Appendix B-6: Open House Summary Report

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1 Appendix B-6: Open House Summary Report PREPARED BY

2 Open House Summary February 28 March 3, 2018 London s Bus Rapid Transit System Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London by IBI Group and WSP April 2, 2018

3 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Document Control Page CLIENT: PROJECT NAME: the Corporation of the City of London London s Bus Rapid Transit System REPORT TITLE: Open House Summary February 28 March 3, 2018 IBI REFERENCE: VERSION: DIGITAL MASTER: ORIGINATOR: REVIEWER: AUTHORIZATION: CIRCULATION LIST: HISTORY: Version 1.0 Hailey McWilliam Marianne Alden, MCIP, RPP Margaret Parkhill, P.Eng.

4 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Table of Contents 1 Introduction Key Findings Open House Dates and Locations Notification of the Open Houses Participation Where do you Live/Work/Attend School Map Information Presented Comments from the Public s from the Public Summary List of Exhibits Exhibit 1-1 Bus Rapid Transit Network... 5 Exhibit 1-2 Individuals Viewing Open House Display Boards... 6 Exhibit 5-1 Live/Work/Attend School Map... 9 Exhibit 6-1 Open House Display Boards... 9 Exhibit 7-1 Public Comments Exhibit 8-1 s Received... 22

5 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Table of Contents (continued) List of Appendices Appendix A Facebook Ads Appendix B Instagram Ads Appendix C Promotional Brochure Appendix D Notice of Open House Appendix E Posters Appendix F Open House Display Boards Appendix G Open House Presentation Appendix H Comment Sheets Appendix I s April 2, 2018 ii

6 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID T RANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London 1 Introduction In July 2017, City of London Council approved the Rapid Transit Master Plan, which established the 24 km BRT network (Exhibit 1-1) for London s Bus Rapid Transit System. The City of London and their consultants IBI Group and WSP then undertook pre-planning and consultation to prepare for the Province s mandated Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP). Public Information Centre 5 was held in December 2017 and January This document summarizes the Open Houses held in February and March The five Open Houses were held as a drop-in event that contained a formal presentation with question and answer period, along with display boards and preliminary engineering design booklets. Exhibit Bus Rapid Transit Network The purpose of the Open Houses were to allow the public to view the recommended design alternatives and for the Project Team to obtain feedback from the public to aid in the refinement of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system design. Individuals were invited to view Open House display boards before and after the presentation (Exhibit 1-2). Project staff from the City and the consultant team were available to answer questions and collect feedback. 5

7 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Exhibit 1-2 Individuals Viewing Open House Display Boards 2 Key Findings Overall, the feedback received over the Open House comment period (February 28 to March 17, 2018) showed that the public approved of the proposed shelter design and generally supported the decision to implement centre-running transit lanes and explore options for a park-and-ride near Exeter Road. Concerns were raised over potential impacts to cultural heritage features, mature street trees and traffic congestion. Recurring questions included: How will BRT impact property taxes? How will BRT impact my local transit service? How will the dedicated transit lanes impact emergency services/snow removal? How will local transit be integrated? What will be done to mitigate delays at the CPR crossing? A full summary of the comments received via comment sheets submitted at the Open Houses, and through is included in Section 8 and Section 9. 3 Open House Dates and Locations Five Open Houses were held from February 28, 2018 to March 3, The same information was presented at all events. The Open Houses were held at the following times and locations: 1. February 28, :00am 2:00pm at the Central Library 6

8 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London 2. February 28, :30pm 8:30pm at Oakridge Secondary School 3. March 1, 2018, 5:00pm 8:00pm at Western University, London Hall 4. March 3, 2018, 9:00am 12:00pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church 5. March 3, :00pm 6:00pm at Fanshawe College 4 Notification of the Open Houses Notification of the open houses was posted on the Shift website ( which is accessible to all external stakeholders and members of the public. An advertisement was also placed in the Londoner on February 15, Announcements were made on Shift s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Ads were also placed on Facebook (Appendix A) and Instagram (Appendix B) and ran from February 20 March 3, Facebook event pages were created for each of the five events. The Open Houses were advertised on FM 96, Fresh FM, CBJK, Virgin 97.5, BX93 and AM980 from February 21 23, 2018 and February 26 28, A promotional brochure was distributed to all households, apartment units and businesses across the City of London (Appendix C). A Notice of Open House was delivered to residents living within 50 metres of the BRT network (Appendix D). The Notice of Open House was also ed to those on the public mailing list by the City on February 14, February 27 and March 7, Posters (Appendix E) advertising the PIC were placed at the following locations: Boyle Memorial Community Centre; Byron Optimist Community Centre; Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre; Civic Gardens; Earl Nichols Recreation Centre; East Lions Artisan Centre; Hamilton Road Seniors' Centre and Community Centre; Kinsmen Recreation Centre; Kiwanis Seniors' Community Centre; Lambeth Community Centre; Medway Community Centre; North London Optimist Community Centre; South London Community Centre; Springbank Gardens Community Centre; Stoney Creek Community Centre; Stronach Community Recreation Centre; Dearness Home; 7

9 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London City Hall; and All London Public Libraries. Mobile signs advertising the events were placed at the following locations around the City of London: McKillop Park; Ross Park; Gartshore Park; and Greenway Park The events started in an open house format with a presentation and question and answer period scheduled one hour after the Open House began. The presentation and question and answer period, which was moderated by an independent facilitator, lasted approximately one hour and was followed by another hour of the Open House format. Members of the Project Team were available to answer questions and address concerns before and after the presentation segment. A summary of the public comments received is located in Section 7. 5 Participation A total of 496 individuals signed-in at the Open House events. A number of elected officials attended the events. 5.1 Where do you Live/Work/Attend School Map Upon registering at the welcome desk, participants were given coloured dots to place on the map, depicting where they live (red dot), work (yellow dot) and attend school (blue dot) (Exhibit 5-1). The map illustrates that open house attendees included residents, employees and students from all areas of the City. 8

10 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Exhibit 5-1 Live/Work/Attend School Map 6 Information Presented The display boards were organized in a manner which effectively presented project information. The display boards listed in Exhibit 6-1 were on display at the Open House and can be viewed in full in Appendix F or online at the Shift website ( A PowerPoint was used during the presentation component of the events. The PowerPoint is included in Appendix G. Exhibit 6-1 Open House Display Boards 1. Help Shape the Design of BRT 2. Funding BRT 3. Rapid Transit Timeline 4. Recent Public Consultation 5. What is BRT 6. What is BRT #2 7. Why BRT for London 30. Downtown Design Board 31. King and Wellington Rendering 32. King and Wellington Rendering #2 33. Queens and Clarence Rendering 34. King and Talbot Rendering 35. Riverside Drive across Thames River Rendering 36. South Turnaround 9

