CITI GATE HIGHWAY 416 EMPLOYMENT LANDS
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Prepared By:
NOVATECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD. Suite 200, 240 Michael Cowpland Drive Ottawa, .Ontario K2M 1P6
November 2012
Novatech File: 109203 Ref No. R 2012 159
Documentation and Reporting Checklist
Report Context (Section 1.0)
Description of the development (include all of the following that are known at the time of the application):
§ Municipal address; § Location relative to major elements of the existing transportation system (e.g., the site is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Main Street/ First Street, 600 metres from the Maple Street Rapid Transit Station); Existing land uses or permitted use provisions in the Official Plan, Zoning By law, etc.; § Proposed land uses and relevant planning regulations to be used in the analysis; § Proposed development size (building size, number of residential units, etc.) and location on site; § Estimated date of occupancy; § Planned phasing of development; § Proposed number of parking spaces (not relevant for Draft Plans of Subdivision); and § Proposed access points and type of access (full turns, right in/ right out, turning restrictions, etc.). § Study area; § Time periods and phasing; and § Horizon years (include reference to phased development).
The CTS must include a key plan that shows the general location of the development in relation to the surrounding area. The CTS must also provide a draft site plan or development concept of a suitable scale that shows the general location of the development and the proposed access locations. If the proposed development/ redevelopment is to be constructed in phases, a description must be provided for each phase, identifying the proposed timing of implementation.
Existing Conditions (Section 2.0)
§ Existing roads and ramps in the study area, including jurisdiction, classification, number of lanes, and posted speed limit; § Existing intersections, indicating type of control, lane configurations, turning restrictions, and any other relevant data (e.g., extraordinary lane widths, grades, etc.); § Existing access points to adjacent developments (both sides of all roads bordering the site); § Existing transit system, including stations and stops; § Existing on and off road bicycle facilities and pedestrian sidewalks and pathway networks; § Existing system operations (V/C, LOS); and § Major trip generators/ attractors within the Study Area should be indicated.
The CTS report must include figures documenting the existing travel demands by mode. A photographic inventory of the transportation network elements in the vicinity of the proposed access points would be beneficial to staff in their review of the Consultant’s report.
Demand Forecasting (Section 3.0)
§ General background growth; § Other study area developments; § Changes to the study area road network; § Trip generation rates; § Trip distribution and assignment: • include figures documenting total future travel demands by mode for each horizon year.
Impact Analysis (Section 4.0)
§ Network Capacity Analysis; § Non auto network connections and continuity; § Potential for community impacts, and § TDM.
Mitigation Measures and Site Design Characteristics (Section 4.0)
The CTS must identify all mitigation measures required to offset network impacts from the development. The CTS must also identify key site design features required to implement the Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan policies regarding site development.
The CTS must include all of the following, where they are required by the subject development:
§ Major network elements required to bring the screenlines to or below acceptable operating guidelines, and comments regarding consistency of the requirements with the Transportation Master Plan and Capital Budget; § Location and timing of proposed changes to existing traffic controls at intersections (e.g., new traffic signals, Stop signs, etc.); § Location and timing of new intersections, including proposed traffic control measures (e.g., traffic signals, etc.); § Requirements for new auxiliary lanes; § Mitigation measures required to offset impacts on the surface and Rapid Transit networks; § New or modified elements of the bicycle and pedestrian networks; § Community impact mitigation measures; § Demonstration that Official Plan policies regarding transit supportive developments have been incorporated appropriately; and § Proposed TDM features or programs to support the site development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... I
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ...... 1 1.2. ANALYSIS METHODS ...... 2 1.3. ANALYSIS PARAMETERS ...... 3 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ...... 4 2.1 ROADWAYS ...... 4 2.2 INTERSECTIONS ...... 4 2.3 TRANSIT FACILITIES ...... 5 2.4 CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ...... 6 2.5 EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES ...... 6 2.6 EXISTING INTERSECTION OPERATIONS ...... 7 3.0 TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING ...... 8 3.1. PLANNED ROADWAY PROJECTS ...... 8 3.2. PLANNED TRANSIT PROJECTS ...... 9 3.3. PLANNED CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS ...... 9 3.4. HISTORIC BACKGROUND GROWTH ...... 10 3.5. OTHER STUDY AREA DEVELOPMENTS ...... 11 3.6. FUTURE BACKGROUND SCREENLINE ANALYSIS ...... 12 3.7. FUTURE BACKGROUND INTERSECTION OPERATIONS ...... 14 3.7.1 2019 BACKGROUND TRAFFIC ...... 14 3.7.2 2029 BACKGROUND TRAFFIC ...... 15 3.8. TRIP GENERATION ...... 16 3.9. VEHICLE TRIP DISTRIBUTION ...... 20 3.10. TRANSIT TRIP DISTRIBUTION ...... 21 4.0 IMPACT ANALYSIS ...... 22 4.1. TOTAL FUTURE SCREENLINE ANALYSIS ...... 22 4.2. TOTAL FUTURE INTERSECTION OPERATIONS ...... 24 4.2.1 2019 TOTAL TRAFFIC ...... 24 4.2.2 2029 TOTAL TRAFFIC ...... 27 4.3. PROVISIONS FOR NON AUTO MODES ...... 28 4.4. ON SITE DESIGN ...... 29 4.5. COMMUNITY IMPACTS ...... 30 4.6. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ...... 30 5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 30
Figures
Figure 1 Key Plan Figure 2 Master Concept Plan Figure 3 Existing Traffic Volumes Figure 4 2019 Background Traffic Figure 5 2029 Background Traffic Figure 6 Other Development Traffic Figure 7 2019 Background + Other Development Traffic
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Figure 8 2029 Background + Other Development Traffic Figure 9 Interim Site Traffic Figure 10 Ultimate Site Traffic Figure 11 2019 Total Traffic Figure 12 2029 Total Traffic
Tables
Table 1 Intersection Operations – Existing Traffic Table 2 Screenline Analysis – 2019 Background Traffic Table 3 Screenline Analysis – 2029 Background Traffic Table 4 Intersection Operations – 2019 Background Traffic Table 5 Intersection Operations – 2029 Background Traffic Table 6 Proposed Land Uses and Sizes Table 7 Site Generated Person Trips Table 8 Site Generated Trips by Modal Share Table 9 Pass by and Primary Trips Table 10 Top Origins/Destinations of South Nepean District Table 11 Screenline Analysis – 2019 Total Traffic Table 12 Screenline Analysis – 2029 Total Traffic Table 13 Intersection Operations – 2019 Total Traffic Table 14 2019 Turn Lane Requirements Table 15 Intersection Operations – 2029 Total Traffic
Appendices
Appendix A OC Transpo Maps & Route Information Appendix B Traffic Count Information Appendix C Intersection Analysis Reports Appendix D MTO Warrants for Traffic Signals and Left Turn Lanes Appendix E Schedule A of the South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan for Areas 9 & 10 Appendix F Relevant Traffic Study Excerpts Appendix G 2005 Trans O D Survey Report Excerpts
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Regional Group is filing Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By law Amendment (ZBL) and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for a proposed business park development to be located southeast of the Highway 416/Fallowfield Road interchange in Ottawa. The subject lands have an area of 81.56 hectares. An additional 53.16 hectares of land are located between the subject site and Highway 416. These lands are not owned by the Regional Group however they have been considered as part of the Master Concept Plan.
