Draft Transportation Master Plan Presentation

December 2020

City of Penticton Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan Transportation Portion Update

Agenda

ITEM

TIME

1. INTRODUCTIONS

5 MIN

2. TMP STATUS AND PROGRESS

20 MIN

3. NEXT STEPS

5 MIN

4. DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK

30 MIN

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Introductions Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (IIMP) - Plan infrastructure needs in 2019 OCP - Identify Capital works and priorities to implement the OCP 3

- Transportation Portion •

Safety Improvements

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Street Network Capacity Issues

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Developing out Multi-Modal Network

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Prioritization Inline with OCP

Where are we?

Official Community Plan Land Use Goals and Policies

Housing

Transportation and Infrastructure

Economy

Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan

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Storm Water

Sanitary Sewer

Water

Environment and Resilience

Agriculture and Food Systems

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Parks and Recreation

We are here

Transportation

Capital Planning Stakeholder Engagement Investigation & Feasibility Design & Construction

Transportation is just one part of the picture.

Scope of the 2020 IIMP – Transportation Portion 1. Integrate network plans status against OCP – Where we want to be 2. Background conditions against OCP – Where we are now 3. Identify major projects to address gaps – How we get there 5

— Identify projects based on need (capital and procedural) — Prioritize capital projects High, Med, Low — Plan for 5, 10, 20 and 25-year implementation

Today’s Objectives WSP Team: — Share overview work to date — Capital project process (pedestrian, cyclist and street network)

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— Public transit, goods movement, parking reviews included in final report

Workshop Participants: — Provide input on capital project prioritization processes — Identify any outstanding issues

OCP Informs Transportation Priorities Safety improvements are paramount.

Infrastructure prioritized in Strategic Investment Areas:

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Downtown

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Northern Gateway

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Industrial Area

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Skaha Lake Road

Modes are prioritized by hierarchy.

KVR is an important opportunity.

Plan recognizes some congestion will occur in the peak periods.

Existing Conditions Summary Pedestrian, Cycling, Vehicles 1. Stakeholder Concerns 2. Data and Existing Guidance 3. Proposed Priorities 8

Transit, Goods Movement, Parking — Status — Integration with parallel studies — Required data and next steps

Pedestrians – What We Heard From the public: — missing infrastructure (70%) — conflicts with vehicle drivers (22%) — pedestrian facilities that require maintenance (8%) From the advisory group: 9

— cyclists using the sidewalks in the Downtown and Lakeshore areas — pedestrian crossing timing not accounting for elderly residents — unsafe pedestrian and cyclist accommodation on rural roads Where missing sidewalks were identified

Pedestrians – Existing Guidance Subdivision and Development Bylaw — Instructions for sidewalk placement and design in new developments — Ex. Sidewalks required on one side of urban residential collector and local roads — Ex. Sidewalks required on both sides of urban commercial collector and local roads

Sidewalk Priority Plan 10

— Addresses existing gaps and prioritizes according to pedestrian demand and safety Parks and Recreation Master Plan — Sets long-term direction for trails — Goal to connect lakes, mountains and community destinations with trails

Pedestrians – Proposed Prioritization Sidewalk Prioritization Principles — Locations that are pedestrian and vehicle collision “hot-spots” — Proactive focus on infill growth areas — Known pedestrian generators: parks, schools, shopping, employment, community centres, recreation centres and transit 11

— Prioritize vulnerable users: seniors, children and people with mobility restrictions — Gaps in sidewalk network according to bylaw requirements (one or both sides) — Roadway volume, classification, percentage of heavy vehicles and grade — Sidewalks needing replacement or repair Where sidewalks are missing (blue lines)

