Transportation Committee Meeting November 20, 2019
On-Table Item(s)
Item Type Date Item Item Name Reason For No. On-Table Distribution
Presentation November 20, 2019 3.1a Bus Speed and Received after agenda Reliability distribution
Email November 20, 2019 3.1b Email, Jeff McLellan, Received after agenda dated November 19, distribution 2019
Document November 20, 2019 3.1c Impediments to Received after agenda Taking Public Transit distribution Notes
Presentation November 20, 2019 4.1 Master Received after agenda Transportation Plan distribution Summary
Presentation November 20, 2019 4.2 St. Johns Street Received after agenda Overview distribution
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BUS SPEED & RELIABILITY Tim Barton Port Moody Transportation Committee, 20th November 2019
TransLink Has Published a Bus Speed & Reliability Report
■ Draws attention to importance of bus network ■ Highlights that congestion is slowing buses ■ Proposes various transit priority interventions for improving speed and reliability TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 4 Item 3.1a
Buses are Really Popular & Ridership is Growing Nearly two-thirds of transit trips are by bus TransLink buses travel 324,000 km on a weekday Ridership has grown 14% in the last three years, representing 37 million new boardings
Buses are Getting Slower & This is Very Expensive
“Traffic affects more than motorists—it slows down people on buses, too. As buses slow, TransLink must put more buses on the street to maintain the same levels of service… This is equivalent to the cost of adding a new RapidBus line every 1-2 years.” TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 5 Item 3.1a
TOP 20 MOST CONGESTED CORRIDORS
Ranked by Person Hours of Delay
NORTH- EAST SECTOR DELAY
Ranked by Person Hours of Delay TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 6 Item 3.1a
Speed & Reliability are Important to Ensure the Transportation Network is Equitable
“When travel is fast and reliable people are better able to access goods and services, participate in civic and social life, and the economy. Bus riders in Metro Vancouver have a higher share of women, seniors, and lower income residents compared to the regional average. Access and mobility improvements are particularly important to support their equal participation in society.”
There Are Many Tools to ■ TransLink has control over some tools Improve Speed & Reliability ■ But the most effective tools are under municipal control but Collaboration is Key TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 7 Item 3.1a
Case Study 1: Adding Bus Layover ■ Removed four parking stalls to provide layover space in downtown Vancouver for #20 ■ 50 – 85% reduction in bus bunching ■ 13 - 34% increase in on time departures
Case Study 2: Queue Jump Lane With Bus Signal
■ King County Metro have been installing queue jump lanes with leading bus intervals ■ At South Rainier Ave & Dearborn Ave, a centre-turn lane was converted to install a bus queue jump lane ■ Up to 90 seconds per trip has been saved and reliability has increased TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 8 Item 3.1a
Case Study 3: Traffic Signal Improvements
■ In June 2019 Delta installed a left turn signal northbound at Scott Rd & 84th Ave ■ Buses were waiting up to four minutes to make the turn ■ After the change, buses saved almost two minutes TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 9 Item 3.1b
Jennifer Mills
From: Jeff McLellan FIPPA s. 22 Sent: November-19-19 9:29 AM To: Committees Subject: Re: Transportation Committee - Agenda - November 20, 2019
Hi Jennifer,
I am not able to attend on Wednesday due to other commitments. However, I do have some specific comments that I am hoping can be shared with the others on the committee.
First and foremost I do not think that the article and other information relating to transit are of any relevance to Port Moody. As a regular transit user I believe that our transit service has improved significantly since the Evergreen Line Extension opened. While I accept that some areas have possibly seen reduced service the fact is that the majority of Port Moody residents have seen their transit service improve. We have discussed the future of transit and last mile services as a group and until ride sharing is available in BC and Translink has made service adjustments to bus schedules resulting from ridership changes there is nothing to really discuss.
