Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre Transportation Overview

Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre Transportation Overview

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3 TRANSPORTATION VISION IN MARKHAM On April 12, 2011, Markham Council adopted a long-term Transportation Vision to support growth in Markham to 2031 Key elements of the Vision are: Supporting patterns of growth and land use that will ultimately require less travel for everyday activities and which encourage more travel by transit, cycling and walking Optimizing available transportation infrastructure to increase efficiency of moving people and goods Reducing environmental impacts of transportation Promoting livable, active and healthy communities

4 TRANSPORTATION VISION IN MARKHAM In terms of shifting Markham s dependency on private cars to other modes of transportation, Markham Council adopted the following Key Policy Directions: Pursuing a transit culture and placing priority on transit and active transportation modes Providing integrating cycling and walking networks Reviewing strategic improvements to the road network Managing the supply of parking Supporting long-term transit funding

5 TRANSPORTATION VISION IN MARKHAM Markham Centre has been designated as a mobility hub by Metrolinx Significant increase in transit service VIVA Rapidway 407 Transitway All-day GO service Improved local transit High-density, mixed-use development

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS METHODS

7 TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS METHODS Generation Distribution Mode Share Assignment How many trips will there be? Arena Residential Office Retail Determine person trip rates for each unit of development and apply to growth Where are people coming from? Markham Centre Elsewhere in Markham Toronto Distribute based on population / employment and ease of access How do people get here? Auto (driver or passenger) Transit Walk/Cycle (Active Transp.) Consider existing travel patterns; future transit / road / active networks; policies What routes do people use? Bus / train / bike / ped routes Roads and intersections Choose direct routes, but some trips may shift to less direct routes with lower utilization North? West Markham Centre East South

8 TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS METHODS Horizon Years Multiple horizon years assessed to determine impact over short-, mid- and long-term 2014 Opening day of MSECC 2021 Buildout of sections of Markham Centre 2031 Substantial buildout of Markham Centre Change Between Horizons Land use, distribution, mode share, assignment all change More transit service = more transit trips and different route choices Higher density + more mixed use = more internal trips Peak Periods for MSECC Used in Analysis 1 hour before event: 6:00pm 7:00pm (during weekday PM peak) 1 hour after event: 9:30pm 10:30pm (off-peak travel demand)

9 TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS METHODS Car dependence not appropriate in an Urban Growth Centre Walking, cycling and transit more space and time efficient Lane capacity (people per hour): 3,000+ per bus lane (with comfortable loading) 1,000+ per car lane (with typical occupancy) Mixed use district: residential, office, retail, entertainment within walking distance Internal capture : More residents living near work = fewer commuters in/out of area More residents/jobs/shops increases internal capture rate Photo sources: Top: Colouring Viva blue and green, VivaNext blog, posted August 3, 2010 Bottom: Vancouver, BC, taken by GENIVAR, April 2012

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

11 FACILITY TRIPS DISTRIBUTION Catchment Area Directional Share by Municipality Catchment Area Directional Share by Municipality Catchment Area Directional Share by Municipality 30 Min 79% Newmarket 2% Aurora 1% Richmond Hill 4% Vaughan 6% Markham 6% King City 0% Toronto 58% Pickering 2% Total 79% 45 Min 18% East Gwillimbury 0% Ajax 1% Whitby 1% Oshawa 2% Uxbridge 0% Bradford West Gwillimbury 0% Bolton 0% Brampton 5% Mississauga 8% Caledon 1% Total 18% 60 Min 3% Oakville 1% Burlington 1% Georgetown 0.25% Milton 0.25% Barrie 0.25% Port Perry 0% Clarington 0.25% Total 3%

12 FACILITY TRIPS MODE SHARE Person Trips Travel Mode Auto Walk/Cycle Transit Total Site Trips 8,663 135 11,202 20,000 Mode Share 43% 1% 56% 100% Transit Trips Service Provider YRT/VIVA TTC Express Routes GO Rail (Special) Total Transit Site Trips 1,135 105 5,081 4,881 11,202 Mode Share 6% 1% 25% 24% 56% NOTES: - Transit System Used to Access Markham Centre Transit Trips by System - Express Routes are special event routes from Don Mills Station, Richmond Hill Centre Terminal, and York University by GO, YRT/VIVA, etc.

