New Pattullo Bridge Project Traffic

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New Pattullo Bridge Project
At today’s session we will:
• Update you on the project status and share
public consultation and technical work done
to date
• Share our learnings on various options
• Listen and learn more about your views
and concerns
• Discuss the next steps for the project
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Continuing To Listen
User Safety
Seismic Vulnerability
• Average of 138 collisions/year
• Designed and built prior to
seismic engineering standards
• Narrow lanes and no center
median barrier
• Railing does not meet current
standards
• Pedestrians and cyclists
unprotected from traffic
Bridge Structure
• Corrosion and deterioration of
structural components
• Design leaves bridge
vulnerable to ship impact
Challenges with Current Bridge
• “… the bridge is vulnerable to
collapse even under moderate
earthquakes”
(Sandwell, April 2007)
Riverbed Scour
• Built before the local
river conditions were well
understood
• Foundation issues caused by
river flow eroding away river
bed below foundations
Riverbed Scour
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Provide a new crossing that:
• Is designed, built and operated in accordance with current
safety standards
• Improves reliability for all travel modes (pedestrians, cyclists,
cars, trucks, marine activities)
• Provides effective connections with nearby major roads taking
into consideration a 100-year time horizon
• Supports TransLink’s goods movement mandate, TransLink’s
Long Range Transportation Strategy and Metro Vancouver’s
Regional Growth Strategy
• Is consistent with TransLink’s Sustainability Policy
• Is designed, built and operated in a financially prudent manner
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Project Objectives
Project Development Process
CONSTRUCTION
• Select qualified construction team
• Acquire property
• Build bridge
• Decommission/demolish existing bridge
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
• Conduct operational traffic analysis
• Undertake Environmental Assessment
• Determine funding mechanism
• Conduct additional design work
Future Public and Stakeholder
Consultation during various
stages of the project including
Environmental Assessment
PROJECT DEFINITION
WE ARE HERE –JUNE 2012
• Identify location and connection options
• Shortlist and evaluate options
• Establish functional design criteria
• Identify concept that meets project objectives
INITIAL PROJECT SCOPING
• Identify project scope
• Identify various solutions
• Investigate feasible solutions
• Independent peer reviewer examined findings
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Public and Stakeholder
Consultation Workshops
Feb. and Mar. 2012
Meeting the Needs of Future Growth
New Westminster
Growth Projections:
70% population increase by 2041
70% job increase by 2041
PEDESTRIANS &
CYCLISTS/DAY
Current
Target (2040)
Increase
50
1,800
3500%
2006
Current
TRANSIT
(SkyTrain passengers crossing at
SkyBridge during peak hours)
VEHICLES/DAY
VEHICLES/HOUR
(peak hours in peak direction)
TRUCKS/DAY
4,300
60,300
3,000
3,500
Forecast (2040)
11,000
94,000
4,200
7,500
Targeted pedestrian and cyclist stats based on TransLink’s Regional Cycling Strategy
Forecasted transit and vehicle stats based on Steer Davis Gleeve Traffic Forecast Model
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Increase
155%
56%
40%
114%
Surrey
Growth Projections:
80% population increase by 2041
100% job increase by 2041
2041
2006
800,000
800,000
700,000
700,000
600,000
600,000
500,000
500,000
400,000
400,000
300,000
300,000
200,000
200,000
100,000
100,000
0
0
Population
Employment
Population
2041
Employment
Source of information: Regional Growth Strategy, Metro Vancouver
Technical Studies
Conceptual Scope for a
Study of a Replacement
for the Pattullo Bridge
Ministry of Transportation and
Infrastructure Peer Review
Pattullo Bridge
Option Assessment
(Collings Johnston Inc)
(Delcan)
Pattullo
Corridor Study
(Delcan)
2006
2007
Scoped a study to
improve crossing
Studied bridge
rehabilitation option
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Pattullo Bridge
Preliminary Design
Strategy Report
Pattullo Bridge
Project Functional
Design Report
Pattullo Bridge
Project Definition
Study
(Sandwell)
(Delcan)
(Delcan - ongoing)
2008
Analyzed location:
• Upstream
• Downstream
• Rail bridge
• Sapperton Bar
Assessed:
• 4-lane replacement
• 6-lane replacement
• 3-lane twinning
2009
2010
2011
2012
Evaluated previous options; recommended
6-lane bridge immediately upstream
Independent review
of the work to-date
High-level assessment of viable
options for replacement or
rehabilitation of Pattullo Bridge
Identifying bridge location and
connection options; conducting
a Multiple Account Evaluation;
establishing functional design criteria
TransLink analyzes proposed plans and projects using these types
