PROPOSAL: RAILWAY RELOCATION IN EDMONTON
A Submission to the Government of Canada by the City of Edmonton
ENTERED JAN 28 1977
AU r 9 5 1975
411.* Ministry of State Ministere dttat Urban Affairs Canada
Affaires urbaines Canada
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Mr. Dave Podmore Senior Planner City of Edmonton Planning Department No. 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0G4 Dear Mr. Podmore: It was a pleasure to meet with you and Tom Forgrave on July 9, and to discuss your draft proposal for railway relocation in Edmonton. Since that meeting, we have had an opportunity to review your proposal and consider its implications more thoroughly. Accordingly, we offer the following comments, with the hopes that they will facilitate the preparation of an application for financial assistance which can gain early federal support, and launch Edmonton on its program of railway relocation. 1.
Scope and Focus of the Application
The railway relocation program is primarily intended to facilitate the realization of specific, significant and demonstrable urban benefits which may otherwise be frustrated by existing railway installations. it is intended to be aCtion-oriented, and should be approached on the basis of manageable-sized projects, in which public and private resources may be brought to bear with full concentration and effect, over afinitp, nc,rinfl time, to realize the benefits which are being sought. The draft application proposes the preparation of plans for five major railway yard relocations throughout the City. Their implementation might take several years and would place competitive demands on limited urban resources vaQus Points in time. It would be unfortunate to prepare at this time plans which might not oe appropriate for implementation at some future date.
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Preferably, the application should propose to prepare plans concerning the railway facilities which the City would like to relocate first. It should clearly identify the opportunities presented by the relocation for the improvement of chronic problems or conflicts, the provision of needed developments or land uses, and/or the support of urban strategies on growth, distribution, transportation, etc. We would ask that the "problems to be corrected" and "improvements to be sought" be more specifically identified. For example, the objective of "releasing land for development" should be expanded by an indication of the type of developments or land uses foreseen, and the way in which their provision will positively and significantly benefit the urban area. Also, the influence and intended treatment of existing industrial enclaves adjacent to any relocation are points which deserve some attention. Hopefully, Edmonton's normal planning processes have provided sufficient indication of the opportunities and constraints inherent in the potential relocations for a choice of the highest priority relocation to be made. Presumably, if we formed an accurate impression during our meeting, this will involve a focusing of attention on the C.N.R. Downtown Yards and lines, possibly in conjunction with the contiguous and functionally related C.P.R. yards and line. The preparation of plans would explore the effects of the relocation on the overall transportation and urban systems and evaluate any implications that arise, which might complicate or compromise other suggested relocations. In the meantime, the merits and relative priorities of other potential railway relocations may be more fully examined in the context of your on-going General Plan review. The draft application would remain valuable in providing much background material, but we would not ask you to prepare such an extensive document again. An application along the lines of the attached guide would be quite satisfactory. 2.
Budgeting and Costs of Plans Preparation
In terms of budget format, our prime concern remains the distinction between Urban Development Plan costs and Transportation Plan costs. Also, the costs should be
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clearly indicated as they are the costs in which the federal government may share. A brief description of the intended use of funds allocated generally to the project coordinator would be helpful. It is anticipated that federal contributions-will be channelled to the City through the Province of Alberta, by means of appropriate federal-provincial and provincialmunicipal agreements or understandings. 3.
Geographic Areas
With regard to the Urban Development Plan, its primary geographical extent may reasonably be limited to areas immediately affected by any aspect of the proposed railway relocation, insofar as detailed development plans and land use controls are concerned. Of course, urbanwide characteristics and forces should be brought into consideration throughout the evolution of proposals and the evaluation of their impact. It is also conceivable that the Urban Development Plan may propose wider ranging planning controls if and where they are strategically important to the successful achievement of other component proposals. 4.
Railway Participation
The "steering" committee should be envisaged as basically a tri-level advisory group, representing the federal, provincial and local government levels. Certain considerations and discussions of the committee will probably want to be of a confidential nature (eg. financial planning and capabilities, evaluation of competitive development interests). A distinction should be made between the interests of any railway company in its railway operations and facilities as such, as separate from other interests it may have of a more commercial nature, such as real estate subsidiaries. The representation of railway companies at the advisory committee should recognize this distinction, and seek to avoid potentially embarassing situations, by structuring or inviting railway participation at this level on the basis of the relevant discussion issues listed on each agenda. Presumably, these relevant issues will be in connection with the Transportation Plan, in most instances.
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Other Inclusions in the Application
Following from our past discussions, I would again indicate that the City's application for financial assistance should also include: ▪ An estimate of the cost of relocation. • Terms of reference for both the Urban Development Plan and Transportation Plan, attached as appendices. • An indication of the awareness and disposition of any adjacent affected municipality or political jurisdiction, with regard to the proposed preparation of plans. I hope that you will find these comments helpful in preparing your final application. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to discuss them with you at any time. Yours truly,
Briari-Kiotz Senio Advisor Railway Relocation
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MEMORANDUM
Commissioner A.H. Savage Commissioner of Public Affairs Commissioners Office SECOND FLOOR, City Hall RE: Railway Relocation Study Program - Current Status and Recommended
2Approach. In the past few months, the City has experienced serious difficulty obtaining support from the Provincial and Federal Governments for the initiation of a study of railway relocation opportunities and feasibility In Edmonton. In part, the difficulty encountered may be attributed to problems of communication between the Federal and Provincial Governments on matters of railway relocation, and specifically, the administration of Bill C-27 the Railway Relocation and Crossialct. It is our understanding that most of these problems have now been resolved, and that we will be receiving specific instructions concerning the eligibility of Edmonton's railway relocation study proposal very shortly. We also understand that the City's contact with the Provincial and Federal Governments on railway relocation concerns will now be through the offices of Mr. Leo LeGlerc, Assistant Deputy Minister (Urban Transportation) Alberta Transportation. However, I must emphasize that as yet we have not been formally advised of any of the developments related above. In addition, the City has not received any formal reaponse from Transport Canada or the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs concerning a number of specific issues raised by Tom Forgrave and Dave Podmore in a meeting with representatives of both Ministries July 9, 1975, and conveyed in letter July 10, 1975 (copy attached) to all key agencies involved with the review and evaluation of Edmonton's railway relocation proposal. The only guidance that the Administration has received since the July 9 meeting was provided by Transport Canada in a letter August 11, 1975. This communication indicated that the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs and the Provincial Government would "...soon be contacting us to elaborate on their concerns and position". Clearly, this response does not advance consideration of the City's request for support, and continues to leave us at the mercy of Provincial and Federal initiatives.
-2 • Further, Transport Canada's August 11 communication indicated that the Federal Government now considers "...that the application lacks a focal point and that expected benefits which could be gained or problems to be solved are not well defined". Such a statement is hard to fathom from an agency which had major responaibility for the preparation of Bill C-27, which was designed to provide assistance to Canadian municipalities in the determination and implementation of railway relocation projects which are determined feasible from social, economic, environmental, engineering, and planning perspectives. The attractiveness of the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act lies in the opportunities which are afforded to Canadian municipalities to undertake a program of feasibility studies leading to the preparation of urban development and transportation plans in advance of any commitment of implementation funds. Edmonton's submissions to the Federal and Provincial Governments have been based on an analysis of the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, and information obtained in a number of discussions with Federal Government agencies involved with administration of the Act. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the "Draft Proposal" prepared in June, 1975 still represents an accurate statement of the City's objectives and priorities for a program of railway relocation studies. The requirement for a comprehensive examination of railway relocation has been continually emphasized by various Departments in the Administration for a number of years. It is our intention that specific projects and an assessment of potential benefits would result from this comprehensive examination of opportunities and alternatives. However, recent discussions with the Federal and Provincial Governments appear to indicate that the comprehensive approach is now regarded as somewhat less desirable than project-specific examinations of railway relocation opportunities. This apparent reversal of approach by the senior governments is regrettable, and has resulted in considerable additional work for the Administration. To expedite consideration of the City's request for financial and legislative support to examine railway relocation opportunities we would like to suggest that a three step approach such as is outlined below be followed. First, it is absolutely imperative that mutually acceptable procedures for communication between the City of Edmonton and the Federal and Provincial Governments on matters related to railway relocation be formally established. This will likely necessitate a meeting with representatives from Alberta Transportation and the City Administration. Second, in order to assure that the City derives some benefit from the opportunities presented by the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act as soon as possible, preparation of a detailed submission requesting Federal and Provincial support for the development of a railway relocation feasibility study (including urban development and transportation plans) for the Canadian Pacific Railway Strathcona Classification Yards should be undertaken immediately. This approach is suggested for a number of reasons. Experience gained in the preparation and presentation of a project-specific proposal may prove helpful at a later date in the development of a comprehensive proposal which is more acceptable to the senior government agencies. As well, railway relocation is now regarded as prerequisite to the economically feasible implementation of the 105 Street Bridge and Corridor Development Plans. •••• 3
- '3 And third, immediately following presentation of the submission requesting support for the initiation of the Strathcona Classification Yard Railway Relocation Study every effort should be directed to develop or redraft the City submission requesting Federal and Provincial participation in a comprehensive examination of railway relocation opportunities in Edmonton. Development of this revised submission will necessitate close co-operation between the various Federal and Provincial agencies involved. Implementation of the Strathcona Relocation Study may draw attention to the fundamental rationale of the comprehensive approach originally recommended and favored by the Administration. I hope that you find the information and comments provided above helpful, and I would like to recommend that a meeting be convened with yourself, Commissioners Hampton and Burrows, Tom Forgrave, myself and appropriate staff from the Planning Department at the earliest convenient time to discuss the approach suggested above. If you concur with this recommendation we will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
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Mr. D.R. Podmore, Senior Planner, Research Branch, City Planning Department, City Hall, Edmonton, Alberta. Dear Mr. Podmore: I am writing in reference to our meetings of July 9th and 31st and Mr. Tom Forgravds letter of July 10th. I think that on each occasion that we have met, we have tried to indicate that the draft Edmonton application as it now stands raises some difficulties on the federal level. These problems are related to the feeling that the application lacks a focal point and that expected benefits to be gained or problems to be solved are not well defined. It is my understanding that Mr. Brian Klotz of MSUA will be contacting you to elaborate on these points. The question of the Edmonton application was also raised at the meeting between Mr. LeClerc, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Transportation, and representatives of MOT, CTC and MSUA held on July 30th in Edmonton. During that meeting, the federal position was made clear to Mr. LeClerc and we understand that he will also be discussing this matter with you. The problems with the Edmonton application are by no means insolvable and we expect that a solution satisfactory to all concerned will not be difficult to find. Yours truly,
D. Snasdell-Taylor c.c. Mr. T. Forgrave Intergovernmental Officer City of Edmonton Mr. B. Klotz, MSUA
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REQUIREMENTS OF THE EDMONTON APPLICATION
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The federal officials pointed out that the Edmonton proposal
as it presently stands notes too many specific rail problem areas for inclusion in the study. The cities should select a specific area of Edmonton determined to be a priority, (i.e., the downtown CN yards and connecting rail lines) and concentrate on that one specific priority. If the City elects to concentrate on one project, there appears to be great merit in considering the ancillary development, i.e., the CP downtown yards and lines, at the same time. The federal officials view analysis of the CP downtown yards as a rational extension of any downtown redevelopment plan. Should this be in keeping with City priorities a section should be included in the application which outlines the effects, costs, and benefits of any potential CP relocation. All in all, the City's proposal should attempt to encompass whatever would yield the greatest benefits, in a reasonable period of time, and for a reasonable number of dollars. 2.
