December 2020
City of Penticton Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan Transportation Portion Update
Agenda
ITEM
TIME
1. INTRODUCTIONS
5 MIN
2. TMP STATUS AND PROGRESS
20 MIN
3. NEXT STEPS
5 MIN
4. DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK
30 MIN
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Introductions Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (IIMP) - Plan infrastructure needs in 2019 OCP - Identify Capital works and priorities to implement the OCP 3
- Transportation Portion •
Safety Improvements
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Street Network Capacity Issues
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Developing out Multi-Modal Network
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Prioritization Inline with OCP
Where are we? Official Community Plan Land Use Goals and Policies
Housing
Transportation and Infrastructure
Economy
Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan
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Storm Water
Sanitary Sewer
Water
Environment and Resilience
Agriculture and Food Systems
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Parks and Recreation
We are here
Transportation
Capital Planning Stakeholder Engagement Investigation & Feasibility Design & Construction
Transportation is just one part of the picture.
Scope of the 2020 IIMP – Transportation Portion 1. Integrate network plans status against OCP – Where we want to be 2. Background conditions against OCP – Where we are now 3. Identify major projects to address gaps – How we get there 5
— Identify projects based on need (capital and procedural) — Prioritize capital projects High, Med, Low — Plan for 5, 10, 20 and 25-year implementation
Today’s Objectives WSP Team: — Share overview work to date — Capital project process (pedestrian, cyclist and street network)
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— Public transit, goods movement, parking reviews included in final report
Workshop Participants: — Provide input on capital project prioritization processes — Identify any outstanding issues
OCP Informs Transportation Priorities Safety improvements are paramount. Infrastructure prioritized in Strategic Investment Areas:
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Downtown
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Northern Gateway
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Industrial Area
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Skaha Lake Road
Modes are prioritized by hierarchy. KVR is an important opportunity. Plan recognizes some congestion will occur in the peak periods.
Existing Conditions Summary Pedestrian, Cycling, Vehicles 1. Stakeholder Concerns 2. Data and Existing Guidance 3. Proposed Priorities 8
Transit, Goods Movement, Parking — Status — Integration with parallel studies — Required data and next steps
Pedestrians – What We Heard From the public: — missing infrastructure (70%) — conflicts with vehicle drivers (22%) — pedestrian facilities that require maintenance (8%) From the advisory group: 9
— cyclists using the sidewalks in the Downtown and Lakeshore areas — pedestrian crossing timing not accounting for elderly residents — unsafe pedestrian and cyclist accommodation on rural roads Where missing sidewalks were identified
Pedestrians – Existing Guidance Subdivision and Development Bylaw — Instructions for sidewalk placement and design in new developments — Ex. Sidewalks required on one side of urban residential collector and local roads — Ex. Sidewalks required on both sides of urban commercial collector and local roads
Sidewalk Priority Plan 10
— Addresses existing gaps and prioritizes according to pedestrian demand and safety Parks and Recreation Master Plan — Sets long-term direction for trails — Goal to connect lakes, mountains and community destinations with trails
Pedestrians – Proposed Prioritization Sidewalk Prioritization Principles — Locations that are pedestrian and vehicle collision “hot-spots” — Proactive focus on infill growth areas — Known pedestrian generators: parks, schools, shopping, employment, community centres, recreation centres and transit 11
— Prioritize vulnerable users: seniors, children and people with mobility restrictions — Gaps in sidewalk network according to bylaw requirements (one or both sides) — Roadway volume, classification, percentage of heavy vehicles and grade — Sidewalks needing replacement or repair Where sidewalks are missing (blue lines)
Pedestrians – High Priority Projects
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Project ID
Street Name
From
To
Project Description
S-1
Warren Avenue
Quebec Street
Channel Parkway/Hwy 97
Add sidewalk on both sides
S-2
Channel Parkway/Highway 97
Warren Avenue E
Green Ave W
Add sidewalk on one side
S-3
industrial ave west
Quebec Street
Main Street
