Appendix A Report PW18053

FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN

2018

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Acknowledgments & Notes

We would like to acknowledge and City of Hamilton Staff Notes: express gratitude to the following IBI Group Except where noted, all images were agencies, organizations, staff and supplied by IBI Group and the City of residents who contributed to the Hamilton Ward 6 Councillor Hamilton has been given permission for development of the Mountain Brow Trail Hamilton Ward 7 Councillor their use. Feasibility Study: Hamilton Ward 8 Councillor Ward boundaries shown on all maps Hamilton Ward 9 Councillor in this report are based on 2018 ward boundary lines. Ward boundary lines will Commission be changing in 2019. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Infrastructure Hamilton Conservation Authority Conservancy - Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Hamilton-Burlington Trails Council Hamilton Naturalist Club Hillfield Strathallan College St. Joseph’s Hamilton Health Services SoBi Hamilton Hamilton Residents ii Appendix A Report PW18053

Table of Contents

1.0 Executive Summary 1 5.1 Overview of Public & 9.0 Summary of Stakeholder Engagement 40 2.0 Introduction 3 Recommendations & Next 301 Process 2.1 Study Overview 3 Steps 5.2 Summary of Public Input 44 9.1 Project Summary 302 2.2 Vision Statement & 4 Mandate 6.0 Implementation Strategy 53 9.2 Overall Budget and 6.1 Recommended Mountain Implementation 304 2.3 Goals and Objectives 6 54 Brow Trail Route Timeline 2.4 Process 7 6.2 Facility Types 56 9.3 Next Steps 305 3.0 Context 11 6.3 Considerations for Trail 10.0 References 307 3.1 Planning Context 11 58 Prioritization 11.0 Appendices 309 3.1.1 Policy Framework 6.4 12 Project Sheets 64 A PIC #1 Notices & Relevant Plans 7.0 Design Considerations & 3.1.2 Contextual 275 B PIC #1 Boards 14 Branding Integration C PIC #1 Surveys (PIC#1 & 7.1 Trail Branding & 3.2 Stakeholders & 276 Online) 20 Wayfinding Partnerships D PIC #1 Summary Report 7.2 Regulatory Signage 282 3.3 Benefits of Trail E 26 PIC #2 Boards Development 7.3 Trail Amenities 284 F High-Level Review of 3.4 Opportunities & 7.3.1 Seating and Rest 28 284 Cycling Facility Selection Constraints Areas G Trail Link Priority 4.0 Existing Infrastructure 31 7.3.2 Public Art 286 Analysis 7.3.3 Bicycle Parking, 4.1 Field Methodology 32 286 H Trail Potential Demand SoBi Integration 4.2 Summary of Findings 34 I Blue Sky Ideas 8.0 High Level Costing 291 5.0 Public & Stakeholder 39 8.1 Engagement Projected Costs 292 8.2 Funding Opportunities 298

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List of Exhibits

Exhibit 1 Existing Mountain 5 Exhibit 11 Respondents’ top 45 Exhibit 18 Feedback on alternate 47 Brow Trail three (3) trail activities routes - Mountain Brow Boulevard vs Exhibit 2 Study Process 7 Exhibit 12 Respondent feedback 45 Upper Ottawa Street- on trail use Edgewood Avenue- Oakcrest Drive Exhibit 3 Map showing Project 25 Exhibit 13 Respondents 46 Stakeholders feedback on level of Exhibit 19 Feedback on alternate 47 comfort using various routes - First Road Exhibit 4 Sam Lawrence Park 26 facility types for the East- Trail Mountain Brow Trail vs Upper -Ridge Road Exhibit 5 Canadian Pacific 33 Exhibit 14 Respondents’ 46 Exhibit 20 Feedback on alternate 47 Railway at Devil’s investment preference routes - Mountain Punch Bowl Exhibit 15 Respondent 46 Brow Boulevard Exhibit 6 Views of the lower city 36 “Wish List” of trail vs Ottawa Street- from the Brow improvements Edgewood Avenue- Oakcrest Drive Exhibit 7 PIC #1 Schedule 40 Exhibit 16 Feedback on alternate 47 routes - Sanatorium Exhibit 21 PIC#2 Schedule 49 Road vs Scenic Drive Exhibit 8 City of Hamilton 41 tweet advertising the Exhibit 17 Feedback on alternate 47 Exhibit 22 Summary of 50 Mountain Brow Trail routes - Denlow Stakeholder Feedback Survey Avenue-Garth Street Exhibit 23 Preferred Route Map 54 Exhibit 9 Distribution of 44 vs Scenic Drive- respondents Fennell Avenue Exhibit 24 Context Plan 55 Exhibit 10 Demographics of 44 respondents

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List of Exhibits

Exhibit 25 Summary of Facility 56 Exhibit 35 Interpretive signage 279 Exhibit 43 Amenities 285 Types along Hamilton Beach Trail Exhibit 26 Trail Impact Score 61 Exhibit 44 SoBi Station 286 Exhibit 36 Wayfinding sharrows 280

Exhibit 27 Recommended 62 Exhibit 45 Map showing 288 Exhibit 37 Wayfinding sharrows 280 Project Phasing recommended location of amenities Exhibit 28 Recommended 63 Exhibit 38 City of Toronto 281 Exhibit 46 Summary of unit costs 293 Project Grouping Map Waterfront Trail Exhibit 29 Project Section 67 incorporating blue Exhibit 47 Projected cost 294 Reference Map and green centreline, pavement marking breakdown by Project Exhibit 30 Project Sheet Key 68 decorations and blue Section and white stop bars Exhibit 48 Mountain Brow Trail 303 Exhibit 39 Sample branded 281 Exhibit 31 Mountain Brow 276 Context Plan pavement marking Branding applications Exhibit 49 Project Phasing Map 304 Exhibit 32 Existing Trailhead at 277 Exhibit 40 Examples of 282 the Red Hill Valley regulatory signs Trail Exhibit 41 Examples of signage 282 Exhibit 33 Mountain Brow 278 for on-road cycling Signage facilities Exhibit 34 Conceptual Mountain 278 Exhibit 42 Regulatory and Trail 283 Brow Route Sign Etiquette Signage Assemblies

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Sam Lawrence Park

vi Appendix A 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Report PW18053

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

he primary purpose of this study is to Over the course of the study, a route was to destinations and major intersection developed and refined based on an iterative crossings. However, the 51 segments have Tdevelop a concept plan for a continuous process consisting of field visits, public been further grouped into twenty-six (26) multi-use path traversing from Scenic Drive consultation, feasibility assessment and project groups for implementation purposes. to Ridge Road to be known as the Mountain stakeholder input. Following the mandate, Each of the 26 project groupings has Brow Trail. This study provides a framework the majority of the route follows the Niagara been assigned a project phase that clearly for the reconstruction and renovation of the Escarpment edge, except where challenging identifies the anticipated project timeline. The existing trail segments, the extension of the site conditions and spatial constraints phasing provides for the construction of the limit implementation opportunities. The length of the trail over a twenty-year period, trail into undeveloped areas, and possible recommended route was also informed by prioritized based on potential trail impact, integration with existing and proposed the Recreational Trails Master Plan, the safety, feasibility and project costs, among pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along Cycling Master Plan, the Transportation other factors. the route. The recommended trail route Master Plan and the Mountain Brow Vista was developed through a combination of Study and Management Plan, to maximize In addition to defining the route, this study identifies Mountain Brow Trail-specific field investigations, public and stakeholder connections and take advantage of existing and planned viewsheds. branding and wayfinding elements to help consultations and research. create a cohesive trail identity, and identifies This study focuses on the identification and Although the primary facility type along most amenities to be considered along the length development of the Mountain Brow Trail, a of the proposed route is multi-use path or of the route. These elements will help to continuous route that meets the following trail, other facility types were also identified define the Mountain Brow Trail as a unique vision: to address site-specific challenges, roadway trail destination. context and ensure connectivity. Overall, the The Mountain Brow Trail will be route will consist of a combination of multi- Once complete, the Mountain Brow Trail will developed as a recreational trail that use paths and trails; sidewalks and signed be a continuous and connected multi-use follows the escarpment edge as closely cycling routes along quiet streets; sidewalks route that will provide significant recreational opportunities for the city’s residents. The as possible to take advantage of views and bicycle lanes along urban roads where route connects multiple wards, provides and provide connectivity between wards. necessary; and, paved shoulders in rural areas. access to many community destinations The trail shall include a mixture of and facilities, and will provide a unique facility types with a preference towards The recommended trail route has been experience that showcases the role of accessible off-road, multi-use trails that divided into fifty-one (51) segments, based the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton’s are wide enough for pedestrians and on existing conditions, roadway context geography. cyclists. (i.e. speed limit, volume, etc.), access 1 Appendix A MOUNTAIN BROW TRAIL FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN Report PW18053

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Overview

he Mountain Brow Feasibility Study began in the fall of 2017 as a Tcollaborative effort between the City of Hamilton and IBI Group to assess the feasibility of a continuous and integrated recreational trail along the upper edge of the escarpment from the west terminus at Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area in Ward 8, to the east terminus of Devil’s Punch bowl in Ward 9. The recommended trail route spans four wards and has the potential to be a city wide tourist destination, offering connections to natural vistas, recreational amenities and heritage destinations across the area that is locally known as the Mountain Brow.