The proposal does not simply and specifically enough lay out
the benefits of relocating yards and rail lines. Mention should be made of specific benefits such as:utilization of abandoned right-of-way for rapid transit redevelopment of a large tract of land adjacent to the downtown as a rational extension of the CBD -
elimination of the existing barrier between the CBD and expansion in a Northerly direction
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elimination of several unsightly and noisy areas of the City.
PROPOSAL: RAILWAY RELOCATION IN EDMONTON
In support of an application to the and Urban Affairs, and the Canadian Financial Assistance to Investigate Railway Relocation, Rationalization
Ministries of Transport, Transport Commission for the Feasibility of and Rerouting in Edmonton.
Prepared by: D.R. Podmore Senior Planner Research and Long Range Planning Branch City of Edmonton Planning Department June, 1975
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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List of Maps
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List of Figures List of Tables
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List of Plates
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Summary Chapter 1:
Introduction
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Chapter 2:
Historical Background
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Introduction Preliminary Organization Edmonton-Alberta-Canada Committee Notification of "Intent-to-Apply" Current Status of the Railway Relocation Study Program Chapter 3:
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Railway Relocation Study Program Organization Introduction Basic Organizational Requirements Involvement of Government and Private Agencies Affected Project Study Team Project Co-ordinator Project Steering Committee Conclusion
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Introduction The Problem Areas Considered for Railway Relocation Sites Considered for Location of Displaced Facilities Transportation Study Area
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Chapter 5: The Approach and the Objectives The Approach Objectives of the Railway Relocation Study Program The Urban Development Plan The Transportation Plan The Financial Plan e e e Suauaary •
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Chapter 6: Program Budget and Schedule
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Introduction Estimated Program Budget Suggested Cost-Sharing Guidelines Program Schedule
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Appendix I: Documentation of Support from Participating Agencies
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Exhibit 1: Communication from Mayor Wm. Hawrelak, City of Edmonton
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Exhibit 2: Communication from Province of Alberta
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Exhibit 3: Communication from Canadian National Railways.
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Communication from Canadian Pacific Railways . . 48
Exhibit 5:
Communication from Northern Alberta Railways . . 49
Appendix II:
Proposed Time Table for Railway Relocation Study in Edmonton
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Critical Path - Railway Relocation Study Program . .
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The Edmonton Region
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Railway Operations - Downtown Edmonton
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The Influence of Railway Facilities on the City of Edmonton Transportation System
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Land Uses Adjacent Railway Operations City of Edmonton
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Northeast Rapid Transit Line and Possible Extensions. . . .
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Railway Areas Considered Under the Railway Relocation Study (in Order of Priority)
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Areas Considered for the Location of Displaced Railway Facilities
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Transportation Study Area
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Rail Service in Industrial Areas City of Edmonton
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Redevelopment Areas - City of Edmonton
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LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1
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Components and Contents of the "Transportation Plan"
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Estimated Total Budget Requirements for Railway Relocation Study 1975-1976
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Suggested 1975-1976 Cost-Sharing Arrangements for "Urban Development Plan" and "Transportation Plan" Preparation - Railway Relocation Study Program
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Suggested 1975 Cost-Sharing Arrangements Between Municipal and Federal Governments - Railway Relocation Study Program
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Suggested 1976 Cost-Sharing' Arrangements Between Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Governments Railway Relocation Study Program
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SUMMAKI In May, 1974, the City of Edmonton Administration, acting on instructions from City Council, undertook the development of an application to the Federal Government to obtain support for the preparation of a study to examine the feasibility of undertaking a comprehensive railway relocation program in the Edmonton urban area. In June, 1974, initial terms of reference for the "Railway Relocation Study Program" were established, and a Project Steering Committee composed of Municipal and Provincial Government representatives, as well as senior railway technical personnel was formed. About the same time, the City obtained consent from the Province of Alberta (through the offices of the Honourable Don Getty, Ministry of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs), to apply to the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Transport for financial support in preparing "urban development", "transportation" and "financial" plans, according to the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act.
On the basis of this authority, the City Administration completed the formulation of a submission to the Federal Government in August, 1974. Following review of the original submission -- which was entitled "A Proposal to Examine the Feasibility of Railway Relocation and Rerouting in Edmonton" -- the Project Steering Committee -- through the Office of the Mayor -- presented the submission to the Federal Government on September 9, 1974.
The intent of the original submission was to establish a "prima facie" case for obtaining Federal support in the preparation of the "urban development" and "transportation" plans. An organizational framework and a procedural schedule was also included with the original proposal to indicate a (possible) method of involving the three levels of government. The proposal placed strong emphasis on the necessity for tri-level intergovernmental cooperation to ensure that the City is successful in the formulation of a program of railway system rationalization, relocation or rerouting compatible with long range local, provincial and
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national interests which at the same time fosters the development of an improved quality of urban living in Edmonton.
This submission, which is based in large part on the original application, is intended to provide a detailed indication of the City's commitment to the requirement of an assessment of the opportunities for railway relocation, rerouting and rationalization in Edmonton. This submission:
Edmonton'z inteiz.ezt in AaLeway ,taocation; -bAiegy outEinez the hiztoitg otthe City -wwvida an oftganizationat and pfLoceduiLaZ Ptamewmk 60A, deveZopment o4 the 4tudy ptogAam; -detaitis budgetaiLy and icaounze Aequi/Lementz; - pAovideL a tentative zchedae o ckiticat activitiez; and -dine the City1,5 objective and pAioAitia Oft Aaitivay Aztocation. Evidence of the willingness of the Province of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, and the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and Northern Alberta Railways to participate in the development of Edmonton's Railway Relocation Study Program is provided in Appendix I (Exhibits 1 5).
Presentation of this document represents a serious commitment by the Administration and elected representatives of the City of Edmonton Council to the concept of long-range urban railroad facility planning, as an integral component of the City's overall objective to initiate actions and plans which foster the creation of a physically attractive urban environment and maximize the economic, social and aesthetic values of the urban community.
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION In the past decade, the existence of railway lines and yard areas within the boundaries of the City of Edmonton has frequently resulted in conflicts between alternate land use interests, the public and the railway companies. At several locations in the urban area, the presence of railroad facilities imposes limitations on the rational development of the City's transportation network. As the City continues to grow and expand, it is likely that competition for land within the urban area, and the conflicts generated by rail-oriented activities will intensify. The feasibility of relocating or rerouting railroad operations in Edmonton must be examined and related to the immediate and long-range policies and objectives of the City.
On several occasions in recent years, the railway companies operating within the Edmonton area have expressed general interest in the long-term rationalization of yard areas and trackage wherever relocation and rerouting represents an economically viable alternative for railway concerns. However, in most instances* it is unlikely in the absence of any City initiatives, that the railway companies can be expected to independently undertake comprehensive relocation or rationalization programs compatible with the goals and objectives of the City. Until recently, there has been no overall framework within which such relocation or rationalization programs could be initiated and ensure inputs from all agencies and interests affected. The passage of Bill C-27, The Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, affords the opportunity for the City to positively encourage comprehensive redevelopment of urban land presently utilized for railway trackage and yard facilities. In addition, the
*Coincidently with the development of this submission the Canadian National Railways announced the initiation of a special study to examine the market feasibility of relocating the CN Downtown railway facilities and the implementing of a comprehensive redevelopment program.
new legislation provides for financial support and legal authority required to prepare and implement urban development and transportation plans for urban areas involving railway properties.
Development of a program of railway relocation studies for the City of Edmonton necessitates a carefully coordinated and rigorous approach to ensure that the implications of any proposals for railway relocation, rationalization, and rerouting in the City of Edmonton are identified prior to the implementation of any relocation schemes which are determined feasible and desirable. The "Railway Relocation and Rerouting Study Program" outlined in this application has been designed with this objective in mind and is based on a consideration of available resources as well as the objectives and requirements of all Municipal, Provincial and Federal agencies involved or affected.
