OTM Book 18 Cycling Facilities Update

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1 OTM Book 18 Cycling Facilities Update Wednesday, April 18 th, 2018 Ontario Bike Summit Cycling Design Concurrent Session WITH INASSOCIATION WITH Today s Discussion Point 1. Why is Book 18 being updated? 2. Key topics for consideration 3. How can you contribute? 2 1

2 What has changed since 2013? Urban intensification and population growth Increasing emphasis on climate change Cycling as continues to grow as a viable commute mode and a source of recreation Municipal application of complete streets MEA Class EA Amendments in 2015 Increased focus on road safety (i.e. Vision Zero) Implementation of new facilities New international design guidance, best practices and research Increasing provincial funding opportunities (for example $93 million committed in 2017 through OMCC) 3 Explore opportunities to improve the facility selection process and nomograph Book 18 Nomograph compared with the NACTO approach NACTO approach derived from NACTO: Designing for All Ages & Abilities 2017 Contextual Guidance for High Comfort Bicycle Facilities 4 2

3 Consider updates or new facility types and refine existing facility guidance Since the original Book 18 was published, new facilities have been implemented and lessons can be drawn to provide enhanced guidance on: Application of pavement markings on cycling facilities. When to use green? Curb and Parking configurations Separation options for separated bikeways/cycle tracks Advisory Bike Lanes Median Bike Lanes MUP/Cycle Track Retrofits Urban Shoulders? Application of sharrows (De-emphasize use?) Advisory Bike Lane in Newmarket Fully Mountable Curb 5 Intersection Treatments: Minimize conflicts while retaining accessibility Consideration and guidance should be given towards improved intersection and crossing treatments including: Protected Intersections Shared pedestrian and cyclist organization Crossrides and Pedestrian Crossovers Two stage queue box in boulevard Intersection accessibility and treatments (for example: tactile strips) Facilities crossing highway ramps Roundabouts Protected Intersection in Chicago, IL Toucan Crossing (Pedestrians & Cyclists), Bexley, UK Crossride & Crosswalk in Caledon, ON Protect Intersection Image: Flickr John Greenfield Toucan Crossing Image: 6 3

4 General Accessibility Concerns & AODA Compliance Identify different types of accessibility treatments How do cycling facilities interface with boulevard elements and how is AODA applied for new and existing infrastructure? Specific AODA guidance for mixed use, multi-use pathways versus separated cycling facilities Separated cycling & walking facilities in Aurora, Ontario Tactile Strips at a TTC Bus Stop, Toronto, Ontario 7 Operations & Maintenance activities and liability and risk considerations for designers/operators Seasonal operations and maintenance activities for cycling facilities Draw on the experience from municipalities that have implemented different separation techniques (for example flex bollards) Identify the implications to maintenance requirements due to the draft update of the Ontario Minimum Maintenance Standards Consider documenting legal opinion on risk management and liability to inform municipalities/asset owners 8 4

5 Cycling Infrastructure Implementation Process Implementation of cycling infrastructure in conjunction with highway construction projects, including bridges and interchanges Identify how municipalities and the Province can improve coordination of planning and implementation Impact of recent amendments to the Municipal Class EA process to facilitate implementation of select cycling projects Draft Province-wide Cycling Network 9 Other Items for Consideration Benefit of pilot projects and obtaining evidence based data on cycling infrastructure usage Guidance on signage (directional and etiquette) and pavement markings How should cycling be incorporated at transit and mobility hubs? Additional guidance for the planning and design of bicycle amenities (i.e. bike parking, showers, repair stations, etc.) How will expected increase in e-bikes impact bikeway design? Bloor Bike Lane Pilot Project Newmarket etiquette/ e-bike signage 10 5

6 How can you participate? What are we looking for? As part of the study, we want to hear your stories, experiences, lessons learned and perspectives in cycling facility design We appreciate perspectives from practitioners, cycling advocates to the general public Where can I engage? Please contribute through our OTM Book 18 Perspectives and Feedback Online Survey There will be more consultation events and updates as the update progresses Send us an if you have a question or feedback 11 Q&A Thank you! STUDY TEAM CONTACT Dave McLaughlin at dave.mclaughlin@wsp.com Book 18 Update Team at OTMBook18Update@wsp.com ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL CONTACT Marco D Angelo at marco@otc.org OTC at traffic@otc.org ONLINE SURVEY LINK 6

7 Appendix Slides 13 OTC and Study Team Book 18 Project Managers Dave McLaughlin WSP Canada More than 25 years of experience in the transportation and land use planning fields Leads WSP s Canadian Active Transportation Planning and Design Practice Director, Ontario s Share the Road Coalition Member of: Ontario Traffic Council s Active Transportation Committee Provincial Ministers Advisory Panel on Cycling Ontario Chapter of APBP OPPI, MCIP, ITE Marco D Angelo Ontario Traffic Council Executive Director of the Ontario Traffic Council Works with the board of directors, committees and members to ensure OTC has a strong voice for enhancing engineering, education and enforcement sectors of the traffic management industry Previous experience as the Director of Public Affairs for CUTA, and various communications and government relation positions 14 7

