TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT. Executive Summary

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1 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT Executive Summary

2 OVERVIEW Early in ur dialgue with neighburs, the prject team fund that a number f cmmunity members had questins abut the impact that the prpsed develpment may have n the surrunding transprtatin netwrk. As part f a cmprehensive planning and design prcess, RNDSQR sught the prfessinal assistance f Bunt & Assciates Transprtatin Planners and Engineers t cmplete a Transprtatin Impact Assessment. This Assessment examines the current transprtatin system s perfrmance and applies apprved City f Calgary metrics t predict the relative impact f Curyard 33 n the lcal transprtatin netwrk and determine if netwrk imprvements are warranted. The results f the Transprtatin Impact Assessment prvide an invaluable resurce fr all stakehlders, including the prject team, the City f Calgary and lcal area stakehlders. The cmplete Transprtatin Impact Assessment is available fr dwnlad at: STUDY SCOPE The Transprtatin Impact Assessment includes the fllwing tpic areas: 30 Ave SW 1. Traffic: Analyze weekday AM and PM peak hur capacity fr existing and future (Existing + Curtyard 33 + Future Area Develpments ) traffic vlumes at the fllwing intersectins: 31 Ave SW FIGURE 9a. June 21st 10.00AM - 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW - 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW 32 Ave SW Evaluate traffic cntrl / signal needs at 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW. 2. Active Mdes: 33 Ave SW Assess pedestrian and bicycle cnnectins within 1 & 3 km f the site. Assess existing and future transit infrastructure & level f service. Transprtatin Impact Study Cnfirm expected pedestrian, cyclist and transit user trips. 15 ST SW 3. Parking: 16 AV SW Transprtatin Study Methds: 17 AV SW Traffic Vlume Analysis Traffic vlume and speed measurement Main Street intersectin: vehicular/pedestrian review Intersectin & Signal Review 14 ST SW 15 ST SW 14A ST SW Determine and cnfirm that bylaw parking requirements are met. Residential intersectin: vehicular/pedestrian review Please cntact us with yur feedback n transprtatin issues in this area befre January 15, The gal f this study is t address any impact that ppulatin grwth frm the Village will have n traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety. 19 AV SW 14A ST SW BAGOT AV SW MOUNT ROYAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 AV SW 35 Ave SW Intersectin Review Seeking Input: Outline n-street parking availability and restrictinssitein the area. 15 ST SW 34 Ave SW The prject team heard cncerns frm neighburs abut access, rad netwrk capacity, speeding, and pedestrian safety. This map shws the prpsed scpe f a transprtatin impact study t be undertaken by a prfessinal transprtatin engineer. The study will analyze street usage, speed, intersectin capacity, and pedestrian infrastructure. Garrisn Square Park 20 St SW Determine expected new traffic vlumes (Curtyard 33 + Future Area Develpments. 21 St SW 22 St SW Crwchild Tr SW Review daily traffic vlumes fr rads in the area.

3 KEY FINDINGS ACTIVE MODES The Transprtatin Impact Assessment fund that the Curtyard prpsal des nt have a significant impact n the surrunding transprtatin netwrk. The existing area netwrk is generally perating belw the designed capacity. TRAFFIC Imprvements: The signalized intersectin f 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW is being altered t accmmdate an apprved develpment (ML33). The existing westbund right and nrthbund thrugh restrictins will be remved with the shift f the traffic barrier frm 33 Avenue t nrth f the lane. The eastbund left turn restrictin will remain in place. The existing cnditin and traffic barrier relcatin are illustrated n the fllwing page. Intersectin Capacity Analysis: Weekday peak hur intersectin capacity analysis was cmpleted fr the Future hrizn (Existing traffic + Backgrund develpment + Curtyard 33 site traffic) t cnfirm if any additinal changes are required t the rad netwrk t accmmdate Curtyard Street & 33 Avenue SW: Traffic analysis fund that the re-cnfigured intersectin wuld cntinue t perate acceptably with the additin f Curtyard 33 develpment traffic. Therefre, n additinal changes are required. 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW: Signal needs analysis cnfirmed a traffic signal is nt warranted with r withut develpment. Daily Traffic Vlumes: Daily traffic vlume analysis cnfirmed that all radways wuld cntinue t carry traffic vlumes that are within their respective guidelines after the additin f expected develpment in the area. Existing and future daily traffic vlumes are illustrated n the fllwing page. Pedestrians: The site is lcated within walking distance f an elementary schl, cmmercial uses (Marda Lp), and recreatinal facilities (Suth Calgary/River Park). Cntrlled crssings f 33 Avenue SW are prvided at 22 Street SW (signal) and 21 Street SW (verhead flashing beacn crsswalk). Cycling: The site is lcated near tw majr bike rutes: 20 Street SW (21 Ave Glenmre Trail) and 26 Avenue SW (Sarcee Trail Munt Ryal). These rutes prvide viable nn-aut travel ptins fr residents. Transit: Rute 7 and 18 prvide cnnectivity t/frm Dwntwn. Rute 20 prvides cnnectivity t the University f Calgary and RckyView General Hspital. A planned Suthwest BRT stp at Crwchild Trail & 33 Avenue SW will further imprve transit cnnectivity. PARKING Bylaw Requirements: The Bylaw vehicle parking requirement is 60 stalls (53 Residential + 7 Visitr + 0 cmmercial), which will be met by the prpsed n-site supply f 86 stalls (70 Residential + 7 Visitr + 9 Cmmercial). The Bylaw bicycle parking requirement f 43 stalls (35 Class Class 2) will als be met n-site. On-Street Restrictins: Due t the current lack f significant retail uses alng 33 Avenue SW west f 21 Street SW, nstreet stalls adjacent t the site are unrestricted. T ensure the cmmercial viability f the area and maintain the intent f the Marda Lp ARP, it is recmmended that 2-hur parking restrictins be added t the bth sides f the fllwing streets: 33 Avenue SW (22 Street t 21 Street SW) 22 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue SW) 21 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue SW) VEHICLES PER DAY: Befre & After Develpment 32 AVE SW 33 AVE SW 22 ST SW 21 ST SW LANE West f 21 St SW East f 21 St SW East f 21 St SW Nrth f 33 Ave SW Nrth f 32 Ave SW West f 21 St SW East f 22 St SW Existing Future Design Capacity Guideline 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

