Please….. - Town of Collingwood

Town of Collingwood
Highway 26 West
from 280m west of
Princeton Shores Boulevard
to
Harbour Street
Class Environmental Assessment
Public Information Centre (PIC) #1
May 8, 2013
Welcome
This open house is intended to introduce the project and the Environmental
Assessment (EA) process for the Highway 26 West study, from 280 m west of
Princeton Shores Boulevard to Harbour Street in Collingwood.
Please…..
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• Ask us any questions you may have about the project or the scope of study
• Complete a comment sheet and place it in the box or mail back to the address
shown on the form by June 10, 2013.
Privacy Policy
Comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public
record. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment
Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone
number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this
matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.
The purpose of the PIC is to:
a) Provide a summary of existing conditions within the study area;
b) Present potential solutions to traffic operation issues, available to be
implemented within the life cycle of planned rehabilitation;
c) Present an evaluation of the various alternative solutions based on the
natural, social, economic and technical environment;
d) Identify a preliminary preferred alternative solution; and,
e) Invite public input and comment for incorporation into the planning and
design of the project .
Study Background
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The Town's Five Year Needs Program identifies the need to rehabilitate the road
surface on Highway 26 in the Study Area.
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The existing traffic, and forecast traffic from land development, indicates the need
to better facilitate left turn movements in the Study Area.
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Highway 26 is a Highway Connecting Link, subject to Ministry of Transportation
approvals. As a result of recent changes to the Connecting Link program, external
funding for this project may be contingent upon future consideration through the
Province's Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative program.
Project Study Area
County of Simcoe
STUDY AREA
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Highway 26 West, from 280m west of Princeton Shores Boulevard
to Harbour Street in Collingwood
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Existing Natural Environment
Natural Heritage Features in the Broader Study Area
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Simcoe.
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Produced (in part) under license from:
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Existing Natural Environment
Designated Lands in the Broader Study Area
STUDY AREA
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NVCA Regulated area
County Greenlands
designation
Study area is zoned
primarily residential,
with resort
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commercial and
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Existing Socio-economic and Cultural
Environment
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The study area was assessed to have no archaeological potential due to heavy landscape alteration
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Trunk Sanitary and Trunk Watermain is located within the study area,
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Existing transit bus services the Highway 26 corridor between Harbour Street and Cranberry Trail
(W).
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Vacation Inn Trail - Stone dusted trail along south side of ROW between Cranberry Trail West and
Pretty River Academy
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Cranberry Inn Trail - Stone dusted trail running outside the ROW from east of Pretty River
Academy to west of White Street, and along the south side of ROW from west of White Street to
Harbour Street
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Future Trails - Collingwood's Official Plan identifies future potential trails along the north side of
ROW from Cranberry Trail West to Cranberry Trail East, and along the south side of ROW from east
of Pretty River Academy to west of White Street
Trail Considerations &
Existing Transit Within Study Area
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Existing Technical Environment
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Left turn lanes exist at five intersections/accesses.
Possible left turn lanes may be proposed at two proposed intersections as part of
land development projects.
Possible signalization may be proposed at one existing intersection as part of a
land development project (Cranberry Trail East / Gun Club Road).
Warrants for left turn lanes are met at two existing intersections (Keith Avenue and
Trott Boulevard).
Considerations will be made for adding left turn lanes at two existing intersections
for lane continuity (Dockside Drive and Princeton Shores Boulevard).
Considerations will be made for improving the pedestrian linkage and/or the
cyclist linkage along the corridor.
