Selkirk Trestle 'Light Train'

Selkirk Trestle ‘LIGHT TRAIN’ A P³+** Collaboration Of RedSeven Services/ABOTA*

[*A Bridge Over The Abyss] [**Public/Public/Partnership + Cooperation]

‘LIGHT TRAIN’ Project Proposal and Implementation Program

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Preamble – This project is the result of continuous observation over the past Three [3] Years and reflects a growing reflection of need represented by the increased use of the Galloping Goose Trail as a Transportation corridor as well as its attraction for activities displaced from other areas yet remaining primarily due to a lack of enforcement.

There appears to be a distinct lack of continuity between the two jurisdictions, the City of Victoria and the CRD which is addressed in this proposal as well as an acknowledgement of the ongoing discussions which this proposal addresses.

This proposal is divided into Three [3] Parts; 1 – Introduction which outlines the interests and agenda of the sponsor as well as the identity and qualifications of the designated contractors.

2 – The Selkirk Trestle ‘Light Train’ and the engineering requirements including the provision for a new deck.

3 – The Cecilia Ravine ‘Light Train’ Extension with the ‘BGCA – Spur Line’

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Introduction

This project is designed to address the growing usage of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail as a major human powered traffic corridor reaching far beyond its ‘Regional Park’ status. With the increase in both traffic and the time of use with the incumbent issues of safety, both real and perceived, this proposal specifically addresses the ‘Dark Zone’ surrounding the Selkirk Trestle and the Cecilia Ravine Extension.

In assessing the requirements an the effect on the Regional Trail beyond the Selkirk Trestle, it has been determined that extending the ‘Light Train’ beyond the trestle to include the area between Gorge Road and Burnside Avenue [Cecilia Ravine Extension] and as far as Dupplin Road would be a useful augmentation to the corridor.

Neither the Selkirk Trestle or the Cecilia Ravine Extension are proposed as single projects and while the technical requirements differ they are included as one project.

The rationale for this project come from both the history of the Galloping Goose Regional trail and its growth as a ‘Green’ transportation corridor. The trestle, originally part of the Canadian National Rail system represents a feature in the CRD Parks system and while it is technically designated as a Park, it can hardly be said that the standard ‘Dawn to Dusk’ usage protocol applies. It is in fact part of the Human Powered Transportation Infrastructure seeing use 24 Hours/Day. In considering the area this project is designed to address, the ‘Dark Zone’ areas which include the Selkirk Trestle and the Cecilia Ravine have been identified. While the trail benefits from both ambient and designed illumination on the approaches to the trestle; The Railyards development providing Bollard lighting along their stretch of the trail with infrastructure provided to continue the lighting to the Bay Street [Point Ellice] Bridge as construction progresses South and a ‘Dark Sky’ installation on the East end of the trestle adjacent to the ‘360 Waterfront’ development at Selkirk Waterfront.

The Proponents – This project is proposed by a single donor which has as its membership a group of individuals who are shareholders of the RedSeven Services Collaborative, a Schedule 3 [1998] Federally Incorporated Not-For-Profit Corporation. The group carries a Public Liability and Personal Injury policy underwritten by AXA Pacific Insurance of Victoria B.C.

4/8 Suppliers – Light Fixtures –

Carmanah Technologies Building 4, 203 Harbour Road Victoria, V9A 3S2 British Columbia

Lamp Posts –

Foxfab Metal Works Inc. 201 - 11517 Kingston St. Maple Ridge, V2X 0Z5

Contractors – Engineering –

Stantec Engineering 400 – 655 Tyee Road Victoria V9A 6X5 British Columbia

Structural Work –

United Engineering 327G Harbour Road Victoria, V9A 3S2 British Columbia

Electrical –

E.H. Emery Electric Ltd 859 Viewfield Road Victoria V9A 4V2

Scaffolding –

[See Trestle Installation Options] Island Scaffold Services 8300 Crofton Chemainus V0R 1K0 British Columbia

Site Work –

[Cecilia Ravine Extension] Western Grater Contracting Limited 790 Industrial Way Victoria, V9B 6E2 British Columbia

All designated contractors and suppliers are licensed to work in the Province of British Columbia and carry full WCB [WorkSafe BC] Coverage. Additionally the project sponsor will provide liability coverage for the duration of the project installation through AxA Pacific.

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Selkirk Trestle ‘Light Train’

Installation – The ‘Light Train’ will consist of a grouping of Twenty-Four [24] Carmanah ‘1710 EverGEN’ Light Fixtures, finished in Black, mounted on Foxfab [FSR420HD] poles set equidistant and on alternate sides of the trestle deck up to, but not including the ramp portion on the Eastern approach and the lift section on the West. The lamp posts [Black] will be secured from an extension to the Pile Caps under the main deck [See Engineering Requirements] and will run on the outside of the railing.

The light fixtures are masked to throw light on the bridge deck with minimal spill-over to comply with DFO guidelines and are ‘Dark Sky’ compatible. The Solar Panels will be protected by a Titanium Oxide coating which will eliminate the need to mitigate the effects of the resident Seagull population. The possibility of vandalism will be mitigated by the fact that people will not be able to avoid being seen and the location of the posts poses sufficient risk to deter all but the most adventurous and prevention of the acts of a minority does not outweigh the benefits to the majority.

The lights will be controlled by the ‘Advanced Occupancy Sensing’ system controlled on a 20:100 basis. The lights will operate at 20% brightness at dusk, switching to 100% when traffic is sensed in a cascade triggered from either end of the trestle and dwelling in the ‘On’ position for 30 Seconds after no motion is sensed.