Chapter 2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Introduction On April 10, 1972, a motion by Alderman Hayter respecting railway relocation and rationalization within the core area of Edmonton was referred by City Council to Commission Board. Alderman Hayter's motion suggested that the City should encourage the participation of other levels of government and of the railways in a jointly-financed relocation study. In response to Mr. Hayter's motion, the Utilities and Engineering Committee recommended that a committeein-council be appointed to meet with officials from the Provincial Government, the Ministries of Transport and Urban Affairs, and railway companies to prepare "...mutually-acceptable terms of reference for a study program dealing with railway facilities and operations in Edmonton and opportunities for their relocation". City Council concurred with the Utilities and Engineering Committee recommendations-and advised that terms of reference should be set out and reported back to Council.
Acting on Council's recommendations and instructions, the City of Edmonton prepared initial terms of reference for a railway relocation study in the fall of 1972, and made representation to both the Provincial and Federal Governments for participation in a "railway relocation study". At that time, the City Administration was advised by Federal officials that legislation respecting railway relocation and rerouting in Canadian cities would be presented in the next session of Parliament. The City was also informed that efforts were being made to form a tri-level intergovernmental coordinating mechanism to expedite progress on cooperative intergovernment programs in the future.
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In February, 1973, anticipating the passage of railway relocation legislation, representatives of the City met with Ministry of Transport officials to determine, if possible, the details of the proposed legislation. Federal officials in Ottawa indicated at that time that no applications for •study support could be accepted until after the railway legislation was passed -- likely early in 1974.
On May 7, 1974, an act of Parliament sited as the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act -Bill C-27 was passed by the House of Commons.
Bill
C-27 provides Federal assistance for
the planning and implementation of railway relocation and rerouting proposals and is the result of participation by the Canadian Government in a railway rationalization study for Winnipeg during the past 4 years. The
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establishes guidelines for the preparation of
the studies and comprehensive development programs required to initiate urban railway facility rationalization plans. Additionally, the
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assures Federal financial support to
develop and implement approved railway relocation schemes.
Preliminary Organization In response to the passage of
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C-27 an interdepartment meeting was held on May 13, 1974
between the Engineering and Transportation and Planning Departments of the City of Edmonton to discuss the possibility of applying to the Canadian Transport Commission for financial and legislative support for railway relocation studies as provided by
Bill
C-27. The
importance of immediate action on this matter was emphasized and as a result outline terms of reference and a suggested procedure for application to the Federal Government was submitted to the Municipal Planning Commission on May 23, 1974.
-7The Municipal Planning Commission and the Commission Board endorsed the terms of reference and application procedure developed by the City Administration. Accordingly, on June 11, 1974, City Council indicated unanimous support for the Administration's recommendations and instructed:
...the City AdminiztAation (to) initiate the neceimaty ptocedutez to ptepate ,bmiimionz conidetation to obtain 4inancia and - Zegi,sZativ ppo/Et 4/Lom the Canadian Titanoott Common, the Mtny o4 TAanzpoAt and the Mt/Ly o4 State 4o/t. tftban A46a,i)us accotding to the ptovizionz o4 the Raitway Relocation and Coiming Act. In July, 1974, the Administration, under the direction of the Commissioner of Special Projects, S.J. Hampton, prepared a "letter of intent", and supporting documentation which was submitted to the Federal Government in August, 1974. During the same period of time, contact was established with the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and Northern Alberta Railways, and the Provincial Government, in an effort to formulate a Railway Relocation Study Project Steering Committee as soon as possible. Initial contacts with the railway companies and the Provincial Government were favourable, and subsequently, the following individuals were named to the Project_ Steering Committee:
Chai&man - S.J. Hampton, Commz6ione/E. o4 Special Ptojectz, City o4 Edmonton MembeAis - E.H. Shute, Manageit. 4ot Aaetta, Canadian Paci4ic Railway,5 - J.0. Pit, Manage/E. 4o/E. Aaenta, Canadian NationaZ Rai-ewayz - J. I. LeisisaAd, Az6itant Ch,Le4 Engineet, NontheAn Aaetta Raitwayz - S.C. Rodgeu, Supetintendent, Ptanning Depattment, City o4 Edmonton - G. Hodge, Supetintendent, Engineeting and T/Lanzpo/Etation Depantment, City o6 Edmonton
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Edmonton-Alberta-Canada Committee Neither the Province of Alberta nor the Federal Government were actively involved during the initial process of preparing the documentation and supporting materials required for the submission of a preliminary statement of intent to apply to the Federal Government for railway relocation assistance. However, the establishment of a tri-level mechanism to ensure the cooperative and coordinated involvement of the Provincial Government in the negotiations and transactions between the City and the Federal Government was regarded as essential to the success of the "Railway Relocation Study Program" in Edmonton. Accordingly, in August 1974, discussions between the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs, the Province of Alberta, and the City of Edmonton were initiated in an effort to establish a tri-level intergovernmental committee to provide a forum for the exchange of information between the three levels of government. Negotiations leading to the Committee's assembly were finalized early in 1975, and as a result the first meeting of the "Edmonton-Alberta-Canada Committee" was held in March, 1975. Representation on the Committee is provided by:
T. Fongnave, InteAgoveknmentat 044icet, City o4 Edmonton W. Cti44o,td, SenioA. Tnteltgovek.nmentaZ 044icet, DepaAtment o4 FedutaZ and inteA.govctnmenta.Z. A44aiAz, PADvince o4 Atbenta; and H. Dyck, Wc.s.tercn Canadian RegionaZ Co-oAdinatoft., MiniztAy (14 State 4on Unban A44ai/u.s, GeveAnment o4 Canada.
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Notification of "Intent-to-Apply" Following review by the Commission Board and the Project Steering Committee on September 9, 1974, a formal statement of the City's intention to apply to the Federal Government for financial and legislative assistance to undertake a comprehensive program of railway relocation studies was submitted by the City Administration.
The City's statement of intent to apply was accompanied by a report entitled "A Proposal to Examine the Feasibility of Railway Relocation and Rerouting in Edmonton". This original proposal:
-outtined the baziA o4 the City'
intekat in Actitway fLeZocation;
-identi4ied piLetiminaity tekw o4 ite4ekence 4o/L the piLepaitation o4 a pAogAam o4 AaiZway telocation zt.udiez by the City o4 Edmonton; and -pitovided a gene&ae backg/Lound o 4 the City 1 4 action/s with tapect to Aaitway telocation pAiot to Septemben„ 1974. As a result of the City's expression of interest in obtaining Federal financial support for the preparation of a railway relocation study, comments on the City's objectives and proposed organization (as outlined in the original proposal) were received from the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs late in January, 1975. Between January and May 1975, representatives from the City of Edmonton met with individuals in the Federal Government connected with the Railway Study Group on a number of occasions to discuss Federal requirements for the development of a revised application for financial support. This submission has been prepared on the basis of guidelines suggested by Ministry of Transport and Ministry of State for Urban Affairs personnel in May 1975.
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Current Status of the Railway Relocation Study Program Concurrent with development of the revised application, the City Administration undertook to formalize the inclusion of the "Railway Relocation Study Program" in the City budgetary process. Accordingly, on February, 1975, final approval and budgetary support for the "Railway Relocation Study Program" was obtained from the Economic Affairs Committee-ofCouncil. Also in February, 1975, primary responsibility for the Railway Relocation Study Program was reassigned to the Public Affairs Commission from the Special Projects Commission. The consequence of this reassignment is that responsibility for the overall management and development of the Railway Relocation Study Programme now rests with the Research and Long Range Planning Branch of the City of Edmonton Planning Department. The Commissioner of Special Projects will continue to act as the Chairman of the Project Steering Committee and to liaise with senior officials in the Federal and Provincial Governments on matters related to railway relocation.
This report which is based to a large extent on the contents of the original submission, "A Proposal to Examine the Feasibility of Railway Relocation and Rerouting in Edmonton", is intended to:
-4oAmaZize the Cityiz nequezt 4oir. 4inancial aisistance Ptom the GoveAnment 0-6 Canada and the PfLovince o4 Albucta; -expedite the development o4 ztudiez to examine the kazibitity c; kaitway Azeocation at a numbut o,6 locationz in the City o6 EdMonton; and -4aciZitate the piLepatation o4 "caban development", "tftan6poAtation", and "4inancial" plan imgementation o,6 iLaitway )tetocation pnojectz that ake detenmined 4ea.ib-ee. This report was reviewed and concurred in by the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Project Steering Committee at its meeting on June 17, 1975.
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Introduction The Railway Relocation Study Program will necessitate the involvement of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments, private agencies involved or affected by relocation, and the general public in assessing the feasibility of relocating, rerouting or rationalizing railway operations in the City of Edmonton, and in subsequently preparing the "urban development", "transportation" and "financial" plans for those facilities for which relocation is deemed feasible. Therefore, it is essential that the Program include formal mechanisms which will facilitate good communication and co-operation in fulfilling the requirements of Bill C-27.
Basic Organizational Requirements To qualify for implementation funding under the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, the City -- in co-operation with the Province of Alberta -- must initiate procedures requesting financial and regulatory assistance from the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Transport in the preparation of an intergovernmental submission to the Canadian Transport Commission. To satisfy the requirements of the Act, submissions to the Canadian Transport Commission must include two major components: an "urban development plan", and a "transportation plan" for the "transportation study area" affected by the railway relocation proposal. The "urban development plan" must provide a "... comprehensive plan.. .respecting the development and the use of land within or within and adjacent to..." the study area. The "transportation plan" must ensure a means for the effective control of all modes of transportation within the defined "transportation study area".