of accounts and criteria.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
• Project Costs
Financial
Considerations
•
Customer Service
Considerations
Social and
Community
Considerations
Environment
Considerations
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Traffic Congestion
• Traffic Safety
•
Pedestrian and Cycling Accessibility
•
Truck Movements
•
Travel Times
•
Property Impacts
•
Visual Impacts
•
Community Access
•
Noise Impacts
•
Vegetation and wildlife impacts
•
River impacts (fish, habitat, vegetation)
•
Vehicle Emissions
Evaluating The Project
OVERVIEW OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2012
What We Learned – Bridge Location (Alignment)
Overview of What Our Technical Analysis Found
BRIDGE LOCATION OPTIONS
FINANCIAL
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Immediately Upstream of the
Existing Bridge
Approximately 10% lower cost than
Downstream
Better alignment with the Major Road
Network
SOCIAL AND
COMMUNITY
Property impacts anticipated
Less impact on park land
ENVIRONMENTAL
Less impact on river banks and the
aquatic environment
Approximately 10% higher cost than
Upstream
Less optimal alignment with the Major
Road Network
Property impacts anticipated
More impact on park land
Requires sharper curves
These are preliminary considerations and will be updated further to public comments
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Major Road Network
Local Roads
Support: 58%
29% indicated No Preference to
Immediately Upstream or Immediately
Downstream
Provides smoother curves
Immediately Downstream of the
Existing Bridge
Overview of What We Heard From
Stakeholders and the Public
During Consultation Workshops
Feb. and Mar. 2012
More impact on river banks and the
aquatic environment
Support: 13%
29% indicated No Preference to
Immediately Upstream or Immediately
Downstream
OPTION A – UPSTREAM
What We Learned – New Westminster Connections
OPTION A – DOWNSTREAM
OPTION B – UPSTREAM
Least Costly
OPTION C – UPSTREAM
Least Costly
Moderate Cost
Moderate Cost
Provides best traffic operations (out of
all options) resulting in the least amount
of delays in crossing the bridge
All connection options (A, B, C and D) will:
Provides the most improvements to
regional goods movement with better
connections along the Major Road
Network
• Improve the quality of pedestrian and cycling facilities and connections to and from the bridge
OPTION C – DOWNSTREAM
Most Costly
OPTION D – UPSTREAM
Most Costly
• Improve traffic safety
• Provide travel time savings
• Provide some improvement to regional goods movement
Has other benefits similar to other
options (see right)
Moderate visual impact
Some visual impact
Significant visual impact due to elevated structures
Minor impacts on the level of connectivity within the communities
Minor impacts on the level of
connectivity
Moderate impacts on the level of connectivity
Significant visual impact due to large
cut
Moderate impacts on the level of
connectivity
All options contribute to more efficient traffic operations, thus less vehicle emissions and less greenhouse gas impact on the environment
Overview of What We
Heard From Stakeholders
and the Public During
Feb. and Mar. 2012
Support: 71%
Support: 48%
Support: 54%
Support: 29%
Support: 14%
Support: 29%
Oppose: 29%
Oppose: 52%
Oppose: 46%
Oppose: 71%
Oppose: 86%
Oppose: 71%
These are preliminary considerations and will be updated further to public comments
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What We Learned – Surrey Connections
OPTION A – UPSTREAM
Overview of What We
Heard From Stakeholders
and the Public During
Feb. and Mar. 2012
OPTION A – DOWNSTREAM
OPTION B – DOWNSTREAM
Similar Costs
Improve traffic safety
Improve the quality of pedestrian and cycling facilities and connections to and from the bridge
Provide significant improvement to regional goods movement (South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) connection)
Option B Upstream and Downstream are less efficient at moving eastbound traffic on King George Boulevard to eastbound on 124 Street
Similar visual impact
Similar level of connectivity within the local community
Option B frees up more land on the south side of King George Boulevard
All options contribute to more efficient traffic operations, thus less vehicle emissions and less greenhouse gas impact on the environment
Support: 79%
Support: 48%
Support: 58%
Support: 30%
Oppose: 21%
Oppose: 52%
Oppose: 42%
Oppose: 70%
Note: Future Bridgeview Community Consultation by City of Surrey
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OPTION B – UPSTREAM
Like the way the
new bridge is
straighter with the
upstream option
What We Heard – Public and Stakeholder Consultation Feb. and Mar. 2012
Ensure there is a welcoming and
ample pedestrian / bicycle provision
so that the bridge can support
alternative transportation as well as
promote itself as a viewpoint over
the Fraser.
My reason for stating ‘strongly
oppose’ to the options is because I am
fundamentally opposed to a 6-lane
bridge bringing more traffic into New
Westminster. A four-lane tolled bridge
is the only option that has my vote.
I agree the bridge needs to
replaced since its narrowness is
unsafe and seismically it is unsafe.
We live close to the bridge in NW and commute daily to
work in Surrey. We don’t want to have to go out of my
way to access the bridge on either side. We also don’t
want to pay a toll. We also would like to suggest that big
rig delivery trucks should be offered another route via
the Port Mann and stay off Pattullo all together. If there
is a toll put on the bridge then bike riders should also
have to pay their share both ways.
I strongly oppose any connection
directly to Royal Ave. There is
already too much bridge traffic and
a straight shot from East Columbia
would increase that.
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Going from a 4-lane bridge to a
6-lane bridge is inevitably going to
increase the number of vehicles
entering New West daily - a city
already over-saturated with traffic.
Do not like the way the
downstream option
interferes with park on
the Surrey side.
My concerns are the amount of
traffic that will funnel over the old
Pattullo once the Port Mann is
tolled!! New West sees more than
its fair share of traffic as it is now.
If it has to be built on the same stretch of river,
the bridge should be tolled like the Port Mann,
otherwise New Westminster will be inundated
with traffic from people not wanting to pay.
Traffic congestion and pollution is already bad
enough. Ideally, a new location for the crossing
should be found, although costly.
Plan for the future growth of Surrey, build or
rough it in for 8 lanes to keep traffic flowing
20 years from now as Surrey will have over
750,000 residents by then.
More ‘urban’ network - better for variety of
users (bike/car/ped) and less impact on
surrounding land uses
If making such a substantial investment,
do it right and make sure it is the
correct solution for the region, not
just for the adjacent municipalities.
The fewer signals that
impede free flow of traffic,
the better.
These options have all been considered
by TransLink:
• No bridge
• Rehabilitate existing bridge to 3 lanes
• Replace bridge with new 4-lane bridge
• Replace bridge with new 6-lane bridge
• Replace bridge at Sapperton Bar
• Replace bridge at Tree Island
We recognize that some community members
would like us to further explore some of these
options. Tell us more
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CONTINUING TO LISTEN
Options Considered
Findings to Date on Options Considered
No bridge
Rehabilitate existing bridge to 3 lanes
• Land currently used for bridge approaches could
be reallocated for urban use
Existing bridge structure prevents widening of lanes
• No direct pedestrian/cyclist connection between
New Westminster and Surrey
• Traffic on McBride Boulevard, south of 6 Avenue,
significantly reduced
• Traffic volume increases on east-west routes (Braid St.,
Brunette Ave., Stewardson Way and Royal Ave.)
• Longer average travel distances for commuters and regional
goods movement
• Impact on local businesses that rely on the Pattullo Bridge
for the movement of goods, service and labour
• Eliminates a major link in the regional road network
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• Keeps direct connection to Surrey and New Westminster
• Increased traffic congestion in New Westminster and Surrey
with fewer lanes
• Limitation to seismic and structural upgrades
• Significant disruption during rehabilitation (lane closures,
possibly bridge closure)
• No room for improvement to cycling or pedestrian crossings
Replace bridge with a new 4-lane bridge within
existing corridor
Replace bridge with a new 6-lane bridge within
existing corridor
• Maintains connection with Surrey and New Westminster
• Maintains connection with Surrey and New Westminster
• Meets current traffic and structural safety standards
• Increases vehicle capacity between New Westminster and Surrey
• No direct connections to Columbia Street in New
Westminster and to the South Fraser Perimeter Road in
Surrey will continue to cause trucks to use local road network
to access the bridge
• Meets current traffic and structural safety standards
• Provides improved cycling and pedestrian facilities
• Mixes truck and commuter traffic
• Cannot provide future transit-priority or truck priority lanes
• Direct connections to the South Fraser Perimeter Road
encourages trucks to primarily travel in the curb lane and to use
municipal designated truck routes and not residential streets
• Reduces the number of merging maneuvers, improving
traffic safety
• Moves traffic more effectively and results in less congestion
and idling
• Provides improved cycling and pedestrian facilities
• Noise implications
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Replace bridge at Sapperton Bar
Replace bridge at Tree Island
• Crossing location would not serve travel pattern between
New Westminster and Surrey or regional road network
• Land currently used for bridge approaches could be reallocated
for urban use
• Land currently used for bridge approaches could be
reallocated for urban use
• No direct pedestrian/cyclist connection between New
Westminster and Surrey
• Significant environmental impacts on the Fraser River and
the sensitive Sapperton Bar area
• Traffic on McBride Boulevard, south of 6th Avenue, significantly
reduced
• Requires an extensive amount of new roads infrastructure
• Traffic volume increases on east-west routes (Braid St., Brunette
Ave., Stewardson Way and Royal Ave)
• Less direct pedestrian/cyclist connections
• Significant negative impacts to existing neighbourhoods
• Longer average travel distances for commuters and regional
goods movement
• Cost would be up to three times as much as building a new
bridge in the vicinity of the current bridge location
• Impact on local businesses that rely on the Pattullo Bridge for
the movement of goods, service and labour
• Would not serve travel pattern between New Westminster and
Surrey or regional road network
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WE HEAR YOUR CONCERNS INCLUDE:
Traffic
• Traffic flow and congestion
• Traffic impacts (volumes and operations)
◦ Concerns about local, neighbourhood
and residential traffic
◦ Traffic safety
• Truck traffic impacts
Please use the Comment Sheet to provide us
with more detail.
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Please Share Your Comments
Please post your comments on the sticky notes provided.
Connections
• Ensure movement of people and goods
as part of the regional transportation
network and support for the regional
economy
• Efficient connections to the major and
future routes including South Fraser
Perimeter Road, and the road network
with more detail.
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Pedestrians and Cycling
• Connections to the bridge
• Accessibility
• On bridge facilities
• Safety
with more detail.
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Environmental Impacts
• Air quality
• Noise
• Water
• Land
with more detail.
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Community Impacts
• Property and property value
• Design, footprint, visual impacts
(aesthetics)
with more detail.
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Other Considerations:
• Tell us more
with more detail.
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TransLink's next steps include:
• Review input and report out on latest stakeholder and public
feedback from ongoing consultation
• Continue due diligence analysis on issues, alignment (location)
and connection options in cooperation with partners
• Select and report out on option that best meets project
objectives, considering technical analysis criteria and feedback
• Prepare for Environmental Assessment and funding options
review
• Future stakeholder and public consultation on congestion
points, truck traffic, pedestrians and cycling
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Next Steps
Next Steps – TransLink Traffic Analysis
TransLink is undertaking analysis on the following:
Congestion Points
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Pedestrians and Cycling
Truck Traffic
Project Timeline
Technical Work
Work to Support
Project Approvals/
Funding
Public Engagement
Environment
Certification
Project Definition Phase
2011
Design Development Phase
2012
2013
Consultation on
bridge location
and connections
WE ARE HERE
Environmental
Assessment
Consultation
The above schedule is preliminary and will be refined as the project scope and procurement is refined.
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Select Qualified
Construction Team
2014
Construction
2015
2016
2017
2018
Traffic Advisories
Opening
Ceremony

New Pattullo Bridge Project Traffic

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