HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-060 - 2021 Sidewalk Infill Through Roadway ReconstructionREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:September 28, 2020
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite,Director, Transportation Services 519-741-2200
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PREPARED BY:Lou Slijepcevic, Traffic Project Coordinator, 519-741-2200
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WARD(S) INVOLVED:Wards 2, 8, and 10
DATE OF REPORT:September 4, 2020
REPORT NO.:DSD-20-060
SUBJECT:2021Sidewalk Infill through Roadway Reconstruction
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infillin 2021/2022as per the
Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004, approved by Council June 1, 2015:
Rossford Crescent,
Boehmer Street,
Thaler Avenue/Windom Road;
BACKGROUND:
On June 1, 2015 Council approved MUN-STR-2004Sidewalk Infill Policy.TheInfillPolicy
defines the framework around the installation of new sidewalk locations where sidewalk
currently does not exist.Generally speaking, the policy confirms the City’s commitment
to an improved sidewalk network on existing roadways to support a more pedestrian
friendly environment.It also defines priority levels for sidewalk infill locations and provides
a framework for community and Council input onproposed installations when sidewalk
infill is not pre-approved through the policy.
The policy requires Council approval for somesidewalk infill locations. This report outlines
locations of sidewalk that are recommended to be built in conjunction with upcoming road
reconstruction projectsin 2021/2022andprovides recommendations for the application
of the policy in these areas.
REPORT:
The Sidewalk Infill Policy stipulates that planned sidewalk infill locations must be
presented to Council for approval at least one year in advance of implementation.
Accordingly, staff has reviewed locations for sidewalk infill through 2021/2022
reconstructionprojects, as follows;
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Rossford Crescent
Location: Rossford Crescent:
On the even numberside of Rossford Crescentfrom
Markwood Driveto Markwood Drive;
Priority: Priority 2 (36 to62points)
S
core: 60pts
Rossford CrescentPoint Summary
Within 200m of a bus stop(Hazelglen Drive @ Chopin Drive)10
Within 800m of an elementary school(AR Kaufman Public School)25
Within 400m of a commercial zone(Hazelglen Drive @ Chopin Drive)5
Within 400m of community programs facility or park(Gzowski Park)10
Within 400m of a type 1 or 2 trail(Gzowski Parktail network)10
Total Points60
Implementation Year: 2021
Length of Sidewalk Infill: 1100m
Priority 2is defined as: Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway;
however, an exemption may only be authorized by Council should staff not be able to
reasonably mitigate constraints such as, but not limited to; cultural heritage impacts, site
specific impacts, environmentally sensitive impacts and maintenance impacts.
Locations thatscore less than 62 points are considered priority 2.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area
regarding sidewalk infill along the identified sections of roadway. The results of the survey
are as follows:
Directly AffectedRossford CrescentResidents:
In Favour2of 24 (8%)
Opposed21of 24 (88%)
Indifferent1 of 24(4%)
Total responses of Directly AffectedResidents 24out of 66 surveyed (36%)
Area Residents:
In Favour22of 35(63%)
Opposed8 of 35 (23%)
Indifferent5 of 35 (14%)
Total responses of Area Residents 35out of 344surveyed (10%)
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Total Residents(directly affected + area residents):
In Favour24 of 59 (41%)
Indifferent29of59 (49%)
Opposed6 of 59(10%)
Total responses 59out of 400surveyed (15%)
The installation of the sidewalkon the evennumber side (along the outsideof the
crescent) will require the removal of some private landscapingthat has been installed on
public property, and the removal of two mature trees.The proposed sidewalk provides
access to an existing trail connection,Gzowski Parkand the Victoria Hills Community
Centre.
Rossford Crescent:Proposed sidewalk infill location
Legend:
Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
Existing Sidewalk
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BoehmerStreet
LocationBoehmerStreet:
On the west side of BoehmerStreet between Elmwood
Avenueand Fairfield Avenue.