8 Scope and Objectives of the update The cycling context in Ontario has changed since the publication of the current OTM Book 18 Municipalities are finding the need to develop and implement more innovative design solutions to address spatial constraints, minimize conflicts and create a vibrant and AODA supportive public realm The update will build on the lessons learned from the current Book 18 guidelines, refine existing facility types, and explore new facilities and approaches to guide route and facility selection OTM BOOK 18 UPDATE Engage OTC Members Draw on Lessons Learned Integrate Global Best Practices Innovation and value add 15 Bikeway Design Graphics and Layout How should content be presented to help you visualize designs? Should there me more text focusing on application? Alta Long Beach Design Guidelines, OTM Book

9 Vision Zero and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) DESIGN FOR VRUs Consideration for design features and maintenance activities that could have an effect on VRUs Drainage grate is a potential slipping hazard Separation between cyclists and motorists VISION ZERO Focus on eliminating fatalities and serious injuries Takes account of human error Shared responsibility between all stakeholders in the road system System Approach King St, Kitchener via Google Maps Simcoe St. Separated Bike Lane, Toronto 17 Explore opportunities to refine and improve facility selection process Step 1: Facility Pre- Selection (Use nomograph) Bicycle Facility Type Selection 3-Step Process Step 2a: Step 2b: Step 2c: Inventory Site- Specific Conditions Review Key Design Considerations and Application Heuristics Select Appropriate and Feasible Cycling Facility Type Step 3: Justify and Document Decision and Identify Design Enhancements 18 9

10 Explore opportunities to refine and improve facility selection process Example of how NACTO facility guidance differs from Book 18: Dimensions for facility selection: Travel speeds, volumes, number of lanes, and curbside activity 95 th percentile speeds opposed to 85 th in Book 18 The NACTO table uses ADTs, but suggests that peak volumes could be used in areas with large peaks relative to the average volumes NACTO: Designing for All Ages & Abilities December 2017 Contextual Guidance for High-Comfort Bicycle Facilities 19 Key Best Practices References NACTO ITE TAC AASHTO FWHA MassDOT Vancouver 20 10

11 OTM Book 18 Online Survey PLACEHOLDER FOR ONLINE SURVEY ACCESS 21 Scope and Objectives of the update The cycling context in Ontario has changed since the publication of the current OTM Book 18 Municipalities are finding the need to develop and implement more innovative design solutions to address spatial constraints, minimize conflicts and create a vibrant and AODA supportive public realm The update will build on the lessons learned from the current Book 18 guidelines, refine existing facility types, and explore new facilities and approaches to guide route and facility selection OTM BOOK 18 UPDATE Engage OTC Members Draw on Lessons Learned Integrate Global Best Practices Innovation and value add 22 11

12 OTM Book 18 Update Approach We want to hear your experiences and insighsabout cycling facility design! Audiences Planners Engineers Maintenance & Operations Health Practitioners Educators Advocacy Organizations General Public CONSULTATION ACTIVITES (i.e. OBS) Identify Key Update Topics and Research Prioritize topics and further research and evaluation OTM Book 18 Updates and Revision 23 Book 18 provided uniform design guidance to all of Ontario The current OTM Book 18 has been transformational by providing consistent design guidance to all municipalities in Ontario It provides interpretations, recommendations and guidelines to help a practitioner understand the range of issues that should be considered OTM Book 18 is the primary resource for bikeway planning and design in Ontario 24 12

13 Shared and Designated Facility Overview Signed Bicycle Route Signed Bike Route with Sharrow SHARED Signed Bike Route with Edgeline Facilities where cyclists and motorists share the same space. Typically includes the application of signage in the form of green bike route sign or share the road signage. Pedestrians use sidewalks. Conventional Bike Lane DESIGNATED Paved Shoulder Facilities where cyclists are provided with their own space. Pedestrians use sidewalks within the urban area and the shoulder in the rural area. 25 Separated Facility Overview Buffered Bike Lane Buffered Paved Shoulder Cycle Track In-Boulevard Multi-use Trail SEPARATED Facilities where the cyclists space is separated using different design treatments e.g. pavement markings, bollards, mountable or semimountable curbs. This also includes off-road facilities (minimum of 3.0m). Pedestrians use sidewalks for the facilities within the road right of way or share the facility with cyclists 26 13

14 OTM Book 18 Desirable Facility Pre-selection nomograph 27 Today s session is just not about informing you about what is happening in the update of OTM Book 18. We hope that through this session, we can launch a discussion and dialog on how to improve design guidance for cycling facilities in Ontario. Your ideas and lessons learned will help inform the Steering committee and Study Team. 14

15 Thank you! CONSULTANT TEAM CONTACT Dave McLaughlin at Book 18 Update Team at ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL CONTACT Marco D Angelo at marco@otc.org OTC at traffic@otc.org 15