Chapter A - Introduction - City of Pickering

Road XI: Mulberry Lane Collector
COMMENT
The MESPA recommends the existing Mulberry Lane which is a local road be upgraded to a
Collector road.
Staff concurs with this recommendation. However, this Collector road must loop back to
Mulberry Lane as a dead-end collector is not desirable for the transit. We recommend that the
proposed loop shall be designated as a collector road for the efficient transit and emergency
services.
RESPONSE
Agreed, the recommendation to upgrade Mulberry lane to a Collector road has been maintained in the revised MESPA.
One connection to Taunton Road is adequate for forecasted demand and Emergency Services accepts one access at Taunton Road;
however, the secondary access is now shown such that the recommendations of the MESPA are consistent with the City of Pickering
Neighbourhood Plans.
REPORT CHAPTER
AND SECTION
Chapter C6.3, Table
C6.12
Road Design Standards
This section includes a reference to typical cross-sections of the Type C Arterial and Collector
roads, and the cross-sections are shown in the Appendix C6-B.
We understand that these typical cross-sections are extracted from the July 2011 (draft) version
of “Seaton Sustainable Place-Making Guidelines”. Please be advised that these cross-sections
are not yet finalized by the City and hence may be subject to change.
Further, in terms of Type C Arterial cross-section, it is not clear why a 3.0 m multi use path/trail
is assumed within the boulevard on each side. Please clarify.
It is noted that the description of Special Type C Arterial is vague in terms of maximum and/or
minimum right-of way width and the typical cross-section for this road is not included in the
Appendix C6-B. Please revise the description and also include the cross-section details.
Staff supports the recommendations laid out in the MESPA for the Collector Roads in residential
areas with two travelled lanes, on-road bike lanes on both sides and parking lay-bys along one
side. This cross section is consistent with the City’s OPA that requires off-road bike lanes for
Type A Arterials and on-road for Type B and C Arterials and Collectors. The rationale for this
position is that on-road bicycle lanes reduce conflicts between bicycle traffic and slower
pedestrian movements, reduce conflicts between bicycles and private driveways, reduce winter
maintenance costs and minimize right-of-way requirements while providing a safe cycling
environment on both sides of the road.
The MESPA is recommending that the roads crossing the NHS will have a rural cross-section
(no curbs and gutters). Staff supports this recommendation where practical taking segment
lengths into account; however every effort shall be made in the design process for proper
transition from the urban cross-section to rural cross-section. It is also important to note that as
far as possible these road alignments through NHS should avoid frequent transitional changes
in the road cross-section (Urban-Rural-Urban etc.).
In this regard, an opportunity to provide a rolled curb and outlets to ditches be explored by GHD
as a useful alternative where the roads crossing the NHS lands.
Seaton GO Station
The MESPA continues to identify three potential sites for the GO station at Brock Road (near
Taunton Road) along CPR Belleville Line. Based on the evaluation of all three sites described in
Table C7.1 and Figure C7.2, the preferred location for the Seaton GO station is on the east
side of the Brock Road, south of Taunton Road.
It is suggested that confirmation of roundabouts, 3m trail and cross sections, etc. be completed during Phases 3 and 4 of the EA
process and reported in the Environmental Study Report.
Flexibility is both desirable and required in the design of various arterial and collector road segments given the variable character (i.e.
mixed land uses), cross-section and direct frontage and high speed tangent sections. We have taken note that since the City has not
yet approved the guidelines, they are subject to change and also subject to revisions via the Environmental Study Report process).
Design needs including transition provisions between road types, cross sections, trail infrastructure and traffic control measures will be
incorporated into various alternative design concepts to be considered during Phases 3 and 4 of the Class EA process. These
measures would be consistent with City and Regional Road design standards, as appropriate.
Noted.
Discussion with Metrolinx regarding station type, i.e. terminus versus in-line, has been recommended in the MESPA.
Chapter C6.4.1
Chapter C7.2, Table
C7.1, Figure C7.2
The Sernas Group Inc., Stonybrook Consulting Inc. December 2011, Revised February 2013 Master Environmental Servicing Plan - Amendment
SPL Beatty, Bird and Hale Limited, Earthfx Inc. 07161 Seaton Community, City of Pickering
AMEC Earth & Environmental, R.J. Burnside Appendix A7 – Page 21
Amos Environment + Planning