With regards to the Old Fire Hall site I am personally confused why this ‘report’ is even coming to this committee. I believe that any temporary use that could result in people driving to the area to attend events or use the space should be discouraged. Also any uses that encourage people to use the space as park space should be discouraged as well, this is one of the busiest intersections in the city and engagement of the space will serve to distract drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in the area. If the public is allowed to access/us the site as park space all dogs must be leashed at all times and no ball play should be allowed. Vehicles should be prohibited from parking or accessing the site, and I think that jersey barriers be installed across the old driveway entrance off Murray Street.
Kind regards, Jeff
Jeff McLellan FIPPA s. 22
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On Nov 13, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Committees
Good afternoon, Please find attached the agenda for the Transportation Committee scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7pm in the Brovold Room (3rd Floor) at Port Moody City Hall.
1 TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 10 Item 3.1b Please confirm your attendance at this meeting by responding to this email; this is required for quorum tracking purposes. If you require a paper copy of the agenda, please include your request in your response, noting whether you would like to pick up the agenda in advance at the reception desk or if you would like to receive it at the meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks, Jenny
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2 TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 11 Item 3.1c Impediments to Taking Transit: October 16, 2019
1. Do you take transit for work trips? Do you take transit for other trips? 2. Why do or don’t you use transit? 3. If you don’t use transit, what would need to change for you to consider it? 4. If you do use transit, what (if anything) do you find to be most of an issue during your trips?
Summary of Impediments and Issues:
Impediments and issues: What would need to change: Potential improvements: Lack of infrastructure to connect to transit ‐ Connectivity ‐ Free fares (for all or for kids) (quality active transportation) ‐ Reduced transfers ‐ All‐on‐board campaign ‐ street lighting on connecting trip ‐ Opportunities for kids to get comfortable ‐ Improved summer recreational ‐ bike parking at stations with transit connections Travel time compared to driving ‐ Perception among parents that transit is ‐ Better cycling connections to transit Travel with family/family trips not safe ‐ Electric bike discounts/gov’t rebate ‐ cost of combined fares programs ‐ travel connections to transit (ex. Bike share) ‐ managing multiple kids on transit Transit accessibility of destination Work requires driving Combined trips/multiple stops Perceived safety around stations Cost/fares Hours of operation Bike restrictions during peak hours Bike number restrictions Dog accommodation Bus stop accessibility Lack of bus shelters/furniture
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Categorization of Impediments and Issues: City, TransLink/Senior Government, Challenging to Affect, Others, = underway or already supported by City
Impediments and issues: What would need to change: Potential improvements:
Accessibility: ‐ Connectivity ‐ Free fares (for all or for kids) ‐ Lack of infrastructure to connect to ‐ Reduced transfers ‐ All‐on‐board campaign transit (quality active transportation) ‐ Opportunities for kids to get comfortable ‐ Improved summer recreational o street lighting on connecting with transit connections trip ‐ Perception among parents that transit is ‐ Better cycling connections to transit o bike parking at stations not safe ‐ Electric bike discounts/gov’t rebate o travel connections to transit programs (ex. Bike share) ‐ Perceived safety around stations ‐ Cost/fares o individual fare cost o combined family fares o duplication of costs if you already own a car ‐ Bike restrictions during peak hours ‐ Bike number restrictions ‐ Dog accommodation ‐ Bus stop accessibility
Comfort: ‐ Lack of bus shelters/furniture
Convenience: ‐ Travel time compared to driving ‐ Travel with family/family trips o managing multiple kids on transit ‐ Improved transit capacity/coordination at school start/end hours
Suitability for Trip Needs: ‐ Transit accessibility of destination ‐ Work requires driving ‐ Combined trips/multiple stops ‐ Hours of operation TC - On-Table - 2019 11 20 13 Item 3.1c Impediments to Taking Transit: November 20, 2019
Categorization of Impediments and Issues: City, TransLink/Senior Government, Challenging to Affect, Others, = underway or already supported by City
