Getting the facts 8th Street Pedestrian Bridge Preferred Option

Transcription

1 Getting the facts 8th Street Pedestrian Bridge Preferred Option Public Consultation Feedback Amenities Park like entrances to bridge with landscaping along Pacific Avenue and Stickney Avenue Design Simple and functional design with some architectural interest Safety High priority on safety with extensive lighting and limited access to under the bridge Cost Mid range cost to maintain sufficient width for cyclists and ease of maintenance ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION & PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION AT 8 TH STREET

2 Bridge option details at a glance Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Bridge width: 2.4m Bridge width: 4.3m Bridge width: 3.4m Cost: approximately $6.4M Cost: approximately $10.8M Cost: approximately $8.2M Pedestrian & cycle dismount Bridge accessible to all users Bridge accessible to all users PLEASE NOTE: Cost represents Class C (-20 to +30%) estimated construction cost Common Design Features Short Switchback Bridge Style Centre Pier

3 Bridge Option # 1 Cost: $6.4M, 2.4m wide Bridge option #1 details Most cost effective option Cycle dismount required Maintenance challenges Constricted width

4 Bridge Option # 2 Cost: $10.8M, 4.3m wide Bridge option #2 details Best user experience Ease of maintenance Future funding opportunities

5 Bridge Option #3 Preferred Option Cost $8.2M, 3.4m wide Bridge option #3 details Balance of cost and user experience Ease of maintenance Future funding opportunities

6 Renderings from Preferred Option Aerial view along Pacific Avenue Bridge view along Pacific Avenue

7 Renderings from Preferred Option Pedestrian views looking South Stickney Avenue view

8 Renderings from Preferred Option Bridge over Assiniboine Avenue (Looking NW) Pacific Avenue street access BUILD A BRIDGE PUBLIC CONSULTATION / MAY 1, 2018

9 Planned for the community Greenspace Master Plan 8th Street Bridge identified as a recommended miscellaneous trail linkage Brandon Assiniboine River Corridor Master Plan All efforts should be made to maintain this essential north-south active transportation connection through the city by addressing both the Red Willow Pedestrian Bridge access and the 8th Street Railway Pedestrian Crossing as soon as possible. The HUB Secondary Plan An active transportation connection may be provided over the railyards from the downtown to Stickney Avenue either through bridge reconstruction or the creation of an independent walking bridge. BUILD A BRIDGE PUBLIC CONSULTATION / MAY 1, 2018

10 Next Steps Where are we? Phases Timelines Phase 1: Collect feedback from stakeholders and public April & May 2017 Phase 2: Return data to consultant June to August 2017 Phase 3: Present consultant s Conceptual Design options September 2017 to the public; stakeholders and City Council Phase 4: Council decision to proceed with bridge October 2017 preliminary design Phase 5: Present conceptual design bridge options to the public May 2018 Next Steps June Report to City of Brandon Council. Proceed to a Contact Information: preliminary design of Administration s preferred concept Aaron Kaluzniak Manager of Infrastructure or a.kaluzniak@brandon.ca - Preliminary design (4-6 months) 2019/2020 Samuel van Huizen Traffic & Transportation Planner - Budget for detailed design & construction (dependent on funding) or s.vanhuizen@brandon.ca Summer/Fall 2018 Ongoing - Explore grant funding opportunities