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Open House Road Map (April 2005)

Board 1 [ pdf ]	Welcome Welcome to our first Public Open House for the Bank Street Functional and Preliminary Design Study. Please feel free to view the presentation material and the background reports at the Resource Table. Should you have any questions regarding the material, or any other aspect of the study, please speak to any of the City, Technical Advisory Committee or Consultant team members in attendance. We encourage you to provide your comments in writing. Comment sheets are available at the registration desk. Please deposit completed forms in the comment box or mail/fax/e-mail to the address at the bottom of the form. Finally, we ask that you record your attendance on the sign-in sheet. Aims and Objectives of Public Open House No. 1 The goals of this meeting are to: Introduce the Project to the General Public; Explain the Scope of the Project; Present Preliminary Inventories; Present and Describe the Concepts, Themes and Opportunities for Streetscape Enhancements; Describe the impact of potential trade-offs for the various road cross-section elements; Identify a Preliminary Long List of Evaluation Criteria; and Obtain your Comments. Background Bank Street between Wellington Street and the Rideau Canal is a major north-south urban undivided arterial in the City of Ottawa. Within the limits above, the City of Ottawa has identified a requirement for the rehabilitation/replacement of portions of its aging watermain distribution, sanitary, combined and storm sewers, and road and sidewalk structure. Due to the size and the complexity of the project, a functional and preliminary design study is required prior to beginning the detail design and tender of the project. Initial funding was provided in 2004 for the start of functional design and Environmental Assessment (EA) work associated with renewal requirements for this length of Bank Street. Future funding requests will provide authority for final designs and implementation of the works. This Functional and Preliminary Design study will provide environmental clearance for the City to proceed with future construction following the requirements of a Schedule "C" Project under the Municipal Class EA.
Board 2 [ pdf ]	What is the Problem? The problem, or opportunity this project is being asked to address is "how should we rehabilitate Bank Street?" The core requirement of this project is to rehabilitate the aging and deteriorating municipal infrastructure on Bank Street. This includes: Rehabilitation/replacement of the watermain. Rehabilitation/replacement of the sanitary, storm and combined sewers. Rehabilitation/replacement of the road structure and sidewalks. Rehabilitation/replacement of the traffic control signal system and street lighting. Identification of modifications and corridor selection as required for private utilities. Using the Downtown Urban Design Strategy 2020 as a basis, the City will develop a Streetscape Plan. The project will also provide an opportunity to identify and implement minor traffic operational improvements, transit priority measures, changes to the roadway cross-sectional elements and other features deemed beneficial to the project. So... "If we are going to fix it, make it better". Study Purpose The purpose of this study will be to define a recommended Functional and Preliminary Design for Bank Street that will provide the City with a detailed scope of work, functional/preliminary designs, a construction phasing and staging strategy and secure environmental clearance for the project in advance of detailed design, tender preparation and construction.
Board 3 [ pdf ]	Environmental Assessment Process This project is being undertaken as a Schedule "C", Class Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the Municipal Class EA document, 2000, a copy of which is available at the Resource Table. Where a project consists of multiple components having differing status under the Class EA if carried out separately, the entire project shall take on the status of the component requiring the most rigorous treatment. For example, for this project the replacement of the watermain and sewers would be Schedule "A" activity on its own. However, the streetscaping and roadway modifications being considered, on their own, would either be Schedule "B" or Schedule "C" activities (dependent on the costing of the works). Accordingly we are planning the project under Schedule "C", the most rigorous schedule. This study will also be harmonized to satisfy the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, if triggered by this project. There is opportunity at any time during the environmental assessment process for interested persons to provide comments and review outstanding issues. If after participating in this project, and at the conclusion of the study, you still have serious environmental concerns, you have the right to request the Minister of the Environment to reclassify the project as a Part II order (or bump-up) to an Individual Environmental Assessment.