Impediments and issues: What would need to change: Potential improvements:
Accessibility: ‐ Connectivity ‐ Free fares (for all or for kids) ‐ Lack of infrastructure to connect to ‐ Reduced transfers ‐ All‐on‐board campaign transit (quality active transportation) ‐ Opportunities for kids to get comfortable ‐ Improved summer recreational o street lighting on connecting with transit connections trip ‐ Perception among parents that transit is ‐ Better cycling connections to transit o bike parking at stations not safe ‐ Electric bike discounts/gov’t rebate o travel connections to transit programs (ex. Bike share) ‐ Perceived safety around stations ‐ Cost/fares o individual fare cost o combined family fares ‐ Bike restrictions during peak hours ‐ Bike number restrictions ‐ Dog accommodation ‐ Bus stop accessibility
Comfort: ‐ Lack of bus shelters/furniture Potential Suggested Committee Recommendations: Convenience: 1. THAT the City request TransLink to increase the quantity and quality of ‐ Travel time compared to driving bike parking at Port Moody transit stations ‐ Travel with family/family trips 2. THAT the City request translink to Identify bike specific area on skytrain o managing multiple kids on transit
‐ Improved transit capacity/coordination at 3. THAT the City support increased regional investment in transit school start/end hours 4. THAT the City consider accelerating City investment in active transportation connections to Transit Suitability for Trip Needs: 5. THAT the City consider opportunities to prioritize bus speed and ‐ Transit accessibility of destination reliability over general purpose vehicles through transportation ‐ Work requires driving projects the City is undertaking ‐ Combined trips/multiple stops ‐ Hours of operation
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Master Transportation Plan Summary
Presentation to Transportation Committee – 2019-11-20
Presentation Overview
• Master Transportation Plan Overview • MTP Project Updates
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MTP Overview
Master Transportation Plan
A long term strategic master transportation plan for Port Moody. • developed with significant public engagement; • sets direction for transportation with high level policies, actions and targets; • provides a list of projects to help move the city forward; • Based on current approved OCP.
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Master Transportation Plan
Engagement Over 50 meetings over 2 years • 3 public workshops • 2 open houses •2 surveys • Meetings with stakeholders and industry including: • Technical Advisory Committee • Public Advisory Committee • Steering Committee
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Master Transportation Plan
Planning for Regional Traffic • Growth expected throughout region • MTP reviewed several options for St. Johns Street including widening and narrowing • Any widening improvement, may create some temporary relief, but existing levels of congestion will return because of regional demand • Thus, we can’t build out of congestion in Port Moody • Need to focus on other ways to accommodate projected traffic growth within Port Moody
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Master Transportation Plan
Vision
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Master Transportation Plan
Directions
A Compact, Complete City A Transit Oriented City
A Walkable City Moving People and Goods
A Bicycle Friendly City A Safe and Livable City
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Master Transportation Plan
Targets
Target 1: Double the proportion of trips made by sustainable transportation
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Master Transportation Plan
Targets
Target 1: Double the proportion of trips made by sustainable transportation
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Master Transportation Plan
Targets
Target 2: Reduce Average Vehicle Distance Driven
2011 2045
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Master Transportation Plan
Targets
Target 3: Traffic &
Reduce Traffic-Related Fatalities
Injuries Injuries and Fatalities
Traffic Safety
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Master Transportation Plan
Recommendations: • 47 Strategies & Actions • 85 Capital Projects ($31.7M) by 2045
Implementation Plan: • $4.72M in funding for first 10 years • Further grants expected to boost funding • Dedicated Project Manager
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Project Updates
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Project Updates
Council Direction for Updated Targets (June 2019):
• Aim to have 90% of all new residents live within an easy walk of their “daily needs”;
• Accelerate its goal of having 40% of trips in the City made by walking, biking, or transit by 2030, and continue to champion regional transit initiatives.