4 KEY FINDINGS Represents the number f trips taken during the AM and PM hur with highest vlume f traffic in and ut f the site (typically arund rush hur). 38 Peak Hur Active Trips Represents the number f alternative transprtatin trips during the AM and PM hur with highest vlume f traffic in and ut f the site (typically arund rush hur). 86 2hr On-street Maximum 66 Peak Hur Trips Parking Stalls PROVIDED STALLS Residential: 70 (53 required) Visitr: 7 (7 required) T ensure the cmmercial viability f the area and maintain the intent f the Marda Lp ARP, it is recmmended that 2-hur parking restrictins be added t bth sides f the fllwing streets: Cmmercial: 9 (0 required) Bike Stalls: 35 Class I & 8 Class II 30 Ave SW 33 AVENUE & 22 STREET SW: Traffic Barrier Relcatin 31 Ave SW 21 St SW 22 St SW 21 St SW 22 St SW 32 Ave SW 32 Ave SW Traffic Barrier 33 Ave SW 33 Ave SW 34 Ave SW 34 Ave SW 35 Ave SW 35 Ave SW Traffic Barrier Garrisn Square Park Garrisn Square Park 20 St SW 31 Ave SW 20 St SW Crwchild Tr SW 33 AVENUE & 22 STREET SW: Existing Traffic Barrier 30 Ave SW 33 Ave SW (22 St t 21 St) 22 St SW (Lane t 33 Ave) 21 St SW (Lane t 33 Ave)

5 Curtyard 33 Transprtatin Impact Assessment Draft Reprt Prepared fr: RNDSQR Date: September 2017 Prepared by: Bunt & Assciates Engineering Ltd. Prject N.: City File N.: PE

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.! EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 1! 1.1! PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS... 1! 1.2! TRAFFIC CONDITIONS... 2! 1.2.1! Backgrund Imprvements... 2! 1.2.2! Intersectin Capacity Analysis... 2! 1.2.3! Daily Link Vlumes... 2! 1.3! ACTIVE MODES... 3! 1.3.1! Pedestrians... 3! 1.3.2! Cycling... 3! 1.3.3! Transit... 3! 1.4! PARKING... 3! 2.! INTRODUCTION... 4! 2.1! SCOPE OF WORK... 4! 2.2! SITE CONTEXT... 4! 3.! TRAFFIC CONDITIONS... 7! 3.1! EXISTING... 7! 3.1.1! Rad Netwrk... 7! 3.1.2! Lane Cnfiguratins & Traffic Cntrl... 7! 3.1.3! Existing Traffic Vlumes... 7! 3.2! PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT... 11! 3.2.1! Land Use... 11! 3.2.2! Trip Generatin... 11! 3.2.3! Active Mdes Trip Generatin... 12! 3.2.4! Trip Distributin... 12! 3.3! BACKGROUND DEVELOPMENTS... 13! 3.3.1! Densities... 13! 3.3.2! Trip Generatin... 14! 3.3.3! Trip Distributin... 14! 3.4! INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS... 16! 3.4.1! Existing... 17! 3.4.2! Future... 17! 3.4.3! Signal Warrant... 18! 3.5! DAILY LINK VOLUMES... 19! 3.6! SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS... 20! 4.! ACTIVE MODES... 21! 4.1! PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS... 21! Curtyard 33 TIA- Draft Reprt

7 4.1.1! Majr Destinatins & Attractrs... 21! 4.1.2! Pedestrian Facilities... 22! 4.1.3! Cycling Facilities... 23! 4.2! TRANSIT... 24! 4.2.1! Existing... 24! 4.2.2! Suthwest BRT... 26! 5.! PARKING... 27! 5.1! PARKING BYLAW REQUIREMENTS... 27! 5.2! ON-STREET PARKING... 28! APPENDIX A Scpe Crrespndence! APPENDIX B Signal Timing Plans & Traffic Cunts! APPENDIX C Synchr Outputs! APPENDIX D Signal Warrants! APPENDIX E Sensitivity Analysis! EXHIBITS Exhibit 2.1: Site Cntext... 5! Exhibit 2.2: Site Plan... 6! Exhibit 3.1: Existing Lane Cnfiguratins... 8! Exhibit 3.2: Future Lane Cnfiguratins... 9! Exhibit 3.3: Existing Traffic Vlumes... 10! Exhibit 3.4: Future Traffic Vlumes... 15! Exhibit 5.1: Existing On-Street Parking Restrictins... 29!

