Byron Avenue. Public Meeting. Thursday June 16, Traffic Calming Design Sherbourne Road to Island Park Drive

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1 Byron Avenue Traffic Calming Design Sherbourne Road to Island Park Drive Public Meeting Thursday June 16, 2016 Our Lady of Fatima Parish 153 Woodroffe Avenue 6 9pm 1

2 Project Summary Area Projects Background Status Update / Next Steps Consultation Public and Technical Advisory Committee Comments Public Survey Public Comment Summary Draft Concept Plan Initial design considerations Overview of draft concept Next Steps Agenda 2

3 Project Summary All Area Transportation / Planning Related Projects Short Term - Byron Avenue Traffic Calming Design Medium / Long-Term - LRT, Richmond, land use planning study ALL AREA PROJECTS ARE BEING COORDINATED 3

4 Project Summary Background Traffic calming approved in 2012 Funding now prioritized for Byron implementation Parameters Will consider features to add to existing road (not full redesign / construction of road) Project will focus exclusively on Byron Avenue Traffic management considerations will be excluded (i.e. turnrestrictions, road closures) 4

5 Project Summary Background (Study Area) 2.9km collector corridor Distinct sections along entire study corridor Many destinations (Tramway Park, commercial main street, schools, parks, clubs, retirement homes, etc.) 5

6 Project Summary Background (Transportation) Vehicular Volume (3,000 8,000 vpd) Cycling Volumes (up to 18% of through volume) Speeds (40 65 km/h [85 th percentile]) Collisions: 128 (5-yr 10-14) Not a bus route 6

7 Project Summary Status Update / Next Steps KEY MILESTONES (2016) February 22, 2016 TAC Meeting 1 March 3, 2016 PAC Meeting 1 March 9 May 25, 2016 Public Survey May 18, 2016 TAC Meeting 2 May 31, 2016 PAC Meeting 2 June 4, 2016 Public Meeting (Joint) June 16, 2016 Public Meeting (Byron) ~ TAC Technical Advisory Committee PAC Public Advisory Committee 7

8 Project Summary Status Update / Next Steps DELIVERABLES May 2016 As we heard it Report ~ May 2016 Draft Concept Plans June 2016 Technical Circulation July 2016 Recommended Plans July 2016 Spring / Summer 2017 Project Intake Form (Work Order) Implementation / Initiate Monitoring 8

9 Consultation Results Technical Advisory Committee Comments Linear park informal path crossing configurations are of concern Linear park path not appropriate for non-recreational cycling Intersection narrowings challenging to maintain Parking demand is high in proximity to Golden Accommodate eastbound left turn for cyclists at Churchill Urbanize Byron cross-section / repair problem locations Consult with emergency services on traffic calming measures 9

10 Consultation Results Public Advisory Committee Comments Consult non-residents on / near Byron (schools, businesses, etc.) On-street parking obstructs vision Churchill / Byron (visibility, cycling connectivity, pedestrians) Provide access to farmers market Hilson / Byron crossing concerns Sharrows not favourable / potentially hazardous 30 km/h posted speed in school zones Linear path not appropriate for non-recreational cycling Consider temporary traffic calming measures 10

11 Consultation Results Public Advisory Committee Comments Parking near Golden / Byron presents visibility issues Parking at Westboro Station underutilized Consider use of red light cameras and photo radar Use speed humps and cycling-friendly bulb-outs Fix areas where pavement condition is poor Improve enforcement 11

12 Public Survey Consultation Results 10 questions (multiple choice, stated preference, text answers, etc.) 750 completed survey and provided comments 12

13 Public Survey Consultation Results Byron Traffic Calming Project Ideas - THEMES Policy prioritize vulnerable road user needs improve motorist behavioiur Enforcement enforce existing traffic laws photo-radar red light cameras 40km/h limit 13

