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VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Final Report • June 2013 Long-term Solution In the long-term, it is likely that the shoreline of Victoria Park will require additional stabilization and reinforcement to address the impacts of sea level rise and the to mitigate the potential risks of flooding. When this is undertaken, it would be an opportunity to upgrade the boardwalk, either from the existing 2.5 metre wide existing condition, or from the interim multi-use trail cross section. As the sea wall elevation is raised, a wider, more robust boardwalk could be constructed along the edge. This boardwalk, at a minimum of 4.0m wide, would also be intended to function as a multimodal facility carrying both pedestrian and non-motorized wheeled users. Similar to the Halifax waterfront boardwalk, the construction and durability of the facility would provide the City with a longer life cycle and would address the need to provide a multimodal waterfront active transportation route. There would be several key areas under this solution where the adjacent carriageway would be at a lower elevation than the boardwalk. In these locations, the carriageway could either be raised as well, or a retaining wall could be constructed to mitigate the elevation difference. Traffic Calming & Carriageway Character The seasonal closure of the Park Driveway and dedication of a cycle track continues to be one of the more contentious initiatives in Victoria Park. During the public consultation, support for and opposition to this program were almost equally mixed. Much of the support arises from the lack of a functional alternative cycling route through the Park and along the waterfront. Much of the opposition relates to the desire to use Park Roadway as a short cut to the Brighton neighbourhood, and the desire to circumnavigate the park to enjoy the scenery. With the conversion of the boardwalk to a safer, multi-modal active transportation facility, the need for a dedicated seasonal cycle track is less pressing. However, that does not mean that the Park Roadway should continue to function as a major civic street. Victoria Park is a people place, and as such the design of infrastructure should focus on the needs of people first, and vehicles second. Park Roadway should remain open, but upgraded to function as an internal driveway as opposed to a full municipal street. Traffic calming, surfacing changes, and a reduced speed limit can be introduced to change the character of the road and de-emphasize its importance as a street. The conversion of Park Road from a street to an internal park carriageway has a number of significant benefits. By maintaining two way traffic, vehicles are still able to access major areas in the park, which is important for an aging population. Those park users who presently park their cars to take in the view will still be able to engage in this activity, and buses will still be able to loop the park as part of a tour. Some parallel parking will still be provided, especially in key areas near the intensive recreation nodes. However, the change in road character will decrease the efficiency of the trip, acting as a deterrent for those who are using it as a short cut. This will help to reduce trips to those with specific park business. Parking will be focused at the new primary park entrance off of Brighton Road, and park users will be encouraged to walk to their destinations. Parking spaces off of the carriageway will be generally reserved for those with mobility restrictions, or for short term water viewing. 6.15 Proposed Park Driveway Cross Section 88
Final Report • June 2013 VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Look-offs & Water Access Perhaps one of the greatest challenges with the present shoreline condition in Victoria Park is the inability to access and actually touch the water. Visitors to the park can take in the spectacular harbour views, but are challenged to get down and get their feet wet in the water. The ability to physically connect to the water, to walk out to a promontory and take a picture, or step down and dip one’s toes is considered a desirable attribute of waterfront boardwalk. As well, there are not many places to safely launch a wind surfer or paddle board, a desired program element that is not presently being accommodated in Victoria Park or elsewhere. As future interest in ocean swimming rebounds, there will be the need to provide for water access, and given its history, Victoria Park would be an ideal location to restore this usage. 89
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