11 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London 8. BRT Vehicle Specifications 9. Rapid Transit Stop Design 10. Early Concepts for BRT Stops 11. Early Concepts for BRT Stops #2 12. BRT Stop Design will Evolve 13. Better Cycling 14. Moving People 15. Key Considerations 16. Archaeology 17. Cultural Heritage 18. Natural Environment 19. Supporting Technical Studies 20. North Turnaround 21. Richmond Street Oxford to University 22. Richmond Street Traffic Impacts Oxford to University 23. Richmond Street Oxford to University Recommended Design 24. Richmond Street Oxford to University Design Board 25. Richmond Street and Grosvenor Street Rendering 26. Richmond and Grosvenor Rendering 27. Richmond Street Central to Oxford 28. Richmond Street Central to Oxford Recommended Design 29. Richmond Street Central to Oxford Design Board 37. Wellington Baseline to Bradley 38. Wellington Baseline to Bradley Recommended Design 39. Wellington at Bradley Rendering 40. Wellington at Commissioners Rendering 41. Wellington Road Design Board 42. Wellington Road Thames River to Base Line 43. Wellington Road Thames River to Base Line Recommended Design 44. Wellington Road at Base Line Rendering 45. Wellington Road Curve Design Board 46. West Turnaround 47. Oxford Street Platt s Lane to Wharncliffe Road 48. Oxford Street Platt s Lane to Wharncliffe Road Recommended Design 49. Oxford Street Platt s Lane to Wharncliffe Road Cross-section 50. Oxford and Wonderland Rendering 51. Oxford Street West Design Board 52. East Turnaround 53. King Street and Ontario Street Rendering 54. Dundas Street Design Board 55. Stay Connected 7 Comments from the Public The public were encouraged to submit comments by filling out the comment sheets provided at the sign-in table. Those who selected to receive project updates by and provided contact information were added to the project contact list to receive future notifications relating to the study. In total, 106 comment forms were submitted to the Project Team during the Open Houses. During the comment period, two letters and an additional six comment forms were submitted to the Project Team via or mail. Exhibit 7-1 Public Comments summarizes all of the written comments/concerns received by venue. All comment forms are available in Appendix H. 10

12 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Exhibit 7-1 Public Comments AFTER REVIEWING THE DRAWINGS, DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN? (CENTRAL LIBRARY - FEBRUARY 28, 2018) This will create traffic and grid lock (3 comments) Yes (2 comments) Looks good (2 comments) I like that the traffic still goes by the stores BRT is great for growing city. BRT is better than 40,000 new cars coming into downtown in the next 20 years Everything in the north has to go through the University No parking garage at Masonville Left-hand turns Passengers crossing the traffic lanes Snow removal Property impacts Sidewalk level bicycle lanes would be much safer and more frequently used by cyclists The future will greatly regret no tunnel at Richmond and the tracks The plan looks great! I hope the plans make accommodation for future growth Insufficient infrastructure to remove the at-grade rail crossing Michigan left turning lanes? At Wellington/Commissioners this would be a disaster Removing bike infrastructure Not much parking by the market Most of the drawings are not realistic - streets too narrow and congested for medians and winter time will be chaos for pedestrians and drivers alike Don t want Richmond will be your greatest challenge Fence at Cathedral property Queens) must be saved Lack of information about expected transit integration It does not take into effect heritage building and trees that are over 100 years old Bike paths along Richmond Lack of turning lanes Attitude of City/consultants I would prefer money is spent on more buses and expanded routes/service Looks beautiful 11

13 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Oxford and Adelaide is so congested Concerned about impacts to Old North I do not prefer the centre lane increases infrastructure needs and leads to more walking I preferred the design with 2 lanes of traffic on Richmond WHAT ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN DO YOU LIKE? Not much (5 comments) The shelters (3 comments) Centre bus lanes (2 comments) More buses, more often (2 comments) Pedestrian access in centre of road Going on Clarence and King Downtown Increased property values Noise wall South looks pretty It seems well thought out Recognize you have limited choices for routes Everything else Good design The Downtown intersection of the two lines going around a block and removed from Dundas Lots of outreach Global planning for good traffic flow Expected effort to get more people using buses via improved service and frequency The new buses look awesome Reducing Wellington curve Pall Mall and Adelaide underpass Terminals close to local bus stops to allow for easy transfers DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN RELATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, STREET OR PROPERTY? Specific property question/comment (3 comments) What will impact on property taxes be? (2 comments) Potential park and ride locations? Public or private? Reliability of schedule with CPR crossing Would love to set up a walk thru with London Downtown Community Association Please retain as much built heritage as possible Rapid Transit doesn t solve at-grade rail crossing issue 12

14 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Getting to Downtown via bike with the proposed design (eliminating cycling infrastructure on Riverside Drive) Why does the design cater to the University this may increase ridership, but not revenue for the City through taxes because students aren t from London More traffic is going to be on my street during construction, but also to get away from this BRT safety is a concern Park and ride in the Wonderland and Fanshawe area Construction impacts Safety for children, older seniors and everyone as traffic cuts through Old North ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC IMPACTS THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED MOST ABOUT (E.G. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE, OTHER)? Removal of trees (4 comments) Destruction of heritage properties/features (4 comments) Mud Creek restricting path of wildlife? Destruction of streetscape Traffic congestion Drainage If no new roads are being built, then this is a waste of public money Traffic in north London side streets Accessibility Reduce cars in the City not a 25% increase & make incentive for people to buy electric cars Businesses are going to leave and not come back Pedestrian access (Queen at bridge) ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Let s do this (2 comments) It will make a mess of London (2 comments) Timing? Phasing? Are we assured funding will it be there for entire completion? I would prefer this money is spent on newer technology and automated cars Property impacts Should have a pamphlet of the proposed routes Snow removal Transfers between routes Thanks for making this happen! I would have preferred LRT but BRT is a step in the right direction Taking out a lane of traffic for cars at Richmond will negatively affect my family How will this make time better by being stopped for longer times loading passengers? 13

