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Schedule 'C' Environmental Study Report Mccowan Road Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Schedule ‘C’ Environmental Study Report McCowan Road McCowan Road Environmental Assessment between Steeles Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive May 2021 hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Disclaimer The material in this report reflects HDR's professional judgment considering the scope, schedule and other limitations stated in the document and in the contract between HDR and the client. The opinions in the document are based on conditions and information existing at the time the document was published and do not consider any subsequent changes. In preparing the document, HDR did not verify information supplied to it by others. Any use which a third party makes of this document is the responsibility of such third party. Such third party agrees that HDR shall not be responsible for costs or damages of any kind, if any, suffered by it or any other third party resulting from decisions made or actions taken based on this document. In preparing this report, HDR relied, in whole or in part, on data and information provided by the Client and third parties that was current at the time of such usage, which information has not been independently verified by HDR and which HDR has assumed to be accurate, complete, reliable, and current. Therefore, while HDR has utilized its best efforts in preparing this report, HDR does not warrant or guarantee the conclusions set forth in this report which are dependent or based upon data, information or statements supplied by third parties or the client, or that the data and information have not changed since being provided in the report. Any use which a third party makes of this document is the responsibility of such third party. Such third party agrees that HDR shall not be responsible for costs or damages of any kind, if any, suffered by it or any other third party resulting from decisions made or actions taken based on this document. hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 i Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Executive Summary Introduction The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) is responsible for monitoring its transportation network and implementing required improvements. The Region’s transportation and roadway management strategies under the 2016 Transportation Master Plan have established the need for future road improvements for McCowan Road (Regional Road 67) from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Markham. Implementation of works on McCowan Road is scheduled to be staged over different construction years as per the Region’s current approved 2020 10-year Roads and Transit Capital Construction Program. To assess potential improvements for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive (McCowan Road Corridor), York Region retained HDR Corporation to conduct a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study. The EA study was carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘C’ projects, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA), Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) guidelines (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). The Environmental Study Report (ESR) documents the MEA Schedule ‘C’ Class EA process completed for the McCowan Road EA study, summarizing Phases 1 through 4 of the MCEA Schedule ‘C’ EA process. Study Area McCowan Road (Regional Road 67) between Steeles Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive is a four-lane, north-south Regional arterial road located in the City of Markham. It continues as McCowan Road in the City of Toronto south of Steeles Avenue. The McCowan Road Class EA spans approximately 8 kilometres of this regional road. hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 ii Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Exhibit ES-1: Study Area Public, Agency and Indigenous Consultation Stakeholder input was key in the McCowan Road EA study. The project team engaged the general public, agencies and Indigenous communities online, through mail and email notifications, and in-person meetings (Open House) to ensure opportunity for participation in the planning process. Key consultation milestones are provided in the following table. Table ES-1: Key Consultation Events Consultation Event Date Notice of Study Commencement March 2017 Notice of Open House #1 September 2017 Open House #1 October 2017 Notice of Open House #2 April 2019 Open House #2 May 2019 Notice of Study Completion May 2021 hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 i Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Communication with agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous communities and the public took place through: • Letters • Newspaper advertisements (Ming Pao Daily • Emails Newspaper, Markham Economist and Sun, and • Meetings Sing Tao) • Phone calls • Project website (www.York.ca/McCowanRoad) • Notices • York Region website (www.york.ca) • Online surveys • Digital advertisements (www.yorkregion.com) • Road Signs • Social Media (York Region Facebook, York • Open Houses Region Twitter) Residents living along the study corridor directly received mailed notices. Following the study commencement, individuals who expressed interest in the project and as requested, were added to the project mailing list (mail or email) to receive regular updates on the study progress. To maximize public awareness, efforts such as roadside signage, social media posts (Facebook and Twitter), and regular updates to the project website provided information. Online feedback forms (online surveys) were available on the project website, allowed individuals to remotely participate in the study. Stakeholders including adjacent residents, businesses, landowners, developers, community and interest groups, business associations, and educational institutions were identified through the Stakeholder Sensitivity Analysis and/or by requests submitted to the project team. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed comprising representatives from York Region, City of Markham, City of Toronto, Metrolinx, Canadian National (CN) Rail, 407ETR, Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). TAC meetings were held to discuss input, concerns, and technical details at various decision-making points throughout the study. TAC meetings took place on June 21, 2017, September 21, 2017, July 19, 2018, and April 4, 2019. Individual agency meetings were held as required throughout the project. A Stakeholder Group (SHG) was also formed consisting of residents, representatives of resident associations, property owners, and commuters along the corridor who expressed interest in the SHG. Meetings with the SHG and project team provided a forum for focused discussion and to obtain feedback at key points during the study. Meetings with the SHG were held on June 21, 2017, September 21, 2017, June 14, 2018, and April 24, 2019. hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 ii Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Indigenous communities were engaged throughout the study and were provided with study notices through regular mail and email, and follow-up phone calls. They were invited to participate in the study by providing input and feedback and review Open House materials available on the project website. Problem and Opportunity Statement There are opportunities to improve McCowan Road between Steeles Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive for all travel modes – cyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and motorists. The EA transportation assessment confirmed the recommendations from the York Region Transportation Master Plan (YR-TMP), 2016 for the need for capacity improvements, continuous cycling and pedestrian facilities, and improved transit service along the corridor to support McCowan Road as part of the Frequent Transit Network. These improvements actively support regional objectives outlined in the YR-TMP including, development of a world class transit system, creation of a road network fit for the future, and integration of active transportation into urban areas. A summary of the problems and opportunities identified for the study corridor are provided in the following table. hdrinc.com 100 York Boulevard, Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, CA L4B 1J8 (289) 695-4600 iii Regional Municipality of York | Class EA for McCowan Road from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Environmental Study Report Table ES-2: Summary of Problems / Opportunities Problem Opportunities Existing road segments and Improve McCowan Road to accommodate intersections between Steeles Avenue projected traffic demand and provide sufficient and Major Mackenzie Drive cannot north-south transportation capacity accommodate projected traffic volumes With
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