Pedestrians – High Priority Projects

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Project ID

Street Name

From

To

Project Description

S-1

Warren Avenue

Quebec Street

Channel Parkway/Hwy 97

Add sidewalk on both sides

S-2

Channel Parkway/Highway 97

Warren Avenue E

Green Ave W

Add sidewalk on one side

S-3

industrial ave west

Quebec Street

Main Street

Add Sidewalk on one side

S-4

Warren Avenue E

Main Street

Darthmouth Road

Add Sidewalk on one side

S-5

Dawson Avenue

Camrose Street

Darthmouth Road

Add sidewalk on both sides

S-6

Skaha Lake Road

Channel Parkway/Highway 97

Sudbury Avenue

Add sidewalk on one side

S-58

Ellis Creek Trail

Main Street

Industrial Ave W

Ellis Creek Trail

S-59

Ellis Creek Trail

Industrial Ave W

Fairview Road

Ellis Creek Trail

S-60

Atkinson Street

Duncan Ave W

Industrial Ave W

KVR Trail

S-61

Ontario Street

Forestbrook Drive

Eckhardt Ave E

KVR Trail

S-62

Parkview Street

Lee Avenue

South Beach Drive

Add sidewalk on one side

S-63

Lee Avenue

Parkview Street

Cypress Street

Add sidewalk on one side

S-64

Green Avenue West

Highway 97/Channel Parkway

Paris Street

Add sidewalk on one side

S-65

Camrose Street

Industrial Avenue East

Dawson Avenue

Add sidewalk on one side

S-66

Rosetown Avenue

Sumac Street

Camrose Street

Add sidewalk on one side

S-67

Granby Avenue

Fairview Road

Atkinson Street

Add sidewalk on both sides

S-68

Carmi Avenue

Halifax Street

Commercial Way

Add sidewalk on both sides

S-69

Penticton Avenue

Government Street

Kensington Street

Add sidewalk on one side

S-70

Young street

Eckhardt Avenue West

Orchard avenue

Add sidewalk on one side

Cyclists – What We Heard Key issues from the public: — lack of proper cycling infrastructure, mainly bike lanes and signals (60%) — conflicts between cyclists and vehicle (27%) — traffic speed (7%) — conflicts with parked cars (6%) 13

Key issues from advisory group: — establish Penticton as a cycling hub for tourism — add a bike facility on Lakeside Road — re-evaluate the bike route on Carmi Avenue vs Duncan Avenue — improve bike parking at transit stops — add bike repair areas along the KVRT — Address regulations for micro-mobility such as motorized scooters and e-bikes

Where missing cycling infrastructure was identified

Cyclists – Existing Guidance Penticton Cycling Plan (2012) — Updated the 2006 Cycling Network Plan — Hierarchy of bike facilities make up a 1 km grid — Separated bike lanes and multi-use trails — On-street painted bike lanes — Shared road bike routes 14

Lake to Lake Cycling Route — Confirms separated bike lane connecting Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake BC MOTI Active Transportation Design Guide — Guidelines for selecting the right bike facility for different contexts

Cycling – Proposed Prioritization Cycling Infrastructure Prioritization Principles — Update the bike network plan per BC MOTI Active Transportation Guidelines — Prioritize cycling infrastructure improvements that address safety — Construct routes that connect to key destinations in the infill growth areas: 15

— Schools and Okanagan College — Employment centres, and major retail and service areas — Downtown — Parks and beaches

— Construct the Lake-to-Lake bike route — Improve street connections to major trails

Proposed Cycling Network

Cycling – High Priority Projects Project ID

From

To

Project Description

Fairview Road

Manitoba Street

Add Standard Bike Lanes

C-7 C-8 C-10 C-12

Calgary Avenue and Bennett Avenue Wade Avenue W Ellis Street Duncan Avenue W Fairview Road

Power Street Wade Avenue W Highway 97 Highway 97

Van Horne Street Vancouver Avenue Government Street Hastings Avenue

Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes

C-14

Atkinson Street

Duncan Avenue

Kinney Avenue

Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 2

C-15

Warren Avenue E

Highway 97

Atkinson Street

Add Standard Bike Lanes

C-18

Martin Street

Scott Avenue

Lakeshore Drive

Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 4

C-20

Fairview Road

Hastings Avenue

Winnipeg Street

Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 3

Kinney Avenue

Atkinson Street

South Main Street

South Main Street

Kinney Avenue

Elm Avenue

Green Avenue W Highway 97 Skaha Lake Road

Highway 97 Skaha Lake Road Penticton-Oliver Highway

Valleyview Road Green Aveune Yorkton Avenue

C-1

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Street Name

C-21 C-23 C-24 C-25

Lake to Lake AAA Bike Facility - Segment 1 Add Standard Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes Add Separated Bike Lanes

Streets and Traffic – What We Heard From the public: — inadequate or unsafe intersections (43%) — speeding (27%) — sightlines and blind corners (9%) — pedestrian-vehicle conflicts (7%) — conflicts with parked cars (6%) 17

— issues around driveways on busy roads (4%) — traffic congestion (4%) From the advisory group: — Speeding — need for safe pedestrian crossings on collectors — sightline issues on Smythe Drive — desire for traffic calming on Lakeside Road

Where speeding concerns were identified

Streets and Traffic – Crash Data Two worst crash areas: 1. Highway 97 – two main types: —

right-turning vehicles entering the highway getting rear-ended

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through and left-turning vehicles involved in head-on collisions

