Devon Multi Modal Transportation Study

Final Report

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Focus on Changes from the Draft Report1. Stakeholder and Community Consultation2. Playground and School Zones3. Speed Limits4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities5. Crosswalks6. Parking7. Major Intersection Operations

Presentation Outline

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Open House (April 16), 25 People Online Survey (April/May), 66 Forms Individual Stakeholder Meetings

1. RCMP 2. Peace Officers3. Fire Department4. Devon Chamber of Commerce5. Riverview School6. Devon Christian School7. Holy Spirit Catholic School8. Robina Baker School9. John Maland School10. Handicap Person (Bill Bates)11. Parks and Rec. Board12. Cycling Events Organizers13. Photo Enforcement

Stakeholder Consultation

The public open house was held on April 16, 2013 in the Dan Claypool Room

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Stakeholder Consultation What We Heard - Highlights

Speed Concerns Saskatchewan Avenue to RV Park Michigan Street to Birchwood

Trail Connectivity and Trail Lighting Lack of Westside Connectivity Lack of Trail Lighting

Intersections Concerns Superior Street and St. Lawrence – Traffic Congestion HWY 60/St. Lawrence, Athabasca and Miquelon – Traffic Congestion Miquelon Avenue and Michigan Street – Traffic Control Athabasca Avenue and Michigan Street – Sightlines Miquelon Avenue and Commercial Access – Traffic Congestion Miquelon Avenue and Erie Street – Traffic Congestion & Crosswalk

Parking Concerns Lack of Short Term Parking Parked Cars on Superior Street Handicap Parking Stall Widths Bus Parking at Riverview School

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

Gil Penalosa “Devon is good now, harder to make it great” Pedestrians must be the priority Need good quality for safety and for dignity Think of an 8 year old and an 80 year old that care about.

Streets must be safe for both. Speeds – “Twenty is plenty (mph)” The right to mobility is for all, not just people with money and

with driver licences Children streets – ½ day per week street is for kids Need to build a network – link nicest and meaningful places

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Playground and School Zones Location A – River Drive

Playground Zone is Warranted – Based on Modified Threshold Maintain Playground ZoneRecommendation Continuity of Playground Zone For Consistency

Location B – John Maland Playground Zone is WarrantedRecommendationNo Change

. Location C – Robina Baker Playground Zone and School Zone Warranted School Zone More Suitable Area is Community Services OrientedRecommendation

Possible add tab to start at 7:30 AM or 24 hour 30 km/h zone. Town should check legality.

Location D – Riverview Middle School School Zone is WarrantedRecommendation No Change

Playground Zone School Zone

30 km/h – 8:30 AM to 1 Hour After Sunset

30 km/h – Times Posted, 7:30 – 4:30 in

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Playground and School Zones

Location E – Erie Street Playground Zone is Warranted Missing Crosswalk SignsRecommendation No Change

Location F – Holy Spirit (Playground) Playground Zone is WarrantedRecommendation No Change

. Location G – Holy Spirit (School) School Zone is WarrantedRecommendation Extend School Zone to “F”

Playground Zone School Zone

30 km/h – 8:30 AM to 1 Hour After Sunset

30 km/h – Times Posted, 7:30 – 4:30 in

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Speed LimitsOverall

Haven Avenue Subject to Speed Complaints Existing Playground ZoneRecommendationMonitor to confirm the need for traffic calming improvements. (Enforcement, Photo Radar)

Michigan Street Only Street Posted at 60 km/h Speed Limit is Consistent With Function – No need

to change Perception vs. Reality Photo Enforcement Results To ComeRecommendationSpeed Indicator Sign (2 – 3 weeks per year)

Saskatchewan Avenue Golf Course/RV Park Road Non-Local Traffic Observed Speeding (Assumed) Speeding Issue Confirmed By EnforcementRecommendationSpeed Indicator Sign Through Summer Months and Long Weekends

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Speed LimitsReduced Speed Limits

RecommendationConsider reduced speed limits in residential

areas vs. commuter roadways 12 Month Pilot Project

Public Consultation – Confirm Community “Buy In” Before and After Observations Qualitative or Quantitative Measurements Evaluation Draft Policy Small Area, Less Effort

Pilot Area #1 – Birchwood Short Road Segments 50 km/h Travel Speed Unlikely Highest Level of Compliance Anticipated

. Pilot Area #2 – Ravine Longer Road Segments 50 km/h More Likely Lower Level of Compliance Anticipated Ravine Drive – Similar Segments To Others in Devon

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

Crossing Priority

Inconsistent Crossing Control

Option 1: Give Priority to Trail Users

Option 2: Give Priority to Road Users

RecommendationGive Priority to Trail Users

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Pedestrian and Bicycle FacilitiesWestside Trail Connectivity