The Master Concept Plan includes a shopping centre with 350,000 ft 2 of gross floor area (GFA), a hotel, 16.56 hectares of Business Park, 67.65 hectares of Prestige Business Park, and 10.5 hectares of car dealerships. Signalized, full movement access points are proposed at Strandherd/Fallowfield, Strandherd/Jockvale Extension, Strandherd/Maravista Extension and Strandherd/Kennevale. A right in right out driveway is proposed on Strandherd Drive to the commercial retail block. A right in right out driveway is also anticipated for the most southerly car dealership on Strandherd Drive. Detailed analysis of this access will be provided at the site plan stage. This study supports an initial phase of development including the shopping centre, a gas station, 15 acres (6.07 hectares) of Prestige Business Park, and four car dealerships, all located on lands owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. (the Regional Group). An additional study will be prepared prior to the construction of any future phases of development.
The study area was agreed to with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and City of Ottawa staff. The time periods for analysis include the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The Fallowfield Road/Highway 416 ramp terminals were also analyzed for the Saturday peak hour. Construction is expected to begin in 2014. The initial phase of development represents the level of development that may take place in the first five years. Buildout will be dependent on market demands and may require a period of 15 years or more to achieve. Analysis has been completed for the existing condition, the 2019 interim development year and a 2029 buildout horizon.
A 1% background growth factor is assumed for the purpose of this report, in light of the extended horizon period and other study area developments that have been accounted for separately. Other study area developments include future residential developments east of Strandherd Drive, a mixed use development at 4401 Fallowfield Road, and the Frasier Fields Subdivision at Strandherd Drive/Frasier Fields Way. All developments are assumed to be complete by the 2019 interim development year. The Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions are to be constructed as part of the future developments east of Strandherd Drive. The Extensions are expected to result in a redistribution of the existing traffic volumes. Conservative assumptions regarding the new traffic patterns were identified in previous Transportation Impact Study (TIS) reports. These assumptions have been carried forward for the purpose of this report.
The 1% background growth rate, other development traffic, and the assumed traffic pattern changes resulting from the Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions have been added together to estimate future background traffic. Trips generated by the proposed development have been estimated using peak hour rates identified in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 8 th Edition . Total future traffic has been calculated by adding the proposed site traffic to the projected background traffic.
Intersection capacity analysis was undertaken for the existing, projected background and total future traffic conditions. Provisions for non auto travel modes were assessed, including access to
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local pedestrian, bicycle and transit systems. The proposed on site design was reviewed in terms of the internal street pattern and intersection spacing. Potential for community impacts and conformance to TDM principles were also evaluated.
Based on the results of the intersection analysis, the following roadway modifications are recommended to accommodate the existing, projected background and site generated traffic volumes.
Existing Traffic
Highway 416 SB Off ramp/ • Reassign SB right turn lane as shared left/right turn lane Fallowfield Road
Highway 416 NB Off ramp/ • Install traffic signals (100% warranted) Fallowfield Road
Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Additional mainline capacity required for p.m. peak Drive southbound traffic
Strandherd Drive/Cedarview • Additional mainline capacity required for p.m. peak Road eastbound traffic
It is assumed that Strandherd Drive will be widened to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road by the 2019 interim development year. The planned widening includes the construction of an overpass at the CNR line. If funding is not available to construct the extents of the planned widening by 2019 then it would be beneficial to construct at least the portion between Fallowfield Road and Kennevale Drive to address the existing capacity requirements.
2019 Background Traffic
Highway 416 SB Off ramp/ • Reassign SB shared left/right turn lane to second left turn Fallowfield Road lane and construct new right turn lane
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Consider construction of channelized WB right turn lane Drive
2029 Background Traffic
No further modifications are recommended.
2019 Total Traffic – Interim Development
Four signalized, full movement access points are considered essential to the proposed development. This is supported by the trip generation and intersection analysis presented in this report.
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Construct channelized EB right turn lane and dedicated Drive WB left turn lane on Strandherd • Construct NB left turn and through/right shared lanes on
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Street One
Strandherd Drive/Jockvale • Construct channelized SB right turn lane and dedicated NB Road left turn lane on Strandherd • Construct EB left turn and through/right shared lanes on Street Three
Strandherd Drive/Right in • Construct SB right turn lane on Strandherd Right out Access
Strandherd Drive/Maravista • Install traffic signals (140% warranted) Drive • Construct NB and SB left turn lanes on Strandherd • Construct EB left turn and through/right shared lanes on Street Four • Construct WB left turn lane on Maravista Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Construct EB and WB left turn lanes on Kennevale Drive • Extend and channelize existing SB right turn lane on Strandherd
The above roadway modifications should be incorporated in the design of the planned widening of Strandherd Drive between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road.
2029 Total Traffic – Full Development
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Street One Drive Strandherd Drive/Jockvale • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Strandherd Road • Construct channelized EB right turn lane on Street Three
Strandherd Drive/Maravista • Construct dual NB left turn lanes and channelized SB right Drive turn lane on Strandherd • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right turn lane on Street Four
Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Strandherd Drive • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right turn lane on Kennevale
Strandherd Drive/Cedarview • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right Road turn lane on Strandherd • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Cedarview • Construct channelized SB right turn lane on Tartan
In addition to the above roadway modifications, the analysis results show that additional through lane capacity is needed on Strandherd Drive to accommodate the projected 2029 total traffic volumes. This is consistent with the recommendations of the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR to protect for a six lane cross section between Highway 416 and Jockvale Road.
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The assessment of non auto mode provisions, the on site design, potential for community impacts, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) may be summarized as follows:
• Sidewalk should be provided along both sides of all streets in accordance with City standards for collector roads. On site pedestrian walkways can be determined at the site plan stage.
• A multi use pathway will be provided as part of a proposed realignment of the O’Keefe drainage corridor. On site bicycle parking will be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning By law and can be determined at the site plan stage.
• All streets will have 24 metre ROW widths and will accommodate 11 metre roads, sidewalks and bus pads as required. Future routes and bus stop locations can be determined at the site plan stage.
• The proposed Draft Plan includes five public streets located on lands owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. Connections with the lands owned by others are proposed.
• The spacing of the Strandherd Drive/Maravista Drive intersection from adjacent upstream and downstream intersections exceeds the 400 metre minimum spacing referenced in the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR.
• Direct access to the subdivision will be provided via three collector roads and two arterials. Infiltration of site traffic onto adjacent neighbourhood streets is not anticipated.
• On site parking will be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Zoning By law and can be determined at the site plan stage. Parking infiltration onto area roadways is not anticipated.
