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2612 Lonsdale Apartments Mini Transportation Review DRAFT Version 1.0 Prepared for Tavan Developments Ltd. Date 5 May 2017 Project No. 6202-01 5 May 2017 6202-01 Troy Van Vliet Principal Tavan Developments Ltd. Unit 150 – 628 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver, BC V5X 0B2 Dear Troy: Re: 2612 Lonsdale Apartments Mini Transportation Review DRAFT Version 1 We are happy to provide this Mini Transportation Review in support of the proposed multifamily rental development at 2612 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver The attached report has reviewed the transportation characteristics of the proposed development according to the Terms of Reference set out by the City of North Vancouver. The report ultimately finds that the proposed development is suitably designed to accommodate trips via a variety of modes, and that the development will have minimal impact on the neighbourhood’s transportation System. Yours truly, Bunt & Associates Brian Elery Phillips, MSC. EIT Dan Ross, CPEng. (NZ), MUP Transportation Analyst Senior Transportation Planner 6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments | Mini Transportation Review | 5 May 2017 S:\PROJECTS\BP\6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments\5.0 Deliverables\5.1 Draft Reports\20170421_6202-01_Lonsdale_Apts_RPT_v2.docx . 6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments | Mini Transportation Review | 5 May 2017 S:\PROJECTS\BP\6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments\5.0 Deliverables\5.1 Draft Reports\20170421_6202-01_Lonsdale_Apts_RPT_v2.docx TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Study Purpose, Scope & Objectives............................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Organization of Report .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Proposed Development ................................................................................................................................. 2 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................ 5 2.1 Land Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Existing Transportation Network .................................................................................................................. 5 2.2.1 Road Network ................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 Transit Network ................................................................................................................................ 7 2.2.3 Cycling & Pedestrian Networks ....................................................................................................... 7 2.2.4 Current Mode Share ......................................................................................................................... 8 3. SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW ................................................................................... 9 3.1 Site Access Design ......................................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Parking Layout & Vehicle Circulation ............................................................................................................ 9 4. FUTURE CONDITIONS ........................................................................................ 13 4.1 Site Traffic ................................................................................................................................................... 13 4.1.1 Trip Generation ............................................................................................................................. 13 4.1.2 Person Trip Estimates ................................................................................................................... 13 4.1.3 Site Trip Generation by Mode ....................................................................................................... 14 5. PARKING REVIEW ............................................................................................... 15 5.1 City of North Vancouver Zoning Bylaw Requirements .............................................................................. 15 5.1.1 Vehicle Parking .............................................................................................................................. 15 5.1.2 Bicycle Parking .............................................................................................................................. 15 5.2 On Street Parking Review ........................................................................................................................... 16 6. TDM & ACTIVE MODES ...................................................................................... 26 6.1 Transit ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 6.2 Cycling......................................................................................................................................................... 26 6.3 Walking ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 7. SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX A Terms of Reference ................................................................................ 1 6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments | Mini Transportation Review | 5 May 2017 S:\PROJECTS\BP\6202-01 2612 Lonsdale Apartments\5.0 Deliverables\5.1 Draft Reports\20170421_6202-01_Lonsdale_Apts_RPT_v2.docx EXHIBITS Exhibit 1.1: Site Location .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Exhibit 1.2: Site Plan ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Exhibit 2.1: Existing Land Uses ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Exhibit 3.1: Ground Floor Ramp Access: Entry and Exit Movements ........................................................................... 10 Exhibit 3.2: P1 Level: Passenger Car Entry and Exit Movements .................................................................................. 11 Exhibit 3.3: P1 Level: Garbage Jitney Entry and Exit Movements ................................................................................. 12 Exhibit 5.1: On Street Parking Regulations .................................................................................................................... 18 Exhibit 5.2: Weekday AM On-street Parking Utilization ................................................................................................ 19 Exhibit 5.3: Weekday Midday On-street Parking Utilization .......................................................................................... 20 Exhibit 5.4: Weekday PM On-street Parking Utilization ................................................................................................. 21 Exhibit 5.5: Weekday Evening On-street Parking Utilization ......................................................................................... 22 Exhibit 5.6: Saturday Morning On-street Parking Utilization ........................................................................................ 23 Exhibit 5.7: Sunday Morning On-street Parking Utilization .......................................................................................... 24 FIGURES Figure 2.1: Existing Mode Share for Central Lonsdale ..................................................................................................... 8 TABLES Table 2.1: Existing Street Characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 5 Table 2.2: Transit Stops within 800m Walking Distance of Site ..................................................................................... 7 Table 2.3: Existing Transit Service Frequency .................................................................................................................. 7 Table 4.1: Peak Hour Vehicle Trip Rates (ITE Rates) ..................................................................................................... 13 Table 4.2: Person Trip Estimates .................................................................................................................................... 13 Table 4.3: Development Trips by Mode ......................................................................................................................... 14 Table 5.1: Bylaw Parking Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 15 Table 5.2: Bicycle Parking Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 16 Table 5.3 On-street Parking Demand ............................................................................................................................