In determining the recommended trail route, the study involved conducting a comprehensive review of the area context; existing site conditions; relevant documents, policies, legislation, master plans and studies; best practices in trail design; public safety; and a public engagement process.

This feasibility study is an extension of the City of Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan (RTMP) 2007 & 2016 update.

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1.1 Study Overview & Process

View of the lower city from the Jolley Cut 2.2 Vision Statement and Mandate

Vision Statement The vision was developed through consultation with internal City of Hamilton staff and external stakeholders, including The Mountain Brow Trail will be developed the communities along the Mountain Brow. as a recreational trail that follows the escarpment edge as closely as possible The existing section of the Mountain to take advantage of views and provide Brow Trail in Ward 6 from Oakcrest Drive to Mohawk Road East is an important connectivity between wards. The trail shall community asset that provides a precedent include a mixture of facility types with a example of the desired trail characteristics. preference towards accessible off-road, The trail width, lighting, fencing and site multi-use trails that are wide enough for furniture shall be applied to all sections of pedestrians and cyclists. the recommended trail where feasible and appropriate.

The Mountain Brow Trail vision is as follows:

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Sam Lawrence Park

Mandate The study mandate is to determine the Considerations of user safety, existing and viewpoints along the escarpment are feasibility of the trail from the west terminus conditions, visibility, maintenance, Crime identified on individual project sheets for at Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area in Prevention Through Environmental Design future consideration. Ward 8, to the east terminus of Devil’s Punch (CPTED), and innovative low-impact Bowl in Ward 9. development technology opportunities guided the route selection and are noted as A feasible trail route is to be illustrated at a considerations on individual project sheets conceptual level and project sections are to for future work. be identified for future capital budgets. The study aims to develop a design program Trail sections and site improvements were including the development of a thematic analyzed for cost, safety, connectivity, vision for the trail, branding, identification anticipated usership, and projected of the trail facility types and accompanying neighbourhood growth patterns to identify facilities, the approximate location of the phasing opportunities and rank trail sections recommended trail location, along with high by priority for future construction. Locations

level costing. and implementation priorities for landscape Exhibit 1 - Existing Mountain Brow Trail improvements, equipment, site furniture

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View of the lower city from the Cliffview Lookout 2.3 Goals and Objectives

Goals and objectives for the trail were Environmental/Ecological Benefits); City’s current and future recreational identified as a means of achieving the • Preserve and enhance vistas (RTMP and active transportation network. study mandate. Environmental/Ecological Benefits) While the goals and objectives remained The goals and objectives are drawn directly Objectives: the same, the process refined these options further with a shift towards from the Recreational Trails Master Plan • Provide an identifiable and attractive determining feasibility. This shift was (RTMP), which include: recreational route to experience the achieved through field verification, public brow; Goals: engagement, stakeholder feedback, safety • Provide branding and wayfinding to • Develop a trail facility that is a considerations, data analysis and re- enhance the user experience and to recreational tourist destination (RTMP assessing the subsequent opportunities create a sense of identity; Economic Benefits); and constraints. • Develop responsible connections to • Encourage physical connectivity It is these goals and objectives that the natural heritage features through between wards by increasing continuity directed the development of the thoughtful trail design; along the Brow (RTMP Social Benefits); recommended route for the Mountain Brow • Provide strategic facilities for passive • Enhance area stewardship; achieve Trail. activities, e.g. lookout points, rest areas, greater awareness of the existing etc.; natural heritage features that are located along the escarpment (RTMP • Encourage trail connections to the 6 Appendix A 2.0 INTRODUCTION Report PW18053

Park Signage 2.4 Process

This study employed a multi-step process Presentation to Council to select the recommended Mountain Brow Trail route. This process is presented in Final Report Exhibit 2 and an overview of each step is provided in this chapter. Draft Report Public Feedback (PIC #2) Data Analysis & Route Revision

Public Feedback (PIC #1 & Online Survey)

Preliminary Route Mapping

Opportunities & Challenges

Field Surveys Exhibit 2 - Study Process

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Bruce Trail

Conduct Field Surveys & Review route and developing a list of opportunities Prepare Preliminary Route Background Documentation and constraints. Mapping Early in the process (Summer/Fall 2017), Identify Opportunities & Based on preliminary analysis and multiple site visits were conducted by the Constraints background review, a preliminary team to assess existing conditions along recommended route was mapped and the route and document the findings. The Through field analysis, consultation with presented for comment at the first round results of the field surveys are further stakeholders and public engagement, of public consultations in November 2017. discussed in Chapter 4.2 Summary of the team identified opportunities and This mapping offered alternatives for the Findings. constraints to inform the recommended public to provide feedback on for further Trail route. Existing conditions, review and consideration by the team. The information gathered from the field forecasted capital projects, safety surveys along with thorough review of issues, infrastructure and stakeholder Seek Public Feedback relevant documents, including the Mountain input are some of the opportunities and In November 2017, the project team Brow Vista Study and Management challenges identified. Further information conducted four (4) public information Plan (2018), Recreational Trail Master on the opportunities and challenges are centres and created an online survey to Plan, Cycling Master Plan, and Niagara identified in Chapter 3.4 Opportunities and engage the public and gain feedback. Escarpment Mapping,among others, is the Constraints. The goal of the sessions and survey primary means of informing the preliminary was to collect information in order to

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Claremont Access Spur

further refine the route, identify potential recommended route was prepared to Prepare Study Master Plan opportunities and constraints, and gain a be presented to the public as an update. Document general understanding of how residents For further information regarding the use the existing sections of trail and identify data analysis and public engagement Draft & Final Report and Presentation to their priorities. Further information regarding including the route alternatives, please Council public engagement is discussed in Chapter refer to Chapter 5 - Public & Stakeholder Through a series of drafts, this study master 5 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement and Engagement. plan document was prepared by the project Appendix I - Blue Sky Ideas team, vetted through municipal staff and Provide Update to Public presented to council for adoption in July Undertake Data Analysis & Route In March 2018, the project team presented 2018. Revision the revised recommended route to the public Following the close of the on-line survey in in an open house setting. The route was Using this sequential process, a preferred January 2018, the project team began the identified as being “preferred” with minor route for the recommended Mountain Brow task of analyzing the information gathered exceptions. Further comments from the Trail - both desired and feasible within from public engagement and preparing a public were taken into consideration in the the scope of this study - is generated and summary that was used to inform further preparation of the final recommended route communicated in a manner that accounts for refinement of the route. Alternatives were and noted on the individual project sheets, environmental and economic realities and eliminated or validated, and a new revised as applicable. community desires.

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Albion Falls

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3.0 CONTEXT

3.1 Planning Context

n addition to the Recreational Trails Master Plan, the context for this Ireport includes policy direction provided by a number of City of Hamilton planning documents. The Urban Hamilton Official Plan guides all development within the urban area of the City, supported by Secondary Plans and Policies, as well as area-specific design guidelines and a variety of other influences that extend beyond the limits of the City, such as the Niagara Escarpment Commission Plan. The Mountain Brow Trail feasibility study is a complex undertaking that involves the interests of a wide variety of stakeholders, a range of infrastructure, and many important environmentally sensitive and culturally significant places. As a result, a review of the on-site and documented contextual conditions is critical in order to gain an accurate understanding of existing conditions and planned efforts. The contextual review explored connections to existing recreational trails, the lower city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods; proximity to natural features, vistas, current and forecasted development, and open space along the Brow; the impact on/of existing property ownership and forecasted (future) infrastructure plans; as well as feedback through public engagement. In addition to the planning context, as it relates to master plans, the Official Plan and policies, the review of current best practices in design and accessibility of trails in Ontario further define the parameters of the Mountain Brow Trail and help to identify the scope of the study.

