projects Awards to communities that Education actively support • Initiate Active and Safe Routes to School program • Expand education programs and campaigns in partnership cycling. with local groups and organizations Communities are Encouragement judged on the 5 E’s. • Develop an up-to-date bicycling map • Create active transportation page on Township’s website • Form Active Transportation Committee • Promote new and existing bike infrastructure to encourage tourism Enforcement • Encourage local police to introduce Road Watch Program • Consider targeted enforcement/educational campaigns Evaluation • Prepare “State of Cycling” Reports • Install permanent bike counters at key locations • Designate a bicycle program manager End-of-Trip Amenities and Wayfinding 12 12

TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN Phasing Plan and Financial Implications • The implementation plan will identify short, mid and long-term improvements with financial implications • Where possible, bicycle network implementation will be coordinated with planned road construction projects Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term 0-3 Years 4-10 Years 10+ Years Questions? Next Steps Contact: Trevor Clapperton Manager of Parks • Incorporate feedback and Recreation • Finalize report 905-372-5662 Ext. 2 • Present to Council 13 13