Priority Priority 2 (36 to62points)
Score 50pts
BoehmerStreetPoint Summary
Within 800m of an elementary school (Prueter Public School)25
Within 400m of a commercial zone (Margaret Ave @ Fairfield Ave)5
Within 400m of community program facility of park (Breithaupt Centre)10
Within 400m from a place of worship(St Teresa’s Catholic Church)5
Completion of Link5
Total Points50
Implementation Year2021
Length of Sidewalk Infill75m
Directly Affected BoehmerStreet Residents:
In Favour10of 13 (77%)
Indifferent1of 13 (15%)
Opposed2of 13 (8%)
Total responses of Directly Affected Residents 13out of 51surveyed (25%)
Area Residents:
In Favour34 of 48(71%)
Indifferent9of 48(17%)
Opposed5of 48(13%)
Total responses of Area Residents 48out of 260surveyed (18%)
Total Residents(directly affected + area residents):
In Favour44of 61(72%)
Indifferent10of 61(11%)
Opposed 7of 61(16%)
Total responses 61out of 311surveyed (20%)
The installation of the sidewalkis not anticipated to have any impact to private
landscaping, or require mature tree removal.The proposed sidewalk will fill in the last link
in the existing sidewalk network and provide a safe pedestrian path to Prueter Public
School.
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BoehmerStreet:Proposed sidewalk infill location
Legend:
Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
Existing Sidewalk
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Thaler Avenue
LocationThaler Avenue
On the southside of Thaler Avenuebetween Fairway Road
Northand Windom Road.
Priority Priority 1 (greater than 62 points)
Score 85 points
Thaler AvenuePoint Summary
Within 200m of a Bus Stop (Fairway Rd N @ Thaler Ave)10
Within 450m of a Bus Stop (Fairway Rd N @ Thaler Ave)5
Within 800m of an Elementary School (Howard Robertson Public School)25
Within 400m of a Place of Worship (Christ the King United Church)5
Within 400m of Type 1 or 2 trail(Dom Cardillo Trail)10
Within 400m of a commercial zone (Fairway Rd N @ River Rd E)5
Within 400m of a mixed usecorridor (Fairway between King Street & Morgan Ave)20
Completion of a link5
Total Points85
Implementation Year2021
Length of Sidewalk Infill175m
Priority 1 is defined as: Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway as
they connect to a significant number of pedestrian origins and destinations.
Windom Road
LocationWindom Road
On the westside of Windom Roadbetween Thaler Avenue
and the end of the roadway;
On the east side of Windom Road between Southill Drive
and the end of the roadway.
Priority Priority 1 (greaterthan 62 points)
Score 80pts
WindomRoadPoint Summary
Within 450m of a Bus Stop (Fairway Rd N @ Thaler Ave)5
Within 800m of an Elementary School (Howard Robertson Public School)25
Within 400m of a Place of Worship (Christ the King United Church)5
Within 400m of Type 1 or 2 trail(Dom Cardillo Trail)10
Within 400m of a community program facility or park (Centreville Chicopee 10
Community Centre)
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Within 400m of a mixed use corridor (Fairway between KingStreet& Morgan Ave)20
Within 400m of a commercial zone (Fairway Rd N @ River Rd E)5
Total Points80
Implementation Year2021
Length of Sidewalk Infill265m
Directly Affected Thaler Avenue and Windom RoadResidents:
In Favour8 of 15 (53%)
Opposed7 of 15 (47%)
Total responses of Directly Affected Residents 15 out of 146 surveyed (10%)
Area Residents:
In Favour20of 27(74%)
Indifferent1 of 27(4%)
Opposed6 of 27(22%)
Total responsesof Area Residents 27out of 327surveyed (8%)
Total Residents(directly affected + area residents):
In Favour28of 42(67%)
Indifferent6of 42(14%)
Opposed 8of 42(19%)
Total responses 42out of 473surveyed (9%)
The installation of the sidewalkis not anticipated to have any impact to residential
landscaping, or require mature tree removal.The proposed sidewalk will provide direct
access to Howard Robertson Public School.
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Thaler Avenue & Windom Road:Proposed sidewalk infill location
Legend:
Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
Existing Sidewalk
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of sidewalk installation is funded through the Water Infrastructure Program (WIP)
in the 2020capital budget for these projects.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.Residents were notified regarding this report to
recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming reconstruction projects.
CONSULT – Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire for:
Boehmer Street – January 10, 2020
Thaler Avenue/Windom road – January 10, 2020
Rossford Crescent – January 10, 2020
The Engineering Division leadspublic engagement for roadway reconstruction projects.
Transportation Planning staff support these engagement efforts todiscuss and answer
questions regarding sidewalk infill, and other transportation impacts.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department
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