15 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Thank you for your efforts to explain many details to us At stops, please provide more information about destinations from that stop, not just numbers This is being shoved down our throats Thank you for the informative presentation and good answers to my questions Clarify how we access the system from where most of us live (subdivisions) I live in Lambeth and drive on Richmond how will BRT help improve my driving experience? CP rail tracks will continue to slow down traffic Huge cost and waste of tax payer dollars What is current LTC ridership? AFTER REVIEWING THE DRAWINGS, DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN? (OAKRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 28, 2018) This is a waste of money Reducing Richmond to 1 general traffic lane Park and ride lots are necessary Ease of access for disabled persons, wheelchairs and scooters in the winter Will there be verbal information for blind passengers What replacement plantings are envisioned? Not enough bike lanes This is an excellent design London needs this All are very costly and will have a high cost for future maintenance Loss of corner of property Move of sidewalk closer to property Increase of high-speed traffic closer to property Increase in noise Construction impact Concern that the BRT will be stopping behind the University Hospital Wellington Street, Oxford and Richmond, Wharncliffe and Oxford and Fanshawe College are very limited space. Environment is a priority and secure all animals and plants Traffic flow of a single-lane on Richmond Lack of under or over rail crossings WHAT ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN DO YOU LIKE? Centre lanes (3 comments) Shelters (2 comments) 14

16 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Routes designs are excellent to meet driver needs as well as increasing bus movement Bike routes have been considered Well-equipped stations None Cross-walk zone Oxford Street West from Woodward and Eagle Heights Public School and no left turns onto Britannia, Columbia and Foster Potential for expansion Adaptability to local neighbourhoods Proposed improvements to Wharncliffe and Adelaide Elimination of left-turn off Raywood onto Wellington I like the idea of a rapid system, but would have preferred LRT DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN RELATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, STREET OR PROPERTY? Great that we will have a BRT station within walking distance Enhanced local bus frequency and access to the BRT is much needed It would be helpful to see a model of local route integration Will system operate before 2028? Will our local service run more frequently? Well thought out Effect on property value and ability to sell Concern for properties just off BRT route and potential impact on traffic cutting through neighbourhoods Environment and historical areas are very sensitive and make new re-designated area Oxford and Richmond is very difficult to solve all problems because of traffic light and CPR How will traffic flow in the City? Costs ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC IMPACTS THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED MOST ABOUT (E.G. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE, OTHER)? Electric buses are a great idea (2 comments) Traffic flow on Richmond Trees Loss of green space Access to hospitals Have an in-depth conversation with emergency service providers Specific property concern 15

17 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Impact on environment Impact on neighbourhoods ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Who is getting paid to push this? What will the impact on property taxes be? Assess intersection at Eagle Heights and Cherryhill Mall to see if you can accommodate drop-off/pick-up times and include a scramble How will I get to the tennis bubble at Western if the campus become closed to traffic? It seems the city is determined to put this system in place I really appreciated the open house, presentation and question and answer portion. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. You did a great job Let s move forward together Governments will change soon what will happen to their dedicated support money and will BRT survive? What happens when a truck stops to unload on Richmond Street? What happens if the Federal government does not come through with the $200 million Excellent presentation Traffic light signals black for bus, yellow for normal Crosswalk zone must have unique colours so we can reflect the colours I went to the Shift website and couldn t find information about this meeting future sessions should be posted Why not have a centre bus stop and order buses with doors that open on both sides Continue to the airport AFTER REVIEWING THE DRAWINGS, DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN? (WESTERN UNIVERSITY MARCH 1, 2018) Concern about property acquisition especially Richmond and Wellington Curve Reduced lanes on Richmond and Dundas and the widening of Highbury WHAT ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN DO YOU LIKE? The potential to grow or expand. Major routes are designed so the through traffic is not blocked going left or right Centre BRT lanes The widening of Western Road and the grade change for the Adelaide street CP crossing Bike lanes The design is evaluated on a street-by-street basis, which ensures the local needs are met. Also that it appears access to adjacent building are maintained 16

18 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN RELATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, STREET OR PROPERTY? Concern about additional road on Western and Adelaide (parallels to Richmond) as alternate car routes. Western is being widened. This is to accommodate existing traffic, not in anticipation of extra, otherwise there will be no movement More traffic on Grosvenor and other east and west roads How will Richmond Street look after this is added? I had hoped that there would be dedicated lanes for bikes down Richmond Will there be consideration to users that need/choose to drive/park at a hub (Masonville) ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC IMPACTS THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED MOST ABOUT (E.G. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE, OTHER)? Less lane for cars means more travel time for them right? By implementing BRT it doesn t mean people are going to use the bus if they already have a car ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Staff/consultants/representatives are very knowledgeable and involved (2 comments) When construction begins, will it be done in smaller sections at a time or a large part at a time? I asked what cost to date to bring it to this point, I was told it was included What are the feeder routes and the rest of the new BRT routes going to look like? Is there consideration for an app with real-time information? Or comprehensive trip planning, including parking options nearby (and bike parking) or length of transfer times? AFTER REVIEWING THE DRAWINGS, DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN? (REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH MARCH 3, 2018) BRT stop should be located at Grand Ave (2 comments) No (2 comments) Specific property concern Increased noise and pollution would like to have input into noise and pollution mitigation If UWO students are paying for passes through their tuition, why not just drop the students off at the gates and UWO can shuttle them to Natural/Social Sciences I don t understand the focus on Masonville and White Oaks they are malls Wellington Road between the River and Baseline a lot of properties will disappear and harm the neighbourhood consider 4 lanes total, not 6 Cycling on Queens Ave bridge London doesn t have a ring road to move traffic like other cities The centre planters will now be removed who pays? We need park and rides at all terminals The CPR crossing is not addressed Should use Wharncliffe vs. Richmond 17

19 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Richmond Street with single lanes for cars is a disaster try closing the street for a week to see how it will work Airport, VIA, Future GO, Greyhound connections Snow removal I ll be disappointed if I lose access to the #90 service Build bike infrastructure as adjacent to the BRT corridors as possible and make connections to the adjacent suburbs with the Wellington bike lane Impact to St. Andrew Memorial Church We don t need space for planters as the stops. Too many lanes might be confusing for people people may shy away from using the road Too much money, not enough benefit. Too much cut through traffic by the university and old north Underlying premise of BRT is not accurate it will not have more ridership, it will not take people out of cars, it will cost London taxpayers more than predicted WHAT ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN DO YOU LIKE? Less waiting time (2 comments) Centre lanes (2 comments) Park and ride at Exeter Road (2 comments) Tie-in with cycling (2 comments) Shelter and station concepts (2 comments) Convenient It is a good thing to remove the houses along Wellington Road. If removing trees, put them back in the park Green space has been included All looks pretty good I think you made the right choice for Richmond Street and appreciated the explanation of how traffic flow will work Progressive idea Would like only electric buses not diesel Good first try Seems promising, not clear how it will affect the city, years shall show The curve plan may be best available It provides opportunities for re-imagining urban redevelopment to intensify the downtown and vicinity Nothing stop BRT and improve current bus system on key arteries and implement a new signal control system 18