8 TABLES Table 1.1: Prpsed Land Use Densities... 1! Table 1.2: Vehicle Trip Generatin... 1! Table 3.1: Prpsed Land Use Densities... 11! Table 3.2: Vehicular Trip Generatin... 12! Table 3.3: Active Mdes Trip Generatin... 12! Table 3.4: Vehicular Trip Distributin... 13! Table 3.5: Backgrund Develpment Sites... 14! Table 3.6: Backgrund Vehicular Trip Generatin... 14! Table 3.7: Backgrund Vehicular Trip Distributin... 14! Table 3.8: HCM Level f Service Summary... 16! Table 3.9: Existing Intersectin Capacity Analysis... 17! Table 3.10: Future Intersectin Capacity Analysis... 18! Table 3.11: TAC Signal Warrant Analysis... 18! Table 3.12: Daily Link Vlumes Analysis... 19! Table 3.13: Multi-Family Residential Trip Generatin Cmparisn... 20! Table 4.1: Existing Bus Stps... 24! Table 4.2: Existing Transit Service... 25! Table 5.1: Bylaw Mtr Vehicle Parking Assessment (1P2007)... 27! Table 5.2: Bylaw Bicycle Parking Assessment (1P2007)... 27! FIGURES Figure 1.1: Daily Link Vlumes... 2! Figure 3.1: Backgrund Develpment Sites... 13! Figure 3.2: Daily Link Vlumes... 19! Figure 4.1: Travel Time Map Walking... 22! Figure 4.2: Travel Time Map Cycling... 23! Figure 4.3: Cycling Facilities... 23! Figure 4.4: Area Transit Service... 25! Figure 4.5: Suthwest BRT Prject... 26! Curtyard 33 TIA- Draft Reprt

9 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY RNDSQR is seeking a cncurrent land use redesignatin (t Mixed Use Active Frntage MU-2) and develpment permit fr a site lcated at Avenue SW (Curtyard 33). The prpsed develpment will supprt multi-family residential with cmmercial grund flr land uses. The City f Calgary requested a Transprtatin Impact Assessment (TIA) that addresses the impacts f the prpsed develpment n vehicular and active mdes. Bunt & Assciates Engineering Ltd. was retained t undertake the study. Key findings and recmmendatins are summarized belw. 1.1 Prpsed Develpments In additin t the site, a number f ther develpments are expected in the area. Expected land use densities are summarized in Table 1.1. Table 1.1: Prpsed Land Use Densities Develpments Land Use Density Curtyard 33 Single-Family Dwellings Multi-Family Dwellings 3 units remved 70 units (66 unit net increase) Grund Flr Cmmercial 11,085 ft 2 Other Backgrund Develpments Single-Family Dwellings Multi-Family Dwellings 20 units remved 361 units added Vehicular trip generatin was cmpleted based n industry standards. The expected number f new vehicle trips generated by bth Curtyard 33 and ther area develpments is summarized in Table 1.2. Table 1.2: Vehicle Trip Generatin Develpments AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Curtyard Trips (11 In, 14 Out) 41 Trips (22 In, 19 Out) Other Sites 93 Trips (29 In, 64 Out) 121 Trips (69 In, 52 Out) 1

10 1.2 Traffic Cnditins Backgrund Imprvements The signalized intersectin f 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW is being altered t accmmdate an apprved develpment (ML33). The existing westbund right and nrthbund thru restrictins will be remved with the shift f the traffic barrier frm 33 Ave t nrth f the lane. The eastbund left turn restrictin will remain in place Intersectin Capacity Analysis Weekday peak hur intersectin capacity analysis was cmpleted at the fllwing tw study intersectins fr the Future hrizn (Existing traffic + Backgrund develpment + Curtyard 33 site traffic) t cnfirm if any additinal changes are required t the rad netwrk t accmmdate Curtyard Street & 33 Avenue SW Traffic analysis fund that the re-cnfigured intersectin wuld cntinue t perate acceptably with the additin f Curtyard 33 develpment traffic. Therefre, n additinal changes are required. 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW Signal warrant analysis cnfirmed a traffic signal is nt warranted with r withut develpment (Existing scre = 48/100; Future scre = 63/100) Daily Link Vlumes Daily link vlume analysis cnfirmed that all radways wuld cntinue t carry traffic vlumes that are within their respective guidelines after the additin f expected develpment in the area. Existing and future daily link vlumes are illustrated in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1: Daily Link Vlumes 2

11 1.3 Active Mdes Pedestrians The site is lcated within walking distance f an elementary schl, cmmercial uses (Marda Lp), and recreatinal facilities (Suth Calgary/River Park). Cntrlled crssings f 33 Avenue are prvided at 22 Street (signal) and 21 Street (verhead flashing beacn crsswalk) Cycling The site is lcated near tw majr bike rutes: 20 Street SW (21 Ave Glenmre Trail) and 26 Avenue SW (Sarcee Trail Munt Ryal). These rutes prvide viable nn-aut travel ptins fr residents Transit Rute 7 and 18 prvide cnnectivity t/frm Dwntwn. Rute 20 prvides cnnectivity t the University f Calgary and RckyView General Hspital. A planned Suthwest BRT stp at Crwchild Trail & 33 Avenue SW will further imprve transit cnnectivity. 1.4 Parking Bylaw Requirements The bylaw vehicle parking requirement is 60 stalls (53 Residential + 7 Visitr + 0 cmmercial), which will be met by the prpsed n-site supply f 86 stalls (70 Residential + 7 Visitr + 9 Cmmercial). The bylaw bicycle parking requirement f 43 stalls (35 Class Class 2) will be met n-site. On-Street Restrictins Due t the current lack f significant retail uses alng 33 Avenue west f 21 Street SW, n-street stalls adjacent t the site are unrestricted. T ensure the cmmercial viability f the area and maintain the intent f the Marda Lp ARP, it is recmmended that 2-hur parking restrictins be added t the bth sides f the fllwing streets: 33 Avenue SW (22 Street t 21 Street) 22 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue) 21 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue) 3

12 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Scpe f Wrk The scpe f wrk fr this study was cnfirmed t include the fllwing: Traffic Study Determine expected new traffic vlumes fr the site and ther backgrund develpments; Cmplete capacity analysis fr Existing and Future (Existing + Backgrund develpments + Curtyard 33) hrizns during the weekday AM and PM peak hurs at the fllwing intersectins: 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW Cmplete a TAC signal warrant fr 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW; Review daily link vlumes fr radways in the area. Active Mdes Assess pedestrian and bicycle cnnectins within 1 and 3 kilmetres f the site respectively; Assess transit adequacy and transit infrastructure fr existing and future cnditins; Cnfirm expected active mdes trip generatin based n anticipated mde splits. Parking Study Determine bylaw parking requirements and cnfirm if requirements are met; Prvide an illustratin utlining n-street parking restrictins in the area. Study scpe crrespndence is included in Appendix A. 2.2 Site Cntext The site is lcated in the cmmunity f Suth Calgary and is currently zned as M-C1 (Multi-Residential - Cntextual Lw Prfile). The zning being sught is MU-2 (Mixed Use Active Frntage). The site is bunded by a lane t the nrth, residences t the east, 33 Avenue SW t the suth, and 22 Street SW t the west. Vehicular access will be prvided frm the lane between 32 Avenue and 33 Avenue SW. The study area and adjacent external rad netwrk is illustrated in Exhibit 2.1. The site plan is illustrated in Exhibit

13 N 29 Avenue SW 20 Street SW 31 Avenue SW 21 Street SW 22 Street SW 30 Avenue SW Crwchild Trail SW 32 Avenue SW Curtyard Avenue SW STOP 34 Avenue SW STOP LEGEND Marked Crsswalk Side Flashing/Overhead Flashing Sign Base Map Surce: CITYnline Map Viewer Signalized Intersectin STOP All-Way Stp Cntrl Bike Lanes Exhibit 2.1 & Site Cntext Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N AMT

14 N Base Map Surce: RNDSQR Exhibit 2.2 Site Plan & Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N AMT

15 3. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 3.1 Existing Rad Netwrk The fllwing radways are lcated in the vicinity f the site: 33 Avenue SW is a tw-lane undivided radway classified as Neighburhd Bulevard frming ne f Calgary s Main Streets. It runs in the east-west directin frm Richmnd Rad SW t east f 14 Street SW (where it becmes Cuncil Way SW). On-street parking is permitted n bth sides f the radway east f 22 Street SW. Far-side bus stps fr rutes 7 and 107 are lcated east f 19 Street SW. 32 Avenue SW is a tw-lane undivided radway classified as a Residential Street. It runs in the eastwest directin frm Richmnd Rad SW t 14 Street SW. 22 Street SW is a tw-lane undivided radway as a Residential Street (between 26 Avenue and 33 Avenue SW) and Cllectr Street (suth f 33 Avenue SW). It runs in the nrth-suth directin frm 26 Avenue SW t 50 Avenue SW. On-street parking is permitted n bth sides f the radway adjacent t the site. The existing traffic barrier preventing nrthbund travel n the nrth leg f 33 Avenue will be shifted t nrth f the lane as part f the cnditins f apprval fr the ML33 develpment. 21 Street SW is a tw-lane undivided radway classified as a Residential Street (between 26 Avenue and 33 Avenue SW) and a Cllectr Street (suth f 33 Avenue SW). It runs in the nrth-suth directin frm 23 Avenue SW t 35 Avenue SW. On-street parking is permitted n bth sides f the radway Lane Cnfiguratins & Traffic Cntrl The fllwing lane cnfiguratins and traffic cntrl are in place at study area intersectins: 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW The intersectin is signalized with crsswalks prvided n all legs. The intersectin is being altered t accmmdate the ML33 develpment. The existing westbund right and nrthbund thrugh restrictins will be remved with the shift f the traffic barrier frm 33 Avenue t nrth f the lane. The existing eastbund left turn restrictin will remain in place. 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW The intersectin is stp cntrlled in the nrth-suth directin. A pedestrian crridr is lcated n the east leg. Existing lane cnfiguratins and cntrls at study area intersectins are illustrated in Exhibit 3.1. Future cnfiguratins are illustrated in Exhibit 3.2. The existing signal timing plan is included in Appendix B Existing Traffic Vlumes Six-hur turning mvement cunts were cnducted n July 18, 2017 (Tuesday) and btained frm the City t determine existing vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist mvements at study area intersectins. Existing traffic vlumes are illustrated in Exhibit 3.3. Traffic cunt data is prvided in Appendix B. 7

16 N Lane STOP STOP STOP STOP 32 Avenue SW 22 Street SW Traffic Barrier Curtyard Street SW 33 Avenue SW STOP STOP Exhibit 3.1 Existing Lane Cnfiguratins & Traffic Cntrl Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N Scale NTS AMT &

17 N Lane STOP STOP STOP STOP 32 Avenue SW Traffic Barrier 22 Street SW Curtyard Street SW 33 Avenue SW STOP STOP Exhibit 3.2 Future Lane Cnfiguratins & Traffic Cntrl Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N Scale NTS AMT &

18 N 32 Avenue SW 22 Street SW Curtyard 33 Lane 21 Street SW 33 Avenue SW 71(32) 460(587) 33(46) 34(23) 3(3) 1(2) 7(18) 421(590) 9(25) 572(703) 209(297) 225(237) 36(86) 66(151) 536(587) 23(30) 9(7) 3(3) 6(15) LEGEND Vehicle XX (ZZ) AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Exhibit 3.3 Existing Traffic Vlumes Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N Scale NTS AMT &