• The proposed development conforms to the City’s TDM initiatives by providing direct access to the local pedestrian, bicycle and transit systems. In addition to physical design measures, the following low cost programs could be considered by the future tenants of the proposed Business Park and Prestige Business Park to reduce the number of trips made by employees during peak periods:
o flexible work hours/telecommuting o preferential carpool parking o participation with the Ecopass payroll deduction program
This study shows that the proposed interim development can be safely and adequately accommodated in 2019 with the recommended roadway modifications. An additional study will be prepared prior to the construction of future phases of development.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1. Proposed Development
The Regional Group is filing Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By law Amendment (ZBL) and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for a proposed business park development to be located southeast of the Highway 416/Fallowfield Road interchange in Ottawa, as shown in Figure 1 . The development will include Business Park, Prestige Business Park, commercial retail and car dealership land uses. The name of the proposed development is the Citi Gate Corporate Campus.
The subject lands have an area of 81.56 hectares and are comprised primarily of agricultural cropland with a woodlot located along the west side. The site is bounded by Highway 416 to the west, Fallowfield Road to the north, Strandherd Drive to the east, and an existing snow disposal facility to the south.
An additional 53.16 hectares of land are located between the subject site, the snow disposal facility, Highway 416 and the Canadian National Railway (CNR). These lands are not owned by the Regional Group however the development of these lands has been considered as part of the Master Concept Plan shown in Figure 2 .
The existing zoning for the subject lands is Business Park Industrial Zone with Exceptions and a holding zone (IP[1219] h). The zoning amendment will establish three separate zones across the subject lands to reflect the proposed land uses, which include:
1. Prestige Business Park – permit all of the uses in the parent IP zone except automobile dealership, broadcasting station, drive through facility, animal care establishment/ hospital, auto service station, car wash and gas bar. Amusement centre and catering establishment would be permitted as primary uses. Environmental preserve and education area would be permitted as a secondary use.
2. Auto Park – permit all of the uses in the parent IP zone except broadcasting station and hotel. Automobile body shop would be permitted as a primary use.
3. Large Format Shopping Centre – permit all of the uses in the parent General Mixed Use Zone except community garden, funeral home, place of assembly, research and development centre, and technology industry. All of the non residential uses in the GM12 subzone would be permitted except amusement centre/park, automobile dealership/rental establishment/service station, car wash, hotel and sports arena. A retail warehouse and outdoor storage associated with a retail use would be permitted.
The Master Concept Plan includes a shopping centre with 350,000 ft 2 of gross floor area (GFA), a hotel, 16.56 hectares of Business Park, 67.65 hectares of Prestige Business Park, and 10.5 hectares of car dealerships. Two north south collector roads are proposed; Street One will connect to Fallowfield Road at Strandherd Drive and Street Two will connect to McKenna Casey Drive at the 416 underpass. Street One and Street Two will meet at two Tee intersections, forming a ring around the centre of the park. Three east west streets are proposed, providing full movement access opposite the Jockvale Road Extension (Street Three), the Maravista Drive Extension (Street Four) and Kennevale Drive (Street Five). All roads will have 24 metre right of way (ROW) widths. A right in right out driveway is proposed for the commercial retail block on
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Strandherd Drive midway between the Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions. It is anticipated that the most southerly of the two car dealerships with frontage on Strandherd Drive would also have a right in right out access. Detailed analysis of this access will be provided at the site plan stage.
This study is written in support of an initial phase of development including the shopping centre, a gas station, 15 acres (6.07 hectares) of Prestige Business Park, and four car dealerships, all located on lands owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. (the Regional Group). The lands owned by others are not expected to have any short term development except for four acres that may be developed as a car dealership. The initial phase of development will include the Street One and Streets Three, Four and Five access points as well as the right in right out driveway to the shopping centre. An additional study will be prepared prior to the construction of any future phases of development.
1.2. Analysis Methods
The types of analysis undertaken to assess the transportation impacts of the proposed development are consistent with the requirements of the Ottawa Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) Guidelines , published in October 2006.
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed using the Synchro 8.0 software package. This software uses methodology from the Highway Capacity Manual 2000 (HCM), published by the Transportation Research Board, to evaluate signalized and unsignalized intersections.
Intersection operating conditions are commonly described in terms of a Level of Service (LOS). LOS is a quality measure of speed, freedom to manoeuvre, interruptions, comfort and convenience. Letters are assigned to six levels, with LOS ‘A’ representing optimal operating conditions and LOS ‘F’ representing failing operating conditions.
The City of Ottawa has adopted criteria that directly relate the LOS of a signalized intersection to a volume to capacity (v/c) ratio. Vehicle capacity is defined as the maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point during a specified period under prevailing traffic conditions. The City’s criteria are as follows:
LOS v/c ratio A 0 to 0.60 B 0.61 to 0.70 C 0.71 to 0.80 D 0.81 to 0.90 E 0.91 to 1.00 F >1.00
The LOS for an unsignalized intersection is based on average control delay and is defined for individual movements. Control delay includes initial deceleration, queue move up time, stopped time and final acceleration. The HCM presents the following criteria relating the LOS for individual movements to average control delay:
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LOS Delay (sec/veh) A <10 B 10 to 15 C 15 to 25 D 25 to 35 E 35 to 50 F >50
In this study, movements at signalized and unsignalized intersections have been evaluated in terms of the LOS as defined in the above tables. The City of Ottawa standards require mitigation measures in the form of additional lane capacity and/or signal timing adjustments where v/c ratios for signalized intersections exceed 0.90. For ramp terminals, the MTO standards require consideration of geometric improvements where v/c ratios for ramp approaches exceed 0.75.
Other types of analysis undertaken to assess the transportation impacts the development are briefly described as follows:
• assessment of provisions for non auto travel modes, including integration with local transit service and connections with local pedestrian and bicycle networks, • review of on site design, • evaluation of potential community concerns, including neighbourhood infiltration and parking impacts, and • evaluation of conformance with Transportation Demand Management (TDM) principles.
1.3. Analysis Parameters
The study area was agreed to with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and the City of Ottawa and includes the following intersections:
• Highway 416/Fallowfield Road ramp terminals • Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive • Fallowfield Road/Cedarview Road • Jockvale Road Extension/Strandherd Drive • Maravista Drive Extension/Strandherd Drive • Kennevale Drive/Strandherd Drive • Cedarview Road/Strandherd Drive
The time periods that have been selected for analysis include the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The Highway 416/Fallowfield Road ramp terminals were also analyzed for the Saturday peak hour. These periods represent the “worst case” combination of site generated traffic and adjacent roadway traffic.
Construction is expected to begin in 2014. The initial phase of development represents the level of development that may take place in the first five years. Buildout will be dependent on market demands and may require a period of 15 years or more to achieve. Analysis has been completed for the existing condition, the 2019 interim development year and a 2029 buildout horizon.
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2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 Roadways
Highway 416 is a four lane rural divided freeway under the jurisdiction of the MTO. It has a north south alignment extending from Highway 417 in the north to Highway 401 in the south. The posted speed is 100 km/h.
Fallowfield Road is an arterial roadway with a two lane rural cross section east of Strandherd Drive and a four lane rural cross section west of Strandherd Drive to Moodie Drive. It runs on an east west alignment north of Barrhaven, extending between Dwyer Hill Road in the west and Prince of Wales Drive in the east. Fallowfield Road is a designated truck route with a posted speed of 80 km/h west of Strandherd Drive and a posted speed of 60 km/h east of Strandherd Drive. The City of Ottawa Official Plan (OP) identifies a right of way (ROW) protection requirement of 44.5 metres for Fallowfield Road between Highway 416 and Cedarview Road, with a potential requirement for five additional metres on the north side between Strandherd Drive and Cedarview Road.