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The Act also requires that financial analyses be presented in conjunction with both the "urban development" and "transportation" plans. These "financial plans" must clearly demonstrate:
-how the eozts and bene4it16 v4 the tebeation pkopozal ake to be 4haked by ate paktie4 a44eeted by the kaocation on kekouting; -how the cot)s ,o4 the kaocation pkoject ake to be met itaccepted by the Canadian Tkanookt Commizzion;
-how the payment kequiked 4ok impZementation ,o4 the puject ate to be made out; and
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Involvement of Government and Private Agencies Affected The City of Edmonton may only apply to the Canadian Transport Commission if documented evidence is available to verify that the Provincial Government, as well as any municipality and county jurisdictions within the study area, have been informed and agree to the "urban development" and "transportation" plans submitted. Accordingly, it is imperative that the study be an intergovernmental endeavour. This is especially important considering the variety of independent and unrelated interest groups which will necessarily be involved with railway relocation and rerouting schemes in the Edmonton Area, for, while the costs of railway change are of concern to transportation agencies, the effects of such change are
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primarily in areas other than transportation. In addition, it is absolutely essential that the railway companies be involved in an advisory or observer capacity at a very early stage since recommendations or suggestions based on the professional and technical expertise of railway personnel could in many instances, determine the future directions of the study. The City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program will be co-ordinated and reviewed by the Project Steering Committee which has been established to ensure that the interests and concerns of all groups are represented in the Study. During the preliminary stages of study organization and information collection, it is anticipated that representatives from the Edmonton Regional Planning Commission can best represent the interests of the Counties of Parkland and Strathcona, and the Municipal District of Sturgeon on the Project Steering Committee. However, as the work of the Study progresses to a stage where alternative relocation or rerouting schemes are developed, it is anticipated that direct representation from these three jurisdictions on the Steering Committee will be required. (Map 1) The interest and concerns of the citizens within the Edmonton Region must also be given full consideration. For this reason, a comprehensive program designed to encourage and facilitate public participation and the dissemination of information from the Study will be initiated in conjunction with the plan preparation process.
FIGURE I PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 'FOR RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT H. Dyck Western Canada Reg. Co-ordinator Ministry of State for Urban Affair,,
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Planning Department, Superintendent, Mr. S.C. Rodgers Engineering and Tranaportation, General Manager, Mr. G. Hodge Finance, A/General Mgr., Hr. E. Sorry Edmonton Regional Planning Commiesion Eiecutive Director, Hr. R.N. Giffen G.P. Rail, Manager for Alberta, Mr. N.H. Shute Northern Alberta Raallways, Assistant Chief Engineer, Mr. J.I. Imacard Canadian National Rellways, Manager for Alberta, Mr. J.0. Pitts Department of Industry 6 Concerto, Province of Alberta, Mr. J. Telford Federal Government Representative (not yet appointed) Commiaaioner of Public Affairs Mr. A.R. Savage
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Project Study Team Each government, department, agency or interest group involved in this Program will be required to provide the staff and facilities necessary to effectively contribute to the Study, However, the major components of the "urban development" and "transportation" plans (including financial parameters) will be prepared and assembled by a Project Study Team composed of independent consultants, The Project Study Team will operate under the direction of a Project Co-ordinator - Railway Relocation Study (Figure 1). Primary responsibilitiec of the Project Study Team are described as follows:
1. To wEepake 4eazibaity ztudieis 40A each (16 the Aaaway 4acititia condeked 4oA netocation, AationaZization ot nefLouting by the City o4 Edmonton; 2. To undektake the development and compaation o4 both "unban development" and "t/Lanoontation" ptan4 4oA Aaaway Aelocation, AationaZization oh. !Lei-touting aZteAnativez which cote deteAmined to be 4ea-Lb; 3. To pAepaice a "4inanciat" ptan 4ot each Aailway AeZocation, itationatization oft. A.enouting ateknative con6ideked 4eazible; 4. To azzizt Raaway ReZocation Study PAogAam 4ta46 in the (ftganization, documentation and prcezentation o4 an apptication to the Canadian TAanoott Comm".4zion to zeclfte 4inancialt and le,plztative zuppoAt 40A the imptementation o4 Aailway fLeZocation ptojects which ake detekmined 4eazible, dainabZe and equitabte; and
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5. To co-opeAate with the PAoject Co-oAdinatoft. - RaiZway Relocation Study PfLogitam to en6u/Le compZetion o4 the City o4 Edmonton Raitway Retocation Study accotding to guideline's atabtizhed by the PAoject Stee&ing Committee and within the time and budgetaAv coutAaintz oeci4ied.
During the preparation of the City of Edmonton railway relocation studies, the Project Study Team will require the cooperation of the many government and railway company groups involved in the Program. As it is recognized that each of the departments, agencies and companies involved or affected by the Study and represented on the Project Steering Committee have special interests which may be in conflict, it is essential that the Study Team be independent of any of the representatives on the Project Steering Committee in its analysis and evaluation of the plans and programs under consideration.
Project Co-ordinator The Project Study Team will operate under the direction of the Project Co-ordinator Railway Relocation Study (Figure 1) who has been designated as David R. Podmore, Senior Planner, Transportation and Regional Planning Studies Section, Research and Long Range Planning Branch, City of Edmonton Planning Department. The Project Co-ordinator's role is especially critical, being responsible for establishing and maintaining effective lines of communication (and co-operation) between the various interest groups represented on the Project Steering Committee and the Project Study Team. In addition, the Project Co-ordinator
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will manage and co-ordinate the work of each consultant or group of consultants that make up the Project Study Team to ensure that the Study proceeds on schedule within the budgetary constraints specified. The Project Co-ordinator will also serve as the Executive Director of the Project Steering Committee to provide effective communication between the Steering Committee and the Project Study Team. Terms of reference for the Project Co-ordinator have been specified as follows:
1. To eztabtizh and maintain e44ective linez o4 communication-and co-opetation between all intetezt gtoupz teptezented on the Raitway Relocation Study PtogAam Ptoject Steeting Committee, and invaved ot acted by the Raitway ReZocation Study; 2. To ptepate detaiZed teAmz o4 taetence -4ot the RaiZway Retocation Study including an eztimate o4 ztudy coztz, a cozt-zhating 4oAmu1a and a time-table 4ot ztaging o4 the ptopozed ztudy az Aequited to zecute 4edetat. 4inanciaZ zuppott; 3. To zupetvize and co-oAdinate the pupatation o4 "utban development", "ttanzpontation", and "4inancial" planz by the Ptoject Study Team as Aequited 4ot implementation o4 any taitway Aetocation, AeAouting on. AationaZization zchemez that ate deteAmined to be kazible 4to-m envitonmentaZ, zociat, economic and and uze petzpectivez. The "pZanz" ate to be pupated to the zatiz4action o4 the Ptoject Steeting Committee
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4. To zupetvize and co-o&dinate the devetopment o4 a joint apptication to the Ptovince o4 Atbetta and the City o4 Edmonton necaisaty to zecute (inanciat and tegatative azzatance 4/tom the Canadian Ttanispont Commazion (which witt be uquiked to imptement /Laitway netocation, tetouting, nationatization zchemes in Edmonton which ate dete)tmined iecusibte by the Railway Relocation Study); 5. To ehsute that the pubtic a 4wety cognizant o4 AecommendationA o4 the Railway Relocation Study at a 4u44icientey eatty tage to encounage meaning4ut and e44ective pubtic input ptiot to apptication to the Canadian Thanzpott Commazion.
6. To teview appticationz fteceived 4/tom ptivate corouttantz intetezted in patticipating in the Railway Raocation Study, and make necommendations to the Puject Steeting Committee conceltning the appointment and tezpowsibititiez o4 conisuLtant2 to the P/Loject; and 7. To a/mizt in the adminat/Lation o4 the pnoject budget in co-openation with the Finance Depantment o4 the City (14 Edmonton. The Project Co-ordinator is directly responsible to Mr. S.C. Rodgers, Superintendent of the City of Edmonton Planning Department, and in turn, through the Commissioner of Public Affairs, to the Chairman of the Project Steering Committee, the Commissioner of Special Projects, S.J. Hampton.