19 3.2 Prpsed Develpment Land Use The prpsed develpment uses and densities are summarized in Table 3.1. Table 3.1: Prpsed Land Use Densities Hrizn Land Use Density Existing Multi-Family Residential Single-Family Dwellings 4 units remved 2 units remved Prpsed Multi-Family Residential Grund Flr Cmmercial 11,085 ft 2 70 units (66 net increase) Trip Generatin Vehicular Trip Generatin Vehicular trip generatin fr the prpsed develpment is calculated based n the Institute f Transprtatin Engineers (ITE) Trip Generatin Manual (9 th Editin). Vehicular trip generatin rates used in this study are as fllws: Multi-Family (Surce: ITE Land Use Mid Rise Apartment) AM Peak Hur: 0.30 trips per units (31% In, 69% Out) PM Peak Hur: 0.39 trips per unit (58% In, 42% Out) Cmmercial (Surce: ITE Land Use Shpping Center) AM Peak Hur: 1 trips per 1,000 ft 2 (62% In, 38% Out) PM Peak Hur: 4 trips per 1,000 ft 2 (48% In, 52% Out) Single-Family (Surce: ITE Land Use Single-Family Dwellings) AM Peak Hur: 0.75 trips per units (25% In, 75% Out) PM Peak Hur: 1.00 trips per unit (63% In, 37% Out) Internal Capture Reductin Given the mixed-use nature f the prpsed develpment, the trip generatin characteristics f the site interrelate, and s it is expected that sme cmmercial trips will be generated amng residential users. Therefre, an internal capture reductin is applied t accunt fr the fact that nt all trips wuld leave the site (Surce: ITE Trip Generatin Handbk/NCHRP 684). AM Peak Hur: 0% ttal trip reductin PM Peak Hur: 23% ttal trip reductin 11

20 Pass-by Trip Reductin As the site is lcated alng an active cmmercial crridr, the grund flr retail use will attract trips frm traffic already travelling n the rad netwrk. Therefre, a pass-by reductin is applied t accunt fr the fact nt all cmmercial traffic will be new t the rad netwrk (Surce: ITE Trip Generatin Handbk Land Use 850) AM Peak Hur: 34% retail trip reductin PM Peak Hur: 34% retail trip reductin The expected vehicular trip generatin fr Curtyard 33 is summarized in Table 3.2. A sensitivity analysis is included in Appendix E based n suburban multi-family trip generatin rates. Table 3.2: Vehicular Trip Generatin Land Use Density AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Ttal In Out Ttal In Out Multi-Family +66 units Cmmercial 11,085 ft Single-Family -2 units Internal Trip Reductin Pass-by Trips Net External Trips Increase Active Mdes Trip Generatin Peak hur active mdes trip generatin is calculated by applying Suth Calgary civic census travel t wrk mde split (73% Aut, 18% Transit, 5% Walk, 4% Cycle) t expected multi-family and cmmercial vehicle trip generatin frm the Curtyard 33 develpment. Expected peak hur active mdes trip generatin is summarized in Table 3.3. Table 3.3: Active Mdes Trip Generatin Land Use Density AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Ttal Transit Walk Cycle Ttal Transit Walk Cycle Multi-Family +66 units Cmmercial 11,085 ft Net Increase Trip Distributin Expected peak hur vehicular trip distributins fr Curtyard 33 is summarized in Table

21 Directin (T/Frm) Table 3.4: Vehicular Trip Distributin AM & PM Peak Hur In Out East n 32 Avenue SW 5% 5% Suth n 22 Street SW 5% 5% Nrth n 22 Street SW 10% - West n 33 Avenue SW 45% 50% East n 33 Avenue SW 35% 35% Nrth n 21 Street SW - 5% Ttal 100% 100% 3.3 Backgrund Develpments In additin t the site, a number f develpments are prpsed r currently under cnstructin in the area. A vehicular trip generatin analysis was cmpleted t accunt fr ptential increases in traffic assciated with these develpments. These Backgrund traffic vlumes were added t the analysis f the subject site in rder t determine the ultimate traffic vlumes Densities Backgrund develpment sites accunted fr in this TIA are illustrated in Figure 3.1 with respective densities summarized in Table 3.5. Figure 3.1: Backgrund Develpment Sites 13

22 Table 3.5: Backgrund Develpment Sites Applicatin # Address Existing Density Prpsed Density LOC Avenue SW 6 single family dwellings 76 multi-family units DP Avenue SW 1 single family dwellings 12 multi-family units DP Avenue SW 4 single family dwellings 38 multi-family units DP Avenue SW 1 single family dwellings 67 multi-family units DP Street SW 2 single family dwellings 33 multi-family units DP Avenue SW 6 single family dwellings 135 multi-family units Ttal 20 single family dwellings 361 multi-family units Trip Generatin The vehicular trip rates summarized in Sectin were als applied t Backgrund develpments. Vehicle trip generatin assciated with these develpments is summarized in Table 3.6. Table 3.6: Backgrund Vehicular Trip Generatin Land Use Density AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Ttal In Out Ttal In Out Multi-Family 361 units added Single Family 20 units remved Net Increase Trip Distributin The expected Backgrund vehicle trip distributin is summarized in Table 3.7. Nt all Backgrund trips interact with study intersectins due t backgrund develpment lcatins. Table 3.7: Backgrund Vehicular Trip Distributin Directin (T/Frm) In Out West n 33 Avenue SW 50% 50% East via 33 Avenue SW 35% 35% Nrth via 22/21/20 St SW 10% 10% Suth 5% 5% Ttal 100% 100% Backgrund and site develpment traffic vlumes were added nt Existing vlumes t generate the expected Future traffic vlumes illustrated in Exhibit

23 N 32 Avenue SW 22 Street SW Curtyard 33 Lane 21 Street SW 33 Avenue SW 92(57) 15(15) 13(14) 8(16) 475(598) 33(46) 34(23) 3(3) 1(2) 9(22) 444(617) 10(27) 590(743) 210(301) 228(237) 15(15) 36(86) 76(173) 557(618) 23(30) 9(7) 3(3) 8(16) LEGEND Vehicle XX (ZZ) AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Exhibit 3.4 Future Traffic Vlumes Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N Scale NTS AMT &