Strandherd Drive is an arterial roadway with a two lane rural cross section within the study limits. It runs on a north south alignment between Fallowfield Road and Cedarview Road and has an east west alignment between Cedarview Road and Woodroffe Avenue. Strandherd Drive is a designated truck route with a posted speed of 80 km/h. The OP identifies a ROW protection requirement of 44.5 metres for Strandherd Drive between Fallowfield Road and Crestway Drive.
Cedarview Road has a two lane rural cross section, and runs on a north south alignment connecting the communities of Barrhaven and Nepean. It extends discontinuously from Baseline Road to Barnsdale Road, and is divided into two sections by the Canadian National Railway (CNR). Cedarview Road is classed as an arterial roadway north of Fallowfield Road, a major collector roadway between Fallowfield and Jockvale Road, and a collector roadway south of Jockvale Road. To the north of Fallowfield Road, Cedarview Road is a restricted load truck route. The posted speed is 40km/h north of the CNR, changing to 80 km/h south of Strandherd Drive.
Jockvale Road is a major collector roadway with a two lane rural cross section, extending easterly from Cedarview Road to Strandherd Drive. The posted speed on Jockvale Road is 60km/h.
Maravista Drive and Kennevale Drive are collector roadways with two lane urban cross sections, extending from Cedarview Road to Weybridge Drive. Kennevale Drive extends west of Cedarview to Strandherd Drive and provides access the existing snow disposal facility southeast of the subject site. The posted speed on both roads is 40km/h.
McKenna Casey Drive is a local roadway with a two lane rural cross section, extending from Strandherd Drive to Moodie Drive. The posted speed on McKenna Casey Drive is 80km/h, changing to 60km/h approximately 100m west of Strandherd Drive.
2.2 Intersections
Intersection control and auxiliary turning lanes are described as follows for each of the study area intersections:
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• Highway 416 northbound and southbound off ramps meet Fallowfield Road at tee intersections. The northbound off ramp is stop controlled with free flow on Fallowfield Road. The southbound off ramp is signalized. Designated left and right turn lanes are provided on both ramp terminals. Two through lanes are provided on the east and west approaches of each intersection.
• Strandherd Drive and Fallowfield Road form a signalized tee intersection. Dual left turn lanes and a single through lane are provided on the eastbound approach. Two through lanes are provided on the westbound approach. A channelized right turn lane and a left turn lane are provided on the southbound approach.
• Fallowfield Road and Cedarview Road form a signalized four legged intersection. Designated left turn lanes are provided on all approaches. Designated right turn lanes are provided on the eastbound, westbound and northbound approaches.
• Cedarview Road and Jockvale Road form a tee intersection with stop control on Jockvale Road. A designated left turn lane is provided on the southbound approach.
• Cedarview Road and Maravista Drive form a tee intersection with stop control on Maravista Drive. Single lanes are provided on all approaches.
• Strandherd Drive and Kennevale Drive form a signalized four legged intersection. Designated left turn lanes are provided on the northbound, southbound and westbound approaches. Designated right turn lanes are provided on the northbound, southbound and eastbound approaches.
• Strandherd Drive and McKenna Casey Drive form a tee intersection with stop control on McKenna Casey Drive. A designated left turn lane is provided on the northbound approach to the intersection.
• Strandherd Drive, Cedarview Road and Tartan Drive form a signalized four legged intersection. Designated left turn lanes provided on all approaches.
2.3 Transit Facilities
A portion of the current OC Transpo system map is provided in Appendix A .
OC Transpo bus stops #5470 and #5471 are located at the Cedarview Road/Jockvale Road intersection, a walking distance of about 650 metres from the west side of Strandherd Drive. These stops provide service to express route 70 travelling between Barrhaven and downtown and regular route 170 travelling between the Barrhaven Town Centre and Fallowfield Station.
OC Transpo bus stop # 1268 is located at the Cedarview Road/Maravista Drive intersection, a walking distance of about 450 metres from the west side of Strandherd Drive. These stops provide service to express routes 70 and 76, both travelling between Barrhaven and downtown, and regular route 170.
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OC Transpo bus stops #3393 and #3394 are located at the Kennevale Drive/Cobble Hill Drive intersection, at a walking distance of approximately 160 metres from the west side of Strandherd Drive. These stops provide service to express route 76 and regular route 170.
Route details are provided in Appendix A .
2.4 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities
Paved shoulders are provided along Strandherd Drive east of Fallowfield Road, along Fallowfield Road east of Cedarview Road, and along Cedarview Road north of Fallowfield Road.
A recreational multi use pathway is provided along the north side of Fallowfield Road, between Cedarview Road and O’Keefe Court, and extends along the north side of O’Keefe Court to Lytle Park. Multi use pathways are also provided along the east side of Cedarview Road south of Fallowfield Road, along the south side of Jockvale Road east of Cedarview Road, and along the CNR corridor east of Cedarview Road.
Sidewalks are provided on the south side of Maravista Drive and both sides of Kennevale Drive in the vicinity of the proposed development.
2.5 Existing Traffic Volumes
Existing weekday traffic volumes have been estimated using counts completed by the MTO, the City of Ottawa, and recent transportation studies completed for adjacent developments. The existing traffic count data is summarized as follows:
• Highway 416 Northbound Off Ramp/Fallowfield Road (MTO, August 2010) • Highway 416 Southbound Off Ramp/Fallowfield Road (MTO, August 2010) • Strandherd Drive/Fallowfield Road (City of Ottawa, July 2011) • Fallowfield Road/Cedarview Road (City of Ottawa, August 2011) • Jockvale Road/Cedarview Road (Airth Lands TIS, August 2010) • Maravista Drive/Cedarview Road (2838 Cedarview TIS, May 2010) • Strandherd Drive/Kennevale Drive (City of Ottawa, July 2011) • Strandherd Drive/McKenna Casey Drive (City of Ottawa, May 2011) • Strandherd Drive/Cedarview Road (City of Ottawa, July 2011)
Five hour Saturday counts were completed by Novatech at the Highway 416 northbound and southbound off ramps in March 2012.
Copies of the above traffic count data are included in Appendix B.
Volume balancing was completed for the weekday traffic counts at Strandherd Drive/Fallowfield Road, Strandherd Drive/Kennevale Drive and Strandherd Drive/McKenna Casey Drive. Existing weekday and Saturday peak hour traffic volumes are shown in Figure 3.
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2.6 Existing Intersection Operations
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed for the existing traffic condition. The results of the analysis are summarized in the following table for the weekday a.m., p.m., and Saturday peak hours. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C .