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PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE Chairman - Commissioner of Special Projects - S.J. Hampton Project Co-ordinator - D.R. Podmore, Senior Planner, Planning Department MEMBERS Planning Department, Superintendent, Mr. S.C. Rodgers Engineering and Transportation, General Manager, Mr. G. Hodge Finance, A/General Mgr., Mr. E. Barry Edmonton Regional Planning Commission Executive Director, Mr. R.N. Giffen C.P. Rail, Manager for Alberta, Mr. E.H. Shute Northern Alberta Railways, Assistant Chief Engineer, Mr. J.I. Lessard Canadian National Railways, Manager for Alberta, Mr. J.O. Pitts Department of Industry & Commerce, Province of Alberta, Mr. J. Telford Federal Government Representative (not yet appointed) Commissioner of Public Affairs Mr. A.H. Savage
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Project Steering Committee In July, 1974, a Project Steering Committee composed of senior representatives from the City of Edmonton, the Province of Alberta, the Edmonton Regional Planning Commission and railway technical personnel was established under the Chairmanship of Commissioner S.J. Hampton (Figure 2). To the present, the Project Steering Committee has met on a number of occasions to review the City's progress on the development of an application for study funding to the Federal Government. In the future, however, as detailed studies are initiated, the Project Steering Committee will play a much more active role in the establishment of guidelines for the overall development of the Railway Relocation Study. The Project Steering Committee will also play an effective role in the process of reviewing and evaluating the progress of the Project Study Team. The primary contribution of the Project Study Steering Committee will be to encourage the expedient initiation and completion of the Railway Relocation Study Program. The effectiveness of the Project Steering Committee will depend on the ability of its members to uncover or identify conflict situations, analyze the issues, and review the alternatives identified for final resolution. Terms of reference for the Project Steering Committee are provided below:
1. To ptovide ovekatt technicaUguidance and to enzuite that the ptogAezz o4 the Tkoject, Study "rerun i/s peniodicatty iteviewed and conziztent with the 4chedute objectiva, and budgetaAy con/stAaintz o4 the piLogAam; 2. To uncoveit and wotk tottlaA06 the expedient Azzo.eution oj congict zituationz;
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To anaZyze the -1.zzue,5 and neview ateknativez identi4ied by the PADject Study Team;
4. To en&fte that e44ective tiaizon Latablizhed and maintained with the vatiou4 intekezt giboups involved; 5. To dikect the development neview and pfLuentation o4 att zubmizzion matetiat to the Comm-boo; BoaiLd (City o4 Edmonton), the Edmonton Regionat, Reanning Commimion, the Pnovince o4 knenta, the Goveknment o4 Canada, and 4inally to the Canadian TitanzpoiLt Commimion; and 6. To eau/Le that tezocace4 and in4onmation A.equi/Led by the PfLoject Co-o'LdinatoA. and the P/Loject Study Team a/Le made avaiZabZe pLom the va/Liouz agencies iterAezented on the PiLoject Seeing Committee. Conclusion The organizational requirements and mechanisms outlined above have been developed to ensure that the Railway Relocation Study proceeds within time and budgetary constraints specified (as contained in Chapter 6). The Program organization that has evolved is not intended to be so inflexible as to preclude modification or innovation during the process of the Study, but rather, to provide effective channels of communication between the agencies involved and a system of advanced monitoring of the Study's progress and conclusions.
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THE PROBLEM Introduction The basic overall objective of railway relocation, rerouting, or rationalization in the City of Edmonton is to improve the soCial and economic character of particular neighbourhoods and the City as a whole. As in many other Canadian cities (e.g. Moncton, Winnipeg, and Regina), the aesthetic quality and potential for future development of the City of Edmonton is reduced or restricted (at a number of locations) by the existence of railway lines and yard areas. In most instances, the location and development of railroad facilities in the City of Edmonton has been determined by historical consequence rather than by any consideration of long-range development activities, or the projected requirements of the urban system as a whole. As a result, railway facilities tend to be inefficiently located from a contemporary land use perspective. In Edmonton, the inefficient allocation of Scarce urban land resources to railroad facilities is particularly evident in the Downtown Area, and at a number of locations surrounding the Central Area where the requirement for residential, commercial and institutional land is very high. Considering this increased pressure for residential, industrial and commercial land, the juxtaposition.of incompatible land uses with railroad operations at a number of locations in the City; and the limited potential for expansion of rail terminal and switching facilities in Edmonton, it is evident that the City must immediately initiate a program of
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railway relocation and rerouting studies which will be designed to foster the achievement of long-range land use objectives in the City. It is anticipated that railway relocation schemes or projects which are determined feasible will lead to a more efficient and rational use of prime urban land within the City of Edmonton, and in the Edmonton region.
The Problem The quality of the urban environment and the potential for future urban development is restricted by the existence of railway tracks and facilities at a number of locations throughout Edmonton. In the Central Area, the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company yard areas constitute physical "barriers" to the northward or westward expansion of the Downtown (Map 2). As well, the objectionable nature of railway yard operations has a detrimental effect on adjacent properties and structures which extends far beyond the immediate proximity of the main line operations. The requirement for numerous sidings and spur connections results in the uneconomic use of prime urban land, but also creates dangerous and undesirable conditions which restrict the opportunities for development of a safe and efficient transportation system in Downtown Edmonton (Examples include the Canadian National rail spurs and sidings south of 104 Avenue, the 99 and 97 Avenue overpasses of the Canadian Pacific and the 109, 97 and 101 Street underpasses of the Canadian National).
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The existence of major rail yards in the developed areas of the City especially in areas adjacent major residential development (Map 4) limits the potential for growth and "...present(s) major physical barriers to the City's transportation network" (Map 3). Relocation of the Calder (CNR), Downtown (CN and CPR), and Strathcona (CPR) yards would release valuable land for industrial, commercial, park, and residential redevelopment.
The existing rights-of-way of the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways provide attractive and convenient alignments for the efficient development of the City's rapid transit network. The Northeast leg of this system is currently under construction and future extensions to this system are now being planned to connect the south, southwest and northwest areas of the City with the Central Area (Map 5). Realization of this network at minimum social, environmental, and economic cost to the community will, in large part, be determined by the success of plans for rationalization of main line rail operations in the City.
In other areas of the City, railway yard operations constitute a major intrusion into predominantly residential neighborhoods. The conflict between residential and railway land uses is particularly evident in the southeast and northwest sectors of the City in proximity to the Strathcona (CPR) and Calder (CNR) Yards. To a much more limited extent, problems of access, noise, and reduced environmental quality have occurred in the residential areas adjacent the Dunvegan Yards of the Northern Alberta Railways (Map 4).
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It should be pointed out that the City of Edmonton regards the provislon and continued existence of intercontinental and local rail passenger services from a conveniently located central facility as a fundamental urban service and amenity. Accordingly, any alternative plans for railroad relocation that are developed in the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study must provide for the efficient operation and maintenance of rail passenger service connections to the Central Area of the City.*
Areas Considered for Railway Relocation On the basis of the very preliminary observations given above, the following railroad operations have been identified for consideration in the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study, and are listed in order of descending priority below:
1. Canadian Nationae Raitway6 IndustAiat Suppmt and Coach Yand4 noAth 6,4 104 Avenue, 4outh o4 105 Avenue between 97 Stneet and 116 Stneet; 2. Canadian Paci4ic Raitway Station and Stmage Ya0 alteaz noAth o4 Jaoen Avenue between 109 Stneet and 111 Stneet; 3. Canadian Paci4ic Raitwayz Stnathcona Ctazzi4ication Vandz which A.oughty occupy the aua between 103 Stuet and 98 Stiteet 4outh o4 Whyte (82) Avenue and nonth .04 68 Avenue; 4. Canadian Nationae Raitwayz, Cadet. Cta44i4ication and Maintenance Yakd Akea4 no&th .04 125 Avenue zouth o4 127 Avenue between 97 Stuet and 124 See; and * The City of Edmonton presented a brief entitled "A Submission on Integration of TranscOntinental Passenger Trains", to the Canadian Transport Commission on May 31, 1971 "...vigorously opposing....any suggested reduction in train (passenger) services to Edmonton".
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Sites Considered for Location of Displaced Facilities At the present time, no specific sites have been identified as suitable for location of railway facilities that would be displaced byimplementation of relocation plans. However, a number of areas in the Counties of Strathcona and Parkland and the Municipal District of Sturgeon, may satisfy the general requirements of the relocated operation. Final designation of these sites will be determined in conjunction with preparation of the "transportation" and "urban development" plans, and in consultation with the Project Steering and Intergovernmental Committees. Areas which are considered generally acceptable for relocation of railway facilities are identified on Map 7.
Transportation Study Area For the purposes of the Railway Relocation Study Program, the "Transportation Study Area" has been considered to include all areas within the existing boundaries of the City of Edmonton, and within the Counties of Strathcona and Parkland and the Municipal District of Sturgeon as delimited on Map 8.
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Chapter 5 THE APPROACH AND THE OBJECTIVES The Approach The goals and objectives for urban development in Edmonton as contained in the City of Edmonton General Plan and Transportation Plan provide a general basis for development of comprehensive "urban development" and "transportation" plans required for approval and implementation of railway relocation projects under the provisions of the Railway Relocation Act. While it is important that the requirements and opportunities for railway relocation unique to each individual situation in the City of Edmonton, be analyzed and considered in detail to ensure that the specific advantages and disadvantages of railway relocation and opportunities for urban redevelopment are clearly identified, it is also essential that particular schemes be considered in the context of the problems, requirements and goals identified for the City as a whole. The City of Edmonton's proposed pfLogitam
of railway relocation and rationalization studies is based on this fundamental
assumption. Further, the program of studies that is envisioned is designed to ensure that the specific requirements or limitations on the feasibility of relocation, rerouting, or rationalization of railway operations in separate areas of the City attributable to the "system" operational characteristics of railway facilities are recognized well in advance of finalization and commitment to inflexible implementation plans.
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Objectives of the Railway Relocation Study
The primary objectives of the City of Edmonton "Railway Relocation Study Program" will be: -to 4okecazt the long-tenm implicationz (4 the continued exiztence o4 the exizting nailway aciez on the economic, enyikomentalt and zocial conditiows in the ukban 4tudy anea; -to detenmine the 4ebitity and net coztis o4 nemoving nailway 4aciZitiez compZeteuy, OA in pakt, 6AOM dezignated akeaz within the ukban ztudy akea;
-to estabtizh pnionitieis Son impZementation o4 Seazible nailway nelocation, nenouting oft nationalization ptognamz that ake identiged az conziztent with the long-tenm goae and objectiva o6 the ukban ztddy anea; -to pnovide a compnehenzive development pnogAam Son nailway Zandz that ake vacated, akeaz adjacent vacated pancetz, and pkopektiez adjacent Aailnoad Sacilitia and COAAid0AZ ckeated az a kezutt oS nailAoad nelocation, nenouting on nationalization in
Edmonton; -to detenmine the Seazibility and cotis o4 pnognam Son envikonmentaZ impkovement, zocial deveZopment, pkopekty nedevelopment and ukban tkanzpoAtation zyztemz development in thoze connidmis and pakcetz o4 land Snom which taawayz 4aciZitiez cute. Aemoved; and -to develop a 6inanciaay-eazibZe action lotarn Son istaged changeis to the nailway Sacititia in Edmonton.
