Agenda
Planning & Development Committee Committee of the Council of
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Monday, November 20, 2017 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Chair) Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice-Chair) Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10
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Agenda Planning & Development Committee
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
3. Consent
The following items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the committee and will be approved at one time. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a committee member requests it, in which case the item will not be consented to and will be considered in the normal sequence of the agenda.
(7.3, 7.4, 8.1)
4. Statutory Public Meeting Reports
5. Delegations
5.1. Possible Delegations re: Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended - Canadian Railway Company - East side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, South of Wanless Drive, East side of Finch Avenue, South of Steeles Avenue East - Wards 6 and 8 (File 26SI (Misc. Signs))
See Item 7.1
Note: notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on November 10, 2017.
5.2. Delegation from Antoine Belaieff, Director, Reginal Planning, Metrolinx, re: Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan
See Item 7.2
Note: to be distributed prior to the meeting.
6. Staff Presentations
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7. Planning
7.1. Report from M. Taraborrelli, Supervisor of Plans and Permits, Planning and Development Services, dated October 5, 2017, re: Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended - Canadian Railway Company - East side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, South of Wanless Drive, East side of Finch Avenue, South of Steeles Avenue East - Wards 6 and 8 (File 26SI (Misc. Signs))
See Item 5.1
Recommendation
7.2. Report from B. Lakeman, Transportation Planner, Policy, Planning and Development Services, dated October 21, 2017, re: City of Brampton Comments on Metrolinx’s Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe – All Wards (File MRTP 17)
See Item 5.2
Recommendation
* 7.3. Report from D. Balasal, Policy Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated October 11, 2017, re: Development of a Framework for the City of Brampton’s Affordable Housing Strategy: Housing Brampton - City Wide
Recommendation
* 7.4. Report from Y. Mantsvetov, Policy Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated October 18, 2017, re: City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Tertiary Plans Policy Review
Recommendation
8. Minutes
* 8.1. Minutes – Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee – October 23, 2017
To be approved
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9. Other/New Business
10. Referred Matters
In accordance with the Procedure By-law, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for Committee’s reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for this Committee is publicly available on the City’s website.
11. Deferred Matters
12. Notice of Motion
13. Correspondence
14. Councillor Question Period
15. Public Question Period
15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)
16. Closed Session
17. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Monday, December 4, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
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Public Notice
Notice of Intention to Amend Sign By-law 399-2002 Two (2) Billboard Signs on Canadian National Railway Company Lands
Pursuant to Procedure By-Law 160-2004, as amended, take notice that the City of Brampton intends to consider site-specific amendments to the Sign By-law 399- 2002, as amended.
On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, the Planning and Development Committee will consider the following proposed amendment to the Sign By-law:
Canadian National Railway Company is proposing two new Class B ground signs (third party billboard signs) on railway lands within the City of Brampton at the following locations:
• East side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, south of Wanless Drive.
• East side of Finch Avenue, south of Steeles Avenue.
A key map showing the proposed ground sign locations is attached. Anyone interested in speaking to this matter at the Committee meeting or making a written submission, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, no later than 4:30 pm, November 17, 2017.
Information is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, at the address below, during regular business hours or on the City website. Further information is available by contacting:
Marco Taraborrelli, Supervisor of Plans and Permits, Building Division, 905-874-3792, [email protected]
In the event that Committee chooses to refer or defer consideration of the matter, no further public notice will be given.
November 10, 2017
P. Fay, City Clerk 2 Wellington St. W., Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 905.874.2172 TTY: 905.874.2130 Fax: 905.874.2119 [email protected] 5.1 - 2
Schedule 1 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Planning & Development Abutting East Side of Winston Churchill Boulevard Services Department Location Map Building Division 5.1 - 3
Schedule 2 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Planning & Development Abutting East Side of Finch Avenue Services Department Location Map Building Division 5.2
Request for Delegation Attention: City Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton ON L6Y 4R2 Email: [email protected] Telephone: (905) 874-2100 Fax: (905) 874-2119 Meeting: □ City Council □ Planning & Development Committee □ Committee of Council □ Other Meeting Date Requested: November 20, 2017 Agenda Item (if applicable):______
Name of Individual(s): Antoine Belaieff Position/Title: Director, Regional Planning Organization/Person being Represented: Metrolinx
Full Address for Contact: 97 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E6 [email protected] Email/ Telephone No. 416-202-5959 Fax No.
