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Wyecroft Road Improvements

Class Environmental Assessment

Wyecroft Road Improvements from

Bronte Road to Kerr Street

Public Information Centre #2

June 13, 2019

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Municipal Class “C” Environmental Assessment

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Purpose of PIC #2

Learn about the technically preferred design and provide comments on potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.

We need your input!

• Complete a comment sheet and

drop it in a comment box

• Email or mail your comment

sheet to the project team

• Talk with a project team member

Syed Rizvi, P. Eng Margaret Parkhill, P. Eng

Project Manager Consultant Project Manager

Town of Oakville IBI Group

[email protected] [email protected]

(905) 845-6601 ext. 3981 (416) 596-1930 ext. 61578

For project updates, visit the project webpage at:

www.oakville.ca/residents/wyecroft-road-ea.html

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Welcome

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http://www.oakville.ca/residents/wyecroft-road-ea.html



Study Area

• Bronte Road to Kerr Street, including South Service

Road West between Third Line and Fourth Line

• Approximately 6.4 kilometres in length

• Designated as a multi-purpose arterial in the Livable

Oakville Plan, the Town of Oakville Official Plan

• Bronte Road and Dorval Drive are Regional roads

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Select Preferred Solution

• The study is following the Schedule ‘C’ process as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment”, for Phases 1 to 4

• The process enables the planning and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects taking into account the environmental setting, local public interests and unique project requirements

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5

Problem / Opportunity

Alternative Solutions

Alternative Designs

Environmental Study Report

Implement

Identify Problem or

Opportunity

Public Consultation

Identify Alternative Solutions

Evaluate Alternative Solutions

Identify Alternative

Design

Evaluate Alternative

Design

Select Preferred

Design

Complete Environmental Study Report

Notice of Completion

Construction and Operation

Monitor Environmental Commitments

Inventory Existing

Conditions

We are here

Public Consultation

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Class EA Process



Problem and Opportunity Statement

Wyecroft Road and South Service Road West

between Bronte Road and Kerr Street is a multi-

purpose arterial that connects existing employment

lands to regional roads and the QEW. Corridor

improvements are required to meet the needs of the

town to 2041 and support future population and

employment growth.

Providing appropriate infrastructure will encourage

active transportation (walking, cycling) and transit,

in an attractive and safe way, in support of the

town’s vision to be the most livable town in Canada.

Corridor improvements are required that:

• Integrate planned facilities for pedestrians,

cyclists, and transit with regard for the movement

of trucks and general traffic

• Optimize traffic operations to increase capacity,

improve safety, and manage local access

• Protect or improve the natural environment,

including existing watercourse crossings,

treescape and natural areas

• Maintain existing access during construction and

protect for future land uses and access

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Existing Conditions PM LOS

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Several signalized intersections or turning movements operate

with long delays or queues:

• Wyecroft Road at Bronte Road

• Wyecroft Road at Third Line

• Wyecroft Road at Dorval Drive

Traffic signal delay during PM peak hour (2018):

Traffic Conditions Existing (2018)

Intersection Level of Service (LOS)

is a measure of traffic operations

based on the average delay per

vehicle.

Legend:

Average delay (seconds/vehicle)

LOS A/B 0 to 20

LOS C/D 21 to 55

LOS E/F 56 to 80+

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*Regional Road

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2031 Future Conditions PM LOS

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Traffic Conditions Future (2031)

2031 base condition with no improvements:

• Growing congestion throughout corridor with longer delays

at Bronte Road, Third Line and Dorval Drive

Traffic signal delay during PM peak hour (2031) base:




vehicle.

Legend:


LOS A/B 0 to 20

LOS C/D 21 to 55

LOS E/F 56 to 80+

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2031 Traffic Conditions with Improvements

Improvements are proposed:

• New traffic signal at Bronte GO Station bus loop

• New pedestrian signal at Community Living Oakville

• Additional through lanes on Wyecroft Road from Bronte to Third

and turn lanes at key intersections

• New traffic signal at Kerr Street (recommended by Kerr Street

Grade Separation EA)

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vehicle.

Legend:


LOS A/B 0 to 20

LOS C/D 21 to 55

LOS E/F 56 to 80+

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Traffic signal delay during PM peak hour (2031) with improvements:

The proposed cross-section can accommodate demand in 2041.

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Evaluation Criteria

• Traffic capacity

• Traffic network

• Transit service

• Transit network

• Active transportation

• Emergency managementresponse

• Roadway safety

Transportation

• Supports appropriate intensification

• Community building

• Construction phase impacts

• Noise and vibration impacts

• Travel time

• Cultural heritage impacts

• Emergency access

Social Environment

• Areas of natural and scientific interest

• Woodlots

• Treescape

• Creeks

• Wetlands

• Wildlife and birds

• Vegetation

• Floodplains

• Resilience

Natural Environment

•Stormwater management•Utilities•Structures•Illumination•Policy framework

Technical

•Capital costs

•Operating and life-cycle .costs

Cost

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Segments

For the purposes of evaluating the design alternatives, the corridor

was split into three segments: West, Middle, and East.

These segments were selected based on the existing and future

conditions of the corridor.

