PIC Presentation May 2014 - Wasaga Beach River Crossing … · This Project is being planned in accordance with the Municipal Engineer’s Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental

Nottawasaga River CrossingClass Environmental Assessment

Phase 3 Public Information Centre No. 2May 29, 2014

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CLASS EA PROBLEM STATEMENTIn order to ease anticipated future traffic issues in the Town of Wasaga Beach, the Town is undertaking aClass Environmental Assessment Planning Process (Schedule C) to consider long range planning (a 30 to 40year timeframe) for the possible future construction of a new bridge crossing of the Nottawasaga River. It wasdetermined that the location of the potential crossing would be at some point between the existingSchoonertown and Main Street bridges.

It is stressed that this is a long range planning process (30 years) and the need for a new vehicular bridgecrossing of the Nottawasaga River will be reassessed on a regular basis through the completion of trafficstudies.

PHASE 2 RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONPhase 2 of the Environmental Assessment identified four bridge locations that would address the identified problem of increased future traffic. These Options were evaluated based on a detailed list of criteria and the assessment was presented at PIC No. 1 (May 22nd, 2013).

Based on the evaluation process, it was determined that a new Bridge in the Powerline Road area would provide the best location since it is directly opposite the Powerline Road intersection and provides north-south cross-Town connectivity. This would allow the traffic that is generated during a summertime weekend event to exit the “Spit “(Beach Area 1) in a more efficient manner.



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MEA CLASS Environmental AssessmentThis Project is being planned in accordance with the Municipal Engineer’s Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class EnvironmentalAssessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011) document. The MEA Planning and Design Process Flow Chart is providedfor public information. At the present time, the Wasaga Beach Nottawasaga River Crossing Class Environmental Assessment is in Phase 3.

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PHASE 3 OPTIONS

Bridge cross-section and alignment options were identified and assessed in order to determine the mostsuitable type of bridge to accommodate the river crossing in the vicinity of Powerline Road. It wasdetermined through the EA process that any future bridge should accommodate vehicular and pedestriantraffic, as well as recreational traffic such as bicycles and snowmobiles.

The following four bridge cross-sections were identified.

BRIDGE CROSS-SECTION OPTION SUMMARY (SEE DRAWINGS)

Option 1 – 2, 3.5m wide lanes of traffic with 1.8m wide sidewalk and 1.5 m wide bike lane on each side to be considered in 30 years.

Option 2 – 2, 4.75m wide lanes of traffic with one, 3.0m wide sidewalk on one side to be considered in 30 years.

Option 3 - 2, 4.75m wide lanes of traffic with one, 1.8m wide sidewalk on one side and one, 3.0 m multi-use lane on the other side to be considered in 30 years.

Option 4 - 2, 4.75 m side lanes of traffic on a vehicular bridge to be considered in 30 years, and3.0m wide Multi-use Bridge for pedestrians, bikes and snowmobiles in as early as 10 years and/or as warranted and approved by Council for active transportation connectivity.



(12.5 meters)

(13.6 meters)



(12.5 meters)

(14.3 meters)

Note:Multi-use bridge. Traffic controlled for snowmobile traffic during winter season.



EVALUATION OF PHASE 3 BRIDGE CROSS-SECTION OPTIONS

RECOMMENDED OPTION – OPTION 4Based on the evaluation of the bridge cross-section options, it was determined that Option 4

provided the most benefits of the cross-section options.

CRITERIA OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 Response to Problem Statement

Does not respond to Problem statement – does not provide safe access for snowmobiles (multi-use).Evaluation - Worst

Does not respond to Problem statement – does not provide access for snowmobiles (multi-use).Evaluation - Worst

Responds to Problem Statement.

Evaluation - Best

Responds to Problem Statement and allows for pedestrian, cyclist and snowmobile use at an earlier stage.Evaluation - Best

Footprint Medium size footprint related to bridge foundations – abutments on shore and possibly piers in the River.Evaluation - Medium

Smallest size footprint

Evaluation - Best

Largest size footprint

Evaluation - Worst

Medium size footprint but over two bridges

Evaluation – MediumPublic Safety Safe for pedestrians and cyclists but no

allowance for snowmobiles. Could provide signage allowing pedestrians on one sidewalk and cyclists on the other.Narrower traffic lanes than other Options.Evaluation - Medium

Not as safe as Option 1 – one sidewalk only. Does not allow for snowmobiles of bikes.

Evaluation - Worst

Safest Option – pedestrians on one side and cyclists and snowmobiles on the other.

Evaluation - Best

Not as safe as Option 3 –pedestrians must share separate bridge with cyclists and snowmobiles.

Evaluation – MediumOperational Considerations

Snow removal is normal on traffic lanes and sidewalks – no barriers.Overall, normal bridge maintenance.