Table 1: Intersection Operations – Existing Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 0.63 B SBL 0.99 E SBL 0.47 A SBL 416 SB off ramp Fallowfield/ 1 22 sec C NBL/R 331 sec F NBL/R 17 sec C NBL/R 416 NB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.63 B EBL 0.62 B EBT Strandherd Fallowfield/ 0.46 A EBT 0.53 A SBT/R Cedarview Strandherd/ 0.86 D NBT 0.96 E SBT Kennevale Strandherd/ 0.90 D WBT/R 0.94 E EBT/R Cedarview Notes: 1. Unsignalized
The southbound left turn at Fallowfield Road and the Highway 416 SB off ramp has a v/c ratio that exceeds the MTO criteria of 0.75 in the p.m. peak hour. The queue length for this movement is approximately 200 metres in the p.m. peak. These results are consistent with field observations conducted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Reassignment of the existing right turn lane to a shared left/right turn lane is recommended to provide additional capacity.
The northbound approach of the Fallowfield Road/Highway 416 NB off ramp operates under failing conditions in the p.m. peak hour. Field observations confirmed lengthy delays on the northbound off ramp. Motorists were observed making two stage left turns and blocking the eastbound lanes on Fallowfield Road while waiting for an acceptable gap in westbound traffic. The need for traffic signal control was reviewed using the procedure outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 12 . Traffic signal justification calculations are provided in Appendix D. The calculations show that traffic signals are justified based on the 2010 traffic count volumes. The installation of traffic signal control should be considered to address the failing condition.
The p.m. peak hour analysis suggests that additional through lane capacity is currently required on Strandherd Drive at Kennevale Drive and at Cedarview Road under existing traffic conditions. Queues in excess of 25 vehicles were observed on the southbound approach at Kennevale Drive and the eastbound approach at Cedarview Road during a field visit conducted on Thursday, October 25, 2012 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The queues periodically required more than
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one cycle length to clear. Planned roadway improvements are discussed in Section 3.0 of this report and are expected to address the current capacity requirements.
Additional analysis shows that all movements at the NB and SB off ramps would operate at an acceptable level with the recommended roadway modifications. The spacing between the NB and SB off ramp intersections is approximately 470 metres measuring centerline to centerline; the spacing between the NB off ramp and Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive is approximately 480 metres. Actuated coordinated control has been modelled for all three intersections in the a.m. peak. Actuated coordinated control has been modelled for the NB and SB off ramp intersections in the p.m. peak; semi actuated uncoordinated control with a variable cycle length has been modelled for Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
3.0 TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING
3.1. Planned Roadway Projects
The City of Ottawa’s 2008 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) identifies a need to widen Strandherd Drive from two to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road (3.4 km) to address capacity deficiencies at the Rideau River South and Manotick screenlines. The widening is identified as a Phase Two (2016 2022) project. In addition to four travel lanes, the proposed design currently includes sidewalks, boulevards, bike lanes, and a wide median that varies between 8.5 metres and 12 metres. An overpass is to be constructed at the CNR line and McKenna Casey Drive is to be realigned to connect to Cedarview Road instead of Strandherd Drive and terminated at a cul de sac east of the rail line. West of the rail line McKenna Casey Drive is to connect to the new road extending south of the Fallowfield/Strandherd intersection (proposed Street Two).
For the purpose of this report, it has been assumed that Strandherd Drive will be widened to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road by the 2019 interim development year. The overpass at the CNR line will require significant funds to construct. If funding is not available to construct the extents of the planned widening by 2019 then it would be beneficial to construct at least the portion of the widening between Fallowfield Road and Kennevale Drive to address the capacity requirements identified in the existing traffic analysis.
The Strandherd Drive Environmental Study Report (ESR) prepared in 1991 recommended protection for a six lane cross section between Highway 416 and Jockvale Road.
The TMP identifies a need to widen Strandherd Drive from four to six lanes between Jockvale Road and Woodroffe Avenue (2.8 km) as a Phase Three project (2023 2031). It also identifies a need to widen Fallowfield Road from two to four lanes between Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road (3.1 km) as a Phase Three (2023 2031) project.
Schedule A of the South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan for Areas 9 & 10 identifies the major road network intended to serve the South Nepean area. The major elements include a new collector road south of the Strandherd Drive/Fallowfield Road intersection to connect to McKenna Casey Drive at the Highway 416 underpass, and the extensions of Jockvale Road, Maravista Drive and Kennevale Road west of Cedarview Road. Jockvale Road is identified as extending west of
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Strandherd Drive and looping back to connect to Kennevale Drive. Maravista Drive is shown as extending to Strandherd Drive. A copy of Schedule A is included in Appendix E for reference.
The Strandherd Earl Armstrong Bridge was scheduled for completion by 2012 however construction is temporarily on hold as the City has declared the contractor to be in default. Work on the bridge is approximately 60% complete and measures are in place to ensure its completion.
3.2. Planned Transit Projects
The Southwest Transitway is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line that will ultimately extend between Baseline Road and Cambrian Road to provide fast, reliable service for South Nepean residents and the Woodroffe Avenue corridor. The Fallowfield Road to Barrhaven Town Centre portion was recently completed in 2011. The Barrhaven Town Centre to Cambrian Road portion is identified as a Phase Two project in the TMP.
The Barrhaven Riverside South Transitway is a future BRT line linking the Southwest Transitway at the Barrhaven Town Centre and the Riverside South Town Centre. It will provide high quality transit access between the two Town Centres and connect the Southwest Transitway to the North South Light Rail Transit (LRT) line. It is identified as a Phase Two project and the EA study is currently underway.
The TMP identifies planned transit priority measures on Woodroffe Avenue from the Rideau River to the Woodroffe Park & Ride including bus lanes on the Strandherd Earl Armstrong Bridge to be completed as a Phase One Increment One project.
Following the completion of the Maravista Drive Extension to Strandherd Drive, peak period transit service (Route 70) will be extended to operate along Cobble Hill Drive between Kennevale Drive and Maravista Drive. In the future, transit service will be provided along Cobble Hill Drive between Kennevale Drive and the Jockvale Road Extension west of Cedarview Road to Strandherd Drive.
3.3. Planned Cycling and Pedestrian Projects
Fallowfield Road, Strandherd Drive, Cedarview Road (north of Fallowfield and south of the CNR line), and the new road extending south of the Fallowfield/Strandherd intersection to the 416 underpass are designated in the TMP as on road cycling routes. Cedarview Road south of Fallowfield Road, a corridor along the CNR line, and a north south corridor adjacent to the 416 are identified as off road cycling routes (multi use pathways). The north south corridor adjacent to the 416 extends from Lytle Park to the Jock River. A proposed multi use pathway is identified along the Jock River from Highway 416 to Prince of Wales Drive. The Jock River pathway will enhance the accessibility of the Jock River open spaces and provide a key east west route between the subject lands, the Barrhaven Town Centre and the Rideau River. It is identified as a Phase Two (2016 2022) project in the TMP.
The 2008 Ottawa Cycling Plan (OCP) identifies Fallowfield Road, Strandherd Drive, Cedarview Road, Jockvale Road, the CNR corridor and the north south corridor adjacent to the 416 as Spine or City Wide Cycling Routes. Kennevale Drive is designated as a Community Cycling Route.