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The railway studies that are envisioned must be comprehensive in nature, and therefore, should examine: 7 aZteknative
methodz o4 impAoving the phy6ical enviAonment in anzaz adjacent to exizting and fEeZocated Aaitway 4acititiez in the Edmonton Region;
-the poz6ibilitie/3 o4 /Lelocating nail-dependent indu6tAie6 at minimum 'social and economic cost; ecto
aitway Aetocation on taban and Aegionat .and vatae6, and demand;
-the exi6tence o4 oppoiLtunitiez to integitate AaitAoad Aetocation pAojectz with ongoing ot planned ulthan Aedevetopment, AehabLei-tation and tAanzpoAtation zuztem devetopment pAogAamz in the City o4 Edmonton (.4(5A exampte, the StAathcona HiztocaZ Aga Devaopment PAoject, Edmonton TAanzit Sy-em development, and the Downtmin Plan);
-the kaisibiLLty o4 eliminating oA AzduCing the numbeA. o6 at-gade Aaitway ckozzing within the City; and -the 4eazibi2Lty o4 developing new, oA imp/Loving exizting gnade-6epakated Aai)way cAozi_Ji.gz in the City. The railway relocation studies will take full cognizance of the immediate and long-term implications of railway relocation, and will be related to the policies and objectives of the City of Edmonton as established in the General Plan and the Transportation Plan. In addition, the railway studies must:
-conzide,t the exizting and anticipated patteAn and inteuity o4 Land u6e; -gwvtAntee the continued zociat-economic viabitity o4 neighbotahood unitis in the City as a whae;
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-contnibute to the development o6 an 44icient integAated zyistem o6 titanooAtation in the Edmonton Metnopolitan Region; -necognize the inteteztz o4 nail dependent and ptivate commencial and indtathiat. .conceknA;
-kecognize Aegionat., pnovincial and nationg development goal4; -enwne the continued economic openation o4 the Canadian National., Canadian Paci4ic, and NoAthelm Atbetta Railway Companie4; and -be bazed on a neliable azzeument o4 the amount o4 leg,Wative, iinancia, on othen &Lppont which would be nequined 4nom the vaniouz &yea o4 govetnment, induAtny, and the public. The Urban Development Plan
The City of Edmonton General Plan establishes basic "Principles" for railway transportation which are intended to ensure that the development of railroad facilities in the City proceeds on a rational basis compatible with other land use objectives and policies of the General Plan. Many of these objectives and policies relate to: -the dinection and nate o4 City gnowth; -the 4onM and 4unction o6 the City 1 4 Cent/tat Anea; -the nedevelopment and nehabilitation o4 neighbounhood communitia; -the development o-6 pub-C..-La paith/s, necneational 4acilitim, hiAtoAic 'site's, and houAing; and
Map 9 Rail Service in Industrial Areas - City of Edmonton
Prepared by : Research and Long Range Planning Branch City of Edmonton Planning Department, June 1975 Scale
in
Miles
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-the integAatiOn o4 commeAciat, induztAiat, inotitutiona, and neckeationaZ Land tuseA in the City. Specifically, "Principle " of the "Transportation Chapter" of the General Plan indicates that: ...Aaitway tnackage, manzhatting yandis and opekation4 4houtd be Aationatized in Edmonton thkough
kaocation and comotidation in °Aden that an
agicient, convenient and nui4ance-4tee 4tandatd o
envice
pkovided thltough-
out the City. Other principles contained in the General Plan pertaining to the provision of rail service in the City emphasize the requirement for "...close coordination between all concerned agencies... .inasmuch as the ramifications of...(relocation) proposals are manifold". The General Plan recognizes that it is essential that the impact of any railroad rationalization or relocation projects on adjacent land use be considered, but also that a high level of rail service must be provided (or maintained) to service industrial outline plan areas (Map 9), since rail service is vital to ensure the continued viability and attractiveness of the industrial areas of the City. Sound planning practice also requires that a high level of rail service be maintained or provided to inter-connect the major industrial areas, and allow the efficient and economic movement'of goods between rail-dependent industries. With this in mind, the special re-
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G vernmen Centre _ Strafhcona Historical Area
Map 70
Redevelopment Areas City of Edmonton he.
Prepared by: Research and tong Range Planning Branch • . __c„ City of Edmonton Planning Department, Juno 975 j!";
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1
2 3 4 k-Tr!!!•hii..::...—._ Scale
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quirements and demand for inter-modal movement of freight traffic in the City must also be examined when specific railroad facilities are considered for rationalization or relocation. As well, the feasibility of alternative facilities such as multi-modal freight rationalization centres should be analyzed. The opportunities for redevelopment of the urban environment presented by the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act are significant and it is anticipated that the realization of a number of plans currently being considered in Edmonton for redevelopment of the Downtown, Strathcona Historical Area, Government Centre, and the western fringe of the Central Business District (Map 10), are at least partially contingent upon the implementation of railway relocation, rerouting or rationalization schemes. The "urban development plan" will demonstrate that the Railway Relocation Study Program will contribute significantly to the social, economic, environmental, and aesthetic improvement of Edmonton. Specifically, the "urban development plan" will be oriented towards action and implementation and will include specific measures programmed for implementation over a time frame based on an assessment of priorities and resources. General terms of reference for the "urban development plan" are:
-to evatuate and assess the existing tand use situation on and in pnoximity to akeaz conzideiced 40/1. imieway fLeZocation, neiLouting evt. Aationatization; -to Set the pupozed naocation into a compuhenzive tand use peupective and into the context , o4 necognieed ultban gans and goats; -to identi4y deveZopment piLopozatz on the Aaitway tandZ to be vacated, adjacent aneas, and axeas in pkoximity to new Aaitway tines Oh 44Ciatie4 ckeated az a nezat o4 Aaocation;
TABLE 1 Components and Contents of the "Urban Development Plan"* PART 1. Description of Present Situation
CONTENT -Identifies the specific planning areas, plans, goals, programs, studies and similar information that constitute the overall setting for, or are reflected in, the development proposals; and -Provides a summary of relevant existing socioeconomic and environmental conditions of the areas affected by the relocation.
2. Urban Development Alternatives
-Identifies and describes the substance of the different development proposals and/or projects that are envisaged for the railway lands proposed to be vacated and adjacent areas; and -Identifies and describes the different development proposals and/or controls that are envisaged for the areas adjacent to the new railway lines proposed.
3. Assessment and Justification of Implementation Schemes
-Identifies the social, economic and environmental effects that the development proposals will have on the urban area, compared to the situation which would develop were the relocation not to proceed; and -Assesses the municipal financial capability for undertaking the development proposals requiring municipal expenditure.
4. Implementation Schedule
-Identifies costs, and procedures of implementing the development proposals within a reasonable schedule, including detailed information on: -cost estimates; -sources of financing; -government programs involved; -commitments from participants; -phasing of actions; -proposed changes to local plans and zoning bylaws; -land acquisition program; -managerial and coordinating structure for implementation; and -any other considerations required to further substantiate the proposals. Ottawa, April, 1975
*Based on information received from the Railway Relocation Group, Ministry of State for Urban Affairs.
- 33 -to juzti-6y the iLetocation and development pir..opozaL in tekmz o6 an azzezzment e6 anticipated zee-at, economic and envi/Lonmentat e44ectis in the co-Lem conceAned; and -to pnovide a detaiZed action piLogitam and zehedute that witt enztfte imptementation o4 the devetopment pnopozaXz. The "urban development plan" will consist of four essential component parts:
1. Dezcniptien and anatyiz o4 the ptezent /situation,:
2. Pnopozed U-tban Development AtteAnativez; 3. Azzazmet and juzti4ication o4 imptementation zcheme(z) zetected;
4.
Imptementation zchedute inctuding an azzazment o4 wtojected costs, cozt-,shaAing, and 4inanciat itequinemenz (a dezeAiption and evatuation o4 ptoispective commitments and coftakLgementz with enicm. govennmentz and pitivate indu6tAy wia atzo be pitovided in "PaiLt 4").
The contents and requirements of each of the four parts are described in Table 1.
Concept plans for redevelopment of proposed vacated railway lands and adjacent areas in the City of Edmonton will be determined in consultation with representatives of the City of Edmonton, and through an effective process of discussion and input from the public and the business community of the City. The development of both the "urban development" and "transportation" plans will be closely co-ordinated with planning currently being undertaken by the:
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-City o4 Edmonton; -Canadian NationaZ Raitwayis; -Canadian Paciiiic Raitwayz; -NoiLthettn Aaenta RaiZway; -County o PaAtEand; -County o Sticathcona; -MunicipaZ DtistAict oti StuAgeon; -Edmonton RegionaZ Reannina Commizzion; -the Pitovince o4 Atbenta; and -the Govetnment oi Canada.