Add Sidewalk on one side
S-4
Warren Avenue E
Main Street
Darthmouth Road
Add Sidewalk on one side
S-5
Dawson Avenue
Camrose Street
Darthmouth Road
Add sidewalk on both sides
S-6
Skaha Lake Road
Channel Parkway/Highway 97
Sudbury Avenue
Add sidewalk on one side
S-58
Ellis Creek Trail
Main Street
Industrial Ave W
Ellis Creek Trail
S-59
Ellis Creek Trail
Industrial Ave W
Fairview Road
Ellis Creek Trail
S-60
Atkinson Street
Duncan Ave W
Industrial Ave W
KVR Trail
S-61
Ontario Street
Forestbrook Drive
Eckhardt Ave E
KVR Trail
S-62
Parkview Street
Lee Avenue
South Beach Drive
Add sidewalk on one side
S-63
Lee Avenue
Parkview Street
Cypress Street
Add sidewalk on one side
S-64
Green Avenue West
Highway 97/Channel Parkway
Paris Street
Add sidewalk on one side
S-65
Camrose Street
Industrial Avenue East
Dawson Avenue
Add sidewalk on one side
S-66
Rosetown Avenue
Sumac Street
Camrose Street
Add sidewalk on one side
S-67
Granby Avenue
Fairview Road
Atkinson Street
Add sidewalk on both sides
S-68
Carmi Avenue
Halifax Street
Commercial Way
Add sidewalk on both sides
S-69
Penticton Avenue
Government Street
Kensington Street
Add sidewalk on one side
S-70
Young street
Eckhardt Avenue West
Orchard avenue
Add sidewalk on one side
Cyclists – What We Heard Key issues from the public: — lack of proper cycling infrastructure, mainly bike lanes and signals (60%) — conflicts between cyclists and vehicle (27%) — traffic speed (7%) — conflicts with parked cars (6%) 13
Key issues from advisory group: — establish Penticton as a cycling hub for tourism — add a bike facility on Lakeside Road — re-evaluate the bike route on Carmi Avenue vs Duncan Avenue — improve bike parking at transit stops — add bike repair areas along the KVRT — Address regulations for micro-mobility such as motorized scooters and e-bikes
Where missing cycling infrastructure was identified
Cyclists – Existing Guidance Penticton Cycling Plan (2012) — Updated the 2006 Cycling Network Plan — Hierarchy of bike facilities make up a 1 km grid — Separated bike lanes and multi-use trails — On-street painted bike lanes — Shared road bike routes 14
Lake to Lake Cycling Route — Confirms separated bike lane connecting Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake BC MOTI Active Transportation Design Guide — Guidelines for selecting the right bike facility for different contexts
Cycling – Proposed Prioritization Cycling Infrastructure Prioritization Principles — Update the bike network plan per BC MOTI Active Transportation Guidelines — Prioritize cycling infrastructure improvements that address safety — Construct routes that connect to key destinations in the infill growth areas: 15
— Schools and Okanagan College — Employment centres, and major retail and service areas — Downtown — Parks and beaches
— Construct the Lake-to-Lake bike route — Improve street connections to major trails
Proposed Cycling Network
Cycling – High Priority Projects Project ID
From
To
Project Description
Fairview Road
Manitoba Street
Add Standard Bike Lanes
C-7 C-8 C-10 C-12
Calgary Avenue and Bennett Avenue Wade Avenue W Ellis Street Duncan Avenue W Fairview Road
Power Street Wade Avenue W Highway 97 Highway 97
Van Horne Street Vancouver Avenue Government Street Hastings Avenue
Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes
C-14
Atkinson Street
Duncan Avenue
Kinney Avenue
Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 2
C-15
Warren Avenue E
Highway 97
Atkinson Street
Add Standard Bike Lanes
C-18
Martin Street
Scott Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 4
C-20
Fairview Road
Hastings Avenue
Winnipeg Street
Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 3
Kinney Avenue
Atkinson Street
South Main Street
South Main Street
Kinney Avenue
Elm Avenue
Green Avenue W Highway 97 Skaha Lake Road
Highway 97 Skaha Lake Road Penticton-Oliver Highway
Valleyview Road Green Aveune Yorkton Avenue
C-1
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Street Name
C-21 C-23 C-24 C-25
Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 1 Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes
Streets and Traffic – What We Heard From the public: — inadequate or unsafe intersections (43%) — speeding (27%) — sightlines and blind corners (9%) — pedestrian-vehicle conflicts (7%) — conflicts with parked cars (6%) 17
— issues around driveways on busy roads (4%) — traffic congestion (4%) From the advisory group: — Speeding — need for safe pedestrian crossings on collectors — sightline issues on Smythe Drive — desire for traffic calming on Lakeside Road
Where speeding concerns were identified
Streets and Traffic – Crash Data Two worst crash areas: 1. Highway 97 – two main types: —
right-turning vehicles entering the highway getting rear-ended
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through and left-turning vehicles involved in head-on collisions