24 3.4 Intersectin Capacity Analysis Intersectin capacity analysis was undertaken fr the study area intersectins using Synchr 9, a traffic analysis sftware package based n the methds utlined in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) This mdel uses standard prcedures t determine the Vlume t Capacity (v/c) and the crrespnding delay-based traffic Level f Service (LOS) fr mvements at each intersectin in the study netwrk. Fr unsignalized intersectins, the LOS methdlgy cnsiders intersectin gemetry, traffic vlumes, speed limit, and type f intersectin cntrl. Fr signalized intersectins, the LOS methdlgy cnsiders intersectin gemetry, traffic vlumes, speed limit, and signal timing plan. Delays range frm LOS A cnditins with minimal delay t LOS F which represents significant cntrl delay. The LOS criteria fr unsignalized and signalized intersectins are summarized in Table 3.8. Table 3.8: HCM Level f Service Summary Level f Service (LOS) Average Cntrl Delay fr Intersectin Mvements Stp-Cntrlled Intersectin Signalized Intersectin A 10 secnds per vehicle 10 secnds per vehicle B > secnds per vehicle > secnds per vehicle C > secnds per vehicle > secnds per vehicle D > secnds per vehicle > secnds per vehicle E > secnds per vehicle > secnds per vehicle F > 50 secnds per vehicle > 80 secnds per vehicle The results f the intersectin capacity analysis are based n expected traffic vlumes, traffic cntrl, and lane cnfiguratin at study area intersectins. The analysis is cmpleted per the City f Calgary s TIA guidelines with a saturatin flw f 1850 vehicles per hur and peak hur factr f 0.94 in the AM and 0.95 in the PM. This analysis uses a minimum peak hur vlume f 10 pedestrians per crssing, and 5 cyclists per intersectin leg. The vlume t capacity rati, level f service, average cntrl delay (in secnds), and 95 th percentile queues (in metres) are summarized in the bdy f this reprt. Synchr utput summaries are prvided in Appendix C. 16

25 3.4.1 Existing The Existing intersectin capacity analysis is summarized in Table 3.9 based n the vlumes illustrated in Exhibit 3.3 and lane cnfiguratin illustrated in Exhibit 3.1. Table 3.9: Existing Intersectin Capacity Analysis Intersectin 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW (Signalized) 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW (NB-SB Stp) Mvement & # f Lanes AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur v/c LOS Delay Queue v/c LOS Delay Queue EBT B B EBR A A 2 9 WBL/T B A NBL C C NBR A A 7 11 SBR A 1 < A 1 <5 Int. Summary - B C EB A 2 < A 4 5 WB A 0 < A 1 <5 NB D 33 < F SB B 15 < D 35 6 Int. Summary - A A The existing intersectin capacity analysis indicates that bth study area intersectins currently perate within acceptable capacity parameters during the AM peak hur. During the PM peak hur, the nrthbund mvement at 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW perates at a LOS F, indicating that this mvement is difficult t make due t thrugh vlumes n 33 Avenue SW. Vehicles may chse t use the signalized intersectins t the west (22 Street SW) r east (20 Street SW) where nrth/suth capacity exists Future The Future hrizn intersectin capacity analysis is summarized in Table 3.10 based n the vlumes illustrated in Exhibit 3.4 and lane cnfiguratin illustrated in Exhibit

26 Table 3.10: Future Intersectin Capacity Analysis Intersectin 22 Street & 33 Avenue SW (Signalized) 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW (NB-SB Stp) Mvement & # f Lanes AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur v/c LOS Delay Queue v/c LOS Delay Queue EBT B C EBR A A 2 9 WB B D NBL/T C D NBR A A 7 11 SB A B Int. Summary - B C EB A 2 < A 5 6 WB A 0 < A 1 <5 NB E F SB C 16 < F 56 9 Int. Summary - A A As with Existing cnditins, during the PM peak hur the nrth-suth stp cntrlled mvements at 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW cntinue t perate with delays. A signal warrant analysis is cmpleted t cnfirm if signalizatin is required at the intersectin Signal Warrant A signal warrant analysis was cmpleted based n the methdlgy utlined in the Transprtatin Assciatin f Canada (TAC) Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Signal Head Warrant Handbk (June 2014). Under TAC methdlgy, a scre f 100 pints r mre indicates a traffic signal is warranted. The signal warrant analysis fr 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW is included in Appendix D and summarized in Table Existing 6-hur vlumes are based n bserved cunts. Future 6-hur vlumes are based n an bserved factr f 2.8 applied t AM+PM peak hur backgrund and site develpment traffic. Table 3.11: TAC Signal Warrant Analysis Intersectin Hrizn Signal Warrant Scre Vehicle Pedestrian Ttal Cmment 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW Existing Nt warranted Future Nt warranted The signal warrant analysis cnfirms a traffic signal is nt warranted at 21 Street & 33 Avenue SW based n knwn future develpment. 18

27 3.5 Daily Link Vlumes The vlume f daily traffic n a radway is ne f the factrs that aids in determining rad classificatins and apprpriate lane requirements. T cnfirm radway capacities, the existing daily traffic vlumes were calculated in vehicles per day (vpd) and cmpared t standard City f Calgary envirnmental guidelines. The envirnmental guidelines represent the limit f cmfrtable peratin f the radway under mst cnditins, while the actual physical capacity f the radway can be cnsiderably higher. Where 24-hur cunt data was nt available, a factr f 2.4 was applied t existing weekday 6-hur traffic vlumes. Daily backgrund and site traffic were calculated by applying a factr f 10 t PM peak hur backgrund and site traffic vlumes. The results f the daily link analysis are summarized in Table 3.12 and Figure 3.2. Table 3.12: Daily Link Vlumes Analysis Daily Traffic Vlumes Radway Link Guideline Existing Future 32 Ave SW West f 21 St 2, East f 21 St 2, Ave SW East f 22 St 12,500-22,500 16,800 17, St SW Nrth f 33 Ave 2, , St SW Nrth f 32 Ave 2,000 1,650 1,750 Lane East f 22 St 500 < West f 21 St 500 < Figure 3.2: Daily Link Vlumes The analysis cnfirmed that all radway links will cntinue t carry traffic vlumes within their respective guidelines after the additin f expected area develpments. 19