No application to the Canadian Transport Commission to secure implementation authorization will be made prior to concurrence with the plans by:
-Edmonton City Councilt; -the Edmonton Regionat. Reaming Comaa.zzion; -the Pnovince o kapeAta The Transportation Plan "Part I", of the City of Edmonton Transportation Plan establishes policies and objectives for the development of an efficient integrated transportation system in Edmonton. The Transportation Plan is also intended to provide a conceptual framework for the long-range planning of transportation facilities which minimizes land use conflict and environmental disturbance. Edmonton's Transportation Plan is still under development and future sections
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of the Plan will examine the opportunities which exist to utilize transportation corridors either for rail-rapid transit or other modes of public transit. However, on the. basis of recent discussions with the Federal Government, it is understood that the City's Transportation Plan will provide an appropriate basis for the development of a comprehensive "transportation plan" required as supporting documentation in the City of Edmonton's application to the Canadian Transport Commission. Major expansion of the document will be required to emphasize the fundamental inter-relationships which exist between the full achievement of the policies and objectives of the City of Edmonton Transportation Plan, and successful implementation of a comprehensive railway relocation or rationalization scheme. The "transportation plan" will demonstrate that the railway relocation program will contribute significantly to development of a more efficient and convenient transportation system and to the improvement of the general quality of urban life in Edmonton. The "transportation plan" will be action and implementation oriented and based on an assessment. of development priorities and an inventory of available resources. The basic terms of reference for the "transportation plan" are as follows:
-to ptovide a detaited anatyz.bs o4 the ptezent zituation ILeoecting att mode o4 caban tnanomtation on and in paoximity to the aitea4 comideaed 4oa acciboy aaocation, ukouting oa aationaization; -to pnepake a pAopoised action and imptementation ptan conzatent with municipat, Pitovinciat and Fedeltat tAanzpontation poticiez nespecting the movement o4 pazzengeAz and goods;
TABLE 2 COMPONENTS AND CONTENTS OF THE "TRANSPORTATION PLAN"* PART
CONTENT
1. Situation Analysis
-Identifies existing problems related to urban railroad activities and facility location, and describes the existing situation in terms of functional operation requirements.
2. Specific Projects
-Identifies and describes alternative transportation system modifications or changes envisaged for the railway operations proposed to be relocated or rationalized; and -Identifies and describes the different transportation proposals envisaged for the "transportation study area".
3. Implementation Procedures and Schedules
-Identifies and describes specific actions that will be undertaken, and provides a tentative outline of procedures and a schedule of activities.
4. Assessment and Justification
-Assesses the positive and negative effects the specific transportation (and associated urban development) projects would have in the "transportation study area" compared to the situation which would develop were relocation not to proceed.
5. Financial Parameters
-Provides an overview of the financial implications of the transportation plan, including: -value of land for new facilities; -value of vacated land; -capital investment in present and future overall transportation operations; -operating and maintenance costs on present and alternative operation; -scheduling of various costs; -identification of Federal programs involved in non-rail transportation improvements; -assistance from "Part II", and "Part III" of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act; -private enterprise participation and investments; and -methods of financing and timing.
6. Prospective Commitments and Arrangements
-Provides detailed implementation procedures, specifies administrative and other intergovernmental arrangements and commitments, and establishes basis for rationalization of a formal agreement.
*Based on information provided by the Railway Branch, Canadian Surface Transportation Administration, Ministry of Transport, Ottawa, April, 1975.
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-to demonztnate that Aaitway Aaocation, AvLouting oA Aationalization -bs economicaay and technically 4eazible and necezzang to achieve the °venal objectivez o the "caban development pean; -to demoutkate that the "tAanzpoAtation" and the "ban development" planz a/Le 4uitab.ey integAated; -to pfLovide a detailed action ptogAam and chedute that wile, en6une impZementation the ntAaapoAtation pean" ptopoisaez on a coo,tdinated baz-i.6 with the "(Aban development
plan". The "transportation plan" will consist of the following six component parts:
1. Situation analy; 2. Speciic devetopment p'oje.c;t5 and objective's; 3. Specifiic imptementation meccuiLe/5 and chedulez; 4. Azzazment and juistigcation o6 the devetopment pAoject Aecommended; 5. Coto, coist-zhaAing and gnanciai fLequiAementis o the plan(z); and 6. Pilooective commitment and akkangemeot with zenioA. goveANment and pAivate induztAy. The contents and requirements of each of these six parts are described in Table 2.
The Financial Plan At the present time, the City of Edmonton is unable to provide any estimate of anticipated costs which would be incurred to implement railway relocation programs in any of
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the areas proposed for study. However, according to requirements of the Railway Relocation Act, the City Administration will prepare a detailed "financial plan" for submission with the "urban development" and "transportation" plans to the Canadian Transport Commission. The "financial plan" will demonstrate:
-how the coztis and beneWz o4 the "a/than development" ptan ate to be ishafLed by all pattiez a,64ected by fLetocation, fLationaZization oft. 'Le/touting; -how the coztis o4 impZementation o4 the "ttar,5potation pean" ate to be met i4 accepted by the Canadian TtanOott Commizzion; -how the payments ftequiked by the "4inanciaZ pan!' ate to be made oft can/Lied out; and -the availabiZity o4 atetnate oft zuppZementaty inancing 4ok impZementation o4 the "utban development" and "ttanzpontation" ptanz. Estimates of the cost of preparing the "urban development" and "transportation" plans including, supportive "financial plans", are provided in Chapter 6. Cost-sharing guidelines and a schedule of anticipated expenses are also provided.
Summary In summary the City of Edmonton proposes to initiate a comprehensive "program" of railway studies involving the preparation of an "urban development plan" and a "transportation plan", which would examine the feasibility of implementing railway relocation, rerouting or rationalization projects at a number of specific locations in the City on an integrated basis. Existing plans designed to guide and control the development and growth of the City of Edmonton provide an excellent foundation for the preparation of these plans, and
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will facilitate the achievement of a more efficient use of urban land through the implementation of railway relocation projects. A detailed discussion of the specific scheduling and budgetary requirements of this program follows.
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Chapter 6 PROGRAM BUDGET AND SCHEDULE Introduction In response to a request from the Commission Board, the City of Edmonton Planning Department undertook the development of a detailed budget for the proposed Railway Relocation Study Program in October, 1974. The detailed budget was prepared on the basis of an analysis of railway relocation study expenses incurred by a number of other cities in North America (for example, Regina, Saskatchewan; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Ottawa, Ontario; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Moncton, New Brunswick), and in consultation with a number of private consulting firms with expertise or experience in the area of railway facility and land use planning. The Railway Relocation Study Program Budget was presented with the 1975 City Budget. However, due to the uncertain requirements of the program during 1975, and delays in obtaining a formal cost-sharing commitment from both levels of senior government, the Railway Relocation Study Program Budget was approved in principle only by the Economic Affairs Committee-in-Council, and tabled for further consideration and inclusion in the 1975 City Budget pending resolution of cost-sharing arrangements with the Federal and Provincial Governments.
In February, 1975, following reassignment of the Railway Relocation Study Program to the Planning Department, the Economic Affairs Committee-in-Council approved an additional allocation of $25,000 to the Planning Department's 1975 Budget to support the preparation of the revised submission to the Federal Government, and the overall management and co-
TABLE 3 ESTIMATED TOTAL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS FOR RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY 1975-1976
Project Co-ordinator
1975
1976
Total 1975 - 1976
$ 73,600.00
$ 68,250.00
$141,850.00
180,000.00 48,000.00 18,000.00 28,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00
35,000.00 77,000.00 37,000.00 57,000.00 25,000.00 40,000.00
215,000.00 125,000.00 55,000.00 85,000.00 45,000.00 50,000.00
$304,000.00
$271,000.00
$575,000.00
b) Consultants* Engineering Planning Social Economic Environmental Legal
TOTAL
Total (a) & (b) 1975. . . $377,600.00
Total (a) & (b) 1976
Total (a) & (b) 1975-76
$339,250.00
$716,850.00
*Based on an analysis of the Winnipeg Railway Relocation Study, discussions with major consulting firms, and interviews with Federal Ministry of Transport officials. Prepared by: Research and Long Range Planning Branch City Planning Department June, 1975 File: T50-43
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ordination of the City's activities with respect to railway relocation. In conjunction with the preparation of interim and projected budget requirements, the Planning Department also developed a tentative schedule of activities for development of the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program. An outline of estimated budgetary requirements and study scheduling is provided below. Estimated Program Budget Chapters 3 and 5 of this report, respectively provide information on the "Organization" and the "Approach" for the Railway Relocation Study Program. As indicated in these Chapters, estimated budget requirements are based on the development of an integrated program of studies involving an examination of the current situation and potential opportunities for redevelopment of all major railway yard and track facilities in Edmonton. Since it is intended work on the "urban development" and "transportation" plans will be undertaken by selected consultants or a consulting consortium comprising the Project Study Team, and also that the work of the Project Study Team will be continually monitored by the Project Co-ordinator, budgetary requirements for the preparation of necessary "plans" were not separately itemized in the original budget. To satisfy the budgetary assessment requirements of each of the government agencies involved, the original aggregated study budget statement including a separate account for the Project Co-ordinator is presented here (Table 3). A detailed breakdown of costs and budget considerations is provided in Appendix II.