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Project Updates
Completed Projects (2017-2019): Project Year Completed Traffic Signal Coordination Update – St. Johns Street and Inlet Centre 2017 Barnet Highway CP Overpass Multi-Use Path 2018 Audible Traffic Signals (7 locations) 2018 & 2019 Crosswalk Upgrades (RRFB at 6 locations) 2018 Murray Street at Rocky Point Park Interim Crosswalk Improvement 2018 Transit Priority Traffic Signal Improvements ( 2 locations) 2018
Bus Stop Accessibility Upgrades – 15 stops 2018 & 2019
Murray Street Off-Street Bike Path (Electronic to Hugh) 2019
Newport Drive Crosswalk Curb Extensions and Raised Crosswalks 2019
Gatensbury Road 2019
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Project Updates
Completed Projects (2017-2019): Project Year Completed Improved pedestrian access to Moody Centre SkyTrain and West Coast Express Station: 2019
Crosswalk Improvements at Glenayre Drive and Glencoe Drive 2019
Shoreline Trail Improvements – South 2019
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Project Updates
Projects Underway (2019):
Construction fall 2019 to Murray Street Improvements Project summer 2020 Renewal of Street Furniture Contract to provide better transit stop infrastructure (Bus Shelters RFP spring/summer 2019 and Benches)
St. Johns Street Redesign Late 2019
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Project Updates
Upcoming Priority Projects (Subject to Future Budget Approval): Project Timeline/Budget Annual program Bus Stop Accessibility Improvements (~$25,000/year) Annual program Transit Improvements Program (bus stop upgrades, furniture, transit priority measures, etc.) (~$75,000/year) Installation of New Bus Shelters and Other Furniture (pending successful RFP process) 2019-2022 2020, 2022, 2023 program Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Program (~$100,000/year) St. Johns Street Multi Use Pathway (Moody to Albert) Construction 2021 (Dependent on outcome of St. Johns Street Redesign Project) (Budget: $3.8M) Clarke Street Improvements – Moody Street/Barnet Hwy Study/Design 2022
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Questions?
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St. Johns Street Overview Transportation Committee Presentation
Engineering & Operations 2019/11/20
Photo: Joep Olthuis
Existing Conditions
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Regional Travel
• Most travel is from motorists west of Pinetree Way in Coquitlam • Approximately 55% of vehicles on the MRN road network during peak are thru traffic • Congestion is highest in the PM
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Travel Time
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Regional Travel
Existing AM Peak Hour Volumes (Capacity) • 70% of auto trips originate and terminate 3,800 within the NES 3,300 3600 (3,900) (8,000) • Road expansion will (5,200) provide minimal short term and long term Existing PM Peak Hour Volumes (Capacity) benefit. • Congestion Mgmt
requires holistic solutions. 3,700 3,400 3,000 (3,900) (8,000) (5,200)
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TransPort Moody Directions
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Optional Approaches for St Johns Street as per MTP
Optional Approaches A) Increase Corridor Capacity . Increase “people-moving” capacity . Add or Extend HOV Lanes B) Manage Existing Space . Pedestrian buffer . Additional space for walking and cycling . Reduce vehicle lane width . Maintain existing lanes . Signal optimization
C) Re-Balance the Streetscape . Reduce the number of lanes . Increase pedestrian and bike space . Additional parking . Narrow crossings to reduce crossing time . Improve access to transit
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Optional Approaches for St Johns Street as per MTP
Optional Approaches Optional Approaches A) Increase Corridor Capacity A) Increase Corridor Capacity . Increase “people-moving” capacity . Increase “people-moving” capacity . Add or Extend HOV Lanes . Add or Extend HOV Lanes B) Manage Existing Space B) Manage Existing Space . Pedestrian buffer . Add a Pedestrian buffer . Additional space for walking and cycling . Multi Use Pathway . Reduce vehicle lane width . Maintain existing lanes . Maintain existing lanes . Signal optimization . Signal optimization C) Re-Balance the Streetscape C) Re-Balance the Streetscape . Reduce the number of lanes (westbound . Reduce the number of lanes HOV lane) . Increase pedestrian and bike space . Increase pedestrian and bike space . Additional parking . Additional parking . Narrow crossings to reduce crossing time . Narrow crossings to reduce crossing time . Improve access to transit . Improve access to transit
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St. Johns Street Redesign Project
St Johns Street Redesign Project
• High Level Scope • New walking and cycling facilities from Moody St. to Clarke Rd. • Removal of HOV Lane Designation • New Cycle Paths between Moody Street and Ioco Road. • Streetscape improvements • Local intersection safety and efficiency improvements.
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Thank You / Questions?
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