28 3.6 Sensitivity Analysis The traffic analysis in this reprt was cmpleted using ITE multi-family residential trip generatin rates fr all develpment traffic. These rates were cmpared t bservatins cmpleted at Calgary multi-family sites (Table 3.13). This review cnfirmed that ITE trip generatin rates are apprpriate fr applicatin as actual bserved trip generatin at cmparable sites was lwer; particularly in Glamrgan which is lcated farther frm the Centre City and with fewer transit services. Site Table 3.13: Multi-Family Residential Trip Generatin Cmparisn Address # f Units Trip Rate per Unit AM Peak Hur PM Peak Hur Rideau Park 3200 Rideau Pl SW Bunt Cuntry Village Cuntry Village Landing NE City Cach Hill 7030 Cach Hill Rd SW Bunt Glenmre Gardens Ave SW Bunt City Nn TOD 4 sites City Cuntry Village Cuntry Village Gate NE City Glamrgan Glamis Dr & 50 St SW Bunt Rate used in study Multiple Sites (USA) ITE Cunt Surce The City f Calgary s suburban multi-family residential trip generatin rates are 0.6 trips per unit during the AM peak hur and 0.7 trips per unit during the PM peak hur. These rates are applied t Greenfield develpments with limited transit service and limited amenities within walking distance. As a result, these rates wuld nt be apprpriate fr traffic analysis in Marda Lp, which is a mixed-use inner city neighburhd with existing transit services, future BRT service, and bike lanes. Nevertheless, a sensitivity analysis is cmpleted using suburban residential rates. Sensitivity vehicular trip generatin (Table 3.2 & Table 3.6), future traffic vlumes (Exhibit 3.4), future intersectin capacity analysis (Table 3.10), signal warrant analysis (Table 3.11), and daily link analysis (Table 3.12) are included in Appendix E. The sensitivity analysis cnfirms that if future Marda Lp develpment were t ccur with suburban traffic assumptins: Curtyard 33 wuld generate 45 AM peak hur trips and 61 PM peak hur trips; The westbund mvement at 22 St & 33 Ave SW wuld perate at capacity during the PM peak hur; A signal wuld cntinue t be nt warranted at 21 St & 33 Ave SW (scre f 71 ut f 100); and All radways links wuld cntinue t carry traffic within their respective radway classificatins. 20

29 4. ACTIVE MODES 4.1 Pedestrians & Cyclists Trip attractrs, pathways, and bikeways within ne and three kilmetres f the site were dcumented. The ne kilmetre analysis is t ensure that there is adequate pedestrian cnnectivity frm the site t majr attractrs/destinatins and the three kilmetre analysis is t ensure there is adequate bicycle cnnectivity frm the site t majr attractrs/destinatins Majr Destinatins & Attractrs The fllwing are majr destinatins and attractrs near the site: Within 1 kilmetre f the site Cmmunities: Suth Calgary, Altadre Public Schls Richmnd K-6 Schl ( Street SW) Parks & Recreatin: Suth Calgary Park (16 Street & 32 Avenue SW) - Baseball, utdr pl, tennis Smme Manr Park (197 Smme Manr SW) - Playgrund Cmmercial Marda Lp (33 Avenue SW) Grcery: Safeway ( Avenue SW) & Blush Lane ( Ave SW) Within 3 kilmetres f the site Cmmunities: Currie Barracks, Bankview, Killarney, Elbw Park Public Schls Bishp Carrll High Schl (4624 Richard Rad SW) Central Memrial High Schl ( Street SW) Parks & Recreatin Elbw River Pathway Glenmre Athletic Park ( Street SW) - sccer, ftball, tennis, running ring Killarney Aquatic & Recreatin Centre ( Street SW) - swimming pl, gym, fitness centre Other: Alexander Calhun Library ( Street SW) 21

30 4.1.2 Pedestrian Facilities A 20-minute walking travel time map 1 is illustrated in Figure 4.1. Figure 4.1: Travel Time Map Walking Sidewalks The fllwing sidewalk facilities are prvided n radways frnting r near the site: 33 Avenue SW (Neighburhd Bulevard) A sidewalk with bulevard separatin is prvided n bth sides f the radway. 32 Avenue SW (Residential Street) A sidewalk is prvided n bth sides f the radway. 22 Street SW (Residential Street) A sidewalk is prvided n bth sides f the radway. 21 Street SW (Residential Street) A sidewalk is prvided n bth sides f the radway. Crsswalks Cntrlled crssings f 33 Avenue SW are prvided at 22 Street SW (signal), 21 Street SW (Pedestrian crridr), and 20 Street SW (signal). 1 Walk Scre. 22

31 4.1.3 Cycling Facilities A 20-minute cycling travel time map is illustrated in Figure 4.2. Cycling facilities near the site are illustrated in Figure 4.3. Figure 4.2: Travel Time Map Cycling Figure 4.3: Cycling Facilities 23

32 Bike rutes are prvided n the fllwing lcatins near the site: 20 Street SW (Cllectr) A nrth-suth rute with bike lanes. The rute runs frm acrss 17 Avenue (via Richmnd Rad) t acrss Glenmre Trail SW. The rute cnnects t the reginal pathway system alng the Glenmre Reservir as well as the 26 Avenue SW bike lanes. 26 Avenue SW (Cllectr) An east-west rute with bike lanes. The rute runs frm west f Sarcee Trail SW t Munt Ryal. 34 Avenue SW (Cllectr) An east-west rute with shared lanes. The rute runs frm 20 Street SW t the 8a Street SW bikeway, which cnnects t the Elbw River reginal pathway system. The rute als cnnects t the 15 Street SW bikeway. The site s lcatin near the 20 Street SW and 26 Avenue SW bike lanes prvides a viable nn-aut transprtatin mde fr residents. 4.2 Transit Existing Transit services are available in the vicinity f the site alng 33 Avenue SW. Bus stps lcated near the site are summarized in Table 4.1. Existing transit service in the area is illustrated in Figure 4.4. Table 4.1: Existing Bus Stps Stp Lcatin Directin Stp # Amenity Rutes Serviced Walking Distance 33 Avenue at 20 Street SW EB 5361 Shelter 7, m 20 Street at 33 Avenue SW SB/WB 5339 Bench 7, m Crwchild Trail at 33 Avenue SW NB 5766 Shelter 18, m Crwchild Trail at 33 Avenue SW SB 5754 Shelter 18, m 24