Board 4 [ pdf ]	PUBLIC Community Associations Interest Groups BIA's CITY COUNCIL   OTHER AGENCIES National Capital Commission Ministry of Transportation City of Ottawa - EPSD Fire Services Branch City of Ottawa - EPSD Emergency Medical Services Branch City of Ottawa - Ottawa Police Services City of Ottawa - Economic Development City of Ottawa Light Rail Office Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Culture Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Ministry of Health Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Parks Canada, Rideau Canal Division Ontario Trucking Association Ottawa Carleton District School Board Ottawa Carleton Catholic District School Board Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques de Langue Francaise Conseil des Ecoles Publiques de l'est de L'Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (Eastern Reg.) The Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce· Ottawa Tourism & convention Authority OSWATCH Ottawa Bus Central Station Greyhound Canada PROJECT TEAM City of Ottawa - PWS Construction Services - West CCL/IBI Ottawa David McManus Engineering Ltd. PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) City of Ottawa Community Associations Business Owners/BIA's Interest Groups Various Advisory Committee Members Individuals TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) TPO - Safety & Traffic Services TPO - Mobility & Area Traffic Mgt. TPO - Parking Operations TPO - Street and Community Lighting Transit Service PGM - Infrastructure Approvals PGM - Area Planning and Design PGM - Community Environment PGM - Heritage Planning PGM - Development Review PWS - Surface Operations PWS - Utility Services PWS - Needs and Programming Parks and Forestry Services Real Estate Services Lansdowne Park - Real Property Asset Management Public Art Consultant Team UTILITIES Bell Canada Hydro Ottawa Rogers Ottawa Ltd. Enbridge Gas Persona Communications 360 Networks/Group Telecom Telus Communications Plantec Inc. Videotron Telecom Ltd. Allstream Hydro One Telecom Ottawa Esso Home Comfort Study Stages This Functional and Preliminary Design Study will include the following four key phases: Study Commencement - Phase 1 Information Gathering and Generation of Alternatives - Phase 2 Analysis and Evaluation of Alternatives and Recommended Plan - Phase 3 Documentation - Phase 4 Future Steps: Initiation of Detailed Design - Date(s) to be determined Construction - Date(s) to be determined
Boards 5 [ pdf ] 6 [ pdf ] 7 [ pdf ]	Displays preliminary inventories and existing conditions for Official Plan (zoning), Natural Environment, Existing Land Use and Heritage Structures.
Boards 8 [ pdf ] 9 [ pdf ] 10 [ pdf ] 11 [ pdf ] 12 [ pdf ]	Presents a display of the issues identified (what we've heard so far), streetscape opportunities and special places and the concept development for these locations and the other character areas.
Boards 13 [ pdf ] 14 [ pdf ] 15 [ pdf ]	Displays an overview of the inventories for existing Traffic and Transportation conditions including: roadway cross-sections, link volumes, pedestrian, cyclist and transit movements.
Board 16 [ pdf ]	Long List of Criteria for Evaluation of Alternative Functional Design Concepts The following evaluation criteria categories may be used in the assessment of the alternative functional design concepts described in the previous displays: Traffic and Transportation Socio-economic Environment Cultural Environment Land Use and Property Cost Under each of these categories, sub-factors will be defined to compare the relative effects of the alternatives being evaluated. If you feel that there are any other criteria that should be included, please indicate them on your comment sheet. A preliminary long list of sub-factors includes: Traffic and Transportation Impact on pedestrian environment Impact on conditions for cyclists Impact on transit services and operations Impact on general traffic operations Level of Service at intersections Design consistency in City Emergency Vehicles Response Impact on on-street parking Socio-Economic Environment Recreational Access to pathway along Queen Elizabeth Driveway Integration with Lansdowne Park Year round access to Central Park Business Impacts Correcting Non-conforming private approaches (driveway) Goods Delivery Garbage Pick-up Changes to on-street parking Correcting parking encroachments within the Right of Way Residential Changes to on-street parking Changes to driveways Natural Environment Vegetation Removed Urban Wildlife Corridors Affected Cultural Environment Archaeological Potential Built Heritage Sites Impact on Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall Impact on Parliamentary Precinct Land Use and Property Property Requirements Utility Impacts Impact on Snow Storage and Clearing Cost Life Cycle Cost Capital Cost This list is preliminary and it will be reviewed and expanded with input from the TAC and PAC. Should you feel that there are other criteria that should also be considered, please list them on your comment sheet.