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Jolley Cut Trail Cliffview Park Lookout

3.1.1 Relevant Plans and Policy With particular focus on open space land Natural Heritage & Open Space Framework use designations, Section B of the Urban Systems Hamilton Official Plan designates a large Urban and Rural Hamilton Official portion of the Mountain Brow Trail study Sections of the recommended Mountain Plans within natural and general open space areas Brow Trail route directly interact with the (Schedule B – Natural Heritage System). Niagara Escarpment and other areas holding The Urban and Rural Hamilton Official plans Objectives of these designations include natural heritage significance and therefore are the primary sources of direction for all ensuring that parks and open spaces fall under Natural Heritage policy. Lands Urban and Rural land use designations are retained, linked wherever possible designated as Natural Open Space often in Hamilton, and “guide development and enhanced to include provisions for have significant environmental features by identifying where and under what accessibility. Likewise, the Rural Hamilton and are intended to be preserved in their circumstances specific types of land Official Plan Chapter B notes the use of natural state. Section B – Urban Hamilton uses can be located” (City of Hamilton lands designated as open space shall Official Plan outlines that where appropriate, website). High level parent policies dictating be utilized for both active and passive limited recreational activities or uses may be elements such as the urban structure, road recreational uses, community or recreational permitted, including trails, picnic areas, and classifications, and natural heritage features facilities, and other open space uses. forest and conservation management. are supported further by Secondary Plans and other more area-specific plans, guides, In addition to the parks hierarchy outlined in policies and by-laws. Policy B.3.5.3.4, there are two open space

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categories not considered ‘parks’ but are Other area specific policies – namely environmentally sensitive areas and the used for both active and passive recreational neighbourhood secondary plans- further Niagara Escarpment. Certain areas within activities and contribute to the City’s open these guides and provide policy on a case- the Nash Neighbourhood area are already space system and are relevant to the by-case basis. Two such plans with direct approved for development, including the Mountain Brow Trail. They include: relevance to the development of the Mountain Heritage Green Community Park and the a) General Open Space (golf courses, Brow Trail include the Nash Neighbourhood lands at the north-east corner of Mud Street urban farms, community gardens, and Chedmac Secondary Plans; these West and First Road West. Within the pedestrian and bicycle trails, walkways, plans establish land use and development established Heritage Green Neighbourhood picnic areas, beaches, squares and core standards for their respective areas. Secondary Plan, the Nash Neighbourhood spaces); and, area is designated as a Special Policy (b) Natural Open Space (woodlots, slopes, Nash Neighbourhood Secondary Area ‘B”, which will require a subsequent creek/ravine corridors, the Niagara Plan secondary plan prior to further development. Escarpment, environmentally sensitive The lands covered by the Nash Chedmac Secondary Plan areas and areas of wildlife habitat). Neighbourhood Secondary Plan study The Chedmac Secondary Plan encompasses area contain the former West Quarry Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and areas surrounding the to Landfill site, the East Quarry Landfill archaeological reviews may be required in the west, generally bound by Mohawk Road site, small infrastructure and a number of areas under these designations and should West to the south, Sanatorium Road to the natural and built heritage features including be considered in the planning stages. east, San Pedro Drive to the North and 13 Appendix A MOUNTAIN BROW TRAIL FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN Report PW18053

Jolley Cut Trail

Magnolia Drive to the west (Ch. B – Hamilton 3.1.2 Contextual Integration Study speak to eight (8) of the ten (10) RTMP Secondary Plans). The Secondary Plan objectives: provides goals and objectives of the area Recreational Trails Master Plan and outlines specific development guides (RTMP) • Guiding the development of a for low and medium density residential use, comprehensive multi-purpose trail The City of Hamilton produced a parks and open space designations, of which system. comprehensive Master Plan in 2007 there are three (3) - institutional development, • Collaborative trail management and outlining a plan for a multi-use, recreational utilities, and transportation designation. development standards that meet varying trail system throughout the city. The 2016 commuting needs and opportunities in update was done to reflect on what had Of particular note, the Secondary Plan a manner consistent with municipal land been installed, respond to the installations highlights the opportunity for an open space use, transportation, cultural heritage and and revisit planned infrastructure projects linkage from the existing neighbourhood to sustainable development policies. the recreational facilities located within the and recommended new trail connections. • Design methods intended to create trail Chedmac Planned Area. Various trail corridors along the edge of the escarpment were identified in the update, gateways and scenic vistas to enhance laying the groundwork for the idea of a a positive public image of the City of continuous trail connection across the brow - Hamilton and to improve the local user the Mountain Brow Trail. and tourist experience. • Preservation and conservation of wooded The goals and objectives of this Feasibility areas and sensitive ecological habitat. 14 Appendix A 3.0 CONTEXT Report PW18053

View of the lower city from the Claremont Spur

• Significant natural features such as the Brow Park, Juravinski General Hospital, St. (Initiative 6-2) and proposed multi-use trail wetlands streams will be protected by Joseph’s Healthcare Campus, numerous initiatives known as the Heritage Green new trail development. waterfalls, Heritage Green Sports Park and Link and First Road West Link (Initiatives • Consideration of applicable City of Devil’s Punch Bowl Conservation Area. The 9-2 and 9-3). Neither of the 2007 initiatives Hamilton policies, by-laws, documents, report also refers to recreational trail design were completed at the time of the 2016 guidelines and recommendations. opportunities that align or intersect with the update (See RTMP Table 3: Summary of Mountain Brow Trail at various locations. The 2007 Initiatives). Additional initiatives were • Trail facilities developed to serve opportunities identified are the connections proposed in the updated plan such as the expanding residential communities. along Mountain Brow Boulevard from Mountain Brow Boulevard Trail (Initiative • Trail safety and security in the community Mohawk Road East to Limeridge Road, the 6-7), Heritage Green Sports Park Link, and associated with trails. connection from Mount Albion Pedestrian Devil’s Punchbowl Link (Initiatives 9-5 and Many of the features of the recommended Bridge to Red Hill parking lot at Mud Street, 9-6) (see RTMP Table 4: Summary of 2015 Mountain Brow Trail are mentioned as built and the connection from Mud Street West to Trail Initiatives). and natural features in Wards 6, 7, 8 and 9 Green Mountain Road through the Heritage For the development of trails, the RTMP (See RTMP Table 2: Summary of Individual Green Sports Park. emphasizes the consideration of trail users Ward Characteristics). These features Within the 2007 initiatives to be completed, and associated needs (pedestrians, cyclists, include the Niagara Escarpment and Bruce there is a proposed facility between Mud wheelchair users), and general trail design Trail, the existing portion of the Mountain Street and Mountain Brow Boulevard parameters which evaluate criteria related Brow Trail, Sam Lawrence Park, Mountain 15 Appendix A MOUNTAIN BROW TRAIL FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN Report PW18053

Viewing platform at Mountain Brow West Park

to operating space, design speed, stopping minor roads, active railways, bridges, sensitive ecological elements. distance, alignment and clear zone. The underpasses and tunnels. • Creating new trails in established network design must include analysis of: • Trail structures, such as gates and neighbourhoods, which involve various • Accessibility requirements, with attention barriers, bollards, and switchbacks and levels of consultation with the public and paid to conforming to the requirements stairs. stakeholders. of the Accessibility for Ontarian with • Trail signage to provide simplified route • Lease agreements and land acquisition, Disabilities Act (AODA). identification and to improve wayfinding including easements. • Personal security and using Crime and trail stewardship. • Insurance, risk liability and risk Prevention through Environmental • Trailheads at primary and secondary management, during construction and Design (CPTED) principles. entrances, and trail amenities (rest areas maintenance phases; and • Trail lighting and safety using cost- and bicycle parking). • Public outreach and trail promotion effective methods (e.g. solar lighting) • Public art along trails at major through community based social and focusing on areas of high use destinations, as advocated by the Public marketing; trail maps, signs and (“commuter routes”) and adjacent to Art Master Plan (2008). brochures; partnerships with business, stairs. • Trails in natural areas and environmental local developers and other agencies; • Trail hierarchy and surfacing (see RTMP buffers that allow the public to experience and other education, outreach and Table 7: Trail Hierarchy and Surfacing). nature, but must be balanced with stewardship activities. • Trail crossings, particularly at major or the protection of the environment and 16 Appendix A 3.0 CONTEXT Report PW18053