14 Public Survey Consultation Results Byron Traffic Calming Project Ideas - THEMES Traffic and Parking Management re-route traffic to Richmond no parking near intersections one-way conversion ban / restrict through traffic stop signs yield signs advanced green lights remove Roosevelt signal 14

15 Consultation Results Public Survey Traffic Calming Support Levels Speed Humps Mini Roundabout Raised Intersections Narrowings Corner Tightening Support 55% 52% 55% 35% 58% Neutral 17% 19% 28% 18% 17% Opposed 28% 29% 17% 47% 26% 15

16 Public Survey Consultation Byron Traffic Calming Project Ideas - THEMES Walking and Cycling avoid traditional narrowings coloured paint buffer parking and bikes parking protected bike lanes advisory lanes more sharrow prominence segregate bike lanes designate Byron as bikeway pedestrian crossings Sidewalks intersection visibility school zones 16

17 Public Survey Advisory Lanes Consultation Byron Traffic Calming Project Ideas - THEMES Top 5 Concerns Motorist understanding False sense of security Vehicle traffic too high Winter Dooring Main Ideas Presented Education program needed Try first Signage showing function Green paint in lanes 17

18 Public Comment Summary Consultation Perception of Safety - CYCLING PERSPECTIVE 1-2% unsure Sharrows Advisory Lanes Dedicated Cycling Lanes Less Safe No Change Safer 18

19 Public Comment Summary Consultation Perception of Safety CYCLING PERSPECTIVE Sharrows Advisory Lanes Dedicated Cycling Lanes 4% Much 24% Moderately 73% Somewhat 12% Much 49% Moderately 39% Somewhat 73% Much 17% Moderately 9% Somewhat Less Safe No Change Safer 19

20 Public Comment Summary Consultation On-street Parking Considerations Remove parking? 56% Support removal for traffic calming / cycling improvements 21% Not a concern 20% Keep current supply level 3% Other Comments Farmer s market Don t remove and displace Too many parked on Byron Need new off-street parking 20

21 Public Comment Summary Consultation High-level Ideas OUTSIDE SCOPE [NOTE: TO BE INCORPORATED IN OTHER AREA PROJECTS] Integrate all area projects Prioritize vulnerable road user needs Keep park in future design Convenient pedestrian / cycling connections to transit Richmond-Byron-Woodroffe intersection for cyclists Byron as neighbourhood bikeway (i.e. limit vehicles) Connect pedestrians / cyclists with Ottawa River Keep new traffic on Richmond 21

22 DRAFT Concept Plan Design considerations (technical / public feedback) limit impact to emergency and maintenance services Maintain existing vehicular access Avoid shifting concerns to other residential streets Traffic calm while also improving cycling conditions Create more pedestrian crossings Use bike lanes / not sharrows Fix road surface where possible 22

23 DRAFT Concept Plan DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN Implement per finalized concept Implement measures in plan up to funding limit Interim Option (if necessary) Flex stakes, pavement markings, and signage Only if Draft Concept Plan is delayed Future Considerations Further address public comments Use road re-construction plans as opportunity to redesign road 23

24 DRAFT Concept Plan 2.0m 5.3m 2.0m 24

25 DRAFT Concept Plan 1.4m 4.8m 1.4m 25

26 DRAFT Concept Plan 7.1m 26

27 DRAFT Concept Plan 3.5m 3.0m 1.6m 27

28 DRAFT Concept Plan 3.5m 3.0m 1.5m 28

29 DRAFT Concept Plan 2.0m 3.5m 3.3m 2.0m 29

30 DRAFT Concept Plan 2.0m 3.5m 3.3m 1.7m 30

31 DRAFT Concept Plan 1.7m 3.5m 3.5m 1.7m 31

32 DRAFT Concept Plan 32

33 Next Steps 1. Review public comments 2. Update draft concept plans 3. Circulate for technical review 4. Finalize concept plans 5. Submit work order for implementation of plan 6. Monitoring and Evaluation 33

34 YOUR TURN! 34