33 Figure 4.4: Area Transit Service A summary f existing transit service in the vicinity f the site is prvided in Table 4.2 Table 4.2: Existing Transit Service Rute Weekday Service Frequency (sec) Stp # # Directin Start End AM Peak Mid- Day PM Peak Even. Sat. Day 7 City Centre :43 0:58 Suth Calgary :26 1: City Centre :33 17:32 Suth Calgary :54 7:54 18 City Centre :41 22:07 Lakeview :00 21:59 20 Nrthmunt :02 0:27 Heritage :00 0:

34 Rute 7 and 18 prvide cnnectivity t/frm Dwntwn. Rute 20 prvides cnnectivity t key attractrs t the City s nrthwest such as the University f Calgary campus, as well as t the t RckyView General Hspital in the suthwest. The prximity f the site t these majr bus rutes prvides a viable alternative t aut-travel, and can help reduce vehicular demand Suthwest BRT The Suthwest Transitway prject will result in a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) servicing suthwest Calgary. The prject is planned t run frm Dwntwn t Wdbine, with a statin in clse prximity t the site at Crwchild Trail & 33 Avenue SW. The limited number f stps alng the rute and prpsed segments with dedicated lanes will imprve transit services and prvide direct transit cnnectivity t majr destinatins in the City s suthwest. This will help reduce aut-travel in the area. Figure 4.5 illustrates the site s lcatin as it relates t ther primary transit netwrks. Figure 4.5: Suthwest BRT Prject 26

35 5. PARKING 5.1 Parking Bylaw Requirements A cncurrent land use re-designatin (t C-COR1) and develpment permit is being sught fr Curtyard 33. The prpsed parking supply was cmpared with the City f Calgary Bylaw 1P2007 requirement t determine any differences between the number required by the Bylaw and number f spaces prvided. Mtr Vehicle Parking The Curtyard 33 bylaw mtr vehicle parking requirement is summarized in Table 5.1. Each cmmercial unit is less than 300 m 2 in area and therefre n parking is required as per the fllwing statement in the Marda Lp Area Redevelpment Plan (ARP): grund flr cmmercial uses that are less than 300 m 2 f use area in size shuld have n minimum parking requirement when lcated in buildings that cntain dwelling units, htel r ffice uses abve the grund flr. Table 5.1: Bylaw Mtr Vehicle Parking Assessment (1P2007) Uses Density Bylaw Requirement Rati Stalls Prpsed Supply Multi-Family (Resident) 70 units 0.75 per unit Multi-Family (Visitr) 70 units 0.1 per unit 7 7 Cmmercial (Grund Flr) 1,030 m 2 GUFA N requirement 0 9 Ttal Bylaw Requirement The bylaw mtr vehicle parking requirement is 60 stalls (53 Residential + 7 Visitr), which will be met by the prpsed n-site supply f 86 stalls (70 Residential + 7 Visitr + 9 Cmmercial). Bicycle Parking The bylaw bicycle parking requirement is summarized in Table 5.2. Table 5.2: Bylaw Bicycle Parking Assessment (1P2007) Uses Density Parking Rati Bylaw Requirement # f Stalls Multi-Family Residential 70 units Class 1: 0.5 per unit Class 2: 0.1 per unit Class 1: 35 Class 2: 7 Cmmercial 1,030 m 2 GUFA Class 1: N requirement Class 2: 5% f mtr vehicle parking stalls Class 1: 0 Class 2: 1 Ttal Bylaw Requirement Class 1: 35 Class 2: 8 27

36 The bylaw bicycle parking requirement f 43 stalls (35 Class 1+ 8 Class 2) will be met n-site. 5.2 On-Street Parking On-street parking restrictins in the area are illustrated in Exhibit 5.1. Due t the lack f significant retail uses alng 33 Avenue west f 21 Street SW, n-street stalls adjacent t the site are currently unrestricted. T ensure the cmmercial viability f the area and maintain the intent f the Marda Lp ARP, it is recmmended that 2-hur parking restrictins be added t bth sides f the fllwing streets: 33 Avenue SW (22 Street t 21 Street) 22 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue) 21 Street SW (Lane t 33 Avenue) 28

37 N Crwchild Trail SW 31 Avenue SW 22 Street SW 33 Avenue SW 20 Street SW Curtyard Street SW 32 Avenue SW 34 Avenue SW LEGEND Unrestricted N Parking/Stpping 1 Hur Parking (8:30-18:00 MON - SAT) N Parking (Driveway) 1 Hur Parking (7:00-19:00) 2 Hur Parking (8:30-18:00 MON - SAT) 20 Minute Lading Zne 1 Hur Parking (7:00-17:00) Base Map Surce: Ggle Maps Exhibit 5.1 Existing On-Street Parking Restrictins & Curtyard 33 TIA bunt & assciates Prject N Scale NTS AMT

38 APPENDIX A Scpe Crrespndence

39 APPENDIX B Signal Timing Plans & Traffic Cunts

40 APPENDIX C Synchr Outputs

41 APPENDIX D Signal Warrants

42 APPENDIX E Sensitivity Analysis