Regional Municipality of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee Agenda Tuesday, April 4, 2017 9:30 a.m. (Following Closed Session) Regional Council Chamber 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener Media Release: Friday, March 31, 2017 4:30 p.m. 1. Motion to go into Closed Session That a closed meeting of the Planning and Works Committee be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Waterloo County Room in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: a) receiving of legal advice subject to solicitor client privilege and labour relations regarding contract negotiations b) proposed or pending acquisition and disposition of land in the Township of Woolwich 2. Motion to Reconvene into Open Session 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under the Municipal Conflict Of Interest Act 4. 4.1 Delegations PDL-AIR-17-02, Region of Waterloo International Airport Master Plan and Business Plan (March 2017) (Presentation) i. Art Sinclair, Greater KW Chamber of Commerce 7 ii. Deepak Manglorkar, AECOM 2341676
P&W Agenda - 4 - April 4, 2017 7.2 TES-DCS-17-06, C2017-03 Consultant Selection Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment (EA) & Preliminary Design; Detailed Design; and Contract Administration & Construction Inspection Services for Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58), Columbia Street West to Westmount Road North, City of Waterloo 81 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with WalterFedy to provide engineering consulting services for a Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and preliminary design; detailed design; and contract administration and construction inspection services for Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) from Columbia Street West to Westmount Road North at an upset fee limit of $691,500 plus applicable taxes for both the EA and preliminary design and detailed design phases, with contract administration and construction inspection services to be paid on a time basis in an estimated amount of $705,000, as described in report TES-DCS-17-06, dated April 4, 2017. 7.3 TES-DCS-17-07, 2017 Construction Activity in Waterloo Region (For Information) 7.4 TES-DCS-17-08, Phase 2 Consultant Selection Detail Design and Construction Administration Services for Cogeneration Facilities for the Kitchener, Waterloo and Galt Wastewater Treatment Plants 88 101 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with CH2M HILL Canada Limited of Kitchener, Ontario, to provide consulting engineering services for undertaking the Detailed Design and Construction Administration Services (Phase 2) for the Cogeneration Facilities at the Kitchener, Waterloo and Galt Wastewater Treatment Plants, at an upset fee limit of $2,493,870 plus applicable taxes. Transportation 7.5 TES-TRP-17-04, Separated Cycling Network Pilot Project 106 2341676 That Regional Council direct staff to undertake a feasibility and design study for a pilot network of separated bike lanes, as outlined in Report
P&W Agenda - 5 - April 4, 2017 TES-TRP-17-04, dated April 4, 2017. Waste Management 7.6 TES-WMS-17-05, Waste-Free Ontario Act and Strategy Update (For Information) 113 Reports Planning Development and Legislative Services Community Planning 7.7 PDL-CPL-17-05, Proposed 2017 Implementation Plan for the Regional Transit Supportive Strategy Cambridge 121 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2017 Implementation Plan for the Regional Transit Supportive Strategy for Cambridge, as described in the Report, PDL-CPL-17-05, dated April 4, 2017. Corporate Services 7.8 COR-FFM-17-05, King-Victoria Transit Hub Request for Qualifications Update 140 2341676 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, with respect to the King- Victoria Transit Hub and until the date and time of final execution of the transaction agreements, require: That no elected official, officer or employee of the Region, shall partake in any meeting, presentation, discussion, social event or other activity with a bidder or potential bidder, any officer, director, employee or agent of a bidder or potential bidder or any party with a direct or indirect potential or actual pecuniary interest in a potential or actual bid relating to the King-Victoria Transit Hub Project (an Interested Party ) if the meeting, presentation, discussion, social event or other activity relates directly or indirectly to the procurement for the King-Victoria Transit Hub unless such is part of the formal procurement process; and That all elected officials, officers and employees of the Region shall direct any verbal or written questions or other
