what is the transportation master plan? - City of Quinte West

Public Information Centre #1 - June 11, 2013
City of Quinte West Transportation Master Plan

WHAT IS THE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Class Environmental Assessment Process
To provide the City of Quinte West with a strategic, longterm
Transportation Master Plan including:
Problem or Opportunity
• An overview and remedy for existing and anticipated
• Identify the problem or opportunity
transportation deficiencies;
• An approach to a systematic strategy for growth and
change over the next 20 years;
Public & Stakeholder Consultation
• Necessary Official Plan amendments;
• An improvement plan for key roads and
intersections;
Alternative Solutions
• Review Existing Environment
• Identify Alternative Solutions
• Establish Preferred Solution
• A practical implementation plan;
• A financial strategy for achieving the implementation
plan including budgets and estimated costing; and
• An inclusive public consultation program that follows
the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
process for master plans.
Public & Stakeholder Consultation
Environmental Study Report
• Document summary of rationale,
planning, design and consultation
process & make available for public
review and commentary.
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WHY IS THE CITY PREPARING A TMP
This study is being
conducted in
accordance with the
requirements of Phases
1 and 2 of the Municipal
Class Environmental
Growth and
Land Use
Changes
Evolving
Downtown
Foster
Economic
Development
through Mobility
Assessment.
• To build upon the
strengths of the
existing
infrastructure
• Provide a
comprehensive
directive for the
City’s transportation
network over the
next 20 years.
Protect and
Enhance the
Quality of Life
To establish a strategic,
connected and multimodal
transportation system that
meets the needs of
residents, visitors and
businesses.
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WHAT IS GUIDING OUR STUDY PROCESS
Policies and plans exist at all levels of government that are
supportive of the City’s Transportation Master Plan. Some
policies include:
Federal Policies
‒ Auditor General’s Act
(1995)
‒ Federal Sustainable
Development Act
(2008)
‒ National Vision for
Urban Transit to 2020
Provincial Policies
‒ Provincial Policy
Statement (2005)
‒ Bill 51 Planning
Reform
‒ Ontario Cycling
Strategy
‒ Municipal Act (2001)
City Policies &
Initiatives
‒ City Official Plan
(2013)
‒ Quite West Community
Profile
‒ Development Charges
Bylaw
Other Influential
Plans & Initiatives
‒ Ward Studies &
Projects
‒ Surrounding Municipal
Policies & Plans
‒ Local Interest Group
Initiatives
‒ Accessibility for
‒ Engineering Design
Ontarians with
Standards
Disabilities Act (2012)
‒ Recreation Map
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WHAT IS THE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT
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WHAT ARE THE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Existing Conditions
• The current road network
into and out of Trenton
has reserve capacity
available. Dundas Street
is the busiest roadway in
the area.
Volume to
capacity ratio is a
measure of how
much traffic a
road can handle
before it is
congested. A ratio
of 0.90 or greater
is congested.
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WHAT ARE THE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Existing Conditions
• Signal coordination
issues along Dundas
hamper the efficiency
of this roadway.
• The intersection at
R.C.A.F Road
experiences the
highest congestion
during both peak
hours.
Level of Service measures the
average wait time at an intersection.
For example, Level of Service C is
between 20 and 35 seconds.
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STUDY VISION, PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES
“Building Momentum: A
Strategic and Connected
Transportation System”
Vision
Principles
“The City of Quinte West will establish a
strategic, connected and multi-modal
transportation system which builds upon the
City’s current infrastructure while responding to
the unique requirements of residents, visitors
and businesses. The transportation system will
be informed by the public’s interest and input,
and will respond to the City’s infrastructure
needs for vehicular as well as non-automobile
modes.”
• Integrate Transportation
and Land Uses
• Support Economic
Development
• Deliver Cost Effective
Services
• Respond to Diverse Needs
• Establish a Well-Maintained
Network
• Provide Adequate Funding
Alternatives
• Protect the Public Interest
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION & ITS BENEFITS
Community Benefits of Developing an Integrated
Multi-modal Transportation System
What is Active Transportation
...Walking, Cycling, Running,
Transportation
Provides residents and visitors with a choice of
transportation options. Helps to reduce
dependence on travel by personal automobile.
Asset Management
Provides a means to appreciate and
assist in protecting natural and
cultural heritage resources.
Skateboarding, Snowshoeing
Community Health
Provides opportunities for physical activity,
enables healthy, active lifestyles and makes
our communities more liveable.
Community Building
Brings communities together, builds
community spirit and fosters
enthusiasm.
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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!!!
How do you typically get to work or school & how long does it take you to get there
0 – 10 Minutes 11 – 20 Minutes 21 – 30 Minutes 31- 60 Minutes 60+ Minutes
Driving by Myself
Quinte Access
Public Transit
Laidlaw Transit
Commuter
Service
Walking or
Jogging
Cycling
Carpooling
Please use a pen and add a “check mark” to let us know how you get to and from work and how long it takes you to get there.
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STUDY NEXT STEPS
1 2 3 4
Project Initiation:
February 2013
Prepare Study
Design & Collect
Data
- Collect Data from City
- Identify Gaps &
Collect Missing
Information
- Complete Study
Design Document
Complete Existing
Conditions
Assessment
- Conduct Screenline
Analysis
- Complete Road
Classification
- Complete Analysis of
Dundas Street
Initiate Public
Consultation Process
- Prepare
Communications Plan
- Prepare Project Mailing
List
- Prepare Notice of Study
Commencement
Prepare for &
Conduct PIC #1
- Notice of PIC #1
- Prepare Consultation
Materials
- Conduct PIC #1
5 6 7
Prepare for &
Compile & Complete Transportation
Determine Future Traffic Conditions
- Develop Land use Forecasts
- Build, Develop and Calibrate Transportation
Forecast Model
- Project Future Traffic Volumes
- Complete Future Analysis on Arterial
Roadways and Dundas Street Corridor
- Prepare Recommendations for Future
Transportation Infrastructure
Conduct PIC #2
- Prepare Notice of
PIC #2
- Prepare
Presentation
Materials
- Conduct PIC #2
Master Plan
- Develop Implementation Program
- Prepare Financial Strategy and Budget
- Develop Recommendations on Future
Data & Information Collection
- Provide TDM Techniques & Strategies
- Prepare Draft & Final Report
Project
Completion:
November 2013
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!!
We want your input to plan the future of
transportation in Quinte West!
Please stay involved over the course
of the study by….
• Completing our short online questionnaire:
https://www.research.net/s/QuinteTMP
• Visiting the County of Simcoe’s webpage:
www.quintewest.ca
• Contacting us (write, phone, email or fax)
using the study business cards or the
information provided.
• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for
updates about the study, upcoming events
and how to get involved.
John Gooding
Project and Development
Coordinator
City of Quinte West
7 Creswell Drive, PO Box 490
Trenton, ON K8V 5R6
T: 613-392-2841 ext. 4405
E: johng@quintewest.ca
Nixon Chan
Project Manager
MMM Group Limited
100 Commerce Valley Drive West
Thornhill, ON L3T 0A1
T: 905-882-4211 ext. 6306
E: chann@mmm.ca
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