M E M O / N O T E D E S E R V I C E Information previously distributed / Information distribué auparavant TO: Transportation Committee DESTINATAIRE : Comité des transports
- FROM: John Manconi,
- Contact: Phil Landry, Director, Traffic
General Manager, Transportation Services Department
Services, Vivi Chi, Director, Transportation Planning
EXPÉDITEUR : John Manconi, Directeur général, Direction générale des transports
Personne ressource : Philippe Landry, Gestionnaire, Services de la circulation,
Vivi Chi, Planification des transports,
DATE: February 27, 2018
27 février 2018
FILE NUMBER: ACS2018-TSD-GEN-0001
SUBJECT: Report on the use of Delegated Authority during 2017 by the Transportation Services Department as set out in Schedule “G” Transportation Services of By-law 2016-369
OBJET : Rapport sur l’utilisation de Délégation de pouvoirs en 2017 par la direction générale des Services des Transports, comme il est indiqué à l’annexe G Services des Transports, du régulant 2016-369
PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to report to the Transportation Committee on the use of delegated authority for 2017 under Schedule ‘G’ – Transportation Services of ByLaw 2016-369.
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BACKGOUND By-law 2016-369 is “a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City”. The By-law was enacted by Council on November 9, 2016 and is meant to repeal By-law No. 2014-435.
This By-Law provides delegated authority to officers within the Transportation Services Department to perform various operational activities, and requires that use of delegated authority be reported to the appropriate standing committee at least once per year.
DISCUSSION Traffic Services and Transportation Planning are the two Service Areas of the Transportation Services Department that report to the Transportation Committee. To
meet the reporting requirements as identified in Schedule “G” Transportation Services
of By-Law 2016-369, each Service Area has produced a consolidated list which highlight the use of delegated authority in 2017 (see Documents 1 and 2).
CONCLUSION The Transportation Services Department will continue to report to Transportation Committee once per year on Schedule “G” – Transportation Services of By-Law 2016- 369.
For additional information on any of the items listed in Document 1, please contact Phil Landry, Director, Traffic Services at 613-580-2400 extension 23185, [email protected]. For additional information on any of the items listed in Document 2, please contact Vivi Chi, Director, Transportation Planning at 613-580-2400 extension 21877, [email protected].
Original signed by John Manconi
CC: Senior Leadership Team
Transportation Services Department Management Team Director, Public Information and Media Relations Coordinator, Transportation Committee
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 – 2017 Delegated Authority under Schedule “G” Transportation Services of
By-Law 2016-369:
Traffic Services
Document 2 – 2017 Delegated Authority under Schedule “G” Transportation Services By-Law 2016-369:
Transportation Planning Capital Projects Transportation Engineering Services – Development Projects Additions to the Winter-Maintained Cycling Network
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Document 1 – 2017 Delegated Authority Traffic Services - Schedule “G” Transportation Services of By-Law 2016-369
Section G 2. (1) – Intersection and Road Modifications: In 2017, Traffic Services completed intersection and road modifications by way of delegated authority for the installation of one (1) road realignment, one (1) traffic signal, and 14 Pedestrian Crossovers (PXO).
- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Road Realignment
- Apple Orchard
- 20
- Realignment of Apple Orchard Road to form
a proper 4-way intersection. Construction was completed in 2017.
Road/Parkway Road at Stagecoach Road
Traffic Signal Longfields Drive at Paul Metivier Drive
- 22
- Implementation of a traffic signal to replace
a side street stop control accompanied by minor geometric modification. Construction was completed in 2017.
Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs)
In 2017, a total of 42 pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) were installed, 24 of which were
funded and managed by the Transportation Services’ Pedestrian Crossover Program.
Three (3) different types of crossovers were implemented, however it is important to note that not all installations required roadway modifications. Roadway modifications are not necessary when the appropriate existing curbside depressions are already in place (i.e. pathway connections, roundabouts, school crossing guard locations, etc.) or when an exemption to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) and the
City’s Accessibility Design Standards (ADS) has been approved through the
departmental exemptions review/approval process.
Type B PXOs
Type B PXOs require the installation of side mounted poles with flashers, PXO signs overhead along with necessary pavement markings. In 2017, five (5) Type B PXOs
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were installed, and all locations required delegation of authority for required roadway modifications. Implementation locations are listed below:
- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Type B Pedestrian Crossovers Blair Road at Appleford Street
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- Work included the implementation of a PXO midblock
crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs). New streetlights were also implemented to provide proper lighting.
Dalhousie Street at St. Andrew Street
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Work included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the south side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs.
Preston Street at Balsam Street
Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the north side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. Final construction is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.
Data Centre Road at approximately 140 m north of Heron Road
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Work included the implementation of a PXO midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs.
Russell Road at Perley and Rideau
Veterans’ Health
Centre
Work included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the south side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. Lighting was upgraded to provide proper lighting.