13 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Parking Requirements Auto Person Trips 8,663 Auto Spaces 4,400 NOTE: Approximately 2 persons per vehicle; parking requirement will be lower if there is higher occupancy per vehicle

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy Environment PLANNED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS

15 PLANNED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS Highway 7 Rapidway Yonge to Birchmount (2015); Birchmount to Unionville GO (2020); Pine Valley to Yonge (2015 2020) Kennedy HOV Lanes Steeles to Highway 7 (2021) GO Rail Improvements All-day, two-way service (5 to 10 years) 407 Transitway Highway 427 to Markham Centre (2031) Local Services Service increase in line with ridership increase Other Rapid Transit Toronto LRT (Eglinton, Sheppard East, Finch West), Yonge Subway Extension, additional VIVA routes

16 PLANNED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Highway 7 Widening Woodbine to Sciberras (2014 2015) Birchmount Road 14 th to Highway 7 (2013-2014) Miller Avenue Warden to Birchmount (2014/2015) Internal Roads (as required) Beyond 2017: Yorktech Boulevard Verclaire Gate South Sciberras Road Town of Markham York Region

DRAFT PLANNED ROAD AND TRANSIT NETWORK 2031 17 NOTE: Planned road network subject to change.

DRAFT PLANNED CYCLING NETWORK 2031 18 NOTE: Planned cycling network subject to change.

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

20 DRAFT TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Transit: Enhanced GO train service Enhanced bus service and special event express routes Roadway Extension of Miller Avenue - Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road Ramp extensions from Highway 407 ramps at Kennedy and Warden Local Roads: Frontage Street, East Valley Drive, Street A Pedestrian Facilities Bridge/tunnel from GO Station to facility Widened sidewalks connecting facility to parking and transit Parking Facilities 2,100 new parking spaces 2,300 shared parking spaces Traffic Management Plan

21 DRAFT ENHANCED GO RAIL SERVICE 3 new trains for event service Double track at Unionville Station

22 DRAFT ENHANCED BUS SERVICE Extras on regularly scheduled routes Special express service Don Mills Station Richmond Hill Centre Terminal York University Advancing VIVA Rapidway east of Birchmount

DRAFT ENHANCED AND NEW ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES 23 Wide Sidewalks Expanded Bicycle Shelters

24 EXAMPLES OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS Pedestrian bridge to the Richmond Hill Centre Terminal John Street Weston Pedestrian Bridge Pickering Pedestrian Bridge Guildwood GO Station Pedestrian Tunnel

DRAFT PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS 25 1) Construct Miller Avenue Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road 2) Create connection across from Hwy 407 West offramp at Kennedy Road to Unionville GO Lot 3) Create connection across from Hwy 407 East offramp at Warden Avenue to Miller Avenue 4) Extend Frontage Street across Tributary 4 3 1 5 4 2 5) Extend Simcoe Promenade (Civic Mall) to east of Tributary 4 (for transit)

26 DRAFT NEW PARKING FACILITIES 3,450 Spaces Internal 950 Spaces External 4,400 Total Spaces Parking Lots Purpose Spaces Lot A: MSECC Secure Private (150) Lot B: Street A /Frontage Public VIP & Accessible 1,000 Lot C: Enterprise General Public 1,100 Lot D: Shared General Public 600 Lot E: Unionville GO (50% of existing capacity) General Public 750

27 DRAFT SHARED PARKING FACILITIES 3,450 Spaces Internal 950 Spaces External 4,400 Total Spaces NOTE: Subject to further discussion with GO Transit DRAFT

DRAFT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 28 Coordination with police: officers at intersections Signage Modified signal timings Parking attendants Bus priority Variable lanes

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy IMPLEMENTATION

30 DRAFT MEASURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION Enhance Transit Service Confirm with Metrolinx/GO for 3 additional trains to facility for peak events Confirm with GO Transit and York Region/VIVA additional bus fleet and infrastructure requirements Confirm express bus routes Increase Roadway Capacity Design and construct Miller Avenue extension: Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road Obtain approval from MTO/407ETR and Design for ramp extensions at Kennedy Road and Warden Avenue Pedestrian Connections Review options for accessible pedestrian connections to the facility Design and construct tunnel or overpass; walkway connections Parking Facilities Confirm with GO Transit for the use of GO parking lots Determine shuttle service operator to/from remote parking lots Design of new parking lots: 2,100 spaces Traffic Management Plan Special events coordination, including police officers at key intersections and other strategies

Buildings Municipal Infrastructure Transportation Industrial Energy NEXT STEPS

32 NEXT STEPS Continue to work with: Metrolinx and GO Transit York Region Transit / VIVA Ministry of Transportation / 407 ETR York Region Markham Public and key stakeholders Review and respond to peer review comments Incorporate comments from consultation Further investigation of recommendations Finalize the Transportation Assessment (September 2012)

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