View of the lower city from Arkledun Avenue

The Mountain Brow Feasibility Study presented in Chapter 6.0 Implementation funding) become available. The selection is also follows the RTMP Implementation Strategy. based on the plan’s associated evaluation Plan, which involves developing a trail matrix (scoring out of 100). Sam Lawrence implementation strategy. This has been Public Art Master Plan Park is the only location along the Mountain accomplished by establishing priorities Brow Trail identified as a priority project Section 2.12 of the RTMP highlights for the route implementation, developing site. The secondary list includes, in order of considerations for public art involvement a system to establish those trail priorities, priority, the Niagara Escarpment Stairs at with trails throughout the City, as directed employing interdepartmental collaboration, Wentworth (Wentworth stairs), the Niagara by the City of Hamilton Public Art Master and designing a comprehensive strategy. Escarpment Stairs at Margate and Mountain Plan (2016). As outlined by the Master The strategy incorporates flexibility in Brow (Kenilworth stairs), Cliffview Park, Mud Plan, public art is created by artists or in the anticipation of modifications as the Street and Red Hill Valley Trail Entrance. collaboration with artists through a public trail development evolves through design process and existing in publicly accessible reviews, detailed design implementation, Mountain Brow Vista Study & Municipally owned property. and monitoring and maintenance. The Management Plan RTMP also identifies the need for The Public Art Master Plan identifies The Mountain Brow Vista Study and outreach, promotion and potential funding fourteen (14) priority project sites, for which Management Plan (Vista Study) report was sources; managing trails and maintenance installation will take place from 2017-2023, created to identify existing and potential expectations; and establishing a trail and eighty-five (85) secondary sites, which vistas along the Brow and to create a long- maintenance plan. This information is will be considered if resources (staff and 17 Appendix A MOUNTAIN BROW TRAIL FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN Report PW18053

Bruce Trail

term management plan. The established and will require maintenance; and The Vista study advocates setting the vista locations were vetted by the Niagara • Seventeen (17) are new locations highest priority to locations of cultural Escarpment Commission (NEC) as the lands which may require moderate to heritage significance (such as Sam along the Escarpment edge (within Wards intensive improvements to the ecology Lawrence Park, and Cliffview Park) and 6, 7 & 8) remain under their jurisdiction. The and site access. those that have had long standing access to Vista Study is closely tied to the objectives of The geographical scope of the Vista Study vistas ( and Cancer Care the NEC, from which the Mountain Brow Trail forms a large portion of the recommended Center, and Mountain Brow Reserve). will take measures to protect the Escarpment route for the Mountain Brow Trail. The study ecology and heritage while providing The recommendations of the Vista Study extends from Scenic Park (Ward 8), at were taken into consideration in the safe recreational opportunities along the the west end, to Matt Broman Park (Ward escarpment. development of the recommended route 6), at the east end. The recommended and location of amenities. Lookout locations In all, eighty-seven (87) vistas were identified Mountain Brow Trail continues south along have been identified as destinations within as part of the study, of which: Mountain Brow Boulevard into Ward 9. each project segment (Chapter 6.4 Project Recommendations from the Vista Study Sheets). • Forty-one (41) are existing views, and include monitoring the 41 existing views, no actions are needed to maintain upgrading and establishing the other them now or in the future; forty-six (46) views, as necessary, and co- • Twenty-nine (29) are existing views, locating amenities (e.g. benches and waste which will need remedial improvements receptacles) with the established views. 18 Appendix A 3.0 CONTEXT Report PW18053

View of the lower city from Sam Lawrence Park

Cycling Master Plan (2009 & In particular, the Cycling Master Plan and is anticipated to be built in 2020. Planned 2018 Update) identifies several routes that will “feed” into • Henderson Lift the Mountain Brow Trail route from the A connection is recommended from The City’s Cycling Master Plan is intended lower city, providing opportunities to expand Lower to Upper Sherman over the long- to guide the development and operation the potential use of the trail and extend term horizon. of cycling infrastructure across the City the benefits of the trail to a larger group of • Greenhill Avenue Connection of Hamilton for the next twenty years. residents. A connection is recommended along It identifies cycling facilities of various Some recommended key connections from types (shared routes, bike lanes, paved an old service road, passing by Glover the lower city into the Mountain Brow Trail Falls, while maintaining the connection shoulders, cycle tracks and multi-use include: paths) and provides a prioritization for route between Greenhill Avenue and First implementation over time. • Claremont Access Road West. A bi-directional multi-use facility is Additionally, the Mountain Brow Trail The Mountain Brow Trail is primarily intended currently being studied along the will overlap and tie into existing and to be a recreational facility. Nonetheless, Claremont Access, which will improve proposed corridors identified in the Cycling integration with existing and recommended connectivity and safety between Master Plans, providing opportunities for cycling facilities identified in the Cycling downtown Hamilton and the mountain, partnerships in implementation. Master Plan is critical to provide a seamless including the Mountain Brow Trail. This user experience. project has received provincial funding

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Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 3.2 Stakeholders and Partnerships

As articulated in the City of Hamilton stakeholders of particular note to trail and in some cases approvals), as well as Recreational Trails Master Plan, development: support from a number of other internal creating trail networks within established stakeholders at the City of Hamilton. neighbourhoods can be a challenge Municipal Council Certain projects shall be implemented for many reasons. Overcoming these As the City of Hamilton moves forward with through road reconstruction projects and challenges requires coordination at all the development of the Mountain Brow Trail other active transportation initiatives - in levels, as well as extensive consultation corridor, Council will have an important role these cases, the projects will be lead by with a range of parties – most notably the in supporting both the overall Feasibility other City sections with support from LAS. public. Master Plan and individual projects. In particular, the following departments, The cooperation between levels of City of Hamilton Internal divisions and sections will be key partners: government, relevant authorities, Departments organizations and land owners will help to 1. Public Works Although the Mountain Brow Trail address the challenges of determining a • Environmental Services Feasibility Master Plan is primarily feasible route for the Mountain Brow Trail. led by the Landscape Architectural - Landscape Architectural Services In addition to the residents of the Services (LAS) Section with support from - Forestry & Horticulture communities along the Mountain Brow Engineering Services, the delivery and - Parks and Cemeteries Trail, there are a number of key local implementation of the trail will require involvement by other sections (buy-ins, 20 AppendixAppendix A A 3.0 CONTEXT ReportReport PW18053 PW18053

Monument at Albion Fall Parking Lot, Mountain Brow Boulevard

Landscape Architectural Services will with planned capital road works led by of parking, the group will provide input lead the delivery and implementation of Engineering Services, so the trail will related to parking needs. certain trail segments, and will support need to be scoped and bundled with • Growth Management projects spearheaded by other City of these planned improvements to ensure - Infrastructure Planning Hamilton Sections. efficiency, limit impacts to residents The Forestry & Horticulture Section during construction and to maintain Where sections of the trail pass will be involved in the decision making consistency in the design elements. through developing and forecasted communities, the Growth Management for any tree planting or removal 2. Planning and Economic Development requirements. division will help to ensure that trail • Transportation Planning and portions are delivered as part of planned The Parks and Cemeteries Section Parking development. The priority for particular will have a role in the coordination and - Alternative Transportation trail segments will be influenced by future budget for on-going maintenance work growth initiatives. and issues. The Alternative Transportation Section • Engineering Services will assist with the segments of the • Planning and Chief Planner trail that overlap or tie into existing or - Asset Management - Development Planning, Heritage planned cycling facilities (per the Cycling & Design - Construction Master plan). In cases where the trail Certain segments of the trail overlap development may impact the supply Through the Development Planning,

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Southam Park

Heritage & Design Section, input from between the City of Hamilton and 5. Healthy and Safe Communities Natural Heritage planners will be property owners to allow the trail to • Public Health Services, Health important for areas of the recommended traverse across non-city owned land. - Environments trail that are adjacent to, or fall within, They will be working in coordination with natural core areas and linkages. This the Legal Section. Public Health can play a role as the section will also assist in determining trail develops in the promotion and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) 4. Corporate Services awareness of the Mountain Brow Trail requirements. • City Solicitor as a key community asset that supports - Legal healthier, active lifestyles. Additionally, the City’s Cultural Heritage planners will be engaged in dictating The Legal Section is responsible Niagara Escarpment Commission any requisite archaeological studies, for property acquisition or potential (NEC) particularly in areas adjacent to agreements between the City of Hamilton Where the trail development falls in close watercourses. and property owners to allow the trail proximity to the Niagara Escarpment edge, to traverse across non-city owned land. 3. Economic Development individual projects may require a permit from They will be working in coordination with - Real Estate the NEC. the Real Estate Section. Real Estate is responsible for property There are different designations, including acquisition or potential agreements escarpment natural area, that will dictate the

