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Home My WebLink AboutINS-17-033 - David Bergey Drive Bike Lane Implementation REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: May 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael,Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Danny Pimentel, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager, 519-741-2200, ext. 7371 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: April 18, 2017 REPORT NO.: INS-17-033 SUBJECT: David Bergey Drive Bike Lane Implementation ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That on-street bicycle lanes be installed on both sides of David Bergey Drive from Ottawa Street to Activa Avenue; and further, That on-street parking be prohibited on both sides of David Bergey Drive between Ottawa Street South and Activa Avenue; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly BACKGROUND: The approved City of Kitchener Cycling Master Plan (CMP) outlines a plan to implement 114 kilometres of cycling infrastructure over 20 years. This plan recommends the implementation of bicycle lanes and other dedicated cycling infrastructure throughout the city to create a more bike-friendly environment. Accordingly, David Bergey Drive has been identified and recommended for cycling improvements and bicycle lanes are being recommended. REPORT: David Bergey Drive was recommended for a traffic calming review within Report No. INS-16-020. in the Cycling Master Plan for the inclusion of cycling facilities, then cycling facilities should be incorporated as part of the overall traffic calming plan. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 12 - 1 As cycling facilities typically have a positive impact on overall roadway conditions, it is essential that these facilities be implemented prior to a traffic calming review so that prior to the installation of traffic calming measures. David Bergey Drive is designated as major collector roadway within the City of Kitchener Official Plan. The function of amajor collector road is to collect and distribute traffic between local streets, other collector roads and the arterial road system. The primary purpose of such roads is to carry through traffic between neighbourhoods. Direct access to abutting properties is also typically permitted. David Bergey Drive hasa designated speed limit of 50 km/h. On-Street Parking Based on the current parking regulations along David Bergey Drive, there are approximately 150 on-street parking spaces between Ottawa Street and Activa Avenue. It should be noted that the majority of on-street parking spaces (136) are available between Ottawa Street and 171 David Bergey Drive, while approximately 14 on-street parking spaces are available between 171 David Bergey Drive and Activa Avenue. To quantify parking demand, City staff conducted parking studies along David Bergey Drive from Ottawa Street South and Activa Avenue. The parking studies counted the number of vehicles parked along both sides of David Bergey Drive.The results are provided below: DateTimeOttawa St to 171 David Bergey 171 David Bergey Dr to Activa DrAve west side (odd east side (even west side (odd east side (even numbered numbered numbered numbered houses)houses)houses)houses) Tue. Oct. 6:50 pm1040 18, 2016 Wed. Oct 1:00 am2050 19, 2016 Thu. Oct 7:00 pm2130 27, 2016 Sat. Oct 3:30 pm0241 29, 2016 Mon. Oct 12:20 am1031 31, 2016 2:00 pm1031 Tue. Nov. 1:20 pm1040 1, 2016 Based on the parking study findings the peak usage of on-street parking was seven (7) vehicles, with five (5) utilizing the available on-street spaces between 171 David Bergey Drive and Activa Avenue. 12 - 2 Over the last few years, Transportation Services has received a number of requests from residents of the area as well as Grand River Transit operators, to review the on- street parking regulations along David Bergey Drive. Concerns identified included the lack of visibility when trying to turn onto David Bergey Drive from the long term care facility and Peach Blossom Crescent as well as concerns about vehicles parking adjacent to transit stop locations. As a result a number of driveway, intersection and transit stop parking regulations have been implemented to addresses those concerns. Volume and Speed th CountAADT85Percentile LocationAADT* DateCombinedSpeed (km/h)** David Bergey Drive MayNorthbound: 3,034 Ottawa Street -Peach 5,86061 2016Southbound: 2,826 Blossom Crescent David Bergey Drive Peach Blossom Crescent MayNorthbound: 2,652 5,10649 -Peach Blossom2016Southbound: 2,454 Crescent *Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT); **85% of vehicles are traveling at or below this th speed (85 percentile speed). Collision History (2013 - 2015) A three year collision history was completed for David Bergey Drive which shows a total of 6 reported collisions. The table below is a summary of the combined collisions categorized by initial impact type: Initial Impact Type Year SMV AngleApproachingTotal Unattended 20131001 20141001 20150134 Total2136 The reported collisions along David Bergey Drive indicate the four (4) collisions occurred between Peach Blossom Crescent and Activa Avenue and involved on-street parked vehicles being damaged. It is anticipated that with the removal of on-street parking, collisions would be mitigated along this section of David Bergey Drive. 12 - 3 Roadway Design and Pavement Markings The Cycling Master Plan identifies David Bergey Drive as proposed marked shared use. Transportation Services has conducted further analysis into the most appropriate infrastructure for David Bergey Drive. As a result of this analysis, on-road bike lanes are being recommended from Ottawa Street to Activa Avenue. Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 18 - Cycling Facilities provides information and guidance in regards to appropriate and consistent cycling infrastructure in Ontario. The manual provides a tool which aids in pre-selecting the desirable bicycle facility type as well as provides a set of application heuristics that further aids in determining the most desirable bicycle facility type. Based upon the volume and speed on David Bergey Drive, it is recommending that cyclists be provided with an exclusive space (i.e. bike lanes) along this corridor. David Bergey Drive is a two lane road with a pavement width of approximately 10.2 meters, currently allowing for 5.1 meter lanes in each direction which includes on- street parking on both sides. The proposed cycling design would consist of 3.3 meter travel lane in each direction and 1.8 meter bike lane in each direction, as shown on the following page. David Bergey Drive - Ottawa Street to Activa Avenue 12 - 4 Public Input Transportation Services staff held a drop-in format public information center on December 8, 2016 at W.T. Townshend Public School. Affected citizens who attended were provided information regarding the review, including the proposed design for David Bergey Drive. The meeting was attended by approximately 10 citizens as well as the ward Councillor. There were three (3) comment sheets submitted following the meeting. Below is a summary of the comments received: all support the removal of on-street parking two (2) comment forms support the installation of bike lanes one (1) comment form will support bike lanes only if they are physically separated from traffic; also suggested a multi-use trail would be preferred visibility, speed of vehicles and the condition of the roadway (i.e. potholes, asphalt cuts) are concerns identified along David Bergey Drive In February Transportation staff contacted the long term care facility on David Bergey Drive, in order to provide them with information related to this review as well as allow them an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed plan. Below is a summary of comments submitted by the long term care facility: felt that parking on both sides of the road was dangerous as it did not allow two vehicles to pass at the same time; it was difficult at times for buses and emergency service vehicles to pass people will continue to park on the road in order to pick up mail at one of the two mailboxes staff and visitors utilize the on-street parking, which if removed, would result in the adjacent side streets becoming more busy and crowded. many families park on this road and walk their children to/from school, as Activa Ave is busy; the removal of parking on David Bergey Dr will only congest Activa Ave further preference is to maintain on-street parking on one side with the bike lanes on both sides Transportation staff also contacted Grand River Transit (GRT), in order to obtain their feedback and comments regarding the proposed removal of on-street parking and implementation of on-road bicycle lanes. Below are comments submitted by GRT staff including the Passenger Facility division in April: this bike lane should not have any negative impact on transit and may assist us. The major issue along here in the past has been on-street parking interfering with access to the bus stops In the past we had issues with parked cars at the bottom end closer to Activa Ave (by the Nursing Home). The stops most impacted were: 2960, 2994, 2961 and 2993. At that time I believe the City made adjustments to the on- street parking areas 12 - 5 The installation of bike lanes will definitely help with this. However, they may receive some registrants about removing all of the parking specifically around 200 David Bergey Dr (Nursing Home) H Operators. However, the installation of the bike lanes will definitely help Please note the buses will need to enter the bike lane at the stop locations in order to pick up or discharge passengers. Beyond that, there should be no conflicts between the two uses. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority: 4: Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure Strategy: 4.4: Develop a network of safe, comfortable and linked pedestrian and cycling facilities and improve year-round maintenance on priority routes Strategic Action: SE13: Implement the Cycling Master Plan FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The proposed pavement marking changes and on-street parking changes will come from the cycling capital budget, with an approximate cost of $20,000. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM advance of the council / committee meeting. Residents were notified regarding this report to recommend the implementation of cycling facilities. CONSULT One drop in format public information centre was held in December 2016 at W.T. Townshend Public School as well as consultation with the long term care facility and Grand River Transit after the public information centre. Also, The Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee were presented with theproposed plan during a meeting in April 2017 for comments and feedback. The proposed design was presented during a April 2017 meeting where the following motion was made: On a motion by Mr. D. Brotherson It was resolved and carried lanes on David Bergey Dr. (Ottawa St. Activia Dr.) on the condition that if speed and parking continue to be a problem that flex stakes or likewise are implemented; and 12 - 6 ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A - Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 7 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 8 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 9 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 10 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 11 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 12 Appendix A - David Bergey Drive Proposed Pavement Marking Plan 12 - 13