20 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN RELATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, STREET OR PROPERTY? How do I get a #11 bus without going Downtown? Are you going to replace trees you take out in the area of Gartshore Park? How will BRT plans affect cycling lanes and support cyclists? Include pollution/noise reduction designs like green walls or tree/hedges to protect properties who will be closer to roads that are being widened Overpass at Richmond and Adelaide rail tracks Plan for Rapid Transit east of Summerside to Kilworth to serve new communities Will there be transit stops at the railroad station? Keep King and York Streets one-way streets Where are the stops between Riverside and Oxford on Wharncliffe? Shared lanes on Wharncliffe might be a bottleneck No benefit to those in Byron My grassy area (city property) gets cut in half really not happy about this. Please do not put City sidewalks between trees and houses I don t see a need for a stop at Richmond/Victoria when there is one at Cheapside Delivery trucks on Richmond Concern about vibrations and impacts to St. Andrews Church building and lose of parish How will the City handle thousands more cars on Western Road when it is congested now. How will you stop cut through traffic in Medway heights? How will the design work with automated vehicles and will they recognize the need to drive in the bus lane when the right lane on Richmond is blocked by a bus etc.? ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC IMPACTS THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED MOST ABOUT (E.G. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE, OTHER)? Heritage buildings (2 comments) Impacts to St. Andrew Memorial Church (2 comments) Removal of trees Pollution Green space Heritage feel will be gone. Allow higher densities for existing residences and commercial to make up for it Be careful about planting trees to close to road they grow Specific property impacts Cost Lack of benefit in more riders or reduced travel times Too short of left-turn southbound for Richmond St traffic wanting to turn onto Richmond St at the proposed new through intersection with Western Road 19

21 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? A lot of money for a few minutes saved (2 comments) The potential landscaping spots should be left as concrete unless the City intends to maintain them Need better transit for motorized wheelchairs Construction will be the challenge Keep trees along BRT route so that natural break can grow in Build a parking garage in Downtown instead of the many parking lots I am very supportive of BRT and wholly support this plan. Grateful that the City continues to hold input sessions. Thank you! Why not extend the heavier feeder buses onto BRT trunk lines to popular destinations or when not feasible for every feeder bus of a route to do this it could be every 2 nd or 3 rd bus I am satisfied with the current system and yes I do use the LTC bus why not add more buses on peak hours People will be able to imagine this system better once you release a map of local and feeder routes and they can plan their own commute Will a ticket app be available? What will happen to garbage pick-up on BRT routes? Car parks will be needed to get cars off roads How is service to be improved beyond the BRT? Still based on ridership? Underpass or overpass needed at CPR tracks I think BRT is outdated technology try a personal rapid transit system (PRT) Make the bus route number visible on all sides of the bus Bus route #24 needs better service evenings and Sunday service More frequent service south of 401 from White Oaks mall also to the airport Must maintain north south traffic flow Funding from all three levels of government is iffy - they have different ideas as to how it will be spent. I can see the BRT running into problems because of funding In the Wellington corridor, St. Andrew Memorial, Redeemer and the City will all hold large tracts of land. Redevelopment must be done in coordination with all stakeholders in the conversation together We moved to London so we could travel without the Toronto congestion and now you are proposing to bring it to London. Put it to a referendum These public open houses must be held where parking is free. Seniors shouldn t have to walk up a steep hill from the parking lot. Re-open the BRT master plan and put it to a referendum 20

22 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London AFTER REVIEWING THE DRAWINGS, DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN? (FANSHAWE COLLEGE MARCH 3, 2018) Centre lanes (2 comments) This project should have been built 10 years ago Impact to properties on the Wellington curve Wellington Street underpass looks to be a pinch point are there plans to widen it in the future? Why is there no overpass on Richmond? Does not address industrial areas Doesn t connect to Argyle or the Airport Caters to students Do not close Western University campus to traffic No concerns Construction and disruption to Richmond and the diversion of traffic to Waterloo and Colborne One lane of traffic is not a good idea but neither is widening the street WHAT ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN DO YOU LIKE? 5 minute headways (2 comments) Centre lanes Reduction of uncontrolled left turns Not much Dedicated lanes Shelters West on Queen, east on King DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN RELATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, STREET OR PROPERTY? You are catering to students Why not put in bus turn off spots and 3 overpasses No service to Lambeth No, continue PR to counter the remaining anti-brt negativity How will you protect Old North? Rapid Transit should connect to Argyle Mall Traffic lanes on Richmond and King for cars and parking ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC IMPACTS THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED MOST ABOUT (E.G. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE, OTHER)? Built heritage (2 comments) All train crossings 21

23 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London Catering to students Enhancements to streetscapes Diverted traffic ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Why does the service not extend to Clark Road or the Airport? Why does this only benefit students? If you want to kill Downtown this is the way to do it Please name the station on Wellington and Whetter Roy MacDonald Station Include power outlets in the bus stops for mobile devices and e-bikes It should run Richmond, Wonderland and Adelaide and Oxford Millions of dollars wasted (2 comments) Why not make Richmond 4 lanes? Will BRT be expanded to cover more area when gas becomes too expensive? Buy Canadian buses 8 s from the Public A total of 46 s were received over the Open House comment period, which was open from February 28, 2018 to March 17, A summary of the s received is provided in Exhibit 8-1. All s can be found in Appendix I. Exhibit 8-1 s Received SUMMARY OF S RECEIVED FEBRUARY 28, 2018 MARCH 17, 2018 Specific property concern (4 comments) Comment sheet submission (3 submissions) Stop wasting taxpayers money on BRT. After the next election the mayor and council will be gone and the BRT plan will be dead This is a waste of taxpayers money. This is ruining our streets and its for students who won t stick around to pay taxes. Squire is the only one with common sense and no one listens to him I walk 12 kilometres at 3 am because the buses don t run before 6 am. I would be supportive of BRT if the City reveals the true facts. I would like to know how much has been spent on BRT promotional materials and labour, how much the mill rate will rise to cover the cost of implementing BRT, if transit users will help to pay for the extra service through fare increases and how much, and if 120 million dollars of development charges is taken out of the infrastructure development budget to pay for BRT, then there is a short fall in the development budget of that same amount, so where is the money needed to cover the shortfall coming for or is the City cancelling infrastructure spending for new development 22