West Segment – Bronte Road to Fourteen Mile Creek

Middle Segment – Fourteen Mile Creek to 1146 South Service Rd

East Segment – 1146 South Service Road to Kerr Street

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Alternative 2:

Multi-use Trail

and Sidewalk

Alternative 3:

On-Road

Buffered Bike

Lanes and

Sidewalks

Alternative 4:

Raised Cycle

Tracks and

Sidewalks

Alternative 5:

Multi-Use Trail

Alternative #1:

Multi-use Trail

and Buffered

Bike Lanes and

Sidewalks

Active Transportation Typical Alternatives



RoundaboutsPotential roundabout intersections were reviewed:

1. South Service Road #1

2. South Service Road #2 / GO Station Entrance

3. 1140 South Service Road (Central Operations Depot)



Intersections were screened considering property, safety

and operations.

Intersection Key Findings Carry

Forward

1 South Service Road #1 • Constrained by Hydro One

transformer station

• Proximity to Bronte Road

No

2 South Service Road #2

/ GO Station Entrance

• High proportion of turning traffic

• Property and driveway impacts No

3 1140 South Service

Road (Central

Operations Depot)

• Critical access for fire and road

maintenance vehicles

• Proximity of buildingsNo

4 South Service Road #3 • Proximity to Fourth LineNo

5 South Service Road #4 • Proximity to Dorval DriveNo



West Segment –Bronte Road to

Fourteen Mile Creek

Supports active transportation by accommodating cyclists of various

abilities

Better supports future density around the Bronte GO Station Major Transit

Station Area

Accommodates street trees on both sides of Wyecroft Road

Better visibility between modes

Supports Town’s existing policy framework

Proposed typical cross-section:

• 4-lanes (two eastbound, two westbound)

• Centre two-way left-turn lane

• On-road buffered bike lanes

• Multi-use trail on the south side

• Sidewalk on the north side

• Street trees on both sides

• Urban cross-section

*Physical barriers may be installed to separate bike lanes from traffic, with consideration for

operational and cost issues. The type of barrier will be determined during detail design.

Continuous cycling infrastructure from Bronte to Kerr




Provides separation between pedestrians and cyclists





• 2-lanes (one eastbound, one westbound)

• New westbound left-turn lane at Progress Court

• On-road buffered bike lanes

• Sidewalk on the south side

• Street trees on the south side

• Semi-urban cross-section


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Supports active transportation

Middle Segment –Fourteen Mile Creek to 1146 South Service Rd



Proposed design: New horizontal alignment

Higher construction cost

Improves road safety through the curves and on approach to Third Line

Shorter duration and less impact to traffic during

construction, can keep both lanes open

More impacts to natural environment, with opportunity for

improvements after construction.

More property take required, avoids existing building

More impact to potential future developable employment lands along QEW

Middle Segment –Horizontal Curve







• 2-lanes (one eastbound, one westbound)

• Centre two-way left-turn lane and dedicated left-turn lanes at intersections

• Buffered bike lanes on both sides

• Sidewalk on both sides

• Street trees on both sides

• Urban cross-section

East Segment –1146 South Service Rd

to Kerr St

Supports active transportation

Provides separation between pedestrians and cyclists





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East Segment - Fourth Line to Dorval Drive

South Service Road Right-in Right-out

Roundabout at Oakville Transit

Cul-de-sac at South Service Road

Realign South Service Road westerly to align with Weller

Court Cul-de-sac OR

New north-south road between Fourth Line and Dorval

Drive, west of Weller Court Cul-de-sac at South Service

Road

Technically Recommended:

Other Options Considered:

Recommended for Future Study:



Drainage and Stormwater

There are seven structures and culverts within the corridor.

All require modifications:

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• Replacements are recommended to improve hydraulic capacity.

• Rehabilitation is recommended to improve durability of the

structure.

• Corridor improvements will result in a minor increase in

impervious area.

• Low Impact Development treatments will be considered to treat

stormwater and offset increase in impervious area.



Natural EnvironmentThe culvert at Fourteen Mile Creek will be replaced with a

20 metre span bridge, which will:

• Slightly increase shading which benefits Redside Dace

• Provide more room for wildlife passage

• Allow the creek to meander

• Require compensatory mitigation for

species such as Redside Dace

• Not have significant impacts to vegetation

and vegetation communities

Four other culverts will be rehabilitated or replaced.

These modifications will:

• Remove barriers to fish movement

• Not have significant impacts to wildlife and vegetation

• Improve hydraulic capacity

Through detail design, efforts will be made

to minimize impacts to the natural

environment.

Trees will be replanted along the corridor

where opportunities exist and replace canopy

cover at other sites as needed.

Fourteen Mile Creek

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Thank you for Attending!

Next Steps

• Review all comments and suggestions received

from the public, stakeholders and agencies

• Confirm recommended design option based on

public, stakeholder and agency input

• Prepare the Environmental Study Report

• Present Environmental Study Report to Council

• Issue Notice of Study Completion

• Environmental Study Report on public record for

30-days for review and comment

Provide your comments or questions to:

Syed Rizvi, P. Eng Margaret Parkhill, P. Eng

Project Manager Consultant Project Manager

Town of Oakville IBI [email protected] [email protected]

(905) 845-6601 ext. 3981 (416) 596-1930 ext. 61578



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