City of White Rock Strategic Transportation Plan May 16, 2005 1
Outline Scope of Plan & Approach Council input and direction Key issues based on existing conditions Range of strategies to consider? Next Steps 2
3 Scope of Plan and Approach
Scope of the STP Key Transportation Issues Waterfront Area Integrated Long-Term Transportation Strategy Primary Road Network Cycling Network & Facilities Town Centre Area Transit Services & Programs Pedestrian Network & Facilities Connectivity Residential Areas Integrated Strategies (roads, parking, transit, walking, cycling) Traffic Calming Policy 4
General Approach Where are we today? What will influence future? Understanding Key Issues Range of of Potential Solutions Long-term Transportation Plan Implementation Strategy 5
6 Where are we today?
Why Do Residents Travel? To/From Work/Post-Sec 31.9% (GVRD 35.0%) Other 55.3% (GVRD 51.6%) During Work 2.9% (GVRD 2.9%) Source: 1999 Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey, TransLink To/From Grade School 9.9% (GVRD 10.5%) 7
Where Do Residents Travel? Burnaby & New Westminster 3.5% Vancouver 4.6% (typical weekday) Richmond & Delta 2.6% Other 1.5% White Rock 37.8% Surrey 49.9% 8 Source: 1999 Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey, TransLink
How Do Residents Travel? Walk/Bike 12.1% (GVRD 14.3%) (typical weekday) Other 0.4% (GVRD 1.2%) Transit 5.1% (GVRD 10.3%) Auto Pass. 21.4% (GVRD 17.1%) Auto Driver 61.0% (GVRD 57.1%) 9 Source: 1999 Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey, TransLink
Roadway Network Three classes of roads (plus lanes) 15 traffic and pedestrian signals 10
Daily Traffic Volumes Typical Volumes Locals <1,000 per day Neighbourhood Collectors <3,000 per day Primary Collectors 3,000 8,000 per day Arterials >10,000 per day 11
Signalized Intersection Delay (PM peak hour levels of service) A A B B A A B A B A Minimal Delay Moderate Delay Significant Delay Letter indicates overall intersection Level of Service Minimal delays at all signalized intersections Some turning movements have greater delay 12
Historical Collision Patterns (1996-2000) < 10 collisions/year 10-20 collisions/year > 20 collisions/year Highest number of collisions along North Bluff & Johnston Collision rates (# collisions / million vehicles) are highest at: North Bluff at Johnston Thrift at Stayte (improvements since completed) Thrift at Johnston 13
Waterfront Parking West Beach 625 stalls Total Parking Supply On-street Off-street TOTAL 163 stalls 697 stalls 860 stalls East Beach 235 stalls 14
$300,000 Waterfront Parking Revenue (2002-2004) Parking Revenue $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 West Beach East Beach Total Average annual revenue is $1.6 million June, July & August account for 42% of annual revenue 15% increase in supply may generate $240,000 per year $0 January February March April May June July August September October November December Month 15
Transit Services 352 354 C53 321 351 C50 AM PM C51 351 C51 C53 C50 C52 C53 354 Regular Route Limited-Service Route Service Frequencies (minutes) Route Peak Midday Weekend C50 30 30 60 C51 30 30 60 C52 30 30 30 C53 30 30 30 354 C52 PM AM C51 16
Mode Used Before Community Shuttle Don't Know/Refused, 7% Did Not Previously Make Trip, 8% Car, 24% Other Transit, 5% Walk/Bike, 16% Conventional Bus, 37% Source: Community Shuttle Service, White Rock & South Surrey Resident and Rider Satisfaction, TransLink, 2003 17
10 9 9.4 Community Shuttle Customer Satisfaction (2003) 9.7 9.2 9.2 9.3 8 Customer Rating (out of 10) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Total C50 C51 C52 C53 Route Source: Community Shuttle Service, White Rock & South Surrey Resident and Rider Satisfaction, TransLink, 2003 18
Planned Cycling Network Limited cycling facilities in place yet Topography is significant challenge 19
Pedestrian Facilities Current City Standards Arterial Road 2 sides Collector Roads - 2 sides Local Roads None (low density) or 1 side (med-high density) 20
Candidate Range of Strategies? 21
Key Transportation Issues Roadway Network Plan Waterfront Area Town Centre Area Connectivity Residential Areas CANDIDATE STRATEGIES Roadway reclassification Update roadway design guidelines Intersection improvements (laning, signals, etc.) Enhancements to vehicle circulation patterns 22
Transit Strategy Key Transportation Issues Waterfront Area Town Centre Area Connectivity Residential Areas CANDIDATE STRATEGIES More frequent existing routes New local & regional services Flexible transit (dial-a-bus) Circulator services Waterfront & Town Centre More transit amenities Transit pass programs 23
Pedestrian Plan Key Transportation Issues Waterfront Area Town Centre Area Connectivity Residential Areas CANDIDATE STRATEGIES Implement sidewalks to/from/ within key pedestrian areas (i.e., commercial areas, schools, hospitals, waterfront, seniors residents, etc.) Enhanced design of pedestrian facilities Enhanced crossing treatments Safe routes & walking school bus programs (Way to Go! Program) 24
Key Transportation Issues Bicycle Plan Waterfront Area Town Centre Area Connectivity Residential Areas CANDIDATE STRATEGIES Implementation of on-street facilities for primary cycling routes entering & leaving White Rock Bicycle design standards integrated with roadway standards End-of-trip facilities (i.e. parking, lockers, etc) 25
26 Potential Integrated Strategies for Waterfront & Town Centre Parking Enhanced signage Dynamic parking systems New parking facilities at waterfront Remote surface parking Modify resident parking pass program Parking reimbursement program Transit Evening demand responsive Waterfront Town Centre shuttle services Fixed link transit along Waterfront Commercial area transit pass program Pedestrian Facilities Bicycle Enhanced pedestrian crossings & treatments New pedestrian linkages Secure bicycle parking facilities &/or lockers Roadway Wayward signage to/from areas & for parking area Modifications to access and circulation patterns
Next Steps Where are we today? What will influence future? Understanding Key Issues Range of of Potential Solutions Long-term Transportation Plan Implementation Strategy 27
City of White Rock Strategic Transportation Plan May 16, 2005 28