Engineering Requirements – The lampposts will be attached to the pile caps of the existing trestle. The method has been chosen to lessen the effects of vibration form the deck, a particular issue when groups of cyclists cross the trestle with a uniform cadence.

An engineering/design program will be assigned to the Engineering Consultants [Stantec Engineering], chosen for their prior experience with the site, to assess and design the best solution for the mountings. The fabrication will be assigned to United Engineering who will also carry out the installation.

There are two options available for the construction phase of the Selkirk Trestle portion of the ‘Light Train’. Consideration has been given to both options with no preference for either. The first is to use a Jekko SPD-500 crane which complies with the load restriction [6000Kg] of the deck. This option will require closing the trestle during construction with a requirement to provide duration service for both Foot Traffic and Bicycles from the Public Dock at the Railyards to the dock below the Glo Pub. In order to accommodate bicycles, Ferries will have to be chartered from the Aquabus fleet in Vancouver for the duration of the work. The second option involves the use of a rolling scaffold structure [Island Scaffold Services] built to accommodate a ‘Walkthrough’ with two flag ]ersons to control the traffic and the unit locked down and guarded at the end of the working day. The scaffolding system complies with the load restriction [6000Kgs] on the trestle. The costs of either option have been determined to be within 10% and the decision of which to use is left to CRD Parks. All electrical installation will be carried out by Emery Electric using their own equipment on a cost-per-service basis as part of the overall agreement.

6/8 Optional – There is the possibility of considerable damage being done to the deck with either option and this has resulted in consideration being given to completely replacing the deck with standard 4” x12” decking timbers with an allowance for sufficient stock to complete any repairs during the life of the project [20 Years]. This will be assessed in cooperation with CRD Parks Staff and the Engineering Consultant [Stantec Engineering].

Budget – The budget for the lighting portion of this project is CDN $180,000.00, including ‘Red Spares’. This compares with an estimate of $265,000.00 for ‘Conventional Power’ with the additional advantage of be Off-Grid. Additionally, there is budgeted CDN $300,000.00 for materials to replace the deck, should that decision be made.

Maintenance – A contingency, exclusive of ‘Red Spares’, of $6000.00/Year for the Twenty [20 Year] life expectancy of the project. The contingency will be held in a designated form and accessed by the CRD in compliance with an agreement with the donor group.

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Cecilia Ravine ‘Light Train Extension’

Introduction – The ‘Light Train Extension’ is proposed as a major addition to the originating to the Selkirk Trestle initiative further addressing the issues of accessibility and safety in the area between the Gorge Road overpass and Dupplin Road. While there is lighting through the Cecilia Road connector, it does not address the area between the crossing towards Gorge Road nor East to Dupplin Road. There is considerable activity which was displaced from other areas which make the corridor perceptually dangerous if not in fact and the ‘arrival’ of the ‘Light Train’ will have a proven effect of displacing once more to an area where it can be dealt with more effectively by the authorities engaged to carry it out.

Installation – The ‘Light Train’ will consist of an array of Thirty-Six+ [36+] Carmanah ‘1710 EverGEN’ Light Fixtures, finished in Black and set on Foxfab ‘FSR644HD’ poles which will have top modifications to accommodate the 3” Carmanah mounting specification. The pole are 44’ to allow for adequate Solar Reception with the light fixtures set approximately 20’ off the trail surface.

The lights will be controlled by the ‘Advanced Occupancy Sensing’ system controlled on a 20:100 basis. The lights will operate at 20% brightness at dusk, switching to 100% when traffic is sensed in a cascade triggered from either end of the trail and dwelling in the ‘On’ position for 30 Seconds after no motion is sensed.

The poles shall be located on the South side of the trail mounted on foundations created

by Western Grater’s 12” ‘Secoroc Down Hole Hammer’. The installation shall be located in consideration of CRD plans to widen the trail with the possibility of cooperative use of the available equipment to ‘rough in’ the trail expansion. There will also be an undertaking to the Burnside Gorge Community Centre to extend a ‘BGCA – Spur Line’ addressing access concerns from the main trail to the community centre. All electrical installation will be carried out by Emery Electric using their own equipment on a cost-per-service basis as part of the overall agreement.

Budget – The budget for the lighting portion of this project is $320,000.00, including ‘Red Spares’, plus an additional $120,000.00 for the ‘BCGA – Spur Line’. This compares with an estimate of $465,000.00 for ‘Conventional Power’ with the additional advantage of be Off-Grid Maintenance – A contingency, exclusive of ‘Red Spares’, of $6400.00/Year for the Twenty [20 Year] life expectancy of the project. The contingency will be held in a designated form and accessed by the CRD in compliance with an agreement with the donor group.

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Conclusion – Appendices

Conclusion – The Selkirk ‘Light Train’ and its ‘Cecilia Extension’ is presented as a complete project, an example of what can occur when there is participation and cooperation between the People Served and the People Who Serve. This project is proposed in due consideration of all the neighbourhood concerns as well as completed consideration of the environmental requirements.

Every regulation has been considered and exceeded. The Gorge Waterway has recovered from its use as a major industrial area and continues to grow cooperatively with the industries that remain.

The necessary consultation with the various stakeholders which include the Trail Users, Gorge Waterway Initiative, BGCA, and the City of Victoria among others should proceed with the greatest concern in the consultation process being the I:M [Inertia : Momentum] Ratio becoming too skewed.

There is considerable community support for this project and the donor group is committed to seeing the project to fruition.

Appendices – A] Carmanah Technologies ‘EverGEN 1710’ Specification for the Selkirk Trestle.

B] Foxfab FSR4HD Specification C] Foxfab FSR6HD Specification D] JEKKO SPD 500 Specification