Board 17 [ pdf ]	Road Design Concept Selection Trade-off Matrix The design for the rehabilitation of Bank Street presents many opportunities and challenges, none moreso than the development of a roadway cross-section which balances the diverse interests of the various stakeholders and project partners. Road design must express the general values and preferences of City residents, including those related to safety, mobility and aesthetics. While some City roads function as scenic routes, parkways or urban mainstreets, others pass through the Greenbelt or heritage districts. Each setting requires a road to perform different functions and for these reasons each must be sensitive to its immediate context. The existing right-of-way width for Bank Street through the corridor is predominately 18.3m and the existing built environment dominates the roadway with very little or no setback from property line. The City Official Plan protects for a right of way width of 20m from Wellington to Isabella and 23m from Isabella to the Rideau Canal, however, for all intents and purposes we must work with the widths between existing building faces that are available today. The Municipal Class EA requires consideration of a reasonable range of alternative methods of implementing the solution be considered. The "Do Nothing" Alternative, which provides a benchmark for evaluation of alternatives, must also be considered. The matrix below provides a listing of some of the roadway cross-section elements that could be considered along with the "trade-offs" that might be required. IF YOU WANT… YOU MAY GAIN… YOU MAY LOSE… REMARKS For Pedestrians Wider Sidewalks Less Cluttered Sidewalks Better Snow Storage More Area for Landscaping On-Street Parking Potential for Transit Priority Measures Four-Lane Section Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic Cycling Facility Existing Sidewalk Width = 2.2m, South of Gladstone Could widen and Maintain 4 (narrowed) Lanes Existing Sidewalk Width = 3.65m, North of Gladstone Mid-Block Crossings Better Access On-Street Parking Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic Signalized mid block crossings could be problematic. Proximity to existing signalized intersections. For Cyclists Dedicated Cycle Lanes Better Environment for Cyclists Opportunity to Widen Sidewalks On-Street Parking Four-Lane Section Transit Priority Measures Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic Not Present Today Preferred Width 1.8m Minimum Width 1.5m Existing Widened Sidewalks, north of Gladstone would be Narrowed Bank Street is a low speed road with frequent intersections which is generally not conducive to bike lanes. Creates more potential for conflict. Shared Cycle and Parking Lane Better Environment for Cyclists Permanent On-Street Parking Opportunity to Widen Sidewalks Transit Priority Measures Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic Not Present today Preferred Width 4.0m Encourages cyclists to ride too close to parked cars Shared Cycle/Through Lane Better Environment for Cyclists Existing Sidewalk Width South of Gladstone Not Present Today Preferred Width = 4.25m Provides greater maneuverability for cyclists in tight congested traffic conditions For Transit Dedicated Transit Lane Improved Transit Service Marginal Widening of Sidewalks South of Gladstone On-Street Parking. May need to narrow sidewalks north of Gladstone Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic Current Cycling Environment and Opportunity for Improvement to Cycling Environment Current Methods for Goods Delivery and Garbage Pick-up Current Widened Sidewalks North of Gladstone Bank Street is a Transit Priority Corridor in TMP No Transit Priority Facilities Exist at Present Peak Hour Transit Lane Improved Transit Service Marginal Widening of Sidewalks South of Gladstone Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic South of Gladstone On-Street Parking North of Gladstone or may Need to narrow Sidewalks Current cycling environment and Opportunity for Improved Cycling Environment Does Not Exist at Present For General Traffic/Parking A Two-Lane Section Shared or Dedicated Cycle/Through Lanes Wider Sidewalks On-Street Parking All Day, Both Sides Transit Priority Lanes Curb Extensions for Bus Stops Peak Traffic Provisions and Level of Service (LOS) for General Traffic. Could Approach Failure South of Gladstone Current Level of On-Street Parking. Could Reduce if Dedicated Transit Priority Lane Implemented Similar to Existing Laurier to Wellington Some Gains or Losses Could be Mutually Exclusive * Similar to Laurier to Gladstone Some Gains or Losses Could be Mutually Exclusive * A Three-Lane Section Wider Sidewalks, South of Gladstone Shared Lane for Cycling/Through Traffic On-Street Parking, North of Laurier On-Street Parking, south of Gladstone LOS in AM Peak Direction, PM Peak direction or Both Directions, South of Gladstone Widened Sidewalks, North of Laurier Similar to Laurier to Gladstone Some Gains or Losses Could be Mutually Exclusive * A Four-Lane Section Marginally Wider Sidewalks, South of Gladstone Current Level of On-Street Parking Maintained or Increased Throughout Opportunity to Implement Transit Priority Throughout Corridor Maintain or Better LOS for General Traffic Throughout Corridor Sidewalk Width, North of Gladstone to Wellington Opportunities to Declutter Sidewalks, north of Gladstone to Wellington Opportunities for Streetscaping Improvements, North of Gladstone to Wellington Similar to Reconstructed Bank Street in Old Ottawa South Some Gains or Losses Could be Mutually Exclusive * * A combination of gains or loses may be achieved only with the exclusion of other stated gains or loses.
Board 18 [ pdf ]	An overview of the road, sewer and water requirements (underground servicing) along with a functional design solution.
Board 19 [ pdf ]	How Can You Remain Involved in the Study? You can remain involved in the Bank Street Functional and Preliminary Design Study by: Requesting that your name be added to our study mailing list; Providing a written comment sheet; Attending our next Public Open House; and Contacting consultant or City staff at any time during the study Any of our representatives can assist you in completing the above activities. Future Activities Following this Public Open House we will: Review all comments from the public and agencies; Finalize field inventories (spring activity); Identify Alternative Design Concepts based on comments received; Complete the analysis and evaluation of alternatives; Conduct briefing meetings with external agencies, interest groups and individuals; Prepare for Public Open House No. 2 (summer 2005) Select the Preferred Design Concept.