ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS. Transportation Improvements: Santa s Village Road (MR15) Public Meeting

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1 ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS Transportation Improvements: Santa s Village Road (MR15) Public Meeting March 22, 2018

2 Agenda Welcome and Introductions Fred Jahn: Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works Michelle Hendry: Director, Transportation, Engineering, Solid Waste Elvis Jose: Manager, Engineering Services Paul Hausler: Consultant, RJ Burnside Kevin Butt: Arborist, RJ Burnside Where are we now? Design of Santa s Village Road / Overview of Design Safe Roads Campaign Anticipated Construction Schedule Next Steps Individual Consultations Final Completion of Engineering

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6 Santa s Village Road Design 6B Improvement of road surface, road base, subgrade performance issues. Improve user safety deficiencies, drainage, erosion problems, active transportation concerns. Private water and sewer infrastructure upgrades for Santa s Village; Overview of Design Considerations:

7 1. Roadside Safety Existing 3 cable Guide Rail does not provide adequate protection or meet required standards; An additional 820m of steel beam Guide Rail will be installed with proper end treatment where possible; Guide Rail is required to ensure motorist safety and protect structures along the river.

8 2. User Safety and Active Transportation Safety and speed a concern Narrow lanes encourage slower traffic speeds Painted line to delineate traffic lane from shoulder Partnership with OPP Safe Roads Campaign Rumble strips excluded from design Signage has been reviewed in accordance with Provincial and District guidelines

9 3. Access to the Muskoka River Gaps in guide rail will be provided for existing walkways, docks, boathouses/cottages ( m); Guide rail improvements will limit access (in some areas); Additional gaps in the Guide Rail will be considered if requested; (individual property owner consultations)

10 4. Trees and Property Landscape Saving trees is recognized as a priority. The addition of paved road shoulders results in a wider road platform; Removal of trees required, (mature, small caliper trees and brush); District will replant trees where possible on the road allowance or private property, if no impacts to road and overhead clearance; Tree removals and maintenance to be carried out after Thanksgiving 2018.

11 5. Private Services and Parking Private services within the public road allowance require a License of Occupation (LOC); Residents advised by letter dated February 6, to apply for an LOC (if they do not currently have one); LOC issues are unique to each property and individual services can be discussed during one-on-one property owner consultations; Private Services within the travelled portion of the road will be reviewed on a case by case basis; Parking on the side of the road will not be permitted to accommodate unrestricted access to the paved shoulders

12 6. Inconsistent ROW (Right-of-Way) Width Some properties will restrict construction of the proposed road cross-section; Curb and gutter will be used to eliminate ditching and culverts (to minimize impacts to properties and trees) in some areas. Some river access features and structures and other landscape features within the ROW may interfere with road construction (ex. stairs, gardens, fences); these customized issues will be managed with each property owner; Permission to Enter Agreements will be required for grading onto some properties;

13 7. Drainage Drainage will be improved along Santa s Village Road by: Installation of consistent ditching, driveway culverts, additional outlets to the river, ditch cleaning and crowning of the road; Driveway culverts will be replaced with 14 inch diameter culverts and road crossing culverts will be replaced (as required) with a minimum 24 inch diameter culverts; Erosion will be mitigated with the installation of slope reinforcement techniques, rip rap, cut off walls and headwalls at all outlets.

14 8. Driveway Grades Existing driveway grades will be maintained or improved where possible; Additional grading and other work on the affected property may be required and will require signed Permission to Enter agreements with each property owner; Driveway culverts will be replaced/relocated (as required) to provide improved drainage; Existing driveway finishes (asphalt, gravel, concrete, etc.) will be replaced where impacted by construction activities.

15 Anticipated Construction Schedule

16 Santa s Village Road Construction Schedule Tree Management Trimming, Brushing, Removals: Anticipated late October- December 2018 Road Improvement Construction: Anticipated Start: May, 2019 Anticipated Completion: November, 2019 Final Lift of Asphalt: June, 2020

17 How Will I Be Affected During Construction? Access to all properties will be maintained; entry may be restricted temporarily; (owners will be given at least 48 hours notice of access restrictions) No full road closure; Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times; Interruption to residential services such as telephone, hydro, gas, etc. are not anticipated; Waste Management collection will not be affected; Normal working hours are expected to be between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday; Residents located within construction limits will be notified prior to the start of construction and will be kept informed.

18 ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS Muskoka Safe Roads Campaign Highlights from Bracebridge Forum

19 What Brought Us Together?... A Muskoka-Wide Discussion OPP has several priorities related to safer roads Council / EPW has seen a consistent increase in requests from communities Several Community groups are engaged in local safe road initiatives Private sector is investing in marketing Drive Safe initiatives and there are partnership opportunities

20 Community Campaigns in Muskoka Local Road Safety Initiatives

21 Opportunity! Aligning all of these priorities and initiatives into a Muskoka-wide community partnership Engage multiple stakeholder groups in a multifaceted Muskoka Safe Roads Campaign Learn from successes in other communities to motivate behaviour change in drivers using the road networks across Muskoka.

22 Main Campaign Goals To Slow Down Reduce speeding / aggressive driving To Be Safe: Reduce distracted / impaired driving Promote seatbelts To Share The Road Cyclist and pedestrians ORV / ATV / MC Move Over for emergency vehicles Promote AT + construction safety + animal crossings

23 Speed Reduction Your choice of speed can affect others as well as yourself (children, animals, cyclists + other drivers) Take the Pledge! Make Muskoka Roads the Safest! Reduce your speed, stay focused and share the road.

24 Share the Road When everyone drives with care and courtesy, it is easy to share the road Be Safe Be Seen! Take the Pledge! Make Muskoka Roads the Safest! Reduce your speed, stay focused and share the road.

25 Distracted Driving Distracted Driving affects others as well as yourself (children, animals, cyclists + other drivers) and sets examples for future drivers Take the Pledge! Make Muskoka Roads the Safest! Reduce your speed, stay focused and share the road.

26 Other Ideas? WHOA! Only Santa Needs to go that fast!

27 Next Steps? Start of an ongoing dialogue with partners and the community Gravenhurst Forum- - April 11 Huntsville Forum - - April 19 West Muskoka Forum (Mactier) April 25 Working Group forming Call for volunteers at Bracebridge Forum Will look at the input from the forums and other community feedback and then to finalize a campaign strategy and implementation plan for 2018

28 Your Feedback is Important! Santa s Village Road Property Owners: Request for Meeting forms are located on the table at the back of the room; Comment sheets can be completed to communicate your thoughts on this evening s Public Meeting; Individual (one-on-one) meetings can be scheduled via the Request for Meeting Form ; meetings held at the District office regarding specific property impacts and concerns; Staff will also be here after the meeting to address individual concerns following this presentation.

29 Questions and Answers