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Cliffview Park

types of facilities that can be implemented in be actively included in the development development as it runs along the frontage of the zone. of the Mountain Brow Trail, particularly in the institutional property. The potential exists locations where the integration of Bruce side to connect the Mountain Brow Trail into the Hamilton Conservation Authority trails into the City’s multi-use trail network HSC campus. (HCA) are being recommended. Where the trail will pass through lands either under the authority of or owned by the HCA, Environmental Clubs As one of the City’s largest employers and the appropriate permit must be obtained. The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is actively home to over 30,000 students the College is The HCA will have approval over the trail engaged and has provided suggestions located along the recommended trail and is configuration in these situations and specific for potential interpretative signage themes a potential stakeholder in it’s development, land agreements may be required. to animate the Mountain Brow Trail and particularly for segments of the trail along to educate trail users about the natural the frontage of the Fennell Campus. Various Trail Organizations local environment, as well as explore the There are several intersecting and nearby environmental context in which the trail & St. trails in the proximity of the Mountain Brow exists. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Trail that have active organizations. In The recommended route passes through particular, the Bruce Trail Conservancy and Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s West the Hamilton Burlington Trails Council should HSC has expressed great interest in the trail 5th Campus and across from the Juravinski

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SoBi Station (Source: “Hub 23 Rail Trail at Emerson” by Reaperexpress, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)

Hospital and Cancer Centre. These health Utilities Amenities. organizations have vetted the recommended At various locations along the recommended Private Land Owners route option but will need to be further route, utilities conflict with the preferred consulted on the trail development. layout of the trail. For future work, Existing residents and developments having direct interaction with the trail have been key Infrastructure Ontario/Ministry of coordination will be required to create optimal conditions for both parties. influences on developing the recommended Infrastructure route outlined in this study and will remain The Ministry of Infrastructure’s involvement SoBi Hamilton as such throughout the trail design and in the implementation of the trail will be The non-profit Bike Share operator in implementation process. inherent as the owner of the lands on which Hamilton, SoBi, has expressed interest to An overview of key project stakeholders St. Joseph’s Healthcare resides, and through expand its operations to support this project. overlaid onto the project route is shown in which the recommended route is proposed. Since the funding of such an expansion is a Exhibit 3. The recommended route has been reviewed challenge, partnerships would be needed. by Infrastructure Ontario, who manages In support of a potential future network Note that many stakeholders will have more the parcel on behalf of the Ministry of expansion, suggested locations to be high-level and generalized input and are Infrastructure, but further discussions and considered for future bike share stations therefore not shown specifically on the map. agreements will be required. have been identified on project sheets and is also discussed in Chapter 7.3 - Trail

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Devil’s Punch Bowl Trail 3.3 Benefits of Trail Development

According to the Ontario Trails Strategy (2005), an increasing number of communities are recognizing that developing quality places is an important factor in where people choose to live, work, and invest. Trails are an ideal opportunity to create such places, as they contribute directly toward healthy lifestyles, social communities, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity.

By promoting active living and alternative modes of transportation, trails attract a range of recreational tourists including cyclists, runners, dog walkers, environmental tourists (bird-watchers, nature-viewers) and other active-minded users; revitalizing businesses, creating Exhibit 4 - Sam Lawrence Park jobs, and increasing public revenue.

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Heritage Green Sports Park

The strategy also suggests that the lower incomes and people with disabilities. development of trails has a positive effect (Bergeron & Cragg, 2009) on property values. Living near trails offers pleasing views, quiet streets, convenient By developing the Mountain Brow Trail, the recreational opportunities, and often is community is investing in a healthy lifestyle synonymous with enhanced environmental that is attractive, economically stable, and quality. environmentally conscious. The trail facility will enhance the user’s quality of life and Trails help connect people of all ages to the value of space, while the ecological, mental places they live, work and play, and provide health, recreational and physical health an ideal setting for walking, bicycling and benefits can have positive effects on the other modes of physical activity (P. Troped, local and extended community. 2011). Investments in recreational and active transportation opportunities provide people with affordable transportation options that increase their access to employment, education, recreation, and consumer opportunities for vulnerable populations including seniors, children, Canadians with

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Mountain Brow Trail at Mountain Brow Boulevard 3.4 Opportunities & Constraints

Through the process of identifying h) Current or future roadworks and active f) Private ownership of desirable Brow potential trail connections, reviewing the transportation projects that provide lands feasibility of trail segments, and meeting opportunity to include trail in right of g) Commercial areas where trail with the public and stakeholders, various way design or provide opportunity for implementation may require removal of project opportunities and constraints were connections on-street parking identified for the Mountain Brow Trail. Examples of Constraints h) Configuration of some residential areas Examples of Opportunities a) Difficult road crossings such as the inhibit implementation of a multi-use trail. Alternate facility types recommended in a) Naturally occurring views & vistas Kenilworth Traffic Circle, Scenic Drive & Garth Street and Centennial Parkway these areas b) Wide existing road widths with low i) Rural road cross-section inhibits speeds b) Protection of natural heritage features and existing street trees implementation of a multi-use trail. c) Wide boulevards Alternate facility types recommended in c) Safety concerns near escarpment edge d) Existing parks these areas d) Spatial constraints due to existing natural e) Existing parking lots j) Steep grades limit universal accessibility features, built features and existing in some areas f) Natural destination features such as infrastructure waterfalls The escarpment is a naturally occurring e) Additional permitting required on feature that people are instinctively g) Existing trails regulated land

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Claremont Access Spur

attracted to, which creates the potential for the Mountain Brow Trail to be a destination, similar in profile to the Waterfront Trail. Some constraints may be overcome through design solutions, while others have ecological or structural limitations that require deviation from the Escarpment edge. Together, the opportunities and constraints inform the recommended route put forward in this document.

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Bruce Trail

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4.0 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

n addition to new trail links to be developed as part of the Mountain IBrow Trail, there are a number of existing trail pieces that will form a portion of the route. Much of the emphasis of this project is the inventory and documentation of existing assets, both as a way to emphasize the current assets of the corridor, and also to identify areas for upgrade in the formation of the Mountain Brow Trail. This section documents the process used to review existing trail assets, and provides a summary of key findings.

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Bruce Trail 4.1 Field Methodology

Existing infrastructure was assessed through • August 15th 2017 examined to explore east-to-west trail a series of site visits to inform the local A review of the route was conducted connection opportunities given the community context, natural environment and to examine high-use areas and/or constraint of the speed of travel and conditions of existing assets. Assessments areas that may pose future design and slope of Centennial Parkway. Starting at were generally geared toward determining construction issues, as well as to review the Battlefield Park car park and walking whether or not a trail facility would be opportunities and constraints in detail. south towards the escarpment on the feasible at particular locations along the The review began at the existing trail east side of Centennial Parkway, areas study route. The investigation was to identify at Sanatorium Road & Scenic Drive, north and south of the rail corridor were steep slopes, erosion issues, alternate route followed by locations at the Ministry of explored, including existing sections of opportunities, informally established paths, Infrastructure owned land (St. Joseph’s the Bruce Trail. spatial constraints, segments that would Hospital), Southam Park, Mountain Park Following this, the study route was explored require upgrades, segments in which the Avenue, Red Hill Valley Recreational from the Ministry of Infrastructure owned existing infrastructure will be maintained, Trail under the land (St. Joseph’s Hospital) east along the proposed facilities based on existing to Albion Road, Heritage Green Sports Claremont Access towards Southam Park, constraints, and existing adjacent features Park area and the Devil’s Punch Bowl and from Southam Park entering the Bruce (vistas, bridges, waterfalls, parks, and parking area. Trail adjacent to the Claremont Access lots and lay-bys). Photographs were taken for towards the Jolley Cut. documentation and future review. • September 12th 2017 The Centennial Parkway area was

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View of Claremont Access from Southam Park