The OCP recommends paved shoulders along Fallowfield Road west of Cedarview Road and along the new road extending south of Fallowfield/Strandherd to the 416. Off road pathways are
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recommended along the Jockvale Road Extension, the CNR corridor west of Strandherd Drive and the north south corridor adjacent to Highway 416. A shared use lane is recommended on Kennevale Drive. The paved shoulders on Fallowfield Road between Cedarview Road and Strandherd Drive and the off road pathways along the Jockvale Road Extension and the CNR corridor between Cedarview Road and Strandherd Drive are identified as short term projects (2008 2018). All other projects are identified as long term (2018 2028).
The off road pathways described above are also identified in the 2009 Ottawa Pedestrian Plan (OPP). The OPP recommends sidewalk on the Maravista Drive Extension and other internal streets of future developments east of Strandherd Drive.
3.4. Historic Background Growth
A review of historic traffic data collected in the past five years suggests a general background growth rate of 3%. This rate has been used in recent studies prepared in support of other area developments, including:
• The Airth Lands TIS completed by Novatech in August 2008 • The Fallowfield Subdivision TIS completed by IBI in September 2008 • The 2838 Cedarview TIS completed by CastleGlenn in May 2010
The Barrhaven South (BS) CTS completed by Genivar in October 2010 considered planned future development within the Barrhaven and Riverside South communities as well as background growth that would occur beyond these areas. The subject lands, future residential developments east of Strandherd Drive and the Frasier Fields Subdivision located at Strandherd Drive and Frasier Fields Way were all considered as planned future developments in the Barrhaven West area. The BS CTS assumed that background traffic on the north south regional roads in Barrhaven would grow by 35% over the period of 2009 to 2031 as a result of development occurring outside of Barrhaven and Riverside South. The study considered that most of the 35% growth could occur early in the planning horizon and made the following background growth assumptions:
• 65% of background growth by 2016 (ie. average rate of 3.8% per year) • 90% of background growth by 2022 (ie. average rate of 1.5% per year) • 100% of background growth by 2031 (ie. average rate of 0.4% per year)
The 4401 Fallowfield Road CTS completed by IBI in March 2011 assumed a background growth rate of 1% as a significant portion of adjacent development traffic was accounted for separately.
A 1% background growth factor is assumed for the purpose of this report, in light of the extended horizon period and other study area developments that have been accounted for separately. This approach is consistent with the 4401 Fallowfield Road CTS .
The 1% growth rate was applied to Fallowfield Road, Strandherd Drive, the Highway 416 off ramps, and Cedarview Road north of Fallowfield and south of Strandherd Drive. It was not applied to Cedarview Road south of Fallowfield Road, Jockvale Road, Maravista Drive, Kennevale Drive or Tartan Drive as the background growth rate is intended to account for growth in regional traffic which is not anticipated on the lower class roads.
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Background traffic volumes for the 2019 and 2029 horizon years are shown in Figures 4 and 5 for the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
3.5. Other Study Area Developments
Other study area developments that are likely to occur within this study’s horizon year include:
• three residential developments east of Strandherd Drive: o the Fallowfield Subdivision by Tartan, o the Cedarview Subdivision (Airth Lands) by Claridge Homes, and o 2838 Cedarview Road by DCR Phoenix, • the mixed use development at 4401 Fallowfield Road, and • the Frasier Fields Subdivision at Strandherd Drive/Frasier Fields Way.
Traffic generated by the above developments has been accounted for by using the trip generation and distributions identified in the respective traffic studies. Excerpts from each of the relevant studies are included in Appendix F.
All developments are assumed to be complete by the 2019 interim development year. Traffic volumes generated by these developments are shown in Figure 6 for the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
The Jockvale Road Extension to Strandherd Drive is to be constructed as part of the Claridge Cedarview Subdivision. The Jockvale Road Extension will have a 24 metre ROW complete with an 11 metre road, sidewalks, boulevards and bike lanes. Proposed road modifications at the intersections of Jockvale Road/Cedarview Road and Jockvale Road/Strandherd Drive have been approved by the City and are proceeding to detailed design and construction. The Jockvale Road/Strandherd Drive intersection will be constructed as a signalized Tee intersection with dedicated westbound left, westbound right, southbound left and northbound right turn lanes.
The Maravista Drive Extension to Strandherd Drive is to be constructed as part of the DCR Phoenix 2838 Cedarview Road Subdivision. The Maravista Drive Extension will have a 21.5 metre ROW. The TIS prepared in support of 2838 Cedarview Road initially assumed the Strandherd Drive/Maravista Drive intersection to be a signalized, full movement intersection. The City requested that the analysis be revised to reflect a right in right out configuration as the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR did not show signals at this location. A subsequent addendum was prepared on this basis.
A signalized, full movement intersection at Strandherd Drive and the Maravista Drive Extension is considered essential to the subject development and has been assessed for the purpose of this report. The site traffic projections identified in Section 3.8 support the need for four full movement access points. A complete review of future intersection operations and spacing is provided in Sections 4.2 and 4.4 of this report.
The Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions are expected to result in a redistribution of the existing traffic volumes. Conservative assumptions regarding the new traffic patterns were identified in the TIS reports for the Claridge and DCR Phoenix Subdivisions. These assumptions have been carried forward for the purpose of this report and are summarized as follows:
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• All motorists making the northbound left and eastbound right turn movements at the Fallowfield Road/Cedarview Road intersection will divert to Jockvale Road (65%) and Maravista Drive (35%), • 50% of the existing developments between Maravista Drive and Kennevale Drive west of Cedarview Road will divert from Kennevale Drive to Maravista Drive, and • 30% of the developments east of Cedarview Road will divert from Kennevale Drive to Maravista Drive.
The traffic generated by other developments and the assumed changes to existing traffic patterns have been added to the 2019 and 2029 background traffic projections and the resulting volumes are shown in Figures 7 and 8 for the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
3.6. Future Background Screenline Analysis
The City of Ottawa’s 2008 Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) Guidelines define screenline analysis as a comparison of forecasted demands and lane capacities on the major road network connecting a site to the area transportation network. Typical lane capacities are established based on roadway classification and general characteristics (ie. suburban with limited access, urban with on street parking, etc.). The typical lane capacities used in this study are based on the City’s guidelines for the TRANS Long Range Transportation Model. The TIA guidelines require the identification of mitigation measures in the form of additional lane capacity where the volume to capacity ratio exceeds 0.9, except in the Urban Core where 1.0 is acceptable.
Screenline analysis should consider new capacity that is planned to occur with the horizon of the development. For the purpose of this report, it is assumed that Strandherd Drive will be widened to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road by 2019.
The projected 2019 background traffic volumes and lane capacities are summarized in the following table for the major study area roads during weekday peak hours.
Table 2: Screenline Analysis – 2019 Background Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Fallowfield (arterial) [west of 416] Eastbound 1240 2400 0.52 1040 2400 0.43 Westbound 890 2400 0.37 1340 2400 0.56 Fallowfield (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 730 1200 0.61 750 1200 0.62 Westbound 560 1200 0.47 730 1200 0.61 Jockvale (mjr collector) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 60 600 0.10 300 600 0.50 Westbound 270 600 0.45 120 600 0.20
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AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Strandherd (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 590 2400 0.25 1200 2400 0.50 Westbound 920 2400 0.38 680 2400 0.28 Cedarview (arterial) [south of Strandherd] Northbound 240 1200 0.20 140 1200 0.12 Southbound 90 1200 0.07 220 1200 0.18
All of the major roads surrounding the subject lands are projected to have peak hour v/c ratios of 0.62 or lower in 2019, as shown above. The screenline analysis suggests that the adjacent road network will have capacity to accommodate additional traffic based on the 2019 background traffic projections.