To provide information and respond to questions on the Draft 2041 Subject Matter to be Discussed Regional Transportation Plan that was approved by the Metrolinx Board of Directors for Public Consultation at their September 14, 2017 board meeting.
If possible we would like to request being put at the front of the agenda, possibly as the Action Requested first delegation. We would also like to request 10 minutes for our presentation.
Note: a delegation is limited to not more than five minutes. Attach additional page if required. I am submitting a formal presentation to accompany my delegation: □ Yes □ No I will require the following audio-visual equipment/software for my presentation: □ Computer Notebook □ DVD Player □ PowerPoint □ Other - please specify______Note: Delegates are requested to provide to the City Clerk's Office well in advance of the meeting date: (i) 25 copies of all background material and/or presentations for publication with the meeting agenda and/or distribution at the meeting, and (ii) for PowerPoint and other visual presentations, an electronic copy of the presentation (e.g., DVD, CD, .ppt file) to ensure compatibility with corporate equipment. Once the above information is received by the City Clerk's Office, you will be contacted by a Legislative Coordinator to confirm your placement on the appropriate agenda. Personal information on this form is collected under authority of the Municipal Act, SO 2001, c.25 and/or the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and will be used in the preparation of the applicable Council/Committee agenda and will be attached to that agenda. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Deputy City Clerk, Office of the CAO, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 4R2, tel. 905-874-2115. 7.1 - 1
Report Planning & Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-11-20
Date: October 5, 2017
Subject: Site Specific Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended Canadian National Railway Company East side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, South of Wanless Drive, and East side of Finch Avenue, South of Steeles Avenue East Wards 6 & 8 File 26SI (Misc. Signs)
Contact: Marco Taraborrelli, Supervisor of Plans and Permits, Building Division, 905-874-3792, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Marco Taraborrelli, Supervisor of Plans and Permits, Building Division, dated October 5, 2017, to the Planning & Development Services Committee Meeting of November 20, 2017, re: Recommendation Report – Site Specific Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended – Wards 6 & 8 – Canadian National Railway Company, East side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, South of Wanless Drive, and East side of Finch Avenue, South of Steeles Avenue East, be received; and
2. THAT the attached amendment to the Sign By-law be enacted.
Overview: Canadian National Railway Company is proposing two new Class B ground signs (third party billboard signs) on railway lands within the City of Brampton.
The subject property abutting Winston Churchill Boulevard, south of Wanless Drive, is zoned Agricultural. The subject property abutting Finch Avenue, south of Steeles Avenue, is zoned Open Space.
The Sign By-law requires billboard signs to be located on vacant lands zoned Industrial or Commercial.
As both sign locations will not adversely impact residential areas while creating effective advertising opportunities and maintaining the intent of the Sign By-law, approval of the proposed site specific amendment to the Sign By- law is recommended. 7.1 - 2
Public notice has been provided pursuant to the Procedure By-law
Background:
Location Abutting Winston Churchill Boulevard
On August 9, 2017, City Council enacted an exemption to Interim Control By-law 306- 2003 allowing the applicant to pursue the necessary approvals to permit the installation of a billboard sign on the railway lands located on the east side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, south of Wanless Drive. The request for exemption was evaluated under Council approved exemption criteria and was supported because the proposed billboard is minor in scale and will not impact the City’s long range planning for the Heritage Heights area. The proposed billboard will not impact the EA for the GTA West Corridor or the planning for the Halton Peel Boundary Area transportation improvements as the structure is temporary and located within the CNR right-of-way.
Location Abutting Finch Avenue
In 2012, an existing billboard was removed from the railway lands located on the east side of Finch Avenue, south of Steeles Avenue, to allow for utility improvements and service upgrades. The applicant proposes to replace the sign in a near identical location within the CNR right-of-way.
Current Situation:
The current Sign By-law permits a third party billboard sign to be located only on vacant property zoned Commercial or Industrial, and the sign cannot be erected within 100 metres of a residential property. Despite being part of a railway utility corridor, the Brampton Zoning By-law states that railway lands are included in the zone of the abutting property on either side. As a result, the subject railway property abutting Winston Churchill Boulevard is zoned Agricultural, while the subject railway property abutting Finch Avenue is zoned Open Space.
