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Open House Display Boards (March 18, 2008)

Board 1 [ pdf - 1.30 MB ]	Welcome Welcome to our Public Open House for the Detailed Design of Bank – Laurier Avenue West to Somerset Street. 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 project, 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 This Public Open House This Public Open House will: Present the preferred detailed design for the corridor between Laurier Avenue West and Somerset Street. Present streetscape and streetlighting preferred detailed designs for the corridor. Present a preferred traffic management strategy. Present background information. Identify next steps to be undertaken in the project. 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 system, 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 has been carried and for the whole corridor which has provided environmental clearance for the City to proceed with future construction following the requirements of a Schedule "C" Project under the Municipal Class EA. This study was completed in March 2006. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) was prepared and approved in accordance with the EA process. Detailed design has been undertaken and construction is proposed, for the section of the corridor between Laurier Avenue West and Somerset Street. The Scope of work includes: Rehabilitation/replacement of the asphalt pavement. Replacement of combined sewers with separate storm and sanitary sewers. Construction of a new watermain. Replacement of the existing sidewalks with new concrete sidewalks along the east and west side of the street. New streetlighting on both sides of Bank Street. Replacement traffic control signals. Streetscaping elements that include tree planting, waste receptacles, benches, bicycle racks, and hard surface features. Upgrades to certain private utilities (Bell and Hydro Ottawa). The detail design has been separated into three stages. They are: Stage 1 – Bank Street – Wellington to Laurier (construction completed). Stage 2 – Bank Street – Laurier to Highway 417. The City Project Manager is Luke Foley of Construction Services West. Construction is planned in phases between 2008 and 2010. Stage 3 – Bank Street – Highway 417 to the Rideau Canal. The City Project Manager is Neil Stout of Construction Services East. Construction is planned in phases in 2010 and 2011. For the limits Laurier Avenue West to Somerset Street construction is planned to start in late May 2008 and be completed by November 2008.
Board 2 [ pdf - 911 KB ]	Municipal Class Environmental Assessment In August 2004, the City of Ottawa initiated a functional and preliminary design study for Bank Street from Wellington Street to the Rideau Canal, a length of 3100 metres. This project was planned following 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. In accordance with the EA process, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) was completed and filed for public comment on March 24, 2006. The ESR produced for the Bank Street corridor between Wellington Street and Rideau Canal has been approved by the Ministry of Environment in 2006, and provides environmental clearance for the detailed design of the section of Bank Street included in the current assignment. A copy of the ESR is also available for review at the Resource Table.   Municipal Class EA Planning and Design Process Flow Chart [ Click to enlarge ] Study Area Project limits, 2008 Construction [ Click to enlarge ]
Board 3 [ pdf - 865 KB ]	Roadway Surface Features - Including roadway geometry, parking arrangements, sidewalks/crosswalks, bus stops, loading zones and other features [ Click to enlarge ]
Board 4 [ pdf - 2.20 MB ]	Proposed Streetscaping Elements for the Financial and Commercial Districts [ Click to enlarge ] Streetscape plan Tree planting and street light plan for the financial district Custom bike rack with public art panel along boulevard Custom bike rack – Examples of possible public art Proposed bench at cross streets Alternate bench Waste receptacle Bike rack at cross streets Planting detail [ Click to enlarge ] Bus shelter Tree planting and street light plan for the commercial district
Board 5 [ pdf - 1.25 MB ]	Road, Sewer and Watermain Rehabilitation – Replacement Plan and Profile [ Click to enlarge ] [ Click to enlarge ]
Board 6 [ pdf - 1.04 MB ]	Road, Sewer and Watermain Rehabilitation – Replacement Plan and Profile Replacement plan and profile for the Bank Street and Laurier Avenue Intersection [ Click to enlarge ] Replacement plan and profile for the Bank Street and Gloucester Street Intersection [ Click to enlarge ] Replacement plan and profile for the Bank Street and Lisgar Street Intersection [ Click to enlarge ] Replacement plan and profile for the Bank Street and Nepean Street Intersection [ Click to enlarge ] Replacement plan and profile for the Bank Street and Cooper Street Intersection [ Click to enlarge ]
Board 7 [ pdf - 2.67 MB ]	Bank Street North Public Art Plan Rationale for Functional Art Approach 1. Incorporating art into street furniture saves street space No extra space on Bank Street North for stand alone art 2. Opens up public art competition to more local artists Artists do not need outdoor public art experience to apply since they will not be responsible for fabrication or installation of functional art. What it’s all about Call on local artists to propose designs for bicycle racks Artists will submit line drawings that take into account criteria for functional bike racks Selected artists will refine and transfer their drawings to digital files Digital files will be used as a pattern for laser-cut steel bicycle racks Per cent for Art Budget The percent for art budget covers administration costs as well as the artist commissions. These costs vary according to the type of competition and project. The per cent for art allocation is expected to cover: Administration costs Jury fees Finalists’ design fees Fabrication Interpretation plaque Official unveiling Photo documentation Contingency GST Commissioning Process in Summary Create an art plan Call to