Evaluation - Medium

Snow removal is normal on traffic lanes and sidewalk – no barrier. Overall, normal bridge maintenance.

Evaluation - Medium

Snow removal is normal on traffic lanes and sidewalk – no barrier. However, multi-use lane does not need to be cleared for snowmobiles. It is assumed that the snowmobile club will groom snow in multi-use lane.Evaluation - Best

Easiest snow removal on traffic bridge – no sidewalks. It is assumed that the snowmobile club will groom snow on multi-use bridge. Additional barriers to maintain.

Evaluation – MediumCost per Linear Meter **

$34,000 to $39,000 * Evaluation - Best

$41,500 to $47,500*Evaluation - Worst

$40,000 to $46,000 *Evaluation - Medium

$46,000 ***Evaluation - Medium

Overall Evaluation

Does not respond to Problem Statement and therefore no further evaluation is warranted.

Evaluation - Worst

Does not respond to Problem Statement and therefore no further evaluation is warranted.

Evaluation - Worst

Responds to Problem Statement.Capital cost is the highest of all Option.Does not allow Town to provide multi-use bridge at an earlier date.

Evaluation - Medium

Responds to Problem Statement.Capital cost is in the mid-range of all Options.Allows the Town to provide multi-use bridge at an earlier date while deferring the vehicular bridge.Evaluation - Best* Depending on alignment

** 2013 Dollars*** Based on alignment ‘D’



Cross-section options 1 and 2 do not fully respond to the problem statement, therefore bridge alignment options were identified and incorporate cross-section Option 3 or 4 as described. The alignment options are described as follows:

BRIDGE ALIGNMENT OPTIONS (SEE DRAWINGS)

Option A - Realign Powerline Road, shift the Powerline Road/River Road West intersection to the east and cross the River to an existing hydro easement on the north side of the River, approximately 61m west of 18th Street. This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 3.

Option B - Maintain existing Powerline Road/River Road West intersection location and cross the River to an existing vacant lot on the north side of the River, approximately 113m west of 18th Street. This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 3.

Option C - Realign Powerline Road, shift the Powerline Road/River Road West intersection to the east and cross the River with a curving bridge to match into 18th Street. This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 3.

Option D - Realign Powerline Road alignment and modify the Powerline Road/River Road West intersection such that a bridge can be built in a straight alignment (angled to the River) directly to 18th Street. (a Roundabout may be required at River Road West). This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 4.

Option E - Realign Powerline Road alignment and modify the Powerline Road/River Road West intersection such that a bridge can be built in a straight alignment (angled to the River) directly to 18th Street. (a Roundabout may be required at River Road West). This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 4.

Option F - Realign Powerline Road alignment and modify the Powerline Road/River Road West intersection such that a bridge can be built in a straight alignment (angled to the River) directly to 18th Street. (a Roundabout may be required at River Road West). This alignment is based on Cross-section Option 4.















EVALUATION OF PHASE 3 BRIDGE ALIGNMENT OPTIONS

CRITERIA OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C OPTION D OPTION E OPTION F

Impact on Natural Environment

- Woodlot will be disturbed on Powerline Road resulting in loss of habitat.

- Woodlot will be disturbed between River Road West and the River resulting in loss of habitat.

- Crossing of wetland adjacent to River may impact wetland.

Evaluation - Medium



Evaluation - Best




-Evaluation - Medium




-Evaluation - Medium




Evaluation - Medium




Evaluation - Medium

Impact to property and residents

- Woodlot properties need to be acquired by the Town on Powerline Road and between River Road West and the River – no existing developed lots will be required on River Road West.

- Existing right-of-way will be required between Mosley Street and the River.

- Two existing developed properties will need to be acquired by the Town on either side of the existing right-of-way in order to construct the bridge and to provide buffer to other residences.

Evaluation – Medium

- No additional property is needed along Powerline Road.

- Woodlot properties will need to be acquired by the Town between River Road West and the River

- No existing developed lots will be required on River Road West.

- Two, currently vacant lots will need to be acquired by the Town between Mosley Street and the River.

Evaluation - Best


- Two existing developed properties will need to be acquired by the Town adjacent to 18th Street between Mosley Street and the River in order to construct the bridge and to provide buffer to other residences.

Evaluation - Medium



- Two existing vacant lots will need to be acquired by the Town between Mosley Street and the River to accommodate the Multi-use bridge.

Evaluation - Worst

- One woodlot property will need to be acquired by the Town between River Road West and the River – no existing developed lots will be required on River Road West.

- Two existing developed properties will need to be acquired by the Town adjacent to 18th Street between Mosley Street and the River in order to construct both of the bridges and to provide buffer to other residences.

Evaluation - Medium



- An existing ROW will be used for Multi-use bridge on North side of River.