The Brampton Sign By-law requires billboard signs to be located on vacant lands zoned Industrial or Commercial. An application for a site specific amendment to the Sign By- law has been submitted on behalf of Canadian National Railway Company for each site to allow for a third party billboard sign on lands not zoned Commercial or Industrial. Both proposed billboards will be two-sided with static sign faces and indirect illumination. It is noted that the proposed signs conform to all other size and location requirements and restrictions of the Sign By-law, including provision of adequate separation distance from residential dwellings.
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Historically, lands within the railway corridor have been considered appropriate for the placement of billboard signs, given the disruptive nature of the land use and the typically adequate distance separation from residential zones. The requested amendments will create effective advertising space along two major arterial roads without negatively impacting any residential areas.
Given the angle at which the railway intersects Winston Churchill Boulevard, it is noted that the two sides of the proposed billboard at this location will be installed in a slight “V” formation to maximize exposure to traffic in both directions, while meeting the safety standards and requirements of CN Railway. It is also noted that this designated North West Brampton Urban Development Area in the City of Brampton Official Plan, and there is no Secondary Plan approved for the area. As such, approval of the proposed billboard is recommended for a temporary period, ending September 1, 2027, to provide for an opportunity to re-evaluate the location and assess any development in the area.
Both requested amendments were circulated to the Region of Peel who have advised that they have no comments or concerns with the installation of the proposed billboards.
Given the appropriate sign locations and the surrounding zoning and land uses, it is recommended that the proposed site specific amendments to the Sign By-law be approved.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
None
Other Implications:
Staff of the Urban Design Section have no concerns with the proposed amendment.
Strategic Plan:
The proposed site specific amendment to the Sign By-law supports a Smart Growth objective of supporting business attraction, retention and expansion.
Conclusion:
Canadian National Railway Company is proposing two new billboard signs on railway lands in Brampton. Despite not being located on lands zoned Industrial or Commercial, the proposed sign locations will not impact any residential areas and are considered appropriate. Given the proposed signs will create effective advertising opportunities while maintaining the intent of the Sign By-law, approval of the site specific amendment to the Sign By-law is recommended. 7.1 - 4
______Marco Taraborrelli Rick Conard Supervisor of Plans and Permits Director of Building and Chief Building Division Building Official
Appendices:
Schedule 1 – Location Map Schedule 2 – Location Map Schedule 3 – Site Plan Schedule 4 – Site Plan Schedule 5 – Proposed Signage Schedule 6 – Proposed Signage Schedule 7 – Site Photo Rendering Schedule 8 – Site Photo Rendering
Report authored by: Marco Taraborrelli, 905-874-3792
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Schedule 1 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Planning & Development Abutting East Side of Winston Churchill Boulevard Services Department Location Map Building Division 7.1 - 6
Schedule 2 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Planning & Development Abutting East Side of Finch Avenue Services Department Location Map Building Division 7.1 - 7
Schedule 3 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Winston Churchill Boulevard Planning & Development Services Department Site Plan Building Division 7.1 - 8
Schedule 4 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Finch Avenue Planning & Development Services Department Site Plan Building Division 7.1 - 9
Schedule 5 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Winston Churchill Boulevard Planning & Development Services Department Proposed Signage Building Division 7.1 - 10
Schedule 6 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Finch Avenue Planning & Development Services Department Proposed Signage Building Division 7.1 - 11
Winston Churchill Boulevard Looking North
Schedule 7 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Winston Churchill Boulevard Planning & Development Services Department Site Photo Rendering Building Division 7.1 - 12
Finch Avenue Looking North Schedule 8 CITY OF BRAMPTON Canadian National Railway Abutting East Side of Finch Avenue Planning & Development Services Department Site Photo Rendering Building Division 7.2 - 1
Report Planning & Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-11-20
Date: 2017-10-21
Subject: City of Brampton Comments on Metrolinx's Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Contact: Brian Lakeman, Transportation Planner, Policy, Planning & Development Services, 905-874-3480, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Brian Lakeman, Transportation Planner, Policy, Planning & Development Services, dated October 21, 2017, to the Planning & Development Services Committee Meeting of November 20, 2017, re: City of Brampton Comments on Metrolinx’s Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe – All Wards (File MRTP 17), be received;
2. That Council endorse the report and Appendix B as the City of Brampton’s formal submission to Metrolinx regarding the Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
3. That this report and Council resolution be forwarded to Metrolinx and that copies be sent to the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon for information.