The projected 2029 background traffic volumes and lane capacities are summarized in the following table.
Table 3: Screenline Analysis – 2029 Background Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Fallowfield (arterial) [west of 416] Eastbound 1340 2400 0.56 1130 2400 0.47 Westbound 960 2400 0.40 1450 2400 0.60 Fallowfield (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 770 1200 0.64 800 1200 0.67 Westbound 600 1200 0.50 780 1200 0.65 Jockvale (mjr collector) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 60 600 0.11 300 600 0.55 Westbound 270 600 0.49 120 600 0.22 Strandherd (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 630 2400 0.26 1300 2400 0.54 Westbound 1000 2400 0.42 740 2400 0.31 Cedarview (arterial) [south of Strandherd] Northbound 260 1200 0.22 150 1200 0.12 Southbound 100 1200 0.08 240 1200 0.20
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All of the major roads surrounding the subject lands are projected to have peak hour v/c ratios of 0.67 or lower in 2029. The screenline analysis suggests that the adjacent road network will continue to have spare capacity based on the 2029 background traffic projections.
Additional analysis is required to determine if the study area intersections will have spare capacity in the 2019 and 2029 horizon years.
3.7. Future Background Intersection Operations
3.7.1 2019 Background Traffic
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed for the projected 2019 background traffic condition.
The following road modifications are assumed to be in place for the 2019 analysis:
• reassignment of the southbound right turn lane at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection to a shared left/right turn lane, • installation of traffic signal control at the 416 NB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection, • the planned widening of Strandherd Drive between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road, and • signalized Tee intersections at Strandherd Drive and the Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions, complete with southbound left, northbound right, westbound left and right turn lanes.
The results of the analysis are summarized in the following table for the weekday and Saturday peak hours. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
Table 4: Intersection Operations – 2019 Background Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 0.64 B EB 0.90 D SB 0.65 B SB 416 SB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.47 A EB 0.66 B EB 0.36 A EB 416 NB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.90 D WB 0.64 B EBL Strandherd Fallowfield/ 0.59 A EBT 0.69 B SBT/R Cedarview Strandherd/ 0.77 C WBR 0.49 A SBT Jockvale Strandherd/ 0.61 B WBR 0.47 A SBT Maravista
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AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Strandherd/ 0.67 B WBT/R 0.54 A SBT Kennevale Strandherd/ 0.70 B NBL 0.64 B EBT/R Cedarview Notes: 1. Reassignment of the southbound right turn lane to a shared left/right turn lane assumed at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 2. Installation of traffic signal control assumed at the 416 NB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 3. The planned widening of Strandherd Drive assumed between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road.
A v/c ratio of 0.90 is expected for the southbound left turn movement at the Highway 416 SB off ramp and Fallowfield Road intersection in the p.m. peak. A queue length of 135 metres is anticipated. Reassignment of the previously recommended shared left/right turn lane to a second left turn lane and construction of a dedicated right turn lane is recommended to provide additional capacity. Additional analysis shows that the southbound left turn movement would operate at a v/c of 0.84 in the p.m. peak with the recommended modification. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
A v/c ratio of 0.90 is expected for the westbound approach of the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection in the a.m. peak. A queue of 250 metres is anticipated. Consideration of a channelized westbound right turn lane is recommended based on the projected approach volumes. This geometry is consistent with the preliminary design identified in the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR.
Acceptable operating conditions are anticipated at all other intersections in the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
3.7.2 2029 Background Traffic
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed for the projected 2029 background traffic condition.
In addition to the road modifications assumed for the 2019 analysis, the following modifications are assumed to be in place for the 2029 analysis:
• dual southbound left turn lanes and a dedicated right turn lane at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection, and • a channelized westbound right turn lane at the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection.
The results of the analysis are summarized in the following table for the weekday and Saturday peak hours. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
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Table 5: Intersection Operations – 2029 Background Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 0.68 B SBL 0.84 D SBL 0.64 B SBL 416 SB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.52 A EB 0.74 C EB 0.37 A EB 416 NB off ramp Fallowfield/ 1.02 F WBT 0.66 B EBL Strandherd Fallowfield/ 0.65 B EBT 0.71 C SBT/R Cedarview Strandherd/ 0.76 C WBR 0.55 A SBT Jockvale Strandherd/ 0.60 A WBR 0.54 A SBT Maravista Strandherd/ 0.66 B WBT/R 0.61 B SBT Kennevale Strandherd/ 0.74 C NBL 0.68 B EBT/R Cedarview Notes: 1. Reassignment of the previously recommended shared left/right turn lane to a second left turn lane and construction of a dedicated right turn assumed at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 2. A channelized westbound right turn lane assumed at the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection.
Acceptable operating conditions are expected for all movements with the exception of the westbound approach of the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection in the a.m. peak.
The City defines the overall v/c ratio for an intersection as the sum of equivalent volumes for all critical movements divided by the sum of capacities for all critical movements, assuming the that v/c ratios for critical movements can be equalized. The eastbound left and westbound through movements are considered critical at the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection. The overall v/c for the intersection is 0.82 in the a.m. peak, which is an acceptable level of service based on the City’s criteria and no mitigation measures are required.
3.8. Trip Generation
Trips generated by the proposed development have been estimated using the peak hour rates identified in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 8 th Edition for the following land uses and sizes:
Table 6: Proposed Land Uses and Sizes Land Use ITE Code Interim Ultimate Shopping centre 820 350, 000 ft 2 350, 000 ft 2 Hotel 310 N/A 200 rooms Gas Station 946 8 fuel positions 8 fuel positions
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Land Use ITE Code Interim Ultimate Business Park 770 N/A 16.56 ha Office Park 750 6.07 ha (15 ac) 67.65 ha New Car Sales 841 8.6 ha 10.5 ha
Employment projections for the Business Park and Prestige Business Park lands were estimated using rates of 75 employees/ha and 110 employees/ha respectively. The employment projections were converted to gross floor area (GFA) using the following assumptions, which are based on figures identified in the City’s 2009 Development Charges Background Study : a square foot per employee figure of 350 for commercial uses and 900 for industrial uses. The ITE Business Park land use represents an average mix of 20 to 30 percent office/commercial and 70 to 80 percent industrial/warehousing. A 30/70 mix was assumed for this study and the 350 ft 2 per employee figure was applied for the office/commercial component and the 900 ft 2 figure was applied for the industrial/warehousing component.
The existing woodlot comprises 6 hectares of the Prestige Business Park lands and 7.3 hectares of the Business Park lands. Half of the woodlot lands are assumed to be developed for the purpose of this assessment. Three hectares have been deducted from the Prestige Business Park land area and approximately 3.6 hectares have been deducted from the Business Park land area.
