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City of Fredericton Trails/Bikeways Master Plan Prepared for City of Fredericton 397 Queen Street Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1B5 Consulting Services for Trails/Bikeways Master Plan Prepared by SGE Acres Limited In association with Marshall Macklin Monaghan June 2007 City of Fredericton Trails/Bikeways Master Plan Table of Contents 1 Introduction.....................................................................................1-2 1.1 Project Objective and Scope..................................................... 1-2 1.2 Active Transportation Defined................................................. 1-2 1.3 Existing and Planned Routes.................................................... 1-2 1.4 Benefits to Fredericton ............................................................. 1-2 1.5 Vision, Goal and Objectives..................................................... 1-2 2 Framing the Master Plan................................................................2-2 2.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 2-2 2.2 Municipal Plan ......................................................................... 2-2 2.2.1 Section 1 Plan Concept ............................................... 2-2 2.2.2 Section 2 Objectives and Policies ............................... 2-2 2.2.3 Section 3 Specific Planning Areas .............................. 2-2 2.3 Provincial Legislation............................................................... 2-2 2.3.1 Municipalities Act....................................................... 2-2 2.3.2 Motor Vehicle Act....................................................... 2-2 2.3.3 Off-Road Vehicle Act ................................................. 2-2 2.3.4 Parks Act ..................................................................... 2-2 2.3.5 Municipal Thoroughfare Easements Act..................... 2-2 2.4 Existing Conditions.................................................................. 2-2 2.5 Consultation Findings .............................................................. 2-2 2.6 Summary .................................................................................. 2-2 3 Developing the Network ................................................................3-2 3.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 3-2 3.2 Network Approach ................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Route Selection and Evaluation Criteria .................................. 3-2 3.4 Barriers and Destinations ......................................................... 3-2 3.5 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).. 3-2 3.6 Recommended Network Concept............................................. 3-2 4 Recommended Network ................................................................4-2 4.1 Community Connectivity ......................................................... 4-2 4.2 Network Facility Types............................................................ 4-2 4.3 Gateways .................................................................................. 4-2 4.4 Network Mapping .................................................................... 4-2 5 Design Guidelines ..........................................................................5-2 5.1 Network Facilities .................................................................... 5-2 5.2 Standard Bicycle Lanes............................................................ 5-2 5.3 Bicycle Lanes with On-Street Parking ..................................... 5-2 5.4 Multi-use Trails/Two-way Bikeway Boulevards ..................... 5-2 5.5 Contra-flow Bike Lanes ........................................................... 5-2 5.6 Paved Shoulders ....................................................................... 5-2 5.7 Signed Only Cycling Routes .................................................... 5-2 5.8 Signed Only Cycling Routes with Wide Curb Lanes............... 5-2 5.9 Multi-Use Trails ....................................................................... 5-2 5.10 Bridge Standards ...................................................................... 5-2 5.11 Trail Bridges............................................................................. 5-2 5.12 Trail Junctions.......................................................................... 5-2 5.13 Lighting .................................................................................... 5-2 SGE Acres Limited i City of Fredericton Trails/Bikeways Master Plan 5.14 Signage..................................................................................... 5-2 5.15 Snow Clearing.......................................................................... 5-2 5.16 Bicycle Parking ........................................................................ 5-2 6 Network Implementation ...............................................................6-2 6.1 Phasing and Network Priorities................................................ 6-2 6.2 Recommended Policies and Guidelines ................................... 6-2 6.3 Educational and Promotional Framework................................ 6-2 6.4 Municipal Standards and Regulations...................................... 6-2 6.5 Probable Capital Costs and Financial Considerations.............. 6-2 Exhibits Exhibit 1.1 Existing and Planned Routes Exhibit 2.1 Municipal Plan - Generalized Future Land Use Exhibit 2.2 Municipal Plan - Transportation Exhibit 2.3 UNB Woodlot Exhibit 3.1 Recommended Route Selection Evaluation Criteria Exhibit 3.2 Barriers and Destinations Exhibit 3.3 System Concept Exhibit 4.1 On & Off Road Network Exhibit 4.2 Route Facility Types Exhibit 5.1 Bike Lane Classification Exhibit 5.2 Example of an Urban Cross Section with 1.5m Bike Lanes Exhibit 5.3 Inline Skater Operating Space Exhibit 5.4 Typical Bike Lane with On-Street Parking Exhibit 5.5 Schematic of a Roadway with a Two-Way Bikeway Boulevard Exhibit 5.6 Contra-flow Bike Lanes Exhibit 5.7 Typical Paved Shoulder Exhibit 5.8 Typical Roadway Shoulder Exhibit 5.9 Wide Curb lane with Bicycle Pavement Marking and Signing Exhibit 5.10 Signed Only Cycling Route with Wide Curb Lane Exhibit 5.11 Off-Road Multi-Use Trail Exhibit 5.12 Minimum Side Clearances at Bridges Exhibit 5.13 Linear and Ramped Bridges Exhibit 5.14 Example of Trail Junction Exhibit 5.15 NCC Branding Sign Exhibit 5.16 Examples of Warning Signs Exhibit 5.17 Bicycle Rack Designs Exhibit 6.1 Site Design Elements Exhibit 6.2 Preliminary Estimate of Probable Costs SGE Acres Limited ii City of Fredericton Trails/Bikeways Master Plan 1 Introduction 1.1 Project Objective and Scope The City of Fredericton enjoys a substantially developed off-road trail system that utilizes abandoned rail rights-of-ways, with a number of on-road routes and an extensive public park system. However, gaps exist in the current system. In 2006, SGE Acres Limited (a member of the Hatch group of companies), in association with Marshall Macklin Monaghan, was retained to develop a Trails/Bikeways Master Plan for the City of Fredericton. The SGE Acres Team reports to a Steering Committee of City Staff. The overall intent of the Master Plan is to develop a user-friendly network of on-road and off-road facilities for non-motorized movement within the City. The network will include trails, bikeways, parks, environmental and recreation corridors as well as designated streets that work together to provide alternative and desirable methods for moving around Fredericton with the system working in a cohesive and integrated manner. The overall goal of this project is to create a well-connected, safe and functional Master Plan. In this context, the SGE Acres Team was instructed by the Steering Committee to follow an integrated system approach to the preparation of the Master Plan that included the involvement of the general public, community trail and bicycle stakeholders and special needs groups such as the mobility challenged. The philosophy of the Master Plan is to meet the needs of all age groups, including those residents and visitors with mobility challenges, by enhancing choices and opportunities for multi-modal travel and recreational pursuits that promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles. 1.2 Active Transportation Defined The Master Plan is about Active Transportation. AT is normally defined as any form of self-propelled (non-motorized) transportation that relies on the use of human energy such as walking, skiing, cycling, inline skating and jogging. These modes can utilize on-road and off-road facilities (sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails) and may also be combined with public transit, especially for trips to and from work, shopping and entertainment areas, school and other community facilities like recreation centres. For the Master Plan, this definition is expanded to incorporate the requirements of special needs populations. Fredericton has a number of mobility challenged trail users and the Master Plan seeks to expand the number of users and the facilities offered. For this reason, mobility challenged users of non-emission mobility assistance devices, such as SGE Acres Limited 1-1 City of Fredericton Trails/Bikeways Master Plan motorized wheelchairs, are considered pedestrians and the recommended network is designed to accommodate them wherever possible. Active Transportation is defined under four categories for the Master Plan. They are: • Active Commuting which involves journeys to and from work. • Active Workplace Travel which includes trips
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