24 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London I was at the Oakridge open house. The venue was too mall and difficult to navigate. We had some of our concerns answered but there are still unknowns. The 500 million will not cover the cost of this project over the duration so spend wisely. I m trusting new trees will be planted to replace the trees to be removed. Nothing is being done about the rail crossing on Richmond. The new shelters look good but save money for garbage and graffiti removal. The City should disallow smoking within a specified distance from all stops, not just shelters The rails, wires, stations ad signals are installed in Kitchener, but no vehicles are running yet. There is an absence of pedestrians and traffic along King Street but the surrounding streets were busy. Residents are avoiding LRT. I think this rejection could happen in London I attended an open house and saw that you made changes to the original design as a result of comments we submitted, so we were pleased. Can you please review the design at King and Adelaide to see if adding a left-turn lane is possible? Have the consultants waited 6 14 minutes ate the CPR tracks or do they go to St. George and Talbot streets like commuters. Will there possible be 2 3 buses backed up at the tracks when a train comes through? I do not agree with the plan. This is a deficit. The plan is $500 million but we know that this will increase as all government plans are over budget and not on time. As a taxpayer I believe this should be voted on. There needs to be an overpass at Adelaide and Central before BRT I am not in favour of BRT council seems to have approved the plan without consulting the taxpayers. The public will benefit very little for a very major expenditure. Yes other municipalities have spent money of rapid transit but we do not need to follow suit. Our situation is not always the same as theirs. Considering the estimate cost, I think council should put this on the election ballot Questions regarding research, ridership, geological impact studies, train mitigation measures, traffic light timing, traffic, proposed BRT routes and existing local service, where project information can be accessed, and usefulness of system Nothing is confirmed, a lot of talk about being forward, but stop with the apologies. Are we that sensitive. Don t hurt our feelings, put it on the ballot box Since Richmond Street will have centre-running BRT, is it possible to construct a centre two-lane CPR overpass for BRT vehicles? I realize there are engineering and budget constraints but it seems logical and possible Will the buses on Richmond Street drop off and pick up passengers at Victoria, Cheapside, Grosvenor and Oxford. If so, will the lanes of traffic stop while the bus is stopped? How long between buses? Questions regarding municipal contribution to BRT funding What will happen when one lane of traffic on Richmond is blocked by delivery vehicles, stopped cars, etc.? The plan does a reasonable job of designing a Rapid Bus Transit system that encourages our student population to continue using public transportation to and from school - not sure that the system is designed to support and entice regional residences traveling into London from the outskirts to leave their cars at external city collector points and travel on BRT to the city centre. The system needs to be designed to support pedestrian traveling within as well as in and out of the city for the next 100 years. I do like the bike path idea but it needs to be more streamed lined so the bike path network could be better maintained during the 23

25 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London shoulder weather seasons. No vision on the Ring Road concept - much easier to construct now with BRT in mind. The project won t benefit most Londoners, is too costly, won t increase service to industrial areas, will mostly benefit students, will require taxpayers to pick up road maintenance on Western Campus and LTC will not be able to coordinate this. Fix what you have now, it will benefit more people Comments and recommendations provided for the Richmond Street focus area Concerns regarding pedestrian crossing and potential delay to vehicles and public safety and traffic accidents that may occur with new left-turn lanes and u-turns. Access to airport must be improved. There are still trains that cross Richmond that will hold up traffic. Is the cost to save four minutes justified? There is a lack of bus shelters for existing local service. The BRT will add to air pollution due to idling. The money coming from the Province and the Federal government is borrowed money. Will Londoners be on the hook for cost overruns? Will there be local buses on Richmond after BRT is implemented? How will seniors walk between stops especially during the winter? I ve heard that the BRT won t stop at hospitals? Currently there are about 23 buses per hour on Richmond north of Oxford in each direction. Will the proposed 12 buses per hour have equal capacity? Are the figures in the London Free Press articles opinions or facts? I have seen nothing but chaos in the design. I would like to see electric buses I attended an open house and the venue was crowded and I was unable to view all the route diagrams. Can I view them online? I am concerned with the cost and wonder who will be responsible for cost overruns? What happens if federal funds do not get approved? I am concerned with the number of u-turns that are going to be required. They will cause more congestion and frustration. I think its s shame that many old, mature trees are going to have to be cut down. I think the project should be slowed down to allow for more consultation. It appears that reports are being rushed through council I doubt that a real business case can be made for spending over a half-billion dollars to save a few minutes per bus rider/trip whilst adding to the travel times for all other vehicular traffic. I believe that an expenditure of this magnitude needs to be justified to taxpayers. Who benefits from the BRT? There will be street blockages from railway crossings. Have you considered converting streets to one-way traffic? Rapid Transit in the centre of street was unpopular in Toronto. Why was no money allocated to reprogramming traffic lights before now? Have you considered construction bus bays instead of implementing centre dedicated lanes? Why don t you designate the outside lane for bus use only? It virtually becomes a dedicated lane without spending 100s of millions of dollars and is reversible. See what the public thinks, avoids all the construction delays and most importantly, shows how much faster this transit will or will not be. I ed you requesting copies of the level of service analyses that were done for the intersections on Richmond Street. To date, I have not heard from you. Can you advise me when I might expect to receive these reports? 24

26 IBI GROUP LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 3, 2018 Prepared for the Corporation of the City of London I am a student at Dalhousie university working on a Bus Rapid Transit project for Halifax. We have to evaluate some corridors on their suitability for a BRT system and I am very curious what type of criteria London is considering! Centre lanes will encourage jaywalking. Londoners try to turn left after the left turn signal goes red. Toronto experiences trolley and car and car and passenger accidents. Supportive of clearly marked bus lanes. Concerned of loss of trees, more asphalt, less green space. Revert to right hand lanes for BRT, HOV, clearly designated. There should be low cost parking garages are BRT terminals. Reduce parking lots downtown. Increase parking costs downtown. Revert to eliminating downtown core development feeds. Eliminate traffic signals and stop signs throughout the city and replace prefabricated roundabouts I am disappointed that the current proposal encroaches on the Westminster Ponds ESA. ESAs are set aside for protection of natural features and habitats not for the construction of infrastructure. The features must remain intact slicing off pieces of the protected area is not acceptable. Even with a shift in the alignment away from the ESA, it will be essential to conduct Stormwater study for any work proposed on Wellington near the Ponds. Contaminated runoff should not be allowed to enter the ponds Submission regarding chimney swifts Submission regarding negative impact on Old North neighbourhood and tenuous funding model 9 Summary The Open House events were well-attended, with representation from all areas of the City. Input was received through comments sheets handed out at the registration table and through s sent to the Shift account and Project Team members. Some input was received on specific alignment, design issues, and matters of provincial importance. These comments will be considered to refine the design during the TPAP period and identify mitigation measures. 25

