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Agenda Including Addeds Civic Works Committee 9th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee May 28, 2018, 12:00 PM Council Chambers Members Councillors V. Ridley, T. Park, P. Hubert, P. Squire, H. Usher, Mayor M. Brown The Committee will recess at approximately 6:30 PM for dinner, as required. Pages 1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 2. Consent 2.1 New 2018 Traffic Signals 3 2.2 Non-Intrusive Vehicle Detection Equipment - Irregular Result 7 2.3 Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue Intersection Improvements - 12 Environmental Study Report 2.4 Pay by App for Parking Update 30 2.5 Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 33 2.6 High Speed Rail 49 2.7 Railway Rationalization 60 a. (ADDED) W. Brock 79 2.8 Environmental Programs Annual Overview Update 80 2.9 Updates - Proposed Amended Blue Box Program Plan - Food and 107 Organic Waste Framework & Policy Statement - Next Steps 2.10 Smart Moves Transportation Master Plan Accomplishments 121 2.11 Revised Grouped Consultant Selection Process 136 2.12 Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Technology Strategy 147 2.13 Tender T18-48 - Supply and Installation of Sewer Liners - Cured in 183 Place Pipe (CIPP) 3. Scheduled Items 4. Items for Direction 5. Deferred Matters/Additional Business 5.1 Deferred Matters List 187 192 5.2 (ADDED) 6th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee 6. Adjournment 2 TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS CIVIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING ON MAY 28, 2018 FROM: KELLY SCHERR, P. ENG., MBA, FEC MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: NEW 2018 TRAFFIC SIGNALS RECOMMENDATION That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, he following actions BE TAKEN with respect to new traffic signals: a) The installation of an intersection pedestrian signal on Wellington Road at Bond Street BE APPROVED; b) The installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Community Gate (PVT) and Fanshawe College Boulevard BE APPROVED; and c) The installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Southdale Road E and South West Community Centre BE APPROVED. 2015-19 STRATEGIC PLAN The following report supports the Strategic Plan through the strategic focus areas of Strengthening Our Community and Building a Sustainable City by improving traffic flow to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods, services and people. BACKGROUND The Roadway Lighting & Traffic Control Division receives numerous requests throughout the year for the installation of Traffic Control Signals. As per Council’s policy, this report addresses the signals that are recommended for installation in 2018. 3 DISCUSSION Traffic signals are designed to ensure a safe and orderly flow of traffic, provide safety for pedestrians and/or vehicles while crossing a busy intersection and help lessen the severity and frequency of collision between vehicles entering intersections from different directions. However, traffic signals can be detrimental to the operational efficiency of our roadway system and can increase some types of traffic collisions. The installation of traffic control signals are recommended at intersections where the traffic/pedestrian volume or collision data indicates that their installation is needed to address operational and/or safety issues. The Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) specifies the warrant process to be followed by the City of London. This process takes into consideration the volume of traffic/pedestrians using the intersection, the delay experienced by side street traffic/pedestrians and the collision history of the intersection while still acknowledging that traffic control signals can be detrimental to the operational efficiency of our roadway system. Wellington Road at Bond Street Wellington Road is a four-lane arterial road with an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of 32,000. Pedestrians who need to cross Wellington Road at this location must walk 450 m either north to Grand Avenue or south to Emery Street. It should be noted that this intersection is a future location of a Bus Rapid Transit station and traffic signal. At this time, the location meets the pedestrian volume warrant but not the traffic volume warrant; therefore, an Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) is recommended to facilitate the pedestrian crossings. The conversion of the intersection to a full traffic signal will be done as part of the Bus Rapid Transit project. 