WELCOME Stakeholder Advisory Committee No. 2 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 8, 2019 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Welcome to the second Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting for the Line 8 Class EA Study The purpose of today’s SAC Meeting is to : provide an update on the Class EA study process present the alternative design concepts for the preferred solution present the preliminary preferred design concept for road and intersection improvements present background study findings relating to noise mitigation and stormwater management explain next steps summarize tentative timelines for completion of the Class EA, Detailed Design, Utility Relocation and Construction 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 following evaluation, 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 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 7
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 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 8
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 9
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Signalized Intersections Line 8 / Noble Drive Intersection Line 8 / Northgate Drive Intersection Noble Drive Intersection Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 10
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Proposed Sideroad Stop Control Line 8 / Reagens Industrial Intersection Line 8 / Lowes Gate Intersection Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 11
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 12
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 BMP’s 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… Bioretention (Rain Gardens) Eorison Enhanced Swales Water… Permeable Pavement Infiltration 0 Islands 5 10 Sidewalks and Multi-use Trails LID Traditional SWM Effectiveness Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 13
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Stormwater Management (SWM) and Drainage Bioretention (Rain Gardens) Bioretention (Rain Gardens) at Roundabouts Bioretention (Rain Gardens) in islands Perennial Plantings with Trees Perennial Plantings Subsurface storage Turf Planting beneath Roundabout Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 14
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Stormwater Management (SWM) and Drainage Enhanced Swales Perennial Plantings with Trees Turf Planting with Trees Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 15
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Stormwater Management (SWM) and Drainage Permeable Pavements Options Permeable/ Porous Islands and Boulevards Permeable/ Porous Sidewalk and Multi-Use Trails Permeable Asphalt Enhanced Swales (Planted and Turf) Permeable Concrete Permeable Interlock Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 16
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Noise Assessment & Proposed Noise Attenuation The study evaluated noise and mitigation strategies The study suggests there will be minimal noise impact for most of the project area The study recommends the upgrade of the existing backyard fences to closed board noise attenuating fences on the south side of Line 8 between Noble Drive and Barrie Street. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 17
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Tentative Schedule and Phased Construction Approach 2030+ 2017 2022 2023 2025 2026 2019 2021 Phase I will include construction of Class EA most intersections. (2017 – 2019) Phase II will include the construction of the mid-block road widening/upgrades, Detail Design along with the construction of the Line (2019 – 2021) 8 / Barrie Street / Yonge Street Intersection. Utility Relocations (2020 – 2023) Phase I Construction (2021 – 2025) Phase II Construction Construction will take (2030 +) place in two phases. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 18
Line 8 & 10 Sideroad Improvements Next Steps Review and consider Public Comments. Finalize Preferred Design Concept plans. Prepare Environmental Study Report (ESR) documenting planning and consultation process and publish Notice of Study Completion. Place ESR on Public Record for Mandatory 30 calendar-day Review Period (September / October 2019). After the 30 calendar-day Public Review Period the project will proceed to the detail design phase (proposed 2019-2021). Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study 19
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