Overview:
Metrolinx is undertaking a legislated 10-year review of their Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the long-term strategic plan for an integrated, multi- modal transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The first RTP, known as The Big Move, was published in 2008. The major focus of implementation of The Big Move since 2008 has been the planning and construction of rapid transit infrastructure. The Draft 2041 RTP was released for public consultation on September 29, 2017. Comments on it are due by November 17, 2017. The Final Draft RTP is to be presented to the Metrolinx Board on December 7, 2017. Brampton staff (staff) has participated in the RTP Review as a member of the Municipal Technical Advisory Committee and through the Planning Leaders and Transit Leaders forums. The Draft 2041 RTP focuses less on infrastructure expansion and more on 7.2 - 2
making the best possible use of transit and transportation assets and on improving the traveller experience. Staff supports the vision, goals and strategies outlined in the Draft RTP and generally supports the development of its central component: a Frequent Rapid Transit Network (FRTN). Staff will work with Metrolinx on revisions and refinements to the FRTN in Brampton as well as on other issues raised in the consolidated comments, including the proposed enhanced role for Metrolinx in transportation and land use planning and the financing of future transit infrastructure and operations. Staff prepared a submission to Metrolinx on behalf of the City (Appendix B), which was submitted by the November 17, 2017 deadline. This staff-level submission is considered preliminary pending Council’s endorsement. The timeline for the submission of comments and scheduling issues did not allow for the opportunity to bring staff’s comments to Committee/Council for endorsement prior to the November 17 deadline. Staff will continue to work with Metrolinx as the new RTP is finalized and will participate in development of the Implementation Plan that is to follow in 2018/2019.
Background:
The Province created Metrolinx in 2006 and directed it to create a long-term strategic plan for an integrated, multi-modal transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Metrolinx published its first Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), known as The Big Move, in 2008.
Per the Metrolinx Act, 2006, Metrolinx must review its transportation plan at least every ten years. They have been working on this review for two years, culminating in the release of a Draft RTP for public consultation on September 29, 2017. The deadline for the submission of comments to Metrolinx on the Draft RTP is November 17, 2017. Metrolinx staff intends to present a final draft of the RTP to their Board of Directors on December 7, 2017.
The major focus of implementation of The Big Move since 2008 has been the planning and construction of rapid transit infrastructure. The Draft RTP goes beyond, and differs from, The Big Move in that it puts traveller needs at the core of planning and operations. While existing commitments to transit infrastructure expansion will be fulfilled and some new infrastructure projects will be advanced, the focus is on making the best possible use of transit and transportation assets, on improving transit frequency, and on traveller experience. An overview of the Draft RTP (including an outline of the vision, goals, and strategies) can be found in Appendix A.
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Brampton staff has participated in the RTP Review as a member of the Municipal Technical Advisory Committee and through the Planning Leaders and Transit Leaders forums.
Current Situation:
The issues discussed in this report are the result of a coordinated review of the Draft RTP by a number of City sections, including Transportation Planning, Policy Planning, Brampton Transit, Capital Works, Transportation Special Projects, and Development Engineering (Environmental).
The full set of consolidated comments staff sent to Metrolinx (preliminary pending Council endorsement) can be found in Appendix B. Key comments are provided below.
Staff supports the vision, goals and strategies outlined in the Draft RTP. As in other parts of the GTHA, Brampton is forecast to undergo strong population and employment growth through 2041. The need to make the best possible use of transportation assets, including new infrastructure and services as required, and to align land use and transportation planning are key to Brampton’s ongoing and future development as a complete community. The RTP will help Brampton achieve its desired future state.
The development of a Frequent Rapid Transit Network (FRTN) (see Appendix C) is a central component of the Draft RTP. The FRTN will connect existing and planned subway, GO Regional Express Rail, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and Priority Bus services to form an interconnected system that will allow people to travel quickly and seamlessly. Priority Bus – bus transit service running fully or partially in a semi-exclusive right-of-way and using transit priority measures and other design elements to ensure reliability and higher than average speeds – is new to the RTP (and builds on strong local bus services such as Züm in Brampton and Viva in York Region).