106 106 Region of Waterloo Transportation and Environmental Services Transportation To: Chair Tom Galloway and Members of the Planning and Works Committee Date: April 4, 2017 File Code: T13-40/7440 Subject: Separated Cycling Network Pilot Project That Regional Council direct staff to undertake a feasibility and design study for a pilot network of separated bike lanes, as outlined in Report TES-TRP-17-04, dated April 4, 2017. Summary: Staff recommend undertaking a study to examine the feasibility of installing a network of separated bike lanes as a pilot project. This pilot project would aim to increase the cycling mode share in the Region, and would follow the experiences of other Canadian municipalities. Subject to Council approval, the pilot project implementation would be scheduled for 2018. A separated bike lane is an exclusive facility for a cyclist that is physically separated from both motor vehicles and pedestrians. Separated bike lanes offer a high level of comfort and appeal to Interested but Concerned cyclists, people who are interested in cycling but have significant concerns that limit their desire and commitment to cycling. This group represents about 60% of the population. Separated bike lanes would be piloted by identifying roadways with adequate capacity and reallocating existing travel lanes and/or parking lanes on these roadways. Temporary materials would be used and hard changes to the road would be avoided. 2353935 Page 1 of 7
107 107 April 4, 2017 The recommended separated cycling network would consist of a grid of Regional and/or Area Municipal roads. The network would connect to multiple neighbourhoods and destinations, instead of only providing a cycling facility along one roadway corridor. The pilot project would serve as a case study to help the Region decide if separated bike lanes should be installed elsewhere. Report: 1. Background An objective of the 2010 Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP) is to increase the cycling mode share to 3% by 2031. The 2014 Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) determined there was considerable potential to increase cycling in Waterloo Region, as over 65% of trips in the Region are less than 5 km in length. However, as only about 0.7% of daily trips in the Region are currently made by bike, it is clear that distance is not the only factor. Feedback from the public consistently cites concerns about safety, comfort and convenience as key factors in their decision to cycle. Generally, cyclists can be divided into four categories based on their comfort level while riding on a roadway with traffic, as illustrated below. About 60% of the population is Interested but Concerned : they are interested in cycling as part of their regular travel needs, but have significant concerns that limit their desire and commitment to cycling. Studies across Canada have consistently shown that the primary barrier to cycling for the Interested but Concerned group is motor vehicle traffic volumes and speeds. Painted on-road bike lanes are available throughout the Region, but busy streets with high volumes of traffic can be intimidating for some people, especially the Interested but Concerned cyclists. Various Canadian municipalities have attempted to address this barrier by implementing separated bike lanes, which provide physical separation between motor vehicle traffic and cyclists, to improve comfort and address concerns about safety. 2353935 Page 2 of 7
108 108 April 4, 2017 2. What is a Separated Bike Lane? A separated bike lane is a designated, on-street bicycle lane that is separated from motor vehicle traffic and pedestrians by a physical barrier such as curbs, parked cars, delineators, or other street treatments. Separated bike lanes: Physically separate bicycles from vehicles; Make cycling a more attractive transportation option for those who are not used to riding their bikes regularly; Increase the comfort level and feeling of safety by 'separating' people on bikes from traffic and car doors opening; Increase the comfort of driving by making the movement of people on bikes more predictable; and Increase the comfort for people walking by reducing sidewalk riding. Examples of separated bike lanes in Ontario are illustrated below. 3. Project Description The Region s urban neighbourhoods are complex. Getting the right balance between traffic, pedestrian, transit and cyclist circulation, parking location and availability, and business success is a part of that complexity. While there is confidence from experiences in other cities that separated bike lanes can be beneficial to the overall success of urban areas, each project is unique and must balance the overall needs of the street and area. Rather than committing to permanent infrastructure at the start, many municipalities have chosen to pilot separated bike lanes to evaluate their effectiveness. The table in Appendix A outlines the Canadian municipalities that have chosen to pilot separated bike lanes. In addition to the cities listed, permanent separated bike lanes have been built for years in Montreal and Vancouver. Accordingly, these two cities are achieving some of the highest cycling mode shares in Canada. 2353935 Page 3 of 7