TABLE 4 SUGGESTED 1975-1976 COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS FOR "URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN" AND "TRANSPORTATION PLAN" PREPARATION - RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY PROGRAM
ITEM
CITY OF EDMONTON (25%) 1976
1975
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA (257) 1975-76
1975
1976
1975-76
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (50%) 1975
1976
1975-76
SUB-TOTALS 1975
TOTALS 1975-76
1976
Urban Development Plan
40,360.00
55,625.00
95,985,00
40,360.00
55,625.00
95,985.00
80,720.00
111,250.00
191,970.00
161,440.00
222,500.00
383,940.00
Transportation Plan
54,040.00
29,187.50
83,227.50
54,040.00
29,187.50
83,227.50
108,080.00
58,375.00
166,455.00
216,160.00
116,750.00
332,910.00
SUB-TOTAL
94,400.00
84,812.50
179,212.50
94,400.00
84,812.50
179,212.50
188,800.00
169,625.00
358,425.00
377,600.00
339,250.00
716,850.00
Prepared by: Research and Long Range Planning Branch City Planning Department June, 1975 File: T50-43
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Following discussions with the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of State for Urban Affairs in April, 1975, an analysis of anticipated expenses and allocation of these costs to the "urban development" and "transportation" plans was conducted. On the basis of this analysis and a review of the guidelines used in the preparation of the original budget, it was determined that estimates prepared in October 1974, appear reliable. In addition, it was determined that the estimated overall distribution of the total program budget between the "urban development" and "transportation" plans, respectively, will be about 60:40. A general breakdown of budget requirements for the "urban development plan" and "transportation plan", as well as suggested financial responsibility for the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments for 1975 and 1976 are provided in Tables 4, 5 and 6. Suggested Cost-Sharing Guidelines Early in July, 1974, the City of Edmonton informed the Province of Alberta of its intentions to develop a submission to the Federal Government requesting Federal financial support for the initiation of the Railway Relocation Study Program under the provisions of "Part I" of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act. Subsequent to notifying the Provincial Government, cost-sharing arrangements between the three levels of government were discussed by the members of the Project Steering Committee at meetings in July and August, 1974. Based on these discussions and an examination of the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, the City Administration recommended that financial participation in the study program be considered as follows:4.
Feduta Goveknment
-50% cq totat pAognam coztz (MtAy o4 Dun/vont to cumume 50% o4 totat msts (:)4
ptepaAation
c)4
the ntAanowitation pan",
TABLE 5 SUGGESTED 1975 COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY PROGRAM ITEMProject Co-ordinator
CITY OF EDMONTON (25%)
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA (25%)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (50%)
TOTAL
18,400.00
18,400.00
36,800.00
73,600.00
Engineering
45,000.00
45,000.00
90,000.00
180,000.00
Planning
12,000.00
12,000.00
24,000.00
48,000.00
Social
4,500.00
4,500.00
9,000.00
18,000.00
Economic
7,000.00
7,000.00
14,000.00
28,000.00
Environment
5,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
Legal
2,500.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
94,400.00
94,400.00
188,800.00
377,600.00
Consultants:
TOTAL
Prepared by: Research and Long Range Planning Branch City Planning Department June, 1975 File: T50-43
TABLE 6 SUGGESTED 1976 COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY PROGRAM ITEM Project Co-ordinator
CITY OF EDMONTON (25%)
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA (25%)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (50%)
TOTAL
17,062.50
17,062.50
34,125.00
68,250.00
8,750.00
8,750.00
17,500.00
35,000.00
19,250.00
19,250.00
38,500.00
77,000.00
9,250.00
9,250.00
18,500.00
37,000.00
14,250.00
14,250.00
28,500.00
57,000.00
6,250.00
6,250.00
12,500.00
25,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
40,000.00
84,812.50
84,812.50
169,625.00
339,250.00
Consultants: Engineering Planning Social Economic Environmental Legal
TOTAL
Prepared by: Research and Long Range Planning Branch City Planning Department June, 1975 File: T50-43
Figure 3 Prepared by: Reeearch and Long Rang. Planning Branch Planning Department June, 1975
PROPOSED STAGING OF RAILWAY RELOCATION. STUDY
Hey 21, 1974
May 14. 1974
May 10, 1974
Submit "Suggested Terms of Refeeence and Proposed °rpm-lir:1[10nel Structure for comment and approval. Submit request for approval to initiate procedures to obtain study funding.
uniumanna
Oeveloa acceptable btaay Concepts and •
MEETINGS
preliminary organization
COMMISSION BOARD
BOARD
August 15, 1974 Develop "Letter of Intent to
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
Submit "Letter of Intent to Apply" and'eupporting documentation.
a
y COMMISSION I
August 19, 1974
August 10, 1974
CITY 14 COUNCIL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Apply" and supportine documentation. Form Project
CITY COUNCIL
Steering Committee
•
January 1. 197$
December, 1974 CTC MOT 11SUA
Prepare Detailed "Study Rudeet"
B.
Goat-sharing formula and Programme Objectives
,
Receive comments from
PROJECT' . STEERING COMMITTEE
Ministry of State for Urban Atfairs as basis for
COMMISSION BOARD
January 15, 1975
preparing an application for Railway Study Funding
Develop a suggested 'timetable and procedure for tho preparation Of detailed submission
June 17, 197$
5.1.011
CIT.( COUNCIL
COMMISSION .4
BOARD
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
.4
April 15, 197$
Submit Fevlsed
"Detailed Submiosion"
March 31, 1975
PROJECT I' at STUDY TEAM
February 15, 1975
'
Appoint Project Co-ordinator Orpanize preliminary Project Study Team in heacarch 6fanch. Planning Department. Begin preparing detailed aubmission.
Determine "in-house" responsibilities with res net to Railway Relocation cu .y and o a a codmiment tor interim
financing to support preparation of detailed application.
TRI-LEVEL
INTEs.COVERNNENTAL CCXMITTEE
July 2, 1975 Ytt.e ann1'.ear1en to Provincial and icearal Governments for study funding.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT B. STEERING COMMITTEE
abandon study
dependent upon support received.
August, 1976 An I , to CTC for railway wading sad euppor
CTC
L
.
Initiate or abandon project
August 197$ - March 1976
August 5, 1975 Initiate or
TRI-LEVEL INTERCOWNINMENTAL CO:WITTE '
Work on preparation of Receive Financla Commitment to Railway Relocation Study Programme
Consulting Contracts aw rd d as required
April. 1976
June 1976
•
CITY COUNCIL
COMMISSION BOARD
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
—1 .
Preparation of final submission includine "Transportation
Plan", "Urban Development Plan". and "Financial Plan".
I
PROJECT STEERING .4 CO/WITTER
Preliminary plane/proposals
r
from Prete,: Study Ten, tar submission at briets by
interested and affected- partici:
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and MiniztAy o4 State 40A. Mban A44aiitz to a,mume 50% o4 total coztz o4 p/Lepanation o-4 the "caban development plan");
Pnovince
o4
AlbeAta
City o4 Edmonton
-25% o4 totat p/Logitam cos; and -25% o4 total piLognam cow.
Exhibits 1 and 2 in Appendix7I indicate that these cost-sharing guidelines are acceptable to the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta. However, Municipal and Provincial participation is contingent upon acceptance of the suggested guidelines by the Federal Government.
Program Schedule To facilitate advance resource and personnel planning for the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program, a tentative detailed scheduling of major activities and critical events has been prepared (Figure
3).
The entire Study Program which includes preparation
of the "urban development" and "transportation" plans (including financial paramaters), as well as the preparation of an application to the Canadian Transport Commission for implementation authority is anticipated to be completed by December
31, 1976. An outline
of critical, or key-event activities in the program's development is provided in Appendix III however, it is necessary to point out that estimations for staging of the project are flexible and dependent upon developments within the Project Steering Committee, and the level of co-operation which the City receives in its negotiations with other agencies and private interests involved in the Railway Relocation Study Program.
CHAPTER 7 Conclusion The location of railway maintenance yarding and freight facilities adjacent to residential areas in the Downtown Core of Edmonton reduces the aesthetic quality and results in the inefficient utilization of prime urban land. The Railway Relocation and Crossing Act provides the first opportunity for the City to initiate the comprehensive studies required to investigate the feasibility of physically removing, rationalizing or re-routing railway facilities presently located within the City boundaries. Previous attempts by the City Administration to undertake railway relocation studies have been restricted by the lack of co-operation between the principal parties involved or affected. The Railway Relocation Act, which requires full co-operation and co-ordination between the Municipal, Provincial and Federal agencies insures that obstacles encountered in the past will not continue to impede the development of a program of railway relocation studies for Edmonton in the future.
Railway relocation studies in Edmonton will place a strong emphasis on the social, economic and environmental consequences of implementing a program of railway relocation. Land released by relocation of the railways will be considered for all types of land uses and not restricted for use as transportation corridors. In addition, the City must not assume that it will receive disposition of the land made available by railway relocation. Rather the City should view its role as one of regulating and integrating land uses in the affected areas in an attempt to encourage the more efficient and economical utilization of scarce urban land.
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This document has been prepared on the basis of a consideration of the increased pressure for residential, institutional and commercial land and the limited potential for expansion of rail terminal and switching facilities that is currently being experienced in the City of Edmonton. This report is intended as a statement of the City of Edmonton's commitment to actively and vigorously proceed with the development and implementation of a program of railway relocation.
Appendix II PROPOSED TIME TABLE FOR RAILWAY RELOCATION AND REROUTING STUDY IN EDMONTON
1974 - 1976
YEAR/MONTH 1974
YEAR/MONTH 1975
JJASO 2 3 4 5 6
Organizational Meetings Prepare "letter-of-intent" Submit "Intent" to Council -Submission to Federal Government -Budget Research WP^t, Preseniltion/PreParation . "Timqt.able" for Reviaion Study Organization Determine Responsibilities Federal Government Analysis Budget Commitment (interim) Project Coordinator .! Appointed. "- Organized Study Teem - Prepare Detailed Submission - C.B. Presentation - Federal Government Finance Commitment - Assumes Full Supervision - Prepare Detailed Terms of Reference for Consultant Contracts - Co-ordinate Consolidation of Studies - Prepare CTC Submission - Obtain Legal Counsel .- Application to CIC - Decision to initiate study Consulting Studies - Engineering - Planning - Economic - Social - Environmental
YEAR/MONTH 1976
JI F M A 7 8
SO
N
J F, M At MI J J A
S 0 PI
DI
17118 19 20 21 22 23 24,25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
9110 11 12
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Prepared by Research and Long Range Planning Branch Planning Department June, 1975
Appendix III RAILWAY RELOCATION AND REROUTING STUDY
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PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR ASSUMES FULL SUPERVISION
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