As part of the FRTN, the Draft RTP upholds the commitment to provide two-way all- day GO Rail service, running every 15 minutes, to the Bramalea, Downtown Brampton and Mount Pleasant stations on the Kitchener line.
Staff acknowledges recognition in the RTP that the GTHA is a region with many population centres and generally supports the proposed FRTN approach to moving people efficiently in such a region. The destinations of trips made by Brampton residents are becoming more diverse, with less of a focus on Downtown Toronto. The FRTN will improve connections to/from Brampton and other urban centres and employment nodes in the GTHA and environs.
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Staff will work with Metrolinx on revisions and refinements to the FRTN, including:
. The map depicting the Proposed 2041 FRTN (Appendix C) includes an LRT/BRT line on Main Street in Brampton between Steeles Avenue and the Brampton GO Station (Project 62 – Brampton Main Street). In conversation with Metrolinx staff, they acknowledged that this line is intended to represent a connection from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to the Downtown GO Station and that it does not preclude the possibility of an alternative alignment, such as those currently being studied as part of the City’s LRT Extension Environmental Assessment Study. Staff requests that this project be renamed “Brampton Gateway to Brampton GO” and that it be depicted using dashed lines on Kennedy and McLaughlin Roads or some other appropriate graphic means.
. The Steeles Avenue and Hurontario/Main Street (north of Downtown Brampton) corridors are depicted as Priority Bus Corridors in the Draft RTP. These are designated Rapid Transit (BRT/LRT) in the current RTP, and already (or, in the case of Hurontario Street north of Sandalwood Parkway, is planned to) provide Züm service. Staff is seeking clarification as to whether the depiction in the Draft RTP represents a “down grading” of the proposed transit service on these routes and, more generally, how Priority Bus service would differ from Züm service.
Staff sees the need to allow for the redesignation of these and potentially other Züm routes as BRT/LRT in the RTP over time. Ridership on the Steeles Avenue Züm route, for example, is already very strong and this route may warrant upgrading to BRT or LRT before 2041.
The Draft RTP proposes enhanced roles for Metrolinx in a number of areas (e.g. reviewing secondary plans and large scale planning applications, playing a leading role in development and redevelopment around stations, developing region-wide standards for highways, roads and streets). The impacts of these on the planning process and broader questions of jurisdiction will need to be considered in collaboration with upper- and lower-tier municipalities.
The cost of building and operating the proposed regional transportation system, including the local transit service that will feed into the FRTN, will be very high. Staff supports the identification of sustainable and sufficient funding for transportation capital and operations over the life of the RTP and the updating of the Metrolinx Investment Strategy accordingly.
The Draft RTP outlines the strategies and priority actions designed to achieve the “big picture” goals of the Plan. Details regarding processes, roles and responsibilities, phasing, funding, and other key considerations will be developed through an Implementation Plan, which is the next phase of the RTP Review, to be undertaken in 7.2 - 5
2018/2019. Staff expects to continue its participation as a member of the Municipal Technical Advisory Committee and the Planning Leaders and Transit Leaders forums and to be actively involved in the development of the Implementation Plan.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications: Direction and policies in the new RTP could result in significant shifts in the provision of transit services in Brampton. This could impact costs for transit development and operations. Staff will update Council on the potential financial implications of the new RTP when further information is available.
The land use elements of the new RTP reflect direction in the revised Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017). As reported to Council in September 2016, any shifts in the location, form and timing of growth in Brampton that will be required in order to conform to the Growth Plan may impact the timing and the amount of Development Charges revenue collected by the City.
Other Implications: The new RTP will have implications on the delivery of transit services and, in concert with the revised Growth Plan (2017), on future growth and built form in the City of Brampton. City functions that would be impacted include transit service delivery, land use planning, transportation planning, and infrastructure planning.
Strategic Plan:
This report supports the Move and Connect and Smart Growth priorities of the Strategic Plan by providing comments on the proposed Draft Metrolinx RTP and its implications for the City of Brampton.