RIGHT TURN LANE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL
HIGHWAY 26
PLANNED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
OR NEW INTERSECTION
Client
HIGHWAY
26
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
KEITH AVENUE
HARBOUR
STREET EAST
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (EAST)
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (WEST)
Limit of
Study Area
Figure Title
SIGNAL CONTROL
HIGHWAY 26 CLASS EA TRAFFIC
- HARBOUR
ST
TO PRINCETON SHORES BLVD
THROUGH LANE
PLANNED
INTERSECTION IMP
EXISTING LANE CONFIGURATIONS,
TRAFFIC
OR NEW INTERSECTION
CONTROLS AND PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
LEGEND JBL
Drawn
PROPOSED ROAD
(ROLLINGS MUNDELL
DEVELOPMENT)
HARBOUR
STREET WEST
PROPOSED ROAD
(ROLLINGS MUNDELL
DEVELOPMENT)
Client
Checked
HC
ScaleTURN TAPER
RIGHT
NTSTURN LANE
RIGHT
LEFT TURN LANE
Date
13/02/06
300032131
Project No.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL
Drawn
Checked
THROUGH LANE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (EAST)
WATERFALLS
PRETTY RIVER
LANE
ACADEMY (WEST)
PLANNED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
OR NEW INTERSECTION
LEGEND
RIGHT TURN LANE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
RIGHT TURN TAPER
LEFT TURN LANE
THROUGH LANE
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PLANNED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
OR NEW INTERSECTION Figure Title
Date
File Name: 032131_TRAFFIC_FIGURES.dwg Date Plotted: February 5, (ROLLINGS
2013 - 2:13 PM
MUNDELL
BOULEVARD
WATERFALLS
LANE
PROPOSED ROAD
(ROLLINGS MUNDELL
DEVELOPMENT)
DOCKSIDE
DRIVE
VACATION INN DRIVE
(GEORGIAN MANOR)
PROPOSED ROAD
(THE PRESERVE AT
GEORGIAN BAY)
CRANBERRY
TRAIL WEST
MATCH LINE
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (EAST)
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (WEST)
PROPOSED ROAD
(ANCHORAGE DEVELOPMENT)
PROPOSED ROAD
(ANCHORAGE DEVELOPMENT) PRINCETON SHORES
BOULEVARD
HARBOUR
STREET EAST
WATERFALLS
LANE
VACATION INN DRIVE
(GEORGIAN MANOR)
DOCKSIDE
DRIVE
MATCH LINE
PROPOSED ROAD
MATCH LINE
SILVER GLEN
BOULEVARD
LEFT TURN LANE
26 CLASS
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EXISTING LANE CONFIGURATIONS
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CONTROLS AND PLANNED IMPRO
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RIGHT TURN TAPER
HARBOUR
STREET WEST
LEFT TURN LANE
VACATION INN DRIVE
(GEORGIAN MANOR)
DOCKSIDE
DRIVE
TROTT BOULEVARD
WHITE STREET
SILVER CREEK DRIVE
POSSIBLE FUTURE ROAD
PROPOSED ROAD
(CONSULATE WEST LANDS)
(THE PRESERVE AT
GEORGIAN BAY)
PROPOSED ROAD
(ANCHORAGE DEVELOPMENT)
SILVER GLEN
PRINCETON SHORES
BOULEVARD
SILVER CREEK DRIVE
GUN CLUB
ROAD
CRANBERRY
TRAIL
WEST
PRINCETON
SHORES
BOULEVARD
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (EAST)
PRETTY RIVER
ACADEMY (WEST)
PROPOSED ROAD
(THE PRESERVE AT
GEORGIAN BAY)
POSSIBLE FUTURE ROAD
(CONSULATE WEST LANDS)
HIGHWAY 26
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LEGEND
TROTT BOULEVARD
CRANBERRY
TRAIL WEST
SILVER GLEN
BOULEVARD
HIGHWAY 26
KEITH AVENUE
HARBOUR
STREET EAST
WHITE STREET
GUN CLUB
ROAD
VACATION INN DRIVE
(GEORGIAN MANOR)
CRANBERRY
TRAIL EAST
HIGHWAY 26
EST
TROTT BOULEVARD
HARBOUR
CRANBERRY
TRAIL EASTSTREET EAST
MATCH LINE
SILVER CREEK DRIVE
CRANBERRY
TRAIL WEST
MATCH LINE
Limit of
Study Area
WHITE STREET
GUN CLUB
ROAD
TROTT BOULEVARD
HIGHWAY 26
HARBOUR
STREET WEST
KEITH AVENUE
HIGHWAY 26
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ST
LINE
SILVER GLEN
BOULEVARD
HIGHWAY 26
WATERFALLS
LANE
DOCKSIDE
DRIVE
PROPOSED ROAD
(ANCHORAGE DEVELOPMENT)
PRINCETON SHORES
BOULEVARD
PROPOSED ROAD
(THE PRESERVE AT
GEORGIAN BAY)
POSSIBLE FUTURE ROAD
(CONSULATE WEST LANDS)
Existing Lane Configurations,
Traffic Controls and Possible
Improvements For Land Development
LEGEND
RIGHT TURN TAPER
RIGHT TURN LANE
THROUGH LANE
Client
TOWN OF COLLINGWO
Municipal Class EA Process
This project is being considered as a Schedule C project (Phases 1 to 4), as defined in the Municipal
Engineers Association Municipal Class EA document (October 2000, as amended 2007 &2011)
NOTE: This flow chart is to be read in conjunction with Part A of the Municipal Class EA
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Problem Statement
In accordance with the Class EA process, the problem statement can be defined as:
“The Town of Collingwood (“Town”) has identified Highway 26 West from 280 m
west of Princeton Shores Blvd. to Harbour Street as an area in need of road surface
rehabilitation and an area where improvements to the transportation network may
be required to improve traffic operation and safety associated with left hand turning
movements.”