• September 19th 2017 conditions, to observe changes in walking a bicycle up or down the The review began at the Devil’s Punch pavement (width and surface treatment), stairway. This area serves as a potential Bowl car park, exploring the Bruce Trail and to observe traffic movements, linkage to Downtown Hamilton and the area north of the viewing area heading particularly at Inverness Avenue and lower city; however, it is not included in west towards Centennial Parkway looking Upper James Street. the recommended route. for desirable recreational opportunities. The next segment of study began at the • November 17th 2017 north end of First Road West to explore West 5th Street to Concession Street the Bruce Trail and escarpment terrain - via the Claremont Access Spur, that is identified in the Secondary Plan Claremont Access, Arkledun Ave as trail connection. Moving farther west, and Jolley Cut - was presented as an the team visited Upper King’s Forest opportunity to connect the trail to the Park on the west side of to lower city. Concerns were raised about review vistas and feasibility of trail routes cyclists being able to use the Jolley through this area. Cut Pedestrian portion where stairs and a path connect Concession Street The team continued west towards the and Arkledun Avenue. The site review west terminus at Scenic Drive, with confirmed an existing bike trough - a periodic stops to explore the existing Exhibit 5 - Canadian Pacific Railway at Devil’s channel alongside a stairway to facilitate Punch Bowl

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Viewing platform at Cliffview Park 4.2 Summary of Findings

• The trail presents an opportunity lighting, pavement markings), as well not allow the implementation of the to implement, or at least support, as establish and maintain the identity of trail within the constraints of typical measures recommended by the trail apart from other trails within the trail infrastructure. Therefore, the other Hamilton plans such as the Hamilton trail network. Some portions recommended route takes advantage Recreational Master Plan, Public Art require simple upgrades to paving, of existing infrastructure that enhances Master Plan, Cycling Master Plan fencing and/or lighting, typically in areas the experience for users who already and the Mountain Brow Vista Study where there is sufficient open space; use these trails, allows safe passage and Management Plan, each of while others within the road right-of-way for its users, consolidates maintenance which has identified locations for trail (ROW) require more in-depth analysis efforts and reduces overall construction establishment and improvement, public of the interactions between pedestrians, costs. This integration will need art installations and vista establishment cyclists and vehicular traffic. to be considered in the Design and maintenance. Further review and Considerations and Branding initiative • The recommended trail overlaps future report updates will be required (Chapter 7.0) in coordination with the with a number of other existing trails for the integration of the trail route with branding of the other trails. such as the Bruce Trail, Escarpment the features of the plans mentioned. Rail Trail and the Red Hill Valley • Existing conditions in some areas • The Mountain Brow Trail aspires to Trail. While a separate facility present challenges for safe access incorporate branded trail features and with deliberate intersections was (e.g. steep slopes falling from the amenities (trailheads, fence, benches, preferred, existing conditions would edge, eroding escarpment edge,

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Juravinksi Drive

traffic patterns). Ecologically sensitive chosen based on road right-of-way width, design and schedule (City of Hamilton areas will not allow for an accessible, road characterization, roadway speed Internal Departments). (See also Chapter safe multi-use trail without endangering limit and existing infrastructure, and are 3.2 Stakeholder and Partnerships). the local environment, and the cost of presented in Chapter 6.2 Facility Types. • The implementation of the trail will infrastructure to implement the trail at The specific facility designation is shown require coordination with stakeholders the Brow fall beyond the typical budgets in detail in Chapter 6.4 Project Sheets. whose properties or interests lie allotted to trail development. The trail will • The implementation of the Mountain within the sphere of influence of the need to deviate from the Escarpment Brow Trail will require coordination with recommended route (i.e. the route edge for portions of the trail. a number of stakeholders to navigate traverses the property, the property is • Multiple facility types will need to be permitting requirements (e.g. Hamilton adjacent to the route, the entity would established to maintain a continuous trail Conservation Authority, Niagara like to participate in trail design and/or along the full length of the corridor. This Escarpment Commission, City of implementation). Such entities include is necessary in locations that present Hamilton), lease agreements and/or Hillfield Strathallan College, Mohawk challenges due to spatial constraints, easements (Infrastructure Ontario, Utility College, Hamilton Health Services and neighbourhood context and natural Companies), trailheads and trail signage St. Joseph’s Healthcare, SoBi Hamilton, heritage features where a full multi-use (Trail Organizations, Environmental Hamilton-Burlington Trails Council, facility would not be an appropriate Clubs and City of Hamilton Internal Hamilton Naturalists’ Club and private application. These facility types were Departments), and implementation Land Owners (See also Chapter 3.2

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View of the lower city from Cliffview Park

Stakeholder and Partnerships). • In select locations, direct routes would require large up front investments, permitting requirements, coordination and ongoing maintenance investments. With reasonable alternative routes available, these large investments currently do not present benefits to justify the cost of the establishment of the Mountain Brow Trail. However, these projects are not without merit and may be explored should a future cost-benefit analysis prompt further investigation into the implementation of these direct routes. Such projects are discussed as blue sky ideas (Appendix I) for future consideration should the implementation Exhibit 6 - Views of the lower city from the Brow become feasible. 36 Appendix A 4.0 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Report PW18053

Mountain Brow Trail at Mountain Brow Boulevard

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PIC Meeting Materials

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5.0 PUBLIC & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

ublic & stakeholder engagement was an important element in Pthe development of the Mountain Brow Trail Feasibility Master Plan. With the trail viewed as an opportunity to connect communities and wards across the Mountain, input from residents, council, city staff, other relevant agencies and interested parties about the development of the trail is critical to project success. This section summarizes engagement activities completed as part of the Master Plan process.

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PIC #1 5.1 Overview of Public & Stakeholder Engagement Process

Public Information Centre #1 Two rounds of Public Information Centre Four PIC sessions were held in round 1; one were scheduled as summarized in Exhibit 7. (PIC) sessions were held in conjunction with for each ward that the trail is recommended the development of this study. to traverse. The dates and times for the PICs

Ward 6 Ward 7 Ward 8 Ward 9

Monday, November 13, 2017 Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Wednesday, November 22, 2017

6:00pm-8:30pm 6:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Open House with a presentation Open House with a presentation Open House with a presentation Open House with a presentation from 7:00pm-7:30pm from 7:00pm-7:30pm from 7:30pm-8:00pm from 7:00pm-7:30pm

Sherwood Library Meeting Room, Sherwood Library Meeting Room, Chedoke Multi-Use Bocce Club, Winterberry Heights Church,

467 Upper Ottawa St. 467 Upper Ottawa St. 91 Chedmac Dr, 300 Winterberry Dr,

Hamilton L8T3T3 Hamilton L8T3T3 Hamilton, ON L9C 7R5 Stoney Creek, ON L8J 3Y1

Exhibit 7 - PIC #1 Schedule

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Formal presentations at Ward 6 PIC & Ward 8 PIC (PIC #1) 5.1 Overview of Public & Stakeholder Engagement Process

In round 1, the PICs were advertised 1-2 For all of the sessions, City of Hamilton made it more suitable for one-on-one weeks prior to the date of the PIC through and IBI Group staff (hosts) were on hand to discussions with facilitators for the length of the City of Hamilton’s website, the City of review information and discuss the project the session. Hamilton’s Twitter Feed and through the with individuals on a one-on-one basis or in local paper – Hamilton Mountain News small groups (2-3) of participants. This took (Wards, 6, 7 & 8) and Stoney Creek News place as participants entered, in an effort to (Ward 9). The City of Hamilton’s Manager promote engagement as quickly as possible of Landscape Architectural Services also and one-on-one interactions that could did an interview with Cable 14 News support discussion of individual concerns. on November 30, 2017, providing a Once a quorum of participants were in summation of the sessions and informing attendance, the group was assembled the public that a future session was for the scheduled presentation, which pending. Residents of properties directly outlined the objectives of the sessions, the Exhibit 8 - City of Hamilton tweet advertising the Mountain Brow abutting the recommended trail alignment recommended trail route, identified areas of Trail Survey received mailed notices about the PIC. interest (opportunities and constraints), and The advertisement and the notice sent to informed participants about the steps that participants is included in Appendix A. will follow. For Ward 7 the presentation was withheld - the small number of participants

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PIC Materials including the Dotmocracy, Investment Jars & Roll Plan