2. Main Street / Martin Street / Winnipeg Street northsouth arterials – similar crash types: —
red light-running, misjudging oncoming vehicle gaps or intentions while turning
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some recent improvements on Eckhardt Avenue
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Speeding confirmed on Naramata / Benches and Lakeside Road but few reported crashes
2014 – 2018 Reported and Requested Crash Locations
Streets and Traffic – Capacity Review (2020 and 2045) 144 intersections in traffic model — 15 intersections show issues in 2020 — 27 intersections in 2045 — Most mitigated with minor changes Capital projects to increase capacity will be prioritized where there are overlapping: 19
— safety concerns — sidewalk and cycling projects — other infrastructure projects (storm, wastewater, water etc.) Locations of future over-capacity
Streets and Traffic – Short term Capacity Improvements Project Intersection Main ID Street I-1 Hwy 97
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Intersection Minor Street Westminster
Project Description Add 3rd WBT lane
I-3
Hwy 97
Duncan
Add 3rd NBT lane, SBL phase
I-4 I-5
Hwy 97 Hwy 97
Oakville Fairway
After signalizing Fairway, study impacts of traffic rerouting Signalize
I-6 I-7
Hwy 97 Hwy 97
Eckhardt Skaha Lake
This intersection requires further study 2 EBL, 1 EBT, 2 SBR
I-9 I-10
Fairview Hwy 97
Industrial Warren
I-12 I-20
Fairview Main
Duncan Duncan
Add NBL, SBL and SBL phase Signalize (with SBL phase) Add Lanes: 2 EBT, NBL, SB 1L, 1T, 1R; Add WBL phase, SBL phase Add EBL, WBL lanes
I-21
Main
Warren
Add EBL WBL and signal phases
I-22 I-26 I-29 I-31 I-32 I-36 I-37 I-41 I-43 I-44
Government Government Camrose Government Government Dartmouth Dartmouth Hwy 97 Hwy 97 Hwy 97
Eckhardt Penticton Warren Industrial Okanagan Okanagan Warren Green Mtn Bench Hill Penticton Oliver Hwy
Add EBR, NBR lane; further study for bike lane alignment; may require additional ROW Retime Signal Signalize Add SBR lane Signalize Convert to all way stop Signalize 2 EBL, 2 WBL, 3 NBT, 3 SBT Signalize Signalize
Streets and Traffic – Safety and Traffic Calming Study Area Locations
Potential Traffic Calming Measures
Johnson Road (Upper Bench Road to Middle Bench Road)
•Measures for transition from rural to urban areas at Johnson Road and Middle Bench Road •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Alder Street
Lakeside Road (Brantford Avenue to City Limits)
•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of Vehicle Lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area parking impacts •Discouraging truck traffic •Crosswalks •Measures for transition from rural to urban area (in vicinity of Brantford Avenue and Smythe Drive) •Intersection improvement (including at Smythe Drive)
Naramata Road (City Limits to McMillan Avenue)
•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Naramata Road and Reservoir Road
Lower Bench Road (Bankview Road to Tupper Avenue)
•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Measures for transition from rural to urban areas •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Lower Bench Road and Tupper Avenue
Middle Bench Road (Tupper Avenue to Munson Avenue)
•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Middle Bench Road and Tupper Avenue
Upper Bench Road (Johnson Road to McMillan Avenue)
•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Upper Bench Road and Naramata Road
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Public Transit, Goods Movement, Parking Transit — OCP and BC Transit mostly in alignment — Ongoing update to 2015 BC Transit Futures Studies Goods Movement — Existing truck route classes identified but not defined — Integration with best practice to improve legibility, enforcement 22
Parking — Previous work reviewed; focus on current best practice — Recent approval by council to increase parking rate in downtown and expand metered parking — Comprehensive study to include:
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data collection
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electric vehicle parking and charging
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parking supply requirements
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metered parking
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carsharing
Steps for Capital Prioritization Safety Priorities Pedestrian Project Priorities Cycling Project Priorities Capacity Project Priorities OCP + weighted criteria
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Transportation Priorities
Stormwater Project Priorities Sanitary Sewer Projects Priorities Water Projects Priorities
Integrated Infrastructure Project List and Priorities
Next Steps - Incorporate feedback - Finalize capital project list and priorities - Finalize report 24
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