Council Presentation – Draft Plan
May 25, 2015
Agenda Introduction Context
Pedestrian Plan Bike and Trails Plan Road Network Plan Transit Strategy Implementation
What is a TMP? Support Community Goals (OCP) Existing and Future Conditions Consider All Modes Policy and Infrastructure Strategy Implementation Plan
Project Status PHASE ONE PHASE TWO
- Council Meeting #1 (July 14, 2014) - Project Start up
- Stakeholder Group – Workshop #1 (Oct 7, 2014) - Document Existing Transportation Conditions
- Council Meeting #2 (Nov 24, 2014)
PHASE THREE
- Develop Vision, Goals and Objectives - Forecast Future Transportation Conditions - Stakeholder Group – Workshop #2 - PlaceSpeak Consultation
Next Steps PHASE FOUR
- Review Special Transportation Issues
PHASE FIVE
- Public Consultation
PHASE SIX
- Council Meeting #3
- Undertake Parking Policy Strategy
- Stakeholder Committee – Workshop #3 - Prepare Draft Transportation Plan
- Prepare Final TMP & Develop Implementation Plan
Vision The City of Fort St. John will provide an efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances our quality of life by supporting environmental, economic, and social sustainability to make our community vibrant, safe, and accessible.
Goals Through the implementation of the following goals, it will:
1. Provide an effective transportation network that connects the community and surrounding areas and allows for the efficient movement of people and goods between residential, commercial, institutional and industrial neighbourhoods. 2. Enhance mobility options by providing attractive, inclusive, healthy and environmentally responsible transportation choices 3. Give priority to the safety and health of users when planning, designing and operating transportation systems and networks for all seasons. 4. Integrate transportation and land use planning to help minimize the need for new transportation infrastructure, build walkable communities and foster a vibrant downtown. 5. Inform and Educate the public on transportation issues and networks
Stakeholder Feedback Current and Future Challenges (sample) Roads
Parking
Condition of roads School zones - buses, Truck and through pedestrians and cars traffic in city vs bypass Parking challenges: Need attention to Work trucks in 112th Ave as it is residential areas becoming an arterial Snow clearing road Drive-thrus Wrong way parking
Accessibility/Active Transportation
Community Growth
Sidewalks - narrow for Development on wheelchairs and periphery of City strollers Where is Boundary in Cycling is difficult and 20 Years? unsafe Rapid Population Trails network needs Growth to be expanded Accessibility in all seasons Limited Transit options
Public Feedback High on Ice Event Concerned about congestion, maintenance, lack of sidewalks (today) Mostly concerned about congestion (future) Support for on street bike network More trails, bike routes, sidewalks, bus shelters
Facebook More trails and sidewalks Downtown Parking Smaller / more efficient buses + longer hours
Key Issues and Opportunities
Growth and Development Downtown Redevelopment Sidewalks Trails and Bike Network Road Network Road Cross-Sections Parking
Downtown Streets for People Make Parking Work “To-ness” not “Thru-ness” Bike Routes
Components of the TMP
Pedestrian Plan Bicycle and Trails Plan Road Network Plan Transit Strategy Special Transportation Issues Implementation Plan
Pedestrian Plan Enhancing Sidewalk Coverage within Strategic Areas Supportive Pedestrian Facilities Crossings & Accessibility
Supportive Pedestrian Facilities
Enhanced Sidewalk Width (2.0m) Boulevard Placement Street Furniture Sidewalk Maintenance
Crossings and Accessibility
Curb Let Downs Narrowed Crossings Accessible Pedestrian Signals Countdown Timers Tactile Strips Enhanced Crossings
Bicycle and Trails Plan
Bike Network Facilities Develop the Bike Network Improved Crossings Bike Parking
Bike Network Facilities Multi-Use Trails Dedicated Bike Routes Shared Lanes
Bike Parking
Commercial and Institutional Areas Civic and Recreation Facilities Downtown Parks and Open Space
Road Network Plan Network Connectivity and Circulation Intersection and Safety Improvements Road Classification Update
Transit Strategy Improved Transit Centre Supportive Pedestrian Infrastructure Supportive Community Initiatives
Special Issues
Use of Lanes Parking Road Cross Sections Truck Bypass
Road Cross Sections Road & Right of Way Widths Sidewalks – Width and Offset Supporting all Modes Vehicles Bikes Pedestrians
Application for New Development vs. Existing Areas Multiple Options Available
Local Road – Single Family (R1)
Local Road – Duplex (R2)
Local Road – Multi-family
Collector  Multiple Options Available
Implementation Plan
Downtown Bike Routes
th 100
St
th (96 Ave
to
th 105 Ave)
th 105 Ave
(various)
North Bypass Connector
Overall Costs Project Ranking
Project Name
Project Extents
CrossSection
Project Cost
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
90 Street Bike Route Downtown Area Bike Route Network Downtown Revitalization - 100 Street 97 Avenue Minor Collector Upgrade Downtown Revitalization - 100 Avenue 105 Avenue Minor Collector & MUT Upgrade 100 Street Four-Laning Upgrade 104 Street Minor Collector Connector 86 Street Upgrades with Multi-Use Trail 108 Street Connector
100 Avenue to 112 Avenue Downtown Area 97 Avenue to 105 Avenue 96 Street to 108 Street 96 Street to 104 Street 88 Street to 108 Street 110 Avenue to 119 Avenue 95 Avenue to 99 Avenue Alaska Highway 97 to 96 Street 108 Avenue to 109 Avenue
C5 Various DT2 C3 DT2 C2 C9 C3 A4 C3
$820,000 $3,700,000 $5,640,000 $1, 850,000 $6,490,000 $3,780,000 $11,240,000 $2,400,000 $2,460,000 $540,000
11
92A Street with Multi-Use Trail Upgrade
Alaska Highway 97 to 93 Avenue
C1
$1,290,000
12 13 14 15 As Needed
105 Avenue Connector 116 Street Arterial with Multi-Use Trail Upgrade North Bypass Connector 85 Avenue Bike Route Other Intersection Improvements
88a Street to 86 Street Alaska Highway 97 to Road 267 100 Street to 116 Street 86 Street to 79A Street Various
C2 A4 A2 C5 Various
$1,310,000 $10,340,000 $9,610,000 $610,000 $4,550,000
TOTAL
$66,630,000
Financing and Funding Grants Borrowing Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Specified Area / Local Area Service Latecomer Charges Development Works Agreement Partnerships
Next Steps Finalize Plan Submit to Council for final approval