PIC #1

In addition to the formal presentation, foster additional feedback not necessarily table, where users were asked to identify participants were guided to one of four requested by the questionnaire. – using dots - where they lived, where stations (any order) to participate in: 2. Investment Jar – Two (2) mason jars they usually access the trail, where they park and where they would like additional 1. Dotmocracy – a facilitation method that were placed where users were asked allows participants to respond to questions to make a choice between potential parking, based on a preset colour system. using sticky ‘dots’ to vote. In a dot matrix investment strategies for the completion of They were also asked to mark the route questionnaire (Appendix B), consisting of the trail using poker chips dropped in the they take to their preferred access point(s) 10 questions, users were asked to place strategy of choice. Users were asked to using markers. one or more sticky dots in response to indicate their preference for either: 4. Alternate Routes – Route options were individual questions as instructed. This i. a fully connected trail route experience, presented across seven (7) boards - a allowed users to show how they currently with amenities instituted later on; or context plan, the recommended route (including alternate routes) broken down use the existing trail, how they expect to ii. sections of trail installed with full into five (5) sections, and a comments use the completed trail and improvements amenities, leaving connections to be made board. Users were asked to indicate they would like to see implemented as later. part of the completed Mountain Brow the preference for the recommended Trail. The hosts often walked through 3. Roll Out Plan – the extent of the alignment or the alternate route in the process with participants to clarify or Mountain Brow Trail was printed out on the locations indicated. Comments, explain any issues that were unclear, or to two (2) large sheets and laid out on a suggestions and concerns were

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Formal presentation at Ward 6 PIC (PIC #1)

written onto sticky notes and left on the survey was advertised through the City comments board (Appendix B). of Hamilton’s website, Twitter Feed and advertised in local papers. From this Users were also encouraged to use sticky process, ninety-two (92) respondents notes to leave additional comments on the completed the full, or a portion of the roll-out plan. Mountain Brow Trail Survey. Some residents Attendees were requested to sign in, and also directly emailed responses to the City though not mandatory, a total of 39 residents Project Manager. Results are a composite of were recorded as having attended across the three methods of resident feedback. the four (4) PICs, with PICs in Ward 6 and 8 being the most well-attended (20 and 14 persons respectively).

For users who were not able to attend any of the consultation events, an online survey (Appendix C), was made available to allow participation from as many residents as possible. Similar to the PICs, the online

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Southam Park 5.2 Summary of Public Input

Demographics Respondents represented a wide cross-section of Hamilton Wards having vested interests in the development of the new trail (Exhibit 9). There was a fairly even spread across age groups, with the exception of those under 15 years old as shown in Exhibit 10.

Online PIC Total Total % Survey Meetings <15 0 1 1 1% 16 - 25 11 0 11 10% 26 - 35 23 1 24 21% 36 - 45 19 0 19 17% 46 - 55 19 4 23 20% 56 - 65 12 9 21 18% 65+ 8 8 16 14% Total Responses 92 23 115 100% Exhibit 9 - Distribution of respondents Exhibit 10 - Demographics of respondents 44 Appendix A 5.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Report PW18053

Trail Use and Access The majority of the respondents arrive at (66%), over installing segments of trail Most respondents expect to use the trail the existing trails through walking/running installed within a shorter timeframe, with full daily (25%) or a few times per month (52%), (45%), driving (27%) or biking/rollerblading/ amenities installed first, connecting those with the top three activities being walking/ skateboarding (18%), spend 30 minutes to segments over a longer period of time (34%) hiking (28%), bicycling (20%) and nature 2 hours (62% 30 minutes – 1 hour; 32% 1-2 (Exhibit 14). viewing/sightseeing (15%) (refer to Exhibit hours) and travel 1-10 kilometers (67% 1-5 kilometers; 24% 6-10 kilometers). Respondents were asked to indicate their 11). The majority of respondents use top three (3) wish list improvements for sections of existing trail along the Brow for Overall, respondents were comfortable the Mountain Brow Trail (refer to Exhibit fitness/exercise (32%), enjoyment of nature using the different types of facilities that are 15). The top three responses were scenic (28%) and for access to special destinations: recommended along the Mountain Brow views/lookout points (13%), year-round historic sites, waterfalls, parks, etc. (20%) Trail, as shown in Exhibit 13 maintenance (12%) and lighting (10%). Other (Refer to Exhibit 12). Throughout the year, amenities mentioned, but not listed, included the majority of respondents use the trails Trail Improvements free 2-3 hour parking, washrooms, and in the evenings (39%) on weekdays and in Respondents generally prioritized installing pedestrian bridges at key locations, such the mornings (34%) or afternoons (31%) on a fully connected trail within a shorter as Kenilworth Access, Upper Centennial weekends. timeframe, with amenities added over time Parkway and the Jolley Cut.

Walk /Hike Bicycle (20%) Nature Viewing/ Run/Jog (9%) Pet Walking Photography Rollerblade/Skate Other/Skipped (28%) Sightseeing (15%) (8%) (5%) (1%) (13%)

Exhibit 11 - Respondents’ top three (3) trail activities

Fitness/ Enjoyment of nature Special Destinations Commute to Work/ Shopping/Errands Other Exercise (39% Most Often; (9% Most Often; 32% School (1% Most Often; 17% (3% Most Often; 1% (43% Most Often; 16% Sometimes) Sometimes; 6% Never) (5% Most Often; 15% Sometimes; 9% Never) Sometimes; 13% 19% Sometimes) Sometimes; 43% Never) Never)

Exhibit 12 - Respondent feedback on trail use

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Segments of the trail installed with full amenities (i.e. drinking fountain, benches, look out points) over a shorter time frame, full 8% Multi-Use Path 92% connectivity of the trail over a longer period of time.

35% Paved Shoulder 65% 34%

16% Street Bicycle Lane & 84% 66% Sidewalk 41% Sidewalk & Signed 59% Cycling Route 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% A fully connected trail installed within a shorter timeframe with amenities (i.e. drinking fountain, benches, look out points) added over a longer period of time. Exhibit 13 - Respondents feedback on level of comfort using various facility types for the Mountain Brow Trail Exhibit 14 - Respondents’ investment preference

Distance Parking Markers Scenic Year-Round (3%) (4%) Views/ Lighting Maintenance Lookout Points (10%) (12%) (13%) Interpretive/ Educational Adjacent Panels Destinations (3%) (2%) Exercise Benches Stations Trees (4%) (5%) (for shade) Water Fountains (8%) Paved Trails Trash (7%) Receptacles (7%) (7%) Other (3%) Wayfinding Wider Trails Signage Bike Racks/ (3%) (5%) SoBi Stations (5%)

Exhibit 15 - Respondent “Wish List” of trail improvements

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Online respondents were also asked to identify the Ward that should be prioritized for development first or to select a continuous/connected trail that spans all the wards. 62% were in favour of a continuous/connected trail, 18% prioritized the segment in Ward 8, 10% prioritized the segment in Wards 6 & 7, and 2% prioritized the segment in Ward 9. Option 1: Mountain Brow Blvd Exhibits 16-20 show respondents’ choices for the recommended 75% route or alternate routes in five (5) locations. Respondents were in favour of the recommended route in two (2) locations – Sanatorium Road (57%) (Exhibit 16), and Mountain Brow Boulevard (75%) (Exhibit 18). Respondents preferred the alternate route of Scenic Drive/ Mountain Brow Boulevard vs Upper Ottawa Street-Edgewood Avenue-Oakcrest Drive Fennell Avenue (76%) to Denlow Avenue/Garth Street (24%) (Exhibit Exhibit 18 - Feedback on alternate routes - Mountain Brow Boulevard vs Upper Ottawa Street-Edgewood Avenue-Oakcrest Drive 17). There was no clear preference for either First Road East/Dofasco Trail (50%) versus Upper Centennial Parkway/Ridge Road (50%) (Exhibit 19), or Claremont Drive/Inverness Avenue (47%) versus Claremont Access/Jolley Cut (44%) (Exhibit 20).