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33 BRT by the numbers 84,000 new residents expected in London by % more cars are expected on London roadways by % increase in transit service hours means less waiting for the bus. 230,000 tonnes less greenhouse gas emissions with BRT. $300 million in necessary road expansion costs deferred thanks to BRT. 40% of Londoners will have a BRT stop within walking distance of their home. 60% of Londoners will be able to walk to work from new BRT stops and stations. Revitalize 24 kms of main arterials that serve as gateways into our City. We need to make sure the city grows in an organized, coherent way and has the infrastructure to support that. Peter M. One of the reasons I'm excited about BRT is it will give us another choice of how to get around that will be convenient and reliable. Raquel L. If we want to attract and retain citizens who will be able to commute to and from work without having to own a vehicle, then we need this system. Mike B. OPEN HOUSE DETAILS INSIDE. S London s Bus Rapid Transit System Join us OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 3 5 events throughout the city. Visit shiftlondon.ca for full event details.

34 View the latest plans for how Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) may fit within our neighbourhoods. So what is BRT anyway? BRT is part of a larger plan to enhance mobility for all Londoners. The City of London will be presenting technically preferred options for key areas of the BRT network. There are five opportunities to explore and ask questions pick the one that works for you! OPEN HOUSE DATES: February 28: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central Library, 251 Dundas St. Presentation at 12 p.m. February 28: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Oakridge Secondary School, 1040 Oxford St. W. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. March 1: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Western University, London Hall, 1140 Western Rd. Presentation at 6 p.m. March 3: 9 a.m p.m. Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Pl. Presentation at 10 a.m. March 3: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fanshawe College, H1013 Cafeteria 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. Presentation at 4 p.m. JOIN US Drive, cycle or take the bus? BRT will benefit you. Within the next two decades, London will grow by 84,000 people. If we don t plan for this growth today, we will face more congestion on our roads, greater urban sprawl, and increased expense to support our growing city. The time to invest in rapid transit is now. Moving thousands more transit riders in dedicated lanes, BRT will reduce congestion and boost existing transit service, making it easier for all Londoners to get around whether they drive, cycle or take the bus. Our state-ofthe-art BRT system will spark exciting new development opportunities and jobs, attracting talent, connecting our city and revitalizing our neighbourhoods. London is currently Canada s largest city without a rapid transit system, but investing in BRT today will ensure we can continue to prosper alongside other world-class cities for generations to come. BRT is just one part of the City of London s efforts to make it easier for all Londoners to move around in coming years. Through the Transportation Master Plan, $1.3 billion is earmarked for much-needed road improvements, including $746 million to widen municipal roads. The capital cost of BRT is $500 million with only $11.7 million paid through property tax dollars over the construction period. BRT Means: Dedicated lanes lanes that only buses can travel on for more reliable service. Frequent service, with a bus every 5 to 10 minutes during rush hours. Better connections to local transit, with connecting service provided every 10 to 20 minutes. Service is rapid and reliable because buses aren t stuck in congestion with regular traffic. Smart signals implemented city-wide will lead to shorter commute times and less gridlock for all commuters on buses, in personal vehicles, on bicycles. Visit shiftlondon.ca for full event details.

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36 NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE EVENTS FOR LONDON S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM Londoners have another chance to see how the City s plans for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) are moving forward during five Open House events between Feb. 28 and March 3. These events are opportunities to see detailed maps and renderings of the Project Team s recommended preliminary designs for the BRT network. The team developed these recommendations in consultation with the public and will be bringing them forward to Council in Spring The family-friendly Open Houses will begin as a drop-in format, followed by a presentation and question period. All Open House materials will be posted on the project website, after 11 a.m. on Feb. 28, and Londoners can submit comments any time by ing shift@london.ca. City of London Council confirmed the BRT routes in July 2017, when they approved the Rapid Transit Master Plan. In consultation with the public, businesses, community groups and experts, the City of London has been reviewing various design options for 24 kilometres of BRT routes, as part of the Province s mandated Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP). February 28, 2018, Central Library, 251 Dundas St. Open House from 11 a.m. 2 p.m.; Presentation at 12 p.m. Buses you can take to this location: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 90, 102, 104, 106 February 28, 2018, Oakridge Secondary School, 1040 Oxford Street W. Open House from 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.; Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Buses you can take to this location: 17, 19 March 1, 2018, Western University, London Hall, 1140 Western Rd. Open House from 5 p.m. 8 p.m.; Presentation at 6 p.m. Buses you can take to this location: 2, 9, 9C, 10, 29, 31, 33,102 March 3, 2018, Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Pl. Open House from 9 a.m. 12 p.m.; Presentation at 10 a.m. Buses you can take to this location: 1, 6, 13 March 3, 2018, Fanshawe College, H1013 Cafeteria, 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. Open House from 3 p.m. 6 pm; Presentation at 4 p.m. Buses you can take to this location: 4, 17, 25, 27, 36, 91, 104

37 Project Contacts: Jennie Ramsay, P. Eng. Director of Rapid Transit City of London Tel: (519) Brian Hollingworth, P. Eng. Director IBI Group Tel: (519) Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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41 Help shape the design of BRT Purpose of this meeting: To show you the Recommended Design options for the BRT network and gather your feedback to help refine the designs.

42 Funding BRT The City of London has committed $130 million toward the estimated $500 million Bus Rapid Transit Network. The Province of Ontario committed $170 million to the project. To move forward, London is seeking approximately $200 million from the federal government.

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44 Recent public consultation To gather public feedback on the BRT route design options, nine public information sessions were held between December 9, 2017 and January 24, 2018.

45 What is Bus Rapid Transit? Dedicated lanes lanes that only buses can travel on for more reliable service. Frequent service, with a bus every 5 to 10 minutes during rush hours. Better connections to local transit, with connecting service provided every minutes. Service is rapid and reliable because buses aren t stuck in congestion with regular traffic. Smart signals implemented city-wide will support smoother traffic flow for all commuters on buses, in personal vehicles, and on bicycles.