Type C PXOs
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Type C PXOs require the installation of side mounted poles with flashers, PXO signs along with necessary pavement markings. In 2017, two (2) Type C PXOs were installed, however only one (1) required delegation of authority to implement the required roadway modifications. This location is listed in the table below:
- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Type C Pedestrian Crossovers Longfields Drive between Mountshannon Drive and Silver Sage Avenue
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- Work included the implementation of a PXO
midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs). A new street light was also installed to provide proper lighting.
Type D PXOs
All Type D PXOs require the installation of PXO signs along with the necessary pavement markings. In 2017, a total of 17 Type D PXOs were installed. Ten (10) of these installations were completed in 2017 and the remaining seven (7) will be completed in 2018. Only eight (8) of these locations required delegation of authority to implement the required roadway modifications. Locations requiring roadway modifications are listed below:
- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Pedestrian Crossovers Type D Centrum Boulevard between Brisebois Crescent and
- 1
- Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of
a PXO midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs). Construction is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.
Prestone Drive
- Seyton Drive
- 8
- Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of
a PXO midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb between Forestview Crescent and Seyton Drive depressions and TWSIs. Construction is scheduled to
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- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Pedestrian Crossovers Type D be complete in spring 2018.
City Park Drive at 170m S of Ogilvie Drive
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Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of a PXO midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. A lighting upgrade to improve lighting levels was undertaken.
Springfield Road at Putman Avenue
Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the south side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. Construction is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.
Lanark Avenue at Beechgrove Avenue
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Work included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the west side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs.
Greenfield Avenue at Concord Street
Work included the implementation of a PXO crossing on the north side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. A lighting upgrade was conducted to improve lighting levels.
Randall Avenue at Ridgecrest Place
- 18
- Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of
a PXO crossing at an existing school crossing guard location on the east side of the intersection. Curb and sidewalk modifications took place to implement curb depressions and TWSIs. Construction is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.
Market Place Avenue at approximately 100 m east of Riocan
- 3
- Work initiated in 2017 included the implementation of
a PXO midblock crossing. Curb and sidewalk
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- Title
- Ward #
- Description
Pedestrian Crossovers Type D
- Avenue
- modifications took place to implement curb
depressions, TWSIs and a median to make a twostage crossing. Construction is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.
Section G 3. (1) and (2) Signs, Traffic Signals, Pavement Markings and Street Lighting In 2017, Section G 3. (1) and (2) – Signs, Traffic Signals, Pavement Markings and Street Lighting was used to install, operate and maintain the following:
52,400 signs; 2,089,394 meters of longitudinal pavement markings; 1,171 signalized intersections, of which 77.6% are equipped with audible signals; 48 active red light cameras across the City; 242 traffic cameras; and, 71,700 street lights.
Costs associated to the above items are the following:
$8,019,366.30 for work undertaken on behalf of other departments or external agencies
$4,415,624.96 for sign maintenance and production $7,661,613.00 for signal maintenance and production $2,952,536.00 for pavement markings $14,703,840.99 for streetlighting
Note: Costs pertaining to the installation of signs and pavement markings associated to the 24 PXOs installed in 2017 are included in sign maintenance and production and pavement markings as listed above.
Section G 5. (1) – Temporary Traffic and Parking Control In 2017, Section G 5. (1) – Temporary Traffic and Parking Control was used to respond and manage:
Over 1,205+ traffic accidents managed with moderate to high impacts on the flow of traffic;
964 Special Event Permits and Work Orders, which include demonstrations, festivals, parades, etc.
1080+ incidents that required temporary lane or road closures.
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The work associated with temporary traffic and parking control work related to special events, including demonstrations, festivals, parades and temporary road closures/emergency events totalled $254,236.00.
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Document 2 – 2017 Delegated Authority under Transportation Planning -
Schedule “G” Transportation Services By-Law 2016-369
Transportation Planning – Capital Projects
The following roadway modifications were approved in 2017, under Section 2 –
Intersection and Road Modifications of Schedule “G” of By-law 2016-369. The approvals
for these functional design studies were initiated by the Transportation Planning Service Area or were for projects stemming from Integrated Road-Water-Sewer Renewal, Intersection Control Measures and Network Management programs. These are all projects with Council-approved capital budgets. Infrastructure Services in the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department manages the construction of these projects, as well as the capital budget of the renewal program.