Conclusion:
Staff supports the vision, goals and strategies outlined in the Draft RTP and generally supports the development of its central component: a Frequent Rapid Transit Network. Staff will work with Metrolinx to address the issues raised in its consolidated comments. Staff is seeking Council endorsement of its November 17, 2017 submission to Metrolinx regarding the Draft RTP. The ensuing resolution will be sent to Metrolinx as an expression of the City’s formal position.
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Approved by: Approved by:
Henrik Zbogar, RPP, MCIP Rob Elliott, RPP, MCIP Senior Manager, Commissioner, Planning & Transportation Planning Development Services
Attachments:
Appendix A: Executive Summary – Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Appendix B: City of Brampton Staff Comments on the Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Appendix C: Detailed Proposed 2041 Frequent Rapid Transit Network
Report authored by: Brian Lakeman
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Executive Summary ii Executive Summary 7.2 - 8
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton The Draft 2041 Regional Area is one of the fastest growing Transportation Plan (Draft regions in North America. Its 2041 RTP) for the Greater dynamic economy and diverse Toronto and Hamilton Area population attract about 110,000 (GTHA) is a blueprint for what new residents every year and needs to be done to build an predictions are that in 25 years integrated, regional multi-modal – by 2041 – more than 10 million transportation system, one that people will live here. The region will serve the needs of residents, will look and feel very different businesses and institutions until than the region of today, just as 2041. today feels different from the region of 25 years ago. Keeping The Vision for the region in 2041 our growing and changing region is that: moving – getting people and goods to where they need to go The GTHA urban region will – will be ever more vital for the have a transportation system regional economy, the quality that supports complete of life of those who live here, communities by firmly and the natural environment. To aligning the transportation succeed in a much more complex, network with land use. The interconnected and challenging system will provide travellers environment will require not only with convenient and reliable new transportation infrastructure, connections and support but also new transportation a high quality of life, a services and new ways of working prosperous and competitive together. economy, and a protected environment.
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The goals of the Plan are to A further 16 transit projects are achieve strong connections, In Delivery, which means that complete travel experiences and they are either in the engineering sustainable communities. design stage or under construction. The Draft 2041 RTP was developed by Metrolinx and There is little doubt that The builds on the success of the first Big Move moved the yardsticks Regional Transportation Plan – The significantly for regional Big Move – that was released in transportation, but the work is 2008. The Big Move catalysed far from done. In a region that today’s massive investment in will continue to grow at a rapid rapid transit that has led to the rate, it is vital for the region’s completion of eight major transit communities, economy and the projects: natural environment to further build out the transportation • UP Express (Union Station - system – to increase the capacity Pearson International Airport); to move people around the • Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit region. It is also important to (Yonge - Unionville GO); make the best possible use • Davis Drive Bus Rapid Transit of transportation assets and (Yonge - Newmarket GO); to provide the best traveller experience possible. All this • Mississauga Transitway requires that funding and (Winston Churchill - Orbiter); decision-making approaches meet and the needs of a maturing region. • Four GO Transit extensions (on the Kitchener, Barrie, The Draft 2041 Plan goes beyond Richmond Hill and Lakeshore (and is different from) The Big West lines). Move in that it puts traveller needs at the core of planning and operations.
Goals and Strategies of the Draft 2041 RTP
GOALS
Strong Complete Travel Sustainable Connections Experiences Communities
Complete Connect Optimize Integrate Land Use Prepare for an STRATEGIES Delivery the Region the System and Transportation Uncertain Future
Regional Decision Making Funding the Plan
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This will be done through: To achieve the 2041 Vision and Goals, the Draft 2041 RTP is • providing even more people organized around five Strategies with transit that is fast, frequent that drive action. and reliable; • integrating fares and services to allow people to move Strategy 1: Complete seamlessly across the region; the Delivery of Current • designing communities, transit Regional Transit Projects stations and mobility hubs to support transit use and active There can be no slowing down transportation; of the current multi-billion dollar commitments made to expand • anticipating and preparing transit infrastructure. A major for integrated mobility focus of the Draft 2041 RTP is the systems that use emerging development of GO Regional transportation technologies Express Rail to transform the and business models; existing GO rail system from a • using parking demand commuter-focused service into strategies to encourage car a regional express system with sharing and the use of modes frequent two-way and all-day other than the car; service. The completion of 15 • addressing the beginning and other transit projects that are end of a traveller’s journey – In Delivery (under construction the first- and last-mile; or in the engineering design stage) and 13 projects that are In • optimizing the use of roads Development (in advanced stages and highways to support of planning and design) will transit and goods movement; extend the reach of convenient and transit via subway, Bus Rapid • embedding design excellence Transit, Light Rail Transit and GO in transit planning. Transit.
