Overpass Solution

1. 64 thAvenue / Mufford Crescent Rail Overpass F ebruary 9, 2009

Safety is an issue every time a train travels through the Langley municipalities

Long delays at rail crossings result in increased costs and environmental impacts

For every minute a train blocks a crossing there is a five minute multiplier effect on traffic resulting in gridlock during peak hours

69% are prepared to pay $60 per year/ $5 per monthto construct options that will avoid congestion at Rail Crossings.

Port Metro Vancouver essential for Canada, BC, Metro Vancouver, Langleys

Growth in Road & Rail Traffic

Continuing & increasing GRIDLOCK without overpasses

Port Expansion in progress

3rd Berth completion in 2009

Phase 2 to add 3 more berths (total 6 berths)

Use Alternative Rail Route(s) for Heavy Rail Traffic to/from port

This has been explored vigorously and exhaustively and we are advised this is not a realistic option.

Seek an overpass solution which :

Improves Safety

Functions Effectively

Is sustainable

Environmentally: CEAA, ALC

Socially

Economically

Is doable

Is fundable

Wide support for an overpass

Rail O/P is a distinct benefit in all scenarios (including passenger train)

Mobility is enhanced by roads in a grid network

Effective, efficient, provides alternatives

Proposed overpass adds a strategic network link

Primarily for Langley traffic

As an alternative for other trafficduringa rail event.

390 attendees

Provided the project valuable input and suggestions to improve or enhance the design

Identified information gaps that exist and we will address tonight

Recent upgrades to Pacific Highway and Highway#10 west of Cloverdale and imminent construction of South Fraser Perimeter Road will help avoid congestion in Langley.

Until recently traffic from northwest to southeast and return relies on Langley By-Pass.

Network enhanced by addition of 2 links both rail overpasses

204 St (City network N-S), and

64/Mufford (E-W)

Result: balanced use of network with traffic distribution that avoids pinch points and entanglement.

Open Houses revealed several specific concerns regarding community issues and further impacts. What we heard.

Traffic at capacity at Glover/72/Crush especially during a rail event with queues onto 216.

Resolve to consider improvements at this intersection.

Residents along 64 are concerned with increased traffic.

Resolve to direct traffic to Glover by installing directional signage at 216/64 to Highway 1.

Community is seeking answers to other alignments;

First principles:

Improve safety (separate vehicles from trains);

Network connectivity (improve mobility, decrease congestion, improve emergency response times);

Network redundancy (alternative route in event of accident or emergency)

Separates trains / vehicles

Smaller initial impact to ALR lands

Fails to improve network connectivity

CONS (contd)

Focuses traffic into a congested area.

Requires widening of By-Pass

Requires longer structure

S/bound connection from Glover difficult and costly

High environmental impact in difficult soils

Increases ALR impact in med./long term

Not supported by other partners.

Since 2004 Langley Township has consulted with the public on design concepts and alignments

Oct. 25, 2004, Presentation of design concepts to Mayor and Council

April 30, 2005, Willowbrook Mall, Public display.

May 3, 2005, Christian Life Assembly, Joint Township & City Council Meeting. Public display.

March 16, 2006, Community Survey reveals traffic remains top concern and 69% are prepared to pay $60 per year / $5 per monthto construct options that will avoid congestion at Rail Crossings.

February 5, 2007 Council Report 07-15 Master Transportation Plan

March 22, 2007, Civic Facility, Public Open House Master Transportation Plan

Project does not include closing of farm accesses that cross railway

Port expansion increases rail traffic Transport Canada initiated study to determine strategy to resolve transportation/community impacts.

Project funding is $51M of which Langley Township share is $9.3M

There are no plans to double track CP Rail or widen Hwy #10 (Glover Road) in this area.

The Province and ALC have no plans to exclude land from the ALR in this area.

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