4 Community Gate (PVT) and Fanshawe College Boulevard Community Gate (PVT) is the private entrance into Fanshawe College and has an AADT of 7,250. Fanshawe College Boulevard, formerly Second Street, is a Primary Collector road with an AADT of 11,000. A traffic study shows that this intersection satisfies the combined volume and delay OTM warrant; therefore, a traffic signal is recommended to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic accessing and leaving Fanshawe College. Southdale Road W at South West Community Centre The opening of the South West Community Centre is scheduled to open this September and the Traffic Impact Studied (TIS) identified that a traffic signal was required to facility the movement of vehicles and pedestrians using the site. The Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the widening of Southdale Road W from Colonel Talbot Road to Pine Valley Boulevard is currently underway and construction is scheduled for 2022; however, the timing of this work is subject to the approval of the next 5 Development Charges Study. It is recommended that a temporary traffic signal be installed at this time until a permanent traffic signal is built as part of the Southdale Road W widening project. CONCLUSION The installation of an intersection pedestrian signal on Wellington Road at Bond Street and traffic signals at the intersections of Community Gate (PVT) at Fanshawe College Boulevard and Southdale Road W at South West Community Centre are recommended to address capacity and efficiency concerns. It should be noted that a report will be submitted later in 2018 outlining the status of other intersections that are being monitored for potential signalization. PREPARED BY: REVIEWED & CONCURRED BY: SHANE MAGUIRE, P. ENG. EDWARD SOLDO, P.ENG. DIVISION MANAGER DIRECTOR, ROADS AND ROADWAY LIGHTING & TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION CONTROL RECOMMENDED BY: KELLY SCHERR, P.ENG., MBA, FEC MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CITY ENGINEER Y:\Shared\Administration\COMMITTEE REPORTS\Civic Works\2018\DRAFT\05-28\CWC - 2018-05-28 - New 2018 Traffic Signals ver 2.docx May 4, 2018/SM 6 TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS CIVIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING ON MAY 28, 2018 FROM: KELLY SCHERR, P. ENG., MBA, FEC MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: NON-INTRUSIVE VEHICLE DETECTION EQUIPMENT IRREGULAR RESULT RECOMMENDATION That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer: a) The irregular bid submitted by Fortran Traffic Systems Limited at its tendered price of $450,765.00 (excluding H.S.T.) BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the ‘Procurement of Goods and Services Policy’ Section 8.10 Irregular Result, Clause b and Section 13.2 Clause b; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED with the Sources of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix A; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (T18-55); and, e) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. 2015-19 STRATEGIC PLAN The following report supports the Strategic Plan through the strategic focus area of Building a Sustainable City by improving mobility for motorists and cyclists at signalized intersections. BACKGROUND There are 359 traffic signals and 39 intersection pedestrian signals (IPS) in the city. Most intersections are semi-actuated which means the signal will remain green on the main street until a vehicle or pedestrian is detected on the side street. Traditionally, induction loops were used to detect when a vehicle is present on the side street. New detection methods have been developed by the industry to address some of the inherent problems with induction loops. The following report reviews some of these detection methods and recommends a plan to improve vehicle detection. 7 DISCUSSION The following are the various vehicle detection methods that have been tested in the city: 1. Induction Loops These create an electrical circuit in the road that is interrupted when a vehicle passes over or stops on the loop. The metal content of the vehicle varies and can impact the effectiveness of induction loops. Motorcycles and bicycles may not have enough metal to trigger detection. Induction loops are also susceptible to failure as the pavement deteriorates which results in false detection calls. False detection result in increased red signals on the main street which increases driver frustration. It should also be noted that induction loops cannot be repaired during the winter months. 2. Video Detection Systems Stationary cameras are used to track the movement of vehicles in virtual detection zones. Video detection is not dependent on the metal content of the vehicle; therefore, motorcycle and bicycle detection is improved. That said, video detection can place false calls due to weather issues (e.g. sun glare, dark wet pavement, heavy rain, snow, etc.). It should be noted that video detection systems do not record any images. 3. LiDAR LiDAR uses pulsed lasers to measure the distance between the unit and pavement. A vehicle is detected when the measured distance is less than the calibrated distance. This is relatively new technology for traffic detection and London’s experience was not positive primarily due to detection distance limitations. All of London’s LiDAR units have been removed. 4. Magnetometers Magnetometer are embedded in the road and use the metal content of vehicle similar to induction loops.