46 What is Bus Rapid Transit? Design Features: Accessible Real time information Attractive shelters Pedestrian and cycling connections Integrated design with surrounding community London s Bus Rapid Transit System Spacing of Stops: Average spacing is 705 metres Stop locations near highest generators Service frequency: North and East corridors: every 5 minutes South and West corridors: every 10 minutes Integration with local services: Rapid Transit does not replace the current LTC bus system. Combined transit service will increase by 35% between 2015 and Increasing specialized transit service by 35,000 hours from 2016 to 2019.

47 Why BRT for London? Within the next two decades, London will grow by 84,000 people. If this growth isn t planned for today, the City will face more congestion, greater urban sprawl, and increased expense to support the City s growth. 35% increase in transit service hours means less waiting for the bus. 230,000 tonnes less green house gas emissions with BRT Reduced road widening requirements along parallel corridors. 40% of Londoners will have a BRT stop within walking distance of their home. 60% of Londoners will be able to walk to work from new BRT stops and stations. Revitalize 24 kms of main arterials that serve as gateways into our City.

48 BRT vehicle specifications London s approved BRT network is planned to have a bus every 5 minutes per direction on the north corridor, which can move up to 1,320 people per direction per hour Vehicles are high capacity, accessible and offer comfortable seating Vehicles run primarily in dedicated lanes, but also have the flexibility to operate in mixed traffic Mercedes-Benz Smart Bus Geneva Cologne Los Angeles

49 Stay Connected The City wants to hear your thoughts on the information presented today. Let us know your thoughts by: Completing a comment sheet and putting it into the comment box Talking with a Project Team representative ing us at shift@london.ca You can also stay up to date by following us on the social media accounts below: shiftldnont

50 Rapid Transit stop design Your feedback helped to determine which features were included in the design of the Bus Rapid Transit stops. Protection from the weather. Adequate lighting. Provide map information. Protection from road splashes. Next bus information panel Resilient, high quality materials. Area for public art or heritage. Provide seating. Ease of maintenance from platform side. Canopy design that is contemporary and unique. Advertising panels for additional revenue. Provide space for conduits. Supportive of all types of mobility. Panel separations to be transparent with a distraction pattern. Designated areas with adequate corridor widths for accessibility. Enclosed heated area.

51 Early concept for BRT stops Over 325 surveys were received from November 2017 to January The results suggest the following elements are most important: 1) Real time bus information 2) Fully enclosed shelter 3) Benches 4) Partially enclosed shelter 5) Area maps with landmarks Stop design will build on a neighbourhood s assets and potential to make spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well being. Design concepts for BRT stops have been developed but these designs are not final. Shelter design will evolve based on public input. Key considerations for stop design include sustainability, safety, accessibility, and design excellence.

52 Early concept for BRT stops This design concept illustrates what the shelters and platforms could look like, and to confirm the inclusion and layout of elements such as: Width of the sheltered area Platform width Passenger information, call buttons and other ITS elements will always be located in the centre of the platform Access ramp and railings Location of stop name signage, lighting level (intensity of lighting), presence and location of tactile strips DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE AREA 1350 X 850 TYPICAL TACTILE WARNING STRIP FLOW THRU ENCLOSED AREA (HEATED) 1700 DIAMETER ACCESSIBLE TURNING AREA TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES RAMP TO AODA STANDARDS PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO PLATFORM

53 BRT stop design will evolve To make it easy to find a BRT stop, the design needs to be consistent across the City. Certain parts of a stop can be customized, including: Materials, colours and finishes of the platform surface and/or wall panels Art, neighbourhood maps or information, and cultural heritage Canopy length, size of heated/enclosed area Placement and amount of benches and seating Height and length of panels at the back of the platform. Curbside platforms will have some panels removed so pedestrians can access the platform at multiple locations Amount of bicycle parking and on which sidewalk Curbside platforms can be narrower or integrated with sidewalk

54 Better Cycling Dedicated bike facilities will be constructed along BRT corridors where space is available. Nearby bike routes will also be upgraded to ensure a complete network is available for cyclists. Bike parking will be provided a key locations to connect cyclists to transit. The City will update the cycling master plan (London ON Bikes) based on the approved BRT network.

55 Moving people Bus Rapid Transit will move more people. Streets with transit lanes will also move pedestrians, cyclists and cars. Where possible, streets will keep the same number of traffic lanes as today. Parallel roads such as Western Road, Wharncliffe Road and Adelaide Street will be improved. Approved capacity improvement / optimization on parallel road Potential capacity improvement / optimization on parallel road Strategies to help keep traffic moving: Upgrades to parallel roads Protected left-turn and U-Turns at most signalized intersections for safe movement and access Upgraded traffic signal technology and improved signal timing

56 Key considerations Matters of Provincial Importance must be considered during the Transit Project Assessment Process, following Ontario Regulation 231/08. Natural Heritage Hydrogeology Heritage & Archaeology Park, conservation reserve or protected area Extirpated, endangered, threatened, or special concern and their habitat Wetland, woodland, habitat of wildlife or other natural heritage area Area of natural or scientific interest Stream, creek, river, or lake containing fish and their habitants Area or region of surface water or groundwater or other important hydrological features Areas that may be impacted by a known or suspected on or off-site source of contamination Protected heritage property Built heritage landscapes Archaeological resources and areas of potential archaeological interest Aboriginal Affairs Constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty rights and areas of concern

57 Archaeology The Recommended Design strives to stay within the existing municipal road allowance to minimize impacts to the City s archaeological resources. Work Completed Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment: review of published information Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment: test pits of some undisturbed areas Findings The BRT corridors were screened and the following potential archaeological resources were found: 4 registered sites 8 historic cemeteries 17 areas with potential for deeply buried deposits Next Steps Determine archaeological potential of Victoria Park Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment for areas identified during Stage 1: Spring 2018 Stage 3 Cemetery investigations will be conducted within 10 metres of all identified cemetery locations during detail design / prior to construction Appropriate strategies will be developed in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Heritage Planners within the City s Planning Services Department Victoria Park Infantry Barracks

58 Cultural Heritage The Recommended Design strives to stay within the existing municipal road allowance to minimize impacts to the City s heritage resources. Work Completed Cultural Heritage Constraints Report completed to identify heritage resources Presented draft Cultural Heritage Screening Report to London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) on February 14, 2018 Findings The BRT corridors were screened and a list was compiled of over 400 properties that require further study to determine their potential for cultural heritage value or interest. We ve identified 16 Designated Heritage Properties: North & Downtown Corridor 1603 Richmond Street 1132 Richmond Street 1061 Richmond Street 1058 Richmond Street 986 Richmond Street 835 Richmond Street 805 Richmond Street 623 Richmond Street East Corridor West Corridor South Corridor 850 Highbury Avenue 1156 Dundas Street 871 Dundas Street 866 Dundas Street 389 Dundas Street 163 Oxford Street West 138 Wellington Street Wellington Street Identified 3 Heritage Conservation Districts within BRT corridors: o West Woodfield o Downtown o Blackfriars Petersville Next Steps A Heritage Impact Assessment is recommended for the 16 designated properties and 3 Heritage Conservation Districts during detail design. A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report will be required for the potential heritage resources identified by the Cultural Heritage Screening Report and the approximately 110 listed propertied within the corridor You can review the Cultural Heritage findings in the report provided.