109 109 April 4, 2017 Regional staff recommend implementing a separated bike lane pilot project to: Support the ATMP s recommendations for separated cycling facilities in some corridors; Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of separated cycling infrastructure; Encourage more people to cycle; Connect cycling infrastructure to destinations; and Consult with a broad range of stakeholders. 4. Project Team This study would be directed by a Project Team consisting of staff from the Transportation Division, as well as staff or individuals from the following: Community Planning; Transit Services; Design and Construction; Public Health; Rapid Transit (if applicable); Regional Councillors, identified based on network location; and Regional and Area Municipal Stakeholders, identified based on network location. As the project progresses, staff from other divisions within the Region and Area Municipalities would be consulted as required. The Region s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), and its counterparts at the Area Municipal level, would also be consulted throughout the project. 5. How Would Separated Bike Lanes Be Piloted? Separated bike lanes would be piloted by identifying roadways with adequate capacity and reallocating existing travel lanes and/or parking lanes on these roadways. Temporary materials would be used and more permanent hard changes to the road would be avoided. Subject to Council s approval to initiate this pilot project, a feasibility and design study would begin in April 2017, and is expected to be completed by Winter 2017. The feasibility and design study would: Identify road network alternatives for the pilot, with at least one alternative in each of the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, consisting of a grid of Regional and/or Area Municipal roads; Evaluate the alternative networks and identify the preferred pilot network; Consult with the public and other stakeholders on the preferred pilot network; Identify possible road cross-sections and intersection configurations to 2353935 Page 4 of 7
110 110 April 4, 2017 accommodate separated bike lanes; Identify an extensive monitoring component and maintenance plan; Assess the capital and operating costs for the separated bike lane network; and Satisfy all necessary Environmental Assessment requirements. Staff would report back to Council with the recommendations from the feasibility and design study, and outlining next steps in the pilot project, by the end of 2017. Implementation of the separated bike lanes would be planned for Spring 2018, subject to Council approval. The lanes would be kept open for two summer seasons to provide an extended monitoring period. Staff would report back to Council in Fall 2019 with a recommendation on whether the separated lanes should be implemented on a permanent basis, and on the potential to expand the network. Corporate Strategic Plan This project is directly related to the Sustainable Transportation Focus Area, and in particular, the following Strategic Objectives: 2.3: Build infrastructure for, and increase participation in, active forms of transportation (cycling and walking); and 2.4: Optimize road capacity to safely manage traffic and congestion. It also influences the other Focus Areas, namely: Thriving Economy; Environment and Sustainable Growth; and Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Communities. Financial Implications: The 2017 Ten Year Transportation Capital Program includes a total budget of $100,000 in 2017 for this study, to be funded from the Development Charge Reserve Fund. This amount would accommodate the expected expenses for this year. Additional funding would be required in the year 2018 for construction and maintenance of the project, subject to Council approval. Detailed capital and annual operating cost estimates would be developed in the feasibility and design study. It is staff s intention to apply for funding from the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP). MCIP is a new five-year, $75-million program designed to encourage municipalities to better prepare for and adapt to climate change, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program is offered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Available grants include the Plans and Studies Grant and the Demonstration Projects Grant. 2353935 Page 5 of 7
Michelle Thomas 111 111 April 4, 2017 The Plans and Studies Grant would provide up to $175,000 to develop plans and studies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Demonstration Projects Grant would provide up to $1 million to assist municipalities to implement climate change initiatives on a small scale. Both grants could fund up to 80% of eligible costs. FCM is now accepting applications for the Plans and Studies Grant. The Demonstration Projects Grant should be available starting in Spring 2017. Other Department Consultations/Concurrence: Nil Attachments Appendix A Pilot Projects for Separated Bike Lanes in Other Canadian Municipalities 21TPrepared By:21T 21TApproved By:21 T Pinto, Engineer-in-Training, Strategic Transportation Planning Schmidt, Commissioner, Transportation and Environmental Services 2353935 Page 6 of 7
112 112 Appendix A Pilot Projects for Separated Bike Lanes in Other Canadian Municipalities City Capital Cost Length of Separated Bike Lanes Installed Status Saskatoon $225,000 2.0 km Pilot project ongoing Hamilton $867,200 3.0 km Pilot project ongoing Toronto $500,000 2.9 km Approved for permanent installation Ottawa $1,300,000 1.4 km Approved for permanent installation Calgary $5,450,000 6.5 km Approved for permanent installation Edmonton $7,528,000 7.0 km Approved for permanent installation network planned for construction in April 2017 Project Statistics n/a - More than 500 bicycle trips per day on average - 36% increase to cycling volumes - 18% cycling mode share - Over 1.25 million bike trips counted since opening of lanes - Cycling mode share increase from 4% to 7% - 1.2 million bicycle trips recorded - 40% increase in cycling mode share - 90 seconds: longest delay to motorists n/a 2353935 Page 7 of 7