Recommended Concept North Section (Athabaska to St. Lawrence

Superior Street Alignment Option #1: Use existing asphalt on SuperiorOption #2: Build on boulevard

Middle Section(St. Lawrence to Miquelon) Huron Street AlignmentOption #1: Use existing asphalt on Huron Option #2: Build on boulevard/berm

South Section (Miquelon to Industrial Area) Huron Street AlignmentOption #1: Build on Berm

IlluminationRecommendation: Install illumination on Michigan Street, Birchwood Drive to Miquelon Drive

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Crosswalks

Overall Generally Signed and Marked (Zebra) Across Main Road Consistent With Guideline in the Pedestrian Crossing Control Manual Vehicular Traffic Volume is Low, Signed/Marked Meets Guidelines

Erie Street and Miquelon Avenue Highest Pedestrian Crossing Point Counted RecommendationSpecial Crosswalk, Overhead Flashing Lights and SignsBudget 75k

Other Considerations John Maland School (Michigan Street and Athabasca Avenue)

Hedge on Southeast CornerRecommendationIncrease No Parking to 30 m

Riverview School (Peace River Drive and Athabasca Avenue) Crosswalk Sandwiched in Bus Parking LaneRecommendationInstall Curb Extensions

Robina Baker School (Erie Street and St. Lawrence) Parked Cars Impede SightlinesRecommendationIncrease No Parking to 30 m

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Crosswalks – Solar Powered

Benefits No need for AC power No power charges Installation time is lowered vs powered No power disruptions (When AC down)

Disbenefits Solar panes require cleaning on a regular basis. Frequency dependent on

weather conditions Batteries require frequent testing Tree trimming required to minimize shading Possible theft

Suitable LocationsIncreases pedestrians crossing visibility, as needed Brazeau Drive and Athabaska Avenue St. Lawrence Avenue and Erie Street Mid Block Crossings: Erie Street (North of Pipestone, Playground)

Michigan Street (North of Holy Spirit School) Use where sight lines need improvement but special crosswalk not

warranted Need more detailed study to determine need and equipment details

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Downtown Parking

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Methodology Completed Friday, May 17, 10 AM – 8 PM Record Last 3 Digits, Every 30 Minutes 208 Total Parking Stalls Define: Turnover, Occupancy and Duration

Busiest Area - Observations Busiest Area = NE Portion of Athabasca Busiest Usage = Higher Occupancy, Shorter Stays

Conclusions Respect for Un-written Rules

Recommendations#1 Short Term: Trial 15 Minute Parking Stalls#2 Short Term: Possible Aldritt Parking Lot - Agreement#2 Long Term: Consider Back-In Angle Parking w/Bike Lanes#3 Long Term: Consider Pedestrian Free Area

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Downtown Parking – Handicap Parking Observations

Number of Stalls Exceed Minimum 12 Available, 5 Needed Based on Guide All But 2 Stalls Used At Some Point Distribution in Downtown is good Most Stalls Non-Standard (Alberta Building Code) Issue: Access Aisle Either Non-Existent or Narrow

Conclusions Royal Bank Needs One More Handicap Stall

Recommendations#1 Add A Second Handicap Stall at Royal Bank#2 Bring Handicap Stalls to Standard

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Other Parking John Maland School

RecommendationConvert from parallel parking to angle parking. Adds 12 stalls.

Truck Parking on Superior StreetRecommendationIncrease no parking areas between driveways to enhance visibility. Possibility to increase parking in the long term.

Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolRecommendation Permit an access to for the School to increase circulation.

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Major Intersection OperationsIssues (Existing, Short and Medium Term)

Superior Street and St. LawrenceRecommendations: #1 Create a second westbound turning lane at Highway 60 #2 Remove obstruction in southbound right turn lane #3 Reconstruct southbound right turn curb to accommodate truck turning movements.

Athabaska Avenue and Highway 60Recommendations #1 Install traffic signals#2 Install a southbound bypass lane for trucks.

Michigan Street and Miquelon AvenueRecommendations#1 Install four-way stop

Miquelon Avenue and Highway 60Recommendation#1 Install second westbound turning lane

Miquelon Avenue and Commercial DrivewayRecommendationInstall traffic signal with 80% build out of site

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Recommendation Plan Traffic Calming Features to reduce volumes through residential collectors.Options Vary:

Roundabouts, Mini-roundabouts, Raised Intersection

Michigan Street and St. Lawrence/Miquelon Avenue

Curb Extensions/Speed Humps on Michigan and Erie

St. Lawrence to Miquelon

Recommendation Work with AT for Additional Highway Access at Athabasca Avenue to reduce internal congestion

Highway 60/19 RealignmentLong Term Impact

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Several cycling events in Devon Minor to Major Events

Recommendations Continue the cycling events as this aligns with the

Town’s branding “Bike Town Alberta” Possible for using Superior Street as a cycling route

with the installation of a multi use path

Cycling Events

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Questions