2. Main Street / Martin Street / Winnipeg Street northsouth arterials – similar crash types: —

red light-running, misjudging oncoming vehicle gaps or intentions while turning

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some recent improvements on Eckhardt Avenue

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Speeding confirmed on Naramata / Benches and Lakeside Road but few reported crashes

2014 – 2018 Reported and Requested Crash Locations

Streets and Traffic – Capacity Review (2020 and 2045) 144 intersections in traffic model — 15 intersections show issues in 2020 — 27 intersections in 2045 — Most mitigated with minor changes Capital projects to increase capacity will be prioritized where there are overlapping: 19

— safety concerns — sidewalk and cycling projects — other infrastructure projects (storm, wastewater, water etc.)

Locations of future over-capacity

Streets and Traffic – Short term Capacity Improvements Project Intersection Main ID Street I-1 Hwy 97

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Intersection Minor Street Westminster

Project Description Add 3rd WBT lane

I-3

Hwy 97

Duncan

Add 3rd NBT lane, SBL phase

I-4 I-5

Hwy 97 Hwy 97

Oakville Fairway

After signalizing Fairway, study impacts of traffic rerouting Signalize

I-6 I-7

Hwy 97 Hwy 97

Eckhardt Skaha Lake

This intersection requires further study 2 EBL, 1 EBT, 2 SBR

I-9 I-10

Fairview Hwy 97

Industrial Warren

I-12 I-20

Fairview Main

Duncan Duncan

Add NBL, SBL and SBL phase Signalize (with SBL phase) Add Lanes: 2 EBT, NBL, SB 1L, 1T, 1R; Add WBL phase, SBL phase Add EBL, WBL lanes

I-21

Main

Warren

Add EBL WBL and signal phases

I-22 I-26 I-29 I-31 I-32 I-36 I-37 I-41 I-43 I-44

Government Government Camrose Government Government Dartmouth Dartmouth Hwy 97 Hwy 97 Hwy 97

Eckhardt Penticton Warren Industrial Okanagan Okanagan Warren Green Mtn Bench Hill Penticton Oliver Hwy

Add EBR, NBR lane; further study for bike lane alignment; may require additional ROW Retime Signal Signalize Add SBR lane Signalize Convert to all way stop Signalize 2 EBL, 2 WBL, 3 NBT, 3 SBT Signalize Signalize

Streets and Traffic – Safety and Traffic Calming Study Area Locations

Potential Traffic Calming Measures

Johnson Road (Upper Bench Road to Middle Bench Road)

•Measures for transition from rural to urban areas at Johnson Road and Middle Bench Road •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Alder Street

Lakeside Road (Brantford Avenue to City Limits)

•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of Vehicle Lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area parking impacts •Discouraging truck traffic •Crosswalks •Measures for transition from rural to urban area (in vicinity of Brantford Avenue and Smythe Drive) •Intersection improvement (including at Smythe Drive)

Naramata Road (City Limits to McMillan Avenue)

•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Naramata Road and Reservoir Road

Lower Bench Road (Bankview Road to Tupper Avenue)

•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Measures for transition from rural to urban areas •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Lower Bench Road and Tupper Avenue

Middle Bench Road (Tupper Avenue to Munson Avenue)

•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Middle Bench Road and Tupper Avenue

Upper Bench Road (Johnson Road to McMillan Avenue)

•Speed Reduction •Narrowing of vehicle lanes •Widening of bike lane/shoulder area •Intersection improvement or roundabout at Upper Bench Road and Naramata Road

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Public Transit, Goods Movement, Parking Transit — OCP and BC Transit mostly in alignment — Ongoing update to 2015 BC Transit Futures Studies Goods Movement — Existing truck route classes identified but not defined — Integration with best practice to improve legibility, enforcement 22

Parking — Previous work reviewed; focus on current best practice — Recent approval by council to increase parking rate in downtown and expand metered parking — Comprehensive study to include:

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data collection

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electric vehicle parking and charging

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parking supply requirements

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metered parking

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carsharing

Steps for Capital Prioritization Safety Priorities Pedestrian Project Priorities Cycling Project Priorities Capacity Project Priorities OCP + weighted criteria

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Transportation Priorities

Stormwater Project Priorities Sanitary Sewer Projects Priorities Water Projects Priorities

Integrated Infrastructure Project List and Priorities

Next Steps - Incorporate feedback - Finalize capital project list and priorities - Finalize report 24

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