North Vaughan and New Communities Transportation Master Plan

Stakeholder Workshop #1

Background Context

August 19, 2015

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Presentation Outline

• Study Area Characteristics

• T.M.P. Study Overview

• Background transportation conditions and plans

• Group discussions

• Next steps

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Study Area

• The primary study area is bounded by King-Vaughan Road to

the north, Bathurst Street to the east, Teston Road to the

south, and Highway 27 to the west.

• The secondary study area is bounded by King-Vaughan

Road to the north, Bathurst Street to the east, Major

Mackenzie Drive to the south, and Highway 27 to the west.

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Existing Road Network

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Planned Development

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Natural Environmental Features and Utilities

• Redside Dace located within East Humber River, Purpleville Creek, and Don River East Branch

• East Humber provincially significant wetlands

• A.N.S.I.s: Humber River Valley Kleinburg, Maple Spur Channel, Maple Uplands and Kettles Candidate

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Archaeological Sites

• Sites with archaeological potential have been identified within

the study area

• Input from Huron-Wendat First Nation

• T.M.P. study recommendations shall consider impacts to our

archaeological and cultural heritage

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T.M.P. Overview

• Develop a well-integrated, multi-modal, sustainable

transportation network

• Accommodate growth to 2031

• Take into consideration and align with York Region T.M.P.

update’s recommendations to 2041

• Block 27 and Block 41 Transportation Networks

• Connect to broader N.V.N.C.T.M.P. study area

• Planning for potential Kirby GO Station

• Phasing of an interim transit hub

• Pedestrian and Cycling Network Plan

• Phasing and Implementation Plan

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Regional Transportation Planning Context

Source: York Region T.M.P. Open House 2, June 2015

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Key Issues Summary Map

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Background Transportation Conditions

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Existing Work Trips from the Study Area

• Primarily rural communities, 90% auto trips

• Low self-containment (within Study Area)

• Primary destination to Toronto

• Over 80% auto drivers

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Transit Service

• Y.R.T. service via Y.R.T. Routes 13 Islington, 22 Keele, 88

Bathurst, and community services south of Teston Road

• Commuter transit service to and from Toronto via GO Rail

during peak periods and GO Bus service during off peak

periods

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Truck Traffic

• Highway 27, Highway 400, and Keele are major truck routes

within the Study Area

• Teston Road is a truck route in the east end of the study area

and through the Town of Richmond Hill

• Future east-west connectivity to support new growth areas,

truck traffic generators

Source: M.T.O. 2006 A.A.D.T. and 2011 Cordon Count Program

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Future Planned Highway and Road Improvements

• G.T.A. West

• 400 Widening (Major Mackenzie to King Road H.O.V. lanes)

• 427 Extension to Major Mackenzie and G.T.A. West

• Proposed Collector Road system in 400 Employment Area

• Kirby and Teston missing links, Highway 400 midblock

crossings

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Future Planned Improvements – York Region

• 2015 10-year Roads Capital Program

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Future Planned Transit Improvements Metrolinx and Y.R.T.

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Vaughan Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan

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Gaps in the Current Transportation Network

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Next Steps/Schedule

Stakeholder Visioning Workshop – August 19

• P.I.C.#1 – October 13, 2015 (Tentative)

• Identification of Alternative Solutions - Fall 2015

• Community Workshop - November 2015 (Tentative)

Stakeholder Workshop #2 – February 2016

• P.I.C.#2 - Late March 2016

• Draft Report Summer 2016

Stakeholder workshop #3 Late Summer/Fall 2016

• Final Report Fall/Winter 2016

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Workshop Discussion

Part One: Transportation ideas to support growth and development

Part Two: Improving and prioritizing transportation service

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1. Opportunities to Support Growth and

Development

• What are the key opportunities you feel could be

considered to support growth and development • Missing links?

• Cycling connections?

• More travel choice?

• Support for healthy, active lifestyles?

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1. Opportunities to Support Growth and

Development

• What are the key challenges that need to be

addressed to support growth and development: • Protecting the natural environment

• Protecting existing communities

• Protecting heritage features

• Transportation service

• Other ____

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2. Improving and Prioritizing Transportation Service

• How to improve service for each of the following? • Cycling facilities

• Sidewalks and trails for walking

• Y.R.T. transit services

• GO services

• Road widenings and expansions

• Other _____

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2. Prioritizing Transportation Service

• If you have $10 to spend on transportation, how

would you spend it to improve transportation service? • Cycling facilities

• Sidewalks and trails for walking

• YRT transit services

• GO services

• Road widenings and expansions

• Other _____

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Thank you for your input!