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Highway 1 Alignment & Area Network, Highways 842 to 797, Planning Study

OPEN HOUSE #1OPEN HOUSE #1

HIGHWAY 1 ALIGNMENT and AREA NETWORKand AREA NETWORKHighway 842 to Highway 797

Planning Study

WELCOMEWELCOME4 pm to 8 pm

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4 pm to 8 pmNovember 23, 2009


OPEN HOUSE FORMATOPEN HOUSE FORMAT

This Open House is an Informal Venue.

Att d id d ith thAttendees are provided with the opportunity to view the project information and discuss their interests and concerns with project staffand concerns with project staff.

There will be no formal presentation.

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OPEN HOUSE PURPOSETo Make the Community Aware of:

OPEN HOUSE PURPOSETo Make the Community Aware of:

The Proposed Study Process, and

The Technical Issues.

bl dTo Invite Public Input Regarding:

Existing Conditions and Constraints,g o d o a d o a ,

Problem and Issue Identification, and

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Development of a Highway Network Plan


STUDY PURPOSESTUDY PURPOSE

1. To identify the Highway 1 bypass of Strathmore;Strathmore;

2. To identify future freeway corridor y yrequirements east of Calgary.

3. To rationalize the provincial highway network between Calgary and Gleichen.

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STUDY MANAGEMENTSTUDY MANAGEMENT

Th St d i d b T h i lThe Study is managed by a Technical Review Committee, representing:

1. Wheatland County,

2. Town of Strathmore,

3 Rocky View County and3. Rocky View County, and

4. Alberta Transportation.

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STUDY PROCESS1 Data Collection

STUDY PROCESS1. Data Collection2. Open House #1 – Information Gathering

D l St th B / R d N t k O ti3. Develop Strathmore Bypass / Road Network Options4. Open House #2 – Present Options & Preferred Plan5. Confirm Preferred Plan6. Open House #3 – Present the Recommended Plan7. Finalize Recommended Plan8. Presentation to Town and County Councils

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y9. Plan Approval by the Province


TIMELINETIMELINE

1. Open House #1 – November 2009

2. Open House #2 – Winter 2009/10

3. Open House #3 – Spring 2010

4. Study Completion – Fall 2010

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION OBJECTIVES

1. Involve stakeholders in problem & issue identification.

2. Help stakeholders understand the project’s technical requirements and why a long-q y gterm network plan is being developed.

3 Address stakeholder issues where feasible3. Address stakeholder issues where feasible and practical in development of a long-term highway network plan

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term highway network plan.


WHY IS STUDY REQUIRED?Ultimately the east Calgary region will need more than the

WHY IS STUDY REQUIRED?y g y g

present Highway 1 corridor to support future growth and traffic volumes and maintain mobility between regions.

Study will define the long term (100 year) road network to supportStudy will define the long-term (100 year) road network to support transportation needs east of Calgary.Study will establish a transportation plan that is shared and protected by th P i Wh tl d C t T f St th d R k Vithe Province, Wheatland County, Town of Strathmore and Rocky View County.

Strathmore is the only low-speed signalized section of Hwy 1 between Calgary and Saskatchewan without a bypass plan.

Short-term objective is a Strathmore bypass.Long-term objective is to protect and gradually implement the other

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Long term objective is to protect and gradually implement the other corridors identified by the study.


HISTORIC TRAFFIC GROWTH RATESHISTORIC TRAFFIC GROWTH RATES

PART A: Screen Line East Side of Calgary

Traffic volumes entering Calgary on four provincialTraffic volumes entering Calgary on four provincial Highways (1, 1A, 560 and 22X) grew from 13,000 vehicles in 1977 to 47,000 vehicles in 2007.vehicles in 1977 to 47,000 vehicles in 2007.This represents an average annual growth rate of 4.3% for the past 30 years, 5.7% in 20 years and 3% o pas 30 y a s, 5 % 0 y a s a da remarkable 6.7% in the last 10 years.Traffic volumes multiplied 3.5 times in 30 years.