Evaluation - Medium



EVALUATION OF PHASE 3 BRIDGE ALIGNMENT OPTIONS -continued


Traffic flow assessment

- Traffic flow from 18th

Street across the River to Powerline Road will be improved with the provision of either a signalized intersection or a roundabout on River Road West.

- Traffic flow on Powerline Road may be slightly impacted due to proposed realignment.

- Due to the extremely close proximity of the proposed “T” intersection on Mosley Street to existing 18th

Street, traffic flow on Mosley Street will be negatively impacted.

Evaluation - Worst

- Traffic flow from 18th Street across the River to Powerline Road will be improved with the provision of a signalized intersection on River Road West.

- Due to the relatively close proximity of the proposed “T” intersection on Mosley Street to existing 18th Street, traffic flow on Mosley Street may be negatively impacted.

Evaluation - Medium




- Traffic flow between 18th Street (Spit area) and Powerline Road will be improved as a result of the construction of the bridge.

- A signalized intersection at Mosley Street and 18th Street will improve safety at the location.

Evaluation - Medium






- Public safety will be improved by the provision of a separate Multi-use bridge.

Evaluation - Best







Evaluation - Best







Evaluation - Best

Constructability - Straight alignment of the proposed bridge improves constructability.

- Existing hydro lines will negatively impact constructability.

Evaluation - Worst

- Slightly curved alignment of the proposed bridge may negatively impact constructability.

Evaluation - Medium

- Curve alignment of the proposed bridge may negatively impact constructability.

Evaluation - Medium

- Straight bridge alignment improves constructability.

Evaluation - Best


Evaluation - Best


- Evaluation - Best



EVALUATION OF PHASE 3 BRIDGE ALIGNMENT OPTIONS -continued


Maintenance(Structural)

- Straight bridge alignment may provide for slightly easier maintenance.

Evaluation - Medium

- Slightly curved bridge alignment may negatively impact future structural maintenance but this is not anticipated to be extreme.

Evaluation - Medium

- Curved bridge alignment may negatively impact future structural maintenance.

Evaluation - Worst

- Straight bridge alignment may provide for slightly easier structural maintenance.

Evaluation - Best


Evaluation - Best


- Evaluation - Best

Capital Cost 2013Traffic Bridge

- $22,432,370 - $15,793,005 - $24,496,123 - $13,034,443.86 - $12,621,843.86 - $13,034,444

Capital Cost Multi-use Bridge 2013

- N\A - N\A - N\A - $6,925,440 - $5,578,552 - $5,538,238

Capital Cost 2023 Multi-use Bridge

- N\A - N\A - N\A - $9,307,213.11 - $7,497,108 - $7,442,929

Traffic Bridge (2043) - $54,449,249 - $38,333,768 - $59,458,521 - $31,638,016 - $30,636,528 - $31,638,016

Total Capital Expenditure by 2043

- $54,449,249

Evaluation - Medium

- $38,333,768

Evaluation - Medium

- $59,458,521

Evaluation - Worst

- $40,945,230

Evaluation – Medium

- $38,133,636

Evaluation - Best

- $39,080,946

Evaluation – MediumOverall Evaluation Worst Medium Worst Medium Best Medium

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RECOMMENDED BRIDGE OPTION FOR FUTURE PLANNING

It is considered that Option E would provide the best alignment and cross-section. One advantage is that there are fewer developed properties to be acquired. This option allows for a pedestrian/recreational bridge to be built in as early as 10 years and/or as warranted and approved by Council for Active Transportation connectivity to accommodate the growing recreational traffic in Wasaga Beach.

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NEXT STEPS(TENTATIVE DATES)

1. Review PIC Comments – June 16, 20142. Select Preferred Design – June 27, 20143. Publish Notice of Completion of Class EA – August 28, 20144. Public and Agency review of DRAFT Environmental Study Report (30 days) – September 29,

20145. Finalize Environmental Study Report based on comments received – October 17, 2014 6. Memo to Ministry of Environment – Completion of Class EA – October 20, 2014

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Fill out a comment sheet• Send your comments to:

Mike Pincivero, P.Eng. Mike Neumann, P. Eng.Manager of Engineering Services, RMO/RMI Vice President, TransportationTown of Wasaga Beach Ainley Group30 Lewis Street 280 Pretty River ParkwayWasaga Beach, Ontario Collingwood, OntarioL9Z 1A1 L9Y 4J5Tel: (705) 429-2540 ext. 2307 Tel: (705) 445-3451 ext. 135Fax: (705) 429-8226 Fax: (705) 445-0968Email:[email protected] Email:[email protected]

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PIC Presentation May 2014 - Wasaga Beach River Crossing … · This Project is being planned in accordance with the Municipal Engineer’s Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental