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NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NTAC)

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 , at 5:30 p.m. Boardroom A

AGENDA

1.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.1 Adoption of the Agenda of December 11, 2018 2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of September 18, 2018 3.0 PRESENTATIONS 3.1 Queens Park Traffic Calming Review – Mike Anderson

4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1 Speed Hump Policy: Review and Endorse Policy & Procedures – Gurtej

Tung (see item 6.1) 5.0 NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Questions submitted by the Queens Park RA 5.2 Questions submitted by the Moody Park RA 5.3 Questions submitted by the Queensborough RA 5.4 Questions submitted by the Glenbrooke North RA 5.5 Questions submitted by the Downtown BA Rep 5.6 Questions submitted by David Tate 6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION

6.1 Speed Hump Policy: Review and Endorse Policy & Procedures (see item 4.1)

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE

No items.

8.0 ADJOURNMENT

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NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NTAC)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. Boardroom A

MINUTES

VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: David Tate - Community Member Robert Petrusa - Connaught Heights RA Representative John Hooker - Brow of Hill RA Representative Roland Guasparini - Downtown RA Representative Doug Bjornson - Glenbrooke North RA Representative Marta Nykl - Quayside Community Board Representative Martina Rempel - Queens Park RA Representative Karon Trenaman - ICBC Representative Tracie Berg - DPAC Representative Frank Norman - West End RA Representative Gavin Palmer - Queensborough RA Representative Catherine Johnstone - Massey/Victory Heights RA Representative Vacant - School District #40 Representative Vacant - Coast Mountain Bus Group Vacant - Downtown Business Association Vacant - New West Chamber of Commerce Representative Vacant - McBride-Sapperton RA Representative REGRETS: Councillor Jaimie McEvoy - Chair Philip Walkinshaw - Moody Park RA Representative GUESTS: Harry Crosby - On behalf of Moody Park RA Iain Lancaster - On behalf of School District #40 STAFF: Lisa Leblanc - Manager, Transportation, Engineering Services Gurtej Tung - Engineering Outreach Coordinator Tabitha Guichon - Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 5:31 pm.

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Procedural Note: Voting of an alternate chair is to take place as the chair was absent, and the alternate chair has resigned from the committee. David Tate is to be the co-chair for the remainder of the 2018 year. 1.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.1 Adoption of the Agenda of June 12, 2018

MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Agenda of the neighbourhoood Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on September 18, 2018 be received and adopted.

CARRIED. All members of the Committee present voted in favour of the motion.

2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of June 12, 2018

MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Minutes of the Neighbourhood Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on June 12, 2018 be received and adopted with the change of eighth Avenue to Eighth Street in section 4.1.

CARRIED. All members of the Committee present voted in favour of the motion.

3.0 PRESENTATIONS 3.1 SeeClickFix Demonstration

Lisa provided a demonstration of the SeeClickFix website. This is an app that is available for resident’s to report issues directly to the city. Action item: Staff to look into the follow up to the SeeClickFix requests related to parking for after hours.

4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1 Speed Hump Policy Workshop – Gurtej Tung

Gurtej Tung, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, conducted a workshop on the speed hump policy that staff are developing. The workshop is a continuation of the discussions that commenced at the April 10th, 2018 and then continued at the June 12th meeting. The Committee members were requested to separate into small groups to respond to questions regarding:

• The proposed speed hump process • Installing speed humps at resident’s own cost

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• If an issue exists, but speed humps are not the ideal solution • What works well with the proposed process • What does not work well with the proposed process

At the conclusion of the small group discussions, the following comments were shared: Speed Hump Process:

• Consider the $100 charge at the beginning of the process rather than near the end • Multi-family resident’s may be hard to survey • The occupant should be the one to sign • The flow chart works well but requires more clarity • Consider having the city send out the surveys

Installing humps at resident’s own cost

• This would be when the data doesn’t support the city putting them in • There would need to be more than 50% agreeing, maybe even 100% • In this situation, owners, not renters would need to be consulted because they pay

the property tax • Those who disagree should not be paying for them • This will be added to the 2019 work plan

If an issue exists, but speed humps are not the ideal solution

• Members agreed as long as residents are aware of the plan • A timeline would need to be created with a possible short term solution

What works well with the proposed process

• That a process is in place and is simple and straight forward • It is a quick process with good response from staff

What does not work well with the proposed process

• No upkeep record of the current speed humps • Double the work for the resident • The $100.00 fee is not desired • Consider a refundable application fee if humps do not go in • In the survey allow people to say yes or no, not just yes • Consider listing all of the addresses on the block • There should be more information of the people that sign not just a signature • The survey design will need to be thought out more

4.2 Response to Questions Raised at June 12, 2018 Meeting

At the June 12th meeting, a committee member noted some tree branches need to be trimmed at Eighth Avenue & Fourth Street.

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• Staff have reviewed this location and the arborist has confirmed that the tree has been trimmed back as much as it can be without damaging the tree. A safety assessment was done at that signal and enough of it is visible that it is doing its job.

In response to questions brought up at the speed hump discussion at the last meeting, the following information was gathered:

• The data on Chilliwack St south of tenth in 2016 showed that 85th percentile was going 26 km/hr and on average of 426 motor vehicles/day.

• A good example for the speed hump program - At Churchill Avenue, data collected in October 2017 showed that the 85th percentile was above 35-40 km/hr

5.0 NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Questions from Brow of the Hill RA

• Since the opening of the Fraser River Middle School, speeds are higher than they

should be and there has been an increase in volumes on Seventh Street. • Lisa Leblanc will follow up directly with the RA Rep to discuss traffic calming in

this area.

5.2 Questions from Moody Park RA

• The 30 km/hr signs will be installed soon. • There is also a plan later this year to initiate the Sixth Street Great street design

guidelines. 5.3 Questions from West End RA

• There have been complaints regarding sidewalk congestion on the south side of

Seventh Avenue at 22nd Street. • City staff will be looking into this situation and finding an appropriate and safe

place for these busses to stop. 5.4 Questions from Glenbrooke North RA

• The McBride pedestrian safety north of Royal Square will be pursued as part of a bigger McBride corridor study. There are a number of safety concerns between Tenth Avenue & Memorial Drive that need to be addressed as part of the corridor review.

• With regards to bus lanes in the West Bound direction of Colborne/Park & Eighth continues to be an issue. Enforcement has been contacted.

• There was a request for curb extensions to be installed at Eighth Avenue and Fifth Street. Engineering Operations have been contacted to put in temporary curb extensions and a signage plan to be completed. This should be done in the coming weeks.

• There was a concern over the lack of Enforcement of speeding cars and overweight trucks. The Commercial Vehicle Unit is aware of it. In regards to the

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Canada Post Vehicles, staff recommends that resident’s contact the police non-emergency line and let them know the time and location of these violations.

Action Item:

• Kanny Chow will follow up with the issue related to the cones that were previously at Colborne/Park & Eighth Avenue.

5.5 Questions from Queensborough RA

• Derwent Way & Duncan Street will be addressed with the development happening there. This will be a signalized intersection that the developer will be installing when the pre-load is complete. Delineators were considered for Duncan Street; however the road is in poor condition, so Staff is looking at other options.

• The crosswalks and planted medians on Ewen Avenue are problematic. Horiculture services have been asked to trim back the vegetation as much as possible. Technically the medians and planting meet the technical guidelines of a 30 km/hr street; however staff will be looking into some possible modifications.

• Along Ewen Avenue, poor lighting is an issue. • There is an Enforcement issue with regards to the trucks on Ewen Avenue &

Derwent Way. NWPD is aware of this issue and will be monitoring the area. • Speed humps at Star Crescent are currently being installed. • Howes & Ewen intersection is a known issue and is being reviewed by staff.

Action Item: • Follow up with electrical to find out if the lighting is the new LED lights

5.6 Questions from DPAC Representative

• Staff have provided information to the schools and to PAC’s in hopes of implementing walking school busses.

• Enforcement is working directly with each principal across the city in regards to the pick-up/drop-off driver behaviour.

5.7 Truck Traffic along Royal Avenue – David Tate

• With the Metro Vancouver Front Street Sewer Rehab closures there are issues with trucks turning onto McBride and taking the corner onto Royal Avenue.

• In this case, Columbia Street is not an option as the construction zone is too narrow to be able to accommodate trucks.

• Suggestions to speak with BC Trucking Association about avoiding that area.

6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION 6.1 22nd Street Station FTAD Transportation Study

This item was provided for information only and was not discussed during the meeting. 7.0 NEXT MEETING DATES

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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8.0 ADJOURNMENT ON MOTION, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm.

Certified correct,

JAIMIE MCEVOY CHAIR

TABITHA GUICHON RECORDING SECRETARY

R E P O R T Engineering Services

To: Neighbourhood Traffic Advisory

Committee (NTAC) Date: December 11, 2018

From: Gurtej Tung

Engineering Outreach Coordinator Item #: 4.1/6.1

Subject:

Speed Hump Policy

RECOMMENDATION THAT members of NTAC recieve this report as an update to the Speed Hump Policy development process. THAT members of NTAC review the draft Speed Hump Policy. PURPOSE The purpose of the Speed Hump Policy is to enable New Westminster residents to initiate a low cost and low impact vehicle speed reduction on local roads with reduced bureaucratic process. BACKGROUND Vehicle speeding within New Westminster neighbourhoods impacts community livability. On a regular basis residents request the installation of speed humps to help address speeding concerns. These requests have been addressed on an ad hoc basis or as part of a more involved traffic calming plan. Hence, the need for a standalone policy. The City of New Westminster’s Neighborhood Traffic Advisory Committee (NTAC), which consists of staff and approximately 10 residents, has been tasked with helping develop this policy. EXISTING POLICY

• Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

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o The primary objectives of the Traffic Calming Policy include the reduction of vehicle speeds and volumes associated with through traffic, and the promotion of a safe and pleasant environment for all street users.

• Master Transportation Plan:

o 7D.3: Work with local residents and businesses on establishing the right balance between local access and through traffic.

DISCUSSION Policy Development Process The development of this policy has occurred through a series of iterative meetings with NTAC and extensive background research by staff. During these meetings staff have presented ideas and/or concepts to the group and the group has collectively worked to unpack, critique and augment them. At the April 10, 2018 NTAC meeting, staff and committee members began to define the problem and identify potential solutions. Specifically, the discussion flushed out answers to three questions:

• What are the benefits of speed humps? • What are the challenges associated with speed humps? • What else could be implemented that is:

o Low Cost & Low Maintenance o Easy to Install (i.e. City crews can do it) o Low Impact (e.g. minimal or no parking loss) o Easy to Understand o Safe for Motorists and Bicycles

At the June 12th, 2018 meeting staff and committee members focused on confirming the circumstances to which a potential Speed Hump Policy applies. Discussion focused on traffic speed & volume, traffic mix, and accessibility. On September 18th, 2018 staff and committee members mapped out a process for initiating a review, conducting the necessary analysis, making a decision and implementing the infrastructure. Finally, on December 11th, 2018 staff and committee members will review the recommended policy and procedures. The culmination of these iterative steps aims to produce a speed hump policy that is deemed endorsable by NTAC and, ultimately, council.

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Policy Overview The core of the policy can be broken down into 5 overarching themes which are outlined in detail on p. 6 of the attached policy document.

• Firstly, a resident perceives a speeding problem and submits a Speeding Concern Form to the designated staff person at City Hall. The staff member and resident confirm that speed humps may be an appropriate intervention on the street of concern.

• Next, data is retrieved or collected to verify speeds. • Then, one of three outcomes are possible. Collected data determines there is no

speeding problem, there is something other than a speeding problem, or that a speeding problem does exist and speed humps are the solution.

• The resident surveys their immediate neighbourhood to gauge support for speed humps and, upon successful completion, submits the Speed Hump Survey to staff.

• If enough support is achieved, then speed humps are implemented at the next appropriate installation cycle.

CONCLUSION Strong background research and iterative meetings with NTAC, have produced the current draft Speed Hump Policy. During the December 11, 2018 meeting, NTAC members will make final refinements and potentially endorse the policy. If the policy is endorsed by NTAC, staff from Engineering and Finance will work together to ensure that the procedural mechanics of the policy are functional. Finally, contingent on successful due diligence, staff will present the policy to Council in early 2019 for endorsement. ATTACHMENTS

• Speed Hump Policy (DRAFT V1.2)

Speed Hump Policy (DRAFT V1.2)

November 5, 2018

City of New Westminster

A raised crosswalk, which is a type of Speed Hump, in Queen’s Park (November 7, 2018).

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Purpose The purpose of the speed hump policy is to enable New Westminster residents to initiate a low cost and low impact speed reduction on local roads, with reduced bureaucratic process. Background When applied appropriately speed humps have proven to be an effective tool at reducing vehicle speeds and improving community safety and livability. The reduced speeds make it safer and more comfortable for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians. Speed humps, however, may not be an appropriate intervention for vehicle volume concerns. Scope This policy applies to speed humps as the primary vertical deflection intervention. The design specifications for the speed humps are those outlined in contemporary professional guidance documents issued by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and/or the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The considerations under which this policy applies are as follows: Speed If 85th percentile speeds are deemed to exceed 30km/h, as determined by industry standard traffic counts, then speed humps may be an appropriate intervention. Horizontal Alignment Speed humps may not be an appropriate intervention on curving roads. Safety considerations are to be applied by the City’s Transportation Engineer(s) based on professional judgment and current best practices and guidelines. Sight Distance The potential location of a speed hump requires a safe stopping sight distance as determined by the City’s Transportation Engineer(s) based on professional judgment and current best practices and guidelines. Spacing Relative spacing between speed humps needs to be considered when potentially installing new ones. Exact spacing for a given context is to be determined by the City’s Transportation Engineer(s) based on professional judgment and current best practices and guidelines.

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Street Classification Speed humps are generally installed on local streets. Local streets are generally intended to provide access to property, connect to more major roads, discourage service to through traffic, and generally do not serve transit or act as primary emergency response routes. Grades Speed humps are recommended for use on streets with grades of 8% or less approaching the hump. Additional analysis should be undertaken for roads with grades near 8% where ice, snow or drainage is a concern. Definitions 85th percentile speeds 85th percentile speed means that 85% of drivers are at or below a given speed limit. Put another way, 15% of drivers are exceeding a given speed limit. City’s Transportation Engineer(s) City Engineer(s) refers to a professional engineer or engineers licensed within the Province of British Columbia, employed at the City of New Westminster, or a designated employee. Local Street A street of a minimum width of 16.5m to 20m between abutting property lines. Intended to be used primarily for access to abutting residential parcels rather than for through or commercial traffic. Lanes are considered a part of this process and will be handled separately. Street Grades One way to calculate street grade is by dividing the rise (change in elevation) by the horizontal distance, then multiplying it by 100 to get a percentage. Reasonable Effort Reasonable effort in this context means that the resident initiating the survey has made an attempt to reach all identified neighbours using a method of communication that is accessible and easy to understand as determined by City staff. Process Please see Appendix 1 for an overview of assessing and implementing speed humps.

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Appendix 1- Speed Hump Application Package

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Background Vehicle speeding can impact community livability and we appreciate you expressing interest in improving your neighbourhood. By completing these forms, you will help inform staff of speeding concerns in your area and help determine if speed humps are an appropriate intervention. Speed humps are most suitable for local streets that are not primary emergency response or transit routes and are not overly steep. Staff can help determine the potential suitability of speed humps on your street. Please refer to the flowchart on p.6 of this package for an understanding of our process. Table of Contents Speed Hump Implementation Process……………………………………………………………………………….........……….p. 6 Speeding Concern Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……p. 7-8 Speed Hump Survey Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………p. 9-10

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Speeding Concern Form Please refer to the flowchart for an understanding of the process. Date: Name: Address: Email: Phone Number: Signature: Location of Concern: Are there any noteworthy adjacent/nearby properties such as schools, daycares, seniors’ homes?

Description of Problem: Please provide relevant details (e.g., time(s) when speeding is prevalent, direction of speeding traffic, etc.)

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Fee There is a $100 nonrefundable processing fee to partially offset the cost of staff time and a portion of the traffic counts. In person City of New Westminster

Engineering Services

511 Royal Avenue

New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

Hours of Operation

Mondays: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesdays - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Online

Please send your completed form to speedhumps@newwestcity.ca. Payments can be made by calling

604-527-4555.

Contact

If there are any questions please contact Fan Jin, Engineering Technologist, fjin@newwestcity.ca, 604-

515-3760

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Speed Hump Survey Please refer to the flowchart for an understanding of the process. Date: Name: Address: Email: Phone Number: Signature:

Neighbourhood Support Now that the traffic data has determined that a speeding issue exists on your street, and that speed humps are a suitable intervention, it is your responsibility to gauge the support of your neighbours for this installation. City staff can help you determine to what extent your neighbours will need to be surveyed if you are unclear. Only one signatory, 18 and over in age, per household will be counted. For multi-unit residences a letter of support from the strata council or property management company is required. The letter represents unanimous support from all strata members, each of which are counted as an individual residence. For businesses, a letter of support from the business owner and/or property management company is required.

You will commit to making a reasonable effort to reach all identified neighbours.

50% of identified neighbours or stratas will need to indicate support for the installation. For example, there are 10 neighbours identified for surveying. You leave a survey letter, with a return address and contact information, at each of their addresses. You hear back from 5 of them indicating their support. The speed hump installation process can proceed. If you receive support from fewer than 5 neighbours, then the speed hump installation process does not proceed.

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Speed Hump Survey (optional format)

Print Name Address Phone Email Signature Do you support the installation of speed hump(s)? Yes or No?

Additional pages can be attached if needed

Thank you for taking the time and effort to complete this form and speak with your neighbours. The completed form can be submitted the following ways: In person City of New Westminster

Engineering Services

511 Royal Avenue

New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

Hours of Operation

Mondays: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesdays - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Online

Please send your completed form to speedhumps@newwestcity.ca

Contact

If there are any questions please contact Fan Jin, Engineering Technologist, fjin@newwestcity.ca, 604-

515-3760