The Town has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider
solutions to traffic demands that are within the lifecycle of planned rehabilitation
work for the area.
Alternative Solutions for
Transportation Improvements
1) Do nothing.
This is a mandatory alternative for consideration under the Municipal Class
EA and serves as a reference point for comparing other alternative
solutions. The “Do Nothing” alternative means to undertake the planned
rehabilitation and development project efforts but take no action in addressing
solutions to traffic operations and safety associated with left hand turn movements.
This option does not address the problem statement.
2) Widen the existing road to provide left turn lanes.
This alternative includes the introduction of exclusive left turn lanes at intersections, where
they do not presently exist. The left turn lanes may be localized or may be extended as
two-way left turn lanes between intersections, depending on traffic requirements and
physical constraints.
Alternative Solutions for
Transportation Improvements
3) Widen the existing road to provide additional
through lanes. This alternative includes the introduction of an additional through
lane in each direction. Left turn movements would be facilitated from the inside through
lane, which would act as a joint left / through lane
4) Provide improvements to facilitate alternative
transportation modes and methods. This alternative considers
the introduction of transportation modes or methods that will assist in reducing vehicular
traffic demands. Such Transportation Demand Management measures may include
improving the pedestrian and cyclist linkages or extending transit in the Study Area.
or some combination of alternatives.
Evaluation of Alternative Options
Criteria for Evaluating
Alternatives
Alternative Solutions
Do Nothing
Natural Environment
Widen the existing road to provide
additional left turn lane(s)
Widen the existing road to provide
additional through lanes
Provide improvements to facilitate
alternative transportation modes
or methods
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The location of work required for
road may be within the regulated
limit
Construction within the regulated
limit requires a permit from
NVCA.
•
The location of work required for
road widening may be within the
regulated limit
Construction within the regulated
limit requires a permit from
NVCA.
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Road widening may require lands
outside of the existing right-ofway in select areas.
Possible impact to mowed grass
and woodland vegetation,
unevaluated wetlands and
provincially significant wetlands.
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Road widening may require the
most lands outside of the existing
right-of-way in select areas.
Possible impact to mowed grass
and woodland vegetation,
unevaluated wetlands and
provincially significant wetlands.
•
Impact associated with
alternative transportation modes
constructed outside of the rightof-way. Possible impact to
mowed grass and woodland
vegetation, unevaluated wetlands
and provincially significant
wetlands.
Potential direct impact to
watercourse and fish habitat west
of White Street due to possible
extension of box culvert at
crossing
Potential indirect impacts to
surface water features in the
larger area are mitigated through
construction best practices.
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Potential indirect impacts to
surface water features in the
larger area are mitigated through
construction best practices.
A. Natural Environment
Flood Plain Lands
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No impact over existing
conditions.
•
Terrestrial
Habitat/Species
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No impact over existing
conditions.
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Aquatic Habitat/Species
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No impact over existing
conditions.
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SECTION RATING
Most preferred
Potential direct impact to
watercourse and fish habitat west
of White Street due to possible
extension of box culvert at
crossing
Potential indirect impacts to
surface water features in the
larger area are mitigated through
construction best practices.
Partially preferred
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Least preferred
•
The location of work required for
alternative modes of
transportation may be within the
regulated limit.
Construction within the regulated
limit requires a permit from
NVCA.
Partially preferred
Evaluation of Alternative Options
Social/Cultural Environment
Criteria for Evaluating
Alternatives
Alternative Solutions
Do Nothing
Widen the existing road to
provide additional left turn
lane(s)
Widen the existing road to
provide additional through lanes
Provide improvements to
facilitate alternative
transportation modes and
methods
Does not meet current or
future growth within the
Town.
No impact over existing
conditions.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Potential impact if widened
beyond the road right-of-way
•
Potential impact if widened
beyond the road right-of-way
•
Potential impact if widened
beyond the road right-of-way
B. Social/ Cultural Environment
Conformity to Municipal Land
Use, Policies and Planning
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Heritage Resources
(archaeological features, built
heritage, and cultural heritage
landscapes)
•
Nuisance Impacts (noise, traffic,
aesthetics, disruption during
construction)
•
No impact over existing
conditions.
•
Temporary noise and air
quality impacts during
construction.
•
Temporary noise and air quality
impacts during construction.
•
Temporary noise and air quality
impacts during construction. .
Opportunities to Enhance
Community
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None
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Somewhat limited
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Limited
•
High
Land Requirements
•
No impact over existing
conditions.
•
Private land may be required
to accommodate road
widening in select areas.
•
Private land may be required to
accommodate road widening in
select areas.