59 Mud Creek Natural Environment Potential Impacts and Mitigation Medway Creek SITE 3 Road to be widened by approximately 6 metres to the north Channel realignment New culvert and wildlife passage Enhancement of valley Bridge to be widened by approximately 12 metres to the east Avoidance of Environmentally Significant Area and Significant woodlands Habitat enhancement and restoration Compensatory mitigation requirements Thames River at University Bridge structural requirements under review >1:1 habitat replacement Invasive species management strategy Queens Ave Bridge over Thames River Thames River at Wellington Rd Bridge to be widened by approximately 0.4 metres to the north In-water works not anticipated Avoidance of direct impacts to Species at Risk Invasive species management strategy Bridge to be widened approximately 9.4 metres to the east >1:1 habitat replacement Invasive species management strategy Exeter Road Westminister Ponds / Pond Mills ESA Park and Ride lot under consideration Avoidance of natural vegetation and Species at Risk habitat Invasive species management strategy Hydraulic modelling to assess reduction in floodplain Road widening and addition of multiuse path and grading to east >1:1 habitat replacement Invasive species management strategy Habitat enhancement and restoration

60 Supporting Technical Studies Will BRT create more or less noise along the corridor? Noise and Vibration Assessment: Possible Impacts Noise has potential to increase with removal of buildings and road widening Mitigation Strategies Noise walls will be required at some areas along the corridor Noise impacts will be less if electric buses are used How will BRT impact London s Air Quality? Air Quality Assessment: Possible Impacts Reduced City-wide air emissions due to modal shifts to transit Localized air emissions at signalized intersections Mitigation Strategies Tree planting adjacent to roadway along proposed BRT route Potential use of electric buses How will BRT impact stormwater runoff? Stormwater and Drainage: Possible Impacts Existing sewers may have capacity issues and require reconstruction Storm water outlets to existing watercourses and environmentally sensitive areas, such as Mud Creek and Westminster Ponds, may require quantity or quality control Mitigation Strategies Development of low impact development measures such as bio-rentention areas, swales, filtration to manage storm water quantity and quality Liaison with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, the City of London, and approving agencies to consider net effects

61 Recommended Design: Expand the existing transit terminal NORTH TURNAROUND Feedback from stakeholders and the public: Make it easy to transfer between local and Rapid Transit service Why is this design being recommended over the others? Offers the most reliable BRT service Most balanced walking distance to existing and future developments Easy transfers from local to Rapid Transit service Lower cost than new terminal; reduces throw away costs Easiest to implement for opening day Allows for integration of Rapid Transit with future Transit Village development This design is being developed in consultation with Masonville Place.

62 RICHMOND STREET Oxford St. to University Dr. Recommended Design: 2 centre-running BRT lanes, 2 general traffic lanes Feedback from stakeholders and the public: Minimize impacts to trees, driveways and properties Opinions differ regarding centre-running vs. curbside BRT Concerns about traffic conditions on Richmond and infiltration into surrounding neighbourhoods Why is this design being recommended over the others? Offers the most reliable BRT service Fewer impacts to trees Less impacts to property than 4 general purpose lanes. Similar impact to property as curbside Safer due to protected left turns Lower cost Traffic can be accommodated by adding turn lanes to Richmond Street, and improvements to parallel corridors (e.g., Adelaide, Wharncliffe/Western Rd.) Most efficient option for winter maintenance and waste removal

63 RICHMOND STREET: Traffic Impacts Oxford St. to University Dr. What will happen to traffic With 2 general traffic lanes? A detailed traffic analysis was undertaken using a large area to assess trip diversions to other corridors, and a more focused assessment of the specific operations of Richmond Street. Future traffic flows will be affected by changes to the road network: Widening of Western Road Closure of University Drive Bridge Opening of one lane on Blackfriars Bridge eastbound Grade separation of railway crossing at Adelaide Street Changes to traffic lanes resulting from Rapid Transit Improved Western Road attracts majority of traffic diverted from Richmond Street (~250 cars) Blackfriars Bridge open to eastbound traffic Western University changes shifts some traffic to Richmond North (+200 cars NB; +16%) Primarily localized traffic changes and non-rt related Approximately 260 cars choose routes other than Richmond Street due to capacity reductions Traffic diverts to Adelaide Street and Western Road Minor diversion of local traffic to parallel streets (30-75 cars): St. George, Waterloo and Colborne (today s volume is cars) Local streets do not see increases in non-neighbourhood traffic Northbound travel time by car increases by minutes in PM rush hour Minor impacts to southbound direction Changes in traffic vs. today Increase Decrease Assessment of Impacts: Western Road and Adelaide Street accommodate traffic diversions Minimal through traffic from outside Old North diverted to local streets Reduced traffic capacity on Richmond Street, compared to today, induces minimal traffic diversion on parallel streets Travel time by car on Richmond Street increases by minutes in peak hour with minimal impacts outside of rush hour Traffic impacts for centre vs. curbside transit lanes are similar

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66 RICHMOND STREET Central Ave. to Oxford St. W. Recommended Design: 2 centre-running BRT lanes, 2 general traffic lanes Feedback from stakeholders and the public: Pedestrian and cycling safety is important Traffic capacity reduction is a concern On-street parking and loading is needed Need to address business impacts during construction Questions about walking distance to Rapid Transit stops and removal of existing local transit stops Potential transit delays at CP Rail crossing Why is this design being recommended over the others? Offers most reliable BRT service because BRT is separated from curbside activities Potential to accommodate some on-street parking and loading in the form of bays Consistent with transit lane configuration north of Oxford Street Traffic can be accommodated on parallel corridors Most efficient option for winter maintenance and waste removal The City will continue to work with business owners throughout the process to help mitigate impacts during construction.

67 RICHMOND STREET Central Ave. to Oxford St. W. Recommended Design 2 centre-running BRT lanes, 2 general traffic lanes (1 northbound, 1 southbound)

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