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Strategy 2: Connect more reliable bus service and help More of the Region with make carpooling more attractive. Roads and highways will be Frequent Rapid Transit managed to support transit use. A Frequent Rapid Transit Network will connect more people in the Strategy 4: Integrate Land region with the places they want Use and Transportation to go and provide an attractive alternative to driving. This will To achieve the vision for the include further expansions to region, land use decision-making GO Regional Express Rail, other must align with transportation surface transit systems (e.g. planning and investment. The Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Draft 2041 RTP contains actions Transit) and subways to meet to better integrate land use travellers’ needs to 2041. Priority and transportation planning, Bus Corridors will complete the especially around transit stations Frequent Rapid Transit Network, and mobility hubs. Regional bringing fast and frequent transit collaboration supported by services to parts of the region appropriate regulatory measures that have not yet developed the will encourage the planning of density or ridership needed to communities and road networks support Light Rail Transit, Bus to support transit, cycling and Rapid Transit and subway service. walking. Parking management Meeting travellers’ needs to 2041 will encourage car-sharing will require further expansions and prepare the region for the to GO Regional Express Rail, arrival of autonomous vehicles. other surface transit systems and A Regional Cycling Network subways within the GTHA, and will make it easier for cyclists to connections to other communities commute to work. within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). Strategy 5: Prepare for an Strategy 3: Optimize the Uncertain Future Transportation System We live in a time of constant and Optimizing the transportation accelerated change, and need system in the GTHA means to address this in planning for making the most of what we transportation in the future. A have. First, this means integrating provincial framework will provide fares and service across the guidance for the evaluation and region so travellers can move regulation of new transportation seamlessly from one transit technologies, such as automated system to another without paying vehicles and shuttles. Regional double fares. Traveller experience coordination will produce a will be enhanced as transit transportation system that is services are provided for the resilient to flooding and other “first- and last-mile” of every trip. impacts of climate change. Joint Integrated mobility services will actions, including a transition allow travellers to access a fully to low-carbon transit vehicles, coordinated and enhanced suite will reduce Greenhouse Gas of travel options from different emissions. Transit providers will providers. The transportation partner with the private sector to system will provide universal, drive innovation in mobility. barrier-free access. An enhanced system of HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes will support faster,
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How Will the Plan Make a Difference? The implementation of the Draft 2041 RTP will have a profound and positive impact on travellers. Residents and Jobs within Walking Distance of Frequent Rapid Transit Compared to today it will: Within Walking Distance * • increase the length of frequent to Frequent Rapid Transit rapid transit routes by more million than 20 times; 7.2 people 91% 9% 2011 • bring more than triple the million 79% 21% number of residents and 3.6 jobs double the number of jobs within walking distance of million 10.1 people 64% 36% frequent rapid transit; 2041 million • stabilize and in many cases 4.8 jobs 54% 46% improve transit travel times; • introduce a Regional Cycling Network that will double the Walking Distan e is 400 m from Priorit s RT an LRT lines an 00 m from S bwa an 1 -min te GO stations length of dedicated cycling Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. based on Statistics Canada 2011 Census and 2011 facilities in the GTHA; National Household Survey; Greater Golden Horseshoe Model v4. • double the number of walking and cycling trips; and • move towards a goal 60% of Key Draft 2041 RTP Deliverables school trips being made by walking and cycling. FREQUENT RAPID 68 km 1,623 km TRANSIT NETWORK Implementation of the Plan will 2016 2041 increase access to rapid transit and improve its reliability, comfort and convenience. This will be particularly important for low income and other socio-economic REGIONAL 990 km 1,995 km CYCLING NETWORK groups that rely heavily on public 2016 2041 transportation. It will improve competitiveness and productivity in the GTHA by connecting workers to employers and HOV LANES 110 km* 1,130 km* providing employers with access NETWORK to more labour markets. 2016 2041