Option 2: Option 1: Upper Centennial First Road E- Pkwy-Ridge Rd Dofasco Trail 50% 50% Option1: Scenic Drive 43% Option2: Sanatorium Road 57%

First Road East-Dofasco Trail vs Upper Centennial Parkway-Ridge Road Exhibit 19- Feedback on alternate routes - First Road East-Dofasco Trail vs Upper Centennial Parkway-Ridge Road Scenic Drive vs Sanatorium Road Option 3: Brantdale Ave/Skyland Exhibit 16 - Feedback on alternate routes - Sanatorium Road vs Dr 9% Scenic Drive

Option 1: Claremont Access- Southam Park- Option 1: Option 2: Inverness Ave Denlow Ave- Claremont Access- 47% Garth St Jolley Cut 24% 44%

Option 2: Scenic Dr-Fennell Ave 76% Claremont Access-Southam Park-Inverness Avenue vs Claremont Access-Jolley Cut vs Brantdale Ave-Skyland Drive Denlow Avenue-Garth Street vs Scenic Drive-Fennell Avenue Exhibit 20 - Feedback on alternate routes - Claremont Access-Southam Park-Inverness Exhibit 17 - Feedback on alternate routes - Denlow Avenue-Garth Avenue vs Claremont Access-Jolley Cut vs Brantdale Ave-Skyland Drive Street vs Scenic Drive-Fennell Avenue 47 Appendix A MOUNTAIN BROW TRAIL FEASIBILITY MASTER PLAN Report PW18053

PIC #1

General Input to maintain a consistent, high quality ‘trail’ ideas are not immediately feasible based experience’ along the full corridor. on the prioritization criteria used in the Outside of the formal survey, City of • Residents expressed desires for study and have not been included in the Hamilton & IBI Group staff at the PIC #1 the trail route to include high level recommended route. noted specific input from residents. transformational changes such as grand • Desire to use the trail project to improve General feedback received included: pedestrian bridges where key vista safety for pedestrians and cyclists, for locations coincide with difficult road example where sidewalks are currently • Support for a trail that emphasizes the crossings; road repurposing to provide missing. Brow’s natural beauty and unique views. Hamilton’s version of the High Line • Desire for trail etiquette education to This was accompanied by a desire to (Manhattan, New York); and, proposing address safety concerns about multiple emphasize trail alternatives that stayed trail routes that remain close to the Brow users on a single path. as close to the Brow as possible. despite the current state of ownership Public Information Centre #2 • Desire for the trail to be respectful of the and/or those within sensitive natural community context, particularly from a areas. Findings from PIC#1 were presented in a privacy and access perspective; on the subsequent meeting (PIC #2, Exhibit 21), other hand, many residents expressed While these ideas have merit from a long where twenty-four (24) residents were in the desire for a continuous multi-use trail term visioning perspective for Hamilton attendance. Councillors and residents from (rather than varying facility types) in order Mountain Brow as a destination, these Wards 6,7 and 8 were represented.

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Like PIC #1, participants were engaged one- PIC #2 Schedule Stakeholder Feedback on-one or in small groups with facilitators Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Throughout the development of the to have updates explained and to provide feasibility study, various stakeholders feedback. 6:00pm-8:30pm were asked to provide feedback on the A formal presentation was made once Open House with a presentation from recommended route, alternate routes, 7:00pm-7:30pm a quorum was in attendance. The existing site conditions and how the route recommended route was presented and any Westmount Recreation Centre, Room ‘D’, may interact with their interests. Exhibit 22 additional feedback was noted for inclusion shows an excerpt of the feedback received 35 Lynbrook Dr, in the study. Issues on maintenance, throughout the process. This information particularly snow removal, were discussed at Hamilton, ON L9C 2K6 has been instrumental in the selection of the length. These issues raised by residents are recommended trail and the Implementation noted on the appropriate Project Sheets (see Exhibit 21 - PIC#2 Schedule Strategy (see Chapter 6.0). Chapter 6.4 - Project Sheets)

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STAKEHOLDER COMMENT Niagara Green infrastructure is desirable, e.g. porous pavements, use recycled aggregate, erosion control/ prevention, Escarpment solar lighting. Commission Minimize impact of urban growth on Escarpment Environment (pg.35 Niagara Escarpment Plan-NEP). (NEC) Permitted uses are NOT approved uses and must meet ALL development criteria listed in NEP (pg.50), if we are encroaching on Escarpment Lands. Development application will need to occur in future if we will be impacting Bruce Trail. Ministry of Provided documentation to determine if site has archaeological potential, marine archaeological potential, or Tourism, Culture potential for built heritage and cultural heritage landscape. This can be flagged at preliminary planning stages if and Sport (MTCS) there appears to be great potential. Hamilton HCA regulated properties adjacent to proposed route: Paramount Heights area, Felker’s Falls, Mount Albion area Conservation and Karst (not adjacent to lands but do connect into the East Mountain Trail Loop), portions of the East Mountain Authority (HCA) Trail Loop, Iroquois Heights Conservation Area (at west terminus). Hamilton Idea to set up counters in key areas. Conservation Would like to see vistas enhanced (‘City of Vistas’), but also ensure safety close to edge of escarpment to Authority (HCA) prevent user/ nature conflict. (cont’d) HCA manages the Dofasco 2000 trail and has an agreement with Dofasco that would need to be considered if linking to this trail. The property owned by HCA at the corner of First Road East and Green Mountain Road is under review. It is one of many sites being considered for a water retention area and is undergoing an Environmental Review. HCA should be contacted when trail is being considered near this land. Bruce Trail Cyclist speed is an issue and may be handled by using side by side gates. Also noted that having points of Conservancy/ interest along the trail would be beneficial. Iroquoia Bruce Show other trails on the map and their connections (e.g. Bruce Trail) Trail Club Concerns regarding speeding cyclists on the Jolley Cut and Red Hill Valley, suggest installing dodgeways every 300 feet to slow down cyclists coming down hills. Consider opportunity to have bridges over Red Hill Valley Parkway and over Upper Centennial Parkway from Victory Ridge subdivision to a connection on Ridge Road Planning to blaze a trail along Ridge Road from the Devil’s Punch Bowl parking lot and heading west to a side access on the north side of Ridge Road that connects to the main trail. Hillfield Strathallan Of paramount concern is the impact on mountain commuter traffic routes and crossings. Of more direct concern College (HSC) for HSC is Garth-Fennell/Beckett Drive and/or Garth/Denlow intersections. Any institution of a specific pedestrian or ‘preferred signal’ mechanism at these respective intersections, particularly at peak traffic times, will further exacerbate the current traffic situation. Exhibit 22 - Summary of Stakeholder Feedback 50 Appendix A 5.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Report PW18053

STAKEHOLDER COMMENT Hamilton Naturalist Recommends installing interpretive signs in key areas, particularly about bird migration along the escarpment, Club (HNC) Hamilton area wildlife and the Carolinian Region in general. Place signage at lower levels for youth. Include interpretive signage with a couple of themes (escarpment geology and ecology; ribbon of green; head of lake; bird migration; encouraging stewardship; mental/ physical/ spiritual benefits). Infrastructure The right-of-way that is within the hospital lands is owned by Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) and managed by Ontario (IO) IO. IO has authority to grant an easement on the land but will require permission from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton who leases the land. IO and St. Joseph’s are open to discuss the potential of a proposed route and potential agreements/ easements. City of Hamilton Landscape Confirm if visual impact assessment will be required from NEC for locations that are to have lights. Architectural Include and tie into vista’s (where applicable) indicated on ‘Mountain Brow Vista Study and Management Plan’ Services (LAS) dated September 2016. Planning and Explore connection trail to the Elfrida Growth Area and include Growth Area on Map. Economic Chedoke Radial Trail to Fennell Avenue West: Natural Heritage Planning staff is concerned with the portion Development of the route that has been proposed adjacent to Scenic Drive and Sanatorium Road. This trail would involve the crossing of the watercourse and would be located within Core Areas (Significant oodlandW and Hamilton Escarpment Environmentally Significant Area). A connection has been proposed from Glover Mountain Road to Greenhill Avenue. The trail would be within Core Areas (Significant Woodland and Felker’s Falls Escarpment Environmentally Significant Area (ESA). An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would need to be completed if a new trail is proposed within this area. Forestry and Include and tie into vistas indicated on Mountain Brow Vista Study and Management Plan (September 2016). Horticulture Ensure `Public tree Bylaw’, 15-125 and the Tree Protection and Sustainability Policy is adhered to and the recommendations are in keeping with the overall mandate of the bylaw and policy to preserve and increase overall tree canopy. Any resulting development/ construction that may impact a public tree are to be provided to Forestry and Horticulture for comment. Parks & There have been requests to add lighting to Mountain Brow Park. Future lighting will need to be explored. Operations The fencing has been partially replaced from Mountain Brow West Park to Mountain Brow Drive park. Due to slope failure etc, the fence will need to be installed further from the Brow and will impact the placement of a future trail. Coordination will need to occur and options will need to be identified for pinch points. Alternative Difficult crossings/ grade highlighted on Bikeways Map: Scenic Drive at Garth Street; Mountain Brow Boulevard Transportation at Oakcrest Drive; steep section at Albion Falls.

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View of the lower city from the Jolley Cut

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