Artists Form Art Selection Committee (2-3 artists, architect/ landscape architect, community representative, project manager) Evaluate submissions Short-list finalists Host Public Viewing for community input Art Selection Committee chooses final designs Artwork fabricated and installed Evaluation Criteria for Art Demonstrate artistic excellence Be conceptually timeless Account for technical criteria for functional bicycle racks Reflect the community profile and character of the site Be engaging to site users Be safe for the public Opportunities for Community Involvement Representation on art selection committee Provision of resource material for the artists, including background information on the history, character, and vision for the street Public viewing of finalists’ designs Timeline for Public Art Call to Local Artists April 2008 Deadline for Submissions May 2008 Art Selection Committee shortlists designs May 2008 Public Viewing of shortlisted designs June 2008 Selection Committee chooses winning designs June 2008 Designs transferred to digital files June 2008 Bicycle racks fabricated Summer 2008 Bicycle racks installed Fall 2008
Board 8 [ pdf - 2.60 MB ]	Traffic Management During Construction Construction stage one – Intersection of Bank and Somerset closed, five-day period beginning late May 2008 [ Click to enlarge ] Construction stage two – Bank from the north side of Somerset to the north side of Laurier closed, all cross streets open except Laurier. Five to 10 day period beginning Early June 2008 [ Click to enlarge ] Construction stage three – Bank Street closed. All cross streets open. June 2008 to November 1, 2008 [ Click to enlarge ] Existing Conditions – Laurier Avenue West to Somerset Street: Parking Spaces on-street 22 (peak period restricted) Loading Zones 2 Bus Stops 4 (2 N.B., 2 S.B.) Taxi Stands 0 Summary of Traffic Counts (Mid-Day Hour) North-South Movements: Location Pedestrians Vehicles Bank and Somerset 1438 586 Bank and Laurier 2521 585 Basic Components of Traffic Management Plan Transit Service (OC Transpo) detours to be put into place to remove bus traffic from the Bank Street construction zone. On-Street parking (Bank Street) removed during construction. Goods delivery to be facilitated by the Contractor. Waste pick-up to be facilitated by the Contractor. Access for emergency vehicles to be facilitated by the Contractor. Preferred Vehicular Traffic Management Option Maintaining one lane of traffic in each direction is not considered feasible. Nor is controlling two-way traffic on one-lane with Traffic Control Persons. Reasons for rejecting these options: Existing road not wide enough to allow construction alongside travel lane; therefore, temporary road widening would need to be built. Existing streetlights and any other street furniture in the boulevard will be removed to facilitate road widening. On one side, existing sidewalk width would be reduced to maintain safe separation from traffic (to the point of being impractical). Temporary streetlights would be required to provide regulated lighting levels for the roadway. Contractors productivity is negatively impacted, resulting in the construction period being extended by as much as 40 per cent. Constructing Temporary road widening and streetlighting adds considerable expense and time to the project. Safety concerns as pedestrians, traffic and construction personnel/equipment would be working in close/unseparated proximity to each other. Pedestrian requirements are not provided for (insufficient sidewalk width). Greater levels of noise and dust during construction. Closing Bank Street to Vehicular Traffic The preferred option for inclusion in the contract documents is to close Bank Street to vehicular traffic during the construction period. Under this option: All cross-streets remain open to east-west traffic. Bank and all cross streets remain open to pedestrians (traffic control signals to remain in place to manage pedestrian movements). Bank and Somerset open to traffic (short-term closure required for underground works; five working days estimated). Bank and Laurier open to traffic (short-term closure required for underground works; five to 10 working days estimated). Key Advantages: Construction work accelerated. City to include incentive/disincentive clause in contract to ensure compliance with deadlines. No requirement to excavate sidewalk and boulevard for temporary road widening; therefore, streetlighting and other features can remain until removal is otherwise required. Pedestrians are better provided for, as usable sidewalk width is maximized on both sides of the road. Safer work environment with fewer conflicts between contractors’ equipment, public vehicles and pedestrians. Lower noise and dust levels.
Board 9 [ pdf - 4.32 MB ]	Bank Street Detour Plans Construction stage one – Bank Street at Somerset Street closed [ Click to enlarge ] Construction stage two – Laurier Avenue to Somerset Street and Laurier Avenue intersection closed [ Click to enlarge ] Construction stage three – Bank Street from Laurier Avenue to Somerset Street closed [ Click to enlarge ] Bus route detours – mid-may to November 2008 [ Click to enlarge ]
Board 10 [ pdf - 481 KB ]	How Can You Remain Involved in the Bank Street Project? You can remain involved in the Bank Street Project by: Requesting that your name be added to our project mailing list Providing a written comment sheet (by April 1, 2008) Contacting consultant or City staff at any time during the study Any of our representatives can assist you in completing the above activities. Next Steps Review your comments. Finalize the detailed design, including refinement of streetscape, lighting and underground servicing designs. Obtain necessary approvals from the Ministry of Environment. Prepare contract documents and tender the construction of the Laurier Avenue West to Somerset Street section of the project. Initiate the start of construction in mid-May 2008. Substantially complete the construction by the end of October 2008. Final lift of asphalt may be placed in spring 2009.

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