- Title
- Ward #
- Description
- Road narrowing to accommodate widening of the existing sidewalk
Approval Date
RMA-2016-DRI-034 Clearview Avenue from Keyworth Avenue to Northwestern Avenue
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- Jan-2017
- Construction was completed in 2017
RMA-2016-DRI-026 Stewart Street from King Edward Avenue to Friel Street
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- Road narrowing to accommodate bioretention
‘rain gardens’ and cycling
lanes
Jan-2017 Jan-2017
- Construction was completed in 2016
RMA-2016-DRI-037 Gardenway Drive from Thicket Way to Paradise Crescent East
- Realignment of curbs to accommodate installation of new concrete sidewalk and new and/or upgraded concrete bench pads
- Construction was completed in 2017
RMA-2016-DRI-042 Glynn Avenue at Edith
- 13
- - Installation of curb extensions
for the purpose of traffic calming
Feb-2017
- Construction was completed in 2017
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- Title
- Ward #
- Description
- Road narrowings to accommodate new concrete sidewalks and/or curb extensions
Approval Date
RMA-2017-DRI-002 Lavergne Street, Jolliet Avenue, Monfort Street, Perrier Avenue. Ste. Cecile Street, Ferland Street, HectorHotte Way, Frechette Street, Garneau Street and Ste. Monique Street
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- Feb-2017
- Construction was completed in 2017
RMA-2017-TES-008 Vanier Parkway from McArthur Avenue to North River Road
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- - Two sidewalk sections on the
south side of Vanier Parkway from Kipp Street to North River Road
Mar-2017
- Two bulb-outs on the east side of Vanier Parkway north of McArthur Road
- Bulbouts to be modified in
2018
RMA-2017-ATM-001 Hemmingwood Way
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- Provision of two mid-block narrowings and a median, six
bioretention ‘rain gardens,
one intersection narrowing and a pedestrian crossover
Mar-2017 Apr-2017
- Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2018
RMA-2017-TES-004 Longfields Drive from Highbury Park Drive to Via Verona Avenue
- New concrete sidewalk and bicycle lane on the west side
- Extension of the median south of Highbury Park Dive to implement a two stage pedestrian crossover (PXO- Type D)
- Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2018 with completion in fall 2018
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Title
RMA-2016-ATM-007 Merkley Drive from Bottriell Way to Charlemagne
- Ward #
- Description
- Various roadway
Approval Date
- 1
- May-2017
modifications including a new pedestrian crossover, a new raised pedestrian crossing and curb radius reductions at various locations
Boulevard
- Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2018
RMA-2016-ATM-008 Bayfield from Carling Avenue to Herzberg Road
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- - Addition of two speed humps
- May-2017
- The project was submitted to
Infrastructure Services in the fall of 2017 to be included in their upcoming work plan for design and construction
RMA-2017-TPN-002 Heron Road from the multi-use pathway near Colbert Crescent to Jefferson Street
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- Removal of two bus bays and installation of an
May-2017 May-2017 eastbound cycle track
- Construction was completed in 2017
- Narrowing of road to accommodate a new sidewalk on east side of Iroquois Road
RMA-2017-TPN-001 Iroquois Road from the access of 2045 Carling Avenue to Haymarket Street
- Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2018
RMA-2017-TES-022 Sandridge Road from St-Laurent Boulevard to Birch Avenue
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- - Installation of two speed
humps in conjunction with the Sandridge Road wateramain renewal
May-2017
- Construction was cancelled
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- Title
- Ward #
- Description
- Installation of bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, sidewalks, parking bays, protected intersections, a concrete media and two speed tables as part of the full
Approval Date
RMA-2017-TES-015 Dynes Road (Fisher Avenue to Prince of Wales Drive) and Prince of Wales Drive (Dynes Road to Forest Hill Avenue)
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- May-2017
reconstruction of these segments of Dynes Road and Prince of Wales Drive
- Construction to begin in 2018 and is anticipated to be completed in 2019
RMA-2017-TES-009 Intersection of Albion Road and Leitrim Road
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- - Widening of Albion Road for
the provision of additional northbound and southbound through lanes in order to improve the operation of the intersection
May-2017
- Construction will be completed as part of the LRT Phase 2 Trillium Line. It is anticipated to be completed before 2021
RMA-2017-DRI-007 Intersection of Brian Coburn Bouleveard and Strasbourg
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- - Upgrading the existing all-
way stop-controlled
May-2017 intersection to a single-lane roundabout
Street/Des Aubépines Drive
- Construction was completed in 2017
RMA-2017-TES-011 Chimo Drive between Katimavik Road and Amundsen Crescent
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- New sidewalk on the north side of Chimo Drive
May-2017 May-2017
- Construction was completed in 2017
- New sidewalk segments on the north side of Sherway Drive and the south side of Malvern Drive
RMA-2017-TES-010 Sherway Drive (Fable Street to Malvern Drive) and Malvern Drive (west of the Walter Baker Sports Centre to Greenbank Road)
- Construction was completed in 2017
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- Title
- Ward #
- Description
- Approval Date
RMA-2017-TES-012 Navan Road at Blackburn Hamlet bypass and Orleans Boulevard
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- - New traffic control signal and
road widening to
May-2017 accommodate a new bike box at intersection of Navan Road and Orleans Boulevard
- Additional northbound leftturn lane, a smart channel and pedestrian refuges on Navan Road at Blackburn Hamlet Bypass