•
Private land may be required to
accommodate road widening in
select areas.
SECTION RATING
Least preferred
Partially preferred
Partially preferred
Most preferred
Evaluation of Alternative Options
Economic Environment
Criteria for Evaluating
Alternatives
Alternative Solutions
Do Nothing
Widen the existing road to
provide additional left turn
lane(s)
Widen the existing road to provide
additional through lanes
Provide improvements to
facilitate alternative
transportation modes and
methods
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Capital costs for installation of
1 additional lane.
Capital costs to acquire private
property outside of the right-ofway.
Costs to acquire private
property may be mitigated
through dedication from
adjacent development in some
areas.
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Moderate operating costs
(operations, maintenance).
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C. Financial Factors
Estimated Capital Costs
No impact over existing
conditions.
•
•
Estimated Operation and
Maintenance Cost
SECTION RATING
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No impact over existing
conditions.
Most Preferred
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Partially preferred
•
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Capital costs for installation of 2 additional
lanes.
Capital costs to acquire private property outside
of the right-of-way.
Costs to acquire private property may be
mitigated through dedication from adjacent
development in some areas.
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Moderate operating costs (operations,
maintenance).
Least preferred
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Capital cost for construction of
system and connection to
existing system (eg. Trails, bus
bays).
Capital costs to acquire private
property outside of the right-ofway.
Costs to acquire private property
may be mitigated through
dedication from adjacent
development in some areas.
Moderate operating costs (eg.
Seasonal maintenance of trails,
extension of bus routes etc.).
Partially preferred
Evaluation of Alternative Options
Technical Environment
Criteria for Evaluating
Alternatives
Alternative Solutions
Do Nothing
Widen the existing road to
provide additional left turn
lane(s)
Widen the existing road to
provide additional through
lanes
Provide improvements to
facilitate alternative
transportation modes and
methods
•
•
•
D. Technical Environment
•
Accommodates existing level of
Does not accommodate
existing and future traffic
mobility
•
service and future traffic
demand/growth
•
Does not accommodate
existing property access
requirements
Addresses technical safety
concerns/strategies
•
Improves traffic mobility through
the corridor
May require localized widening of
the existing right-of-way, to
accommodate one additional lane
or topographical constraints.
Alternatively an urban (curbed)
cross section may be considered.
Accommodates access to
property through improved
egress from the side streets
within the study area. Fully
addresses operational and safety
concerns with left turn
movements along the corridor
and meets MTO
recommendations for exclusive
left turn lanes at intersections.
•
•
Improves traffic mobility through
the corridor
May require localized widening of the
existing right-of-way, to
accommodate two additional lanes or
topographical constraints.
Alternatively an urban (curbed) cross
section may be considered.
Accommodates access to property
through improved egress from the
side streets within the study area,
however, does not fully address
operational and safety concerns
with left turn movements along the
corridor and MTO
recommendations for exclusive
left turn lanes at intersections.
•
•
•
May partially accommodate
existing and future traffic mobility
by reducing the number of auto
trips in the study area
May require widening of the existing
right-of-way, to accommodate
existing, or proposed, pedestrian
trails or cyclist facilities.
Does not significantly improve
technical safety concerns
Design of alternative
transportation accommodation will
need to be considered to maintain
safety and ensure operational
impacts are minimized.
Least preferred
Most preferred
Partially preferred
Partially preferred
Addresses Problem
statement
No
Yes
No
Partially
OVERALL RATING
Not preferred
Preferred
Not preferred
Forms part of recommended
solution
SECTION RATING
Preliminary Preferred Alternative
• Alternative 2 - Widen the existing road to provide
left turn lanes
With Alternative 4 - Provide improvements to
facilitate alternative transportation modes, forming
part of the preferred solution.
Next Steps
• Input from public and agencies
June 10, 2013
• Evaluation of design concepts
June - July 2013
• Public Information Centre #2
(Alternative design concepts)
August
2013
July
2013
Your Involvement Is Important to Us
•There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for interested persons to provide
comment. Our team welcomes any comments that you may have about this project, either at
the Information Centre or through correspondence, so that your input can be incorporated into
the study process.
•Comment sheets are available to be submitted today or submitted to the address provided on
the sheet by June 10, 2013.
•If you have any questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, Please feel free to
contact: Hwy [email protected], or
Mr. Brian MacDonald
Manager, Engineering Services
Town of Collingwood
P.O box 157,
97 Hurontario Street,
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z5
Phone: 705-445-1292 ext. 4201
Fax 705-445-2448
Mr. Ron Kerr
Project Manager
R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited
3 Ronell Crescent
Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4J6
Telephone: (705) 446-0515 ext:375
Fax: (705) 446-2399