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FORECAST VOLUMES & HIGHWAY LANINGFORECAST VOLUMES & HIGHWAY LANING

Horizon Years: 2007 2030 2050 2075 2100

PART A: Screen Line East Side of Calgary

Horizon Years: 2007 2030 2050 2075 2100

Linear Growth Rate:(64% of 30-year average rate)

- 2.75%( y g )

Traffic Volumes: 47,230 77,000 103,000 135,000 169,000

Multiplier since 2007: - 1.6 2.2 2.9 3.6

Number of Highway Lanes R i d 10 16 20 22 26Required: 10 16 20 22 26

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HISTORIC TRAFFIC GROWTH RATESHISTORIC TRAFFIC GROWTH RATES

PART B: Screen Line West of Strathmore

Traffic volumes west of Strathmore on twoTraffic volumes west of Strathmore on two provincial Highways (1 and 22X) grew from 7,000 vehicles in 1977 to 18,000 vehicles in 2007.vehicles in 1977 to 18,000 vehicles in 2007.This represents an average annual growth rate of 3.2% for the past 30 years, 3.9% in 20 years and p y , y3.6% in the last 10 years.Traffic volumes multiplied 2.6 times in 30 years.

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FORECAST VOLUMES & HIGHWAY LANING

PART B S Li W t f St th

FORECAST VOLUMES & HIGHWAY LANING

PART B: Screen Line West of StrathmoreHorizon Years: 2007 2030 2050 2075 2100

Linear Growth Rate:(78% of 30 year average rate)

- 2.50%

Traffic Volumes: 18,130 29,000 38,000 49,000 60,000

Multiplier since 2007: - 1 6 2 1 2 7 3 3Multiplier since 2007: 1.6 2.1 2.7 3.3

Number of Highway Lanes Required: 6 6 8 10 12

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Note: Continued growth in the Calgary region will probably raise the average growth rate over time as the urban/rural interface migrates eastward.


DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORKDEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK

1 Strathmore Bypass1. Strathmore Bypass

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DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORKDEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK1. Strathmore Bypassyp2. Remove Existing Diversion in

Highway 1Highway 1

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DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORKDEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK1. Strathmore Bypassyp2. Remove Existing Diversion in Highway 13. Connect Highway 22X Corridorg y

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DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORKDEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK1. Strathmore Bypassyp2. Remove Existing Diversion in Highway 13. Connect Highway 22X Corridor4. Connect Highway 21-24 Corridors

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LONG TERM NETWORK BENEFITSLONG-TERM NETWORK BENEFITS

In the long-term, i.e. 2050 to 2100:

More effective traffic distribution / utilizationMore effective traffic distribution / utilization of the road network.

Less primary highway under maintenanceLess primary highway under maintenance, with truck traffic carried on shorter network.

Reduced travel times, reduced vehicle operating costs.

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POTENTIAL STAGING

Implementation of a new highway network

POTENTIAL STAGING

Implementation of a new highway network strategy east of Calgary is a long-term plan.

Sh M di TShort to Medium TermStrathmore Bypass

Long TermRealign Highway 1Realign Highway 1Realign Highway 22XEstablish Contiguous Highway 21/24

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Establish Contiguous Highway 21/24


FUTURE FREEWAYFUTURE FREEWAY

Alberta Transportation is developing plans to upgrade Highways 1 & 22X to freeway pg g y ystandards:

To mo e fel ommod te f t e t ffiTo more safely accommodate future traffic flows.

To protect lands required for future highway upgrading.

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WHAT IS A FREEWAY?WHAT IS A FREEWAY?

Freeways are free-flow highways.

Access to freeways is via interchanges onlyAccess to freeways is via interchanges only.

All traffic signals, intersections and g ,driveways are removed.

F i t i l d hi hFreeways serve inter-regional and high volume traffic.

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCESENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

h d l h f llThe study involves reviewing the following environmental issues:

Soils & Vegetation

Fish and WildlifeFish and Wildlife

Historical Resources

Stormwater Management

Geotechnical Conditions

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ROUTE EVALUATIONROUTE EVALUATIONThe alternatives will be evaluated based onThe alternatives will be evaluated based on criteria in several areas:

E i t l REnvironmental ResourcesPublic InputP & D l IProperty & Development ImpactsFreeway Design StandardsRight-of-Way RequirementsStaging & Constructability

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Costs(not in order of importance; more may be identified)


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Alternatives will be developed taking into account the comments receivedinto account the comments received here and from other stakeholders.

Alternatives and a preferred plan will be presented at Open House #2.p p

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WE NEED YOUR HELPWE NEED YOUR HELP.

WHAT HAVE WE MISSED?Please help us by taking the time to fill out the questionnaire provided and drop it in the box near the entrance.

The questionnaire can also be returnedThe questionnaire can also be returned by mail to the address on the back.

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OPEN HOUSE #1OPEN HOUSE #1

HIGHWAY 1 ALIGNMENT and AREA NETWORKand AREA NETWORKHighway 842 to Highway 797

Planning StudyPlanning Study

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