GFA for the Prestige Business Park is estimated at 2,488,500 ft 2 for the buildout condition and 233,800 ft 2 in the interim. GFA for the Business Park lands is estimated at 711,700 ft 2 at full buildout, with no Business Park development anticipated in the interim.
GFA for the car dealerships has been estimated assuming a 20% building coverage. This results in a GFA of 226,040 ft 2 at full buildout and 185,145 ft 2 in the interim, assuming seven hectares of land owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. and 4 acres of land owned by others.
The trip generation surveys compiled in the ITE Trip Generation Manual only record vehicle trips, and the sites surveyed are typically located in suburban locations in the United States where non auto modes of transportation typically have a modal share of 10% or less. Where multiple modes of transportation are readily available, it is considered good practice to express projected trip generation volumes in terms of person trips, instead of vehicle trips. To convert ITE vehicle trip rates to person trip rates, two adjustment factors have been applied:
• Vehicle occupancy factor: 1.23 (taken from the TRANS 2005 O D Survey Report) • Non auto usage factor: 1.1 (non auto trips not counted in ITE surveys, assumed 10%)
Combining the two factors gives an overall vehicle trip to person trip adjustment factor of approximately 1.35. The conversion of vehicle trips into person trips for each land use is shown in the following table.
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Table 7: Site Generated Person Trips AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak Land Use Size In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Interim
Shopping 2 350, 000 ft 289 184 473 975 1014 1989 1358 1254 2612 centre Gas Station 8 fuel pos. 48 47 95 57 55 112 81 81 162
Office Park 233,800 ft 2 535 66 601 72 442 514 33 12 45
New Car 2 185,145 ft 376 132 508 253 395 648 379 364 743 Sales Interim 1248 429 1677 1357 1906 3263 1851 1711 3562 Ultimate Concept
Shopping 2 350, 000 ft 289 184 473 975 1014 1989 1358 1254 2612 centre Hotel 200 rooms 59 38 97 63 55 118 79 62 141
Gas Station 8 fuel pos. 48 47 95 57 55 112 81 81 162
Business 2 711,700 ft 1110 212 1322 285 954 1239 110 110 220 Park Office Park 2,488,500 ft 2 4246 525 4771 592 3636 4228 348 122 470
New Car 2 226,040 ft 459 161 620 308 482 790 462 444 906 Sales Ultimate Concept 6211 1167 7378 2280 6196 8476 2438 2073 4511
The number of car trips that the site will generate has been estimated by categorizing the person trips by modal share. The modal share assumptions used in this study are based on the BS CTS, which are as follows for the ultimate and interim development scenarios:
• Ultimate modal share: 23% transit, 2.5% cycling, 5% walking, and 69.5% auto • Interim modal share: 15% transit, 2% cycling, 3% walking, and 80% auto
As noted in the BS CTS, these assumptions reflect a number of planned City improvements that will promote a higher transit modal share within the study area, including the following projects:
• Southwest Transitway Extension (Barrhaven Town Centre to Cambrian Road) • Barrhaven Riverside South Transitway, and • Connection of the North South LRT line to the Southwest Transitway.
Trips generated by the gas station and the hotel are assumed to be auto trips given the nature of the land use.
A breakdown of the projected number of trips by modal share is shown in the following table.
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Table 8: Site Generated Trips by Modal Share Modal AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak Travel Mode Share In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Interim Total Person Trips 1248 429 1677 1357 1906 3263 1851 1711 3562 Auto Driver 64% 816 291 1107 889 1240 2129 1214 1125 2339 Auto Passenger 16% 192 61 253 208 296 504 283 261 544 Transit 15% 180 57 237 195 278 473 265 245 510 Non Auto 5% 60 20 80 65 92 157 89 80 169 Ultimate Concept Total Person Trips 6211 1167 7378 2280 6196 8476 2438 2073 4511 Auto Driver 56% 3563 704 4267 1330 3518 4848 1436 1224 2660 Auto Passenger 13.5% 824 146 970 292 822 1113 308 261 568 Transit 23% 1404 249 1653 497 1400 1897 524 444 968 Non Auto 7.5% 420 68 488 161 456 618 170 144 315
The ITE Trip Generation Handbook outlines a method for determining the number of internal trips generated at mixed use developments. Internal trips are trips that are made on site without using the external roadway system. The ITE Handbook provides internal capture rates for various combinations of office, retail and residential land uses. The number of internal trips is limited by the land use with the lower internal capture rate, which in this case is the retail component. Tables 7.1 and 7.2 of the ITE Handbook suggest that the internal capture rate of trips from a retail use to an office use and trips to a retail use from an office use is in the order of 2 to 3%. For the purpose of this assessment, the number of internal trips generated by the development is considered insignificant.
The ITE Handbook also outlines a method for determining the number of pass by trips that are generated by certain types of developments. Pass by trips are made as an intermediate stop on the way to another destination and primary trips are made for the specific purpose of visiting the site. The retail and gas station land uses are expected to generate both pass by and primary trips. The pass by trips are only added at the access points and not the study area intersections as they are already accounted for on the adjacent road system. The number of pass by trips generated by the development has been estimated using percentages identified in the ITE Handbook. A rate of 30% has been assumed for the retail component of development and a rate of 60% has been assumed for the gas station.
Primary and pass by trips generated by the proposed development are summarized in the following table for the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
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Table 9: Pass by and Primary Trips AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak Trip Type In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Interim Total Vehicle Trips 816 291 1107 889 1240 2129 1214 1125 2339 Pass by Trips 75 75 150 225 225 450 300 300 600 Primary Trips 741 216 957 664 1015 1679 914 825 1739 Ultimate Concept Total Vehicle Trips 3563 704 4267 1330 3518 4848 1436 1224 2660 Pass by Trips 69 69 138 202 202 404 269 269 538 Primary Trips 3494 635 4129 1128 3316 4444 1167 955 2122
3.9. Vehicle Trip Distribution
The distribution of new vehicle trips generated by the development has been estimated based on the existing pattern of traffic entering the study area in the a.m. peak and leaving the study area in the p.m. peak. The trip distribution assumptions for the interim development scenario are summarized as follows.
• 10% to/from the north via Highway 416 • 20% to/from the east via Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road • 15% to/from the east via Maravista Drive, Kennevale Drive and Tartan Drive • 20% to/from the east via Strandherd Drive • 10% to/from the south via Cedarview Road and Highway 416 • 25% to/from the west via Fallowfield Road
For the ultimate development scenario, 5% of traffic has been redistributed from Fallowfield Road to the McKenna Casey Drive connection at the 416 underpass. This route may become an attractive alternative for site traffic in the event of congested traffic conditions on Strandherd Drive.
The distribution of trips generated by the hotel has been estimated based on the Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of the arterial study area roads. The trip distribution assumptions for hotel trips are as follows:
• 30% to/from the north via Highway 416 • 10% to/from the east via Fallowfield Road • 15% to/from the east via Strandherd Drive • 25% to/from the south via Highway 416 • 20% to/from the west via Fallowfield Road
The distribution of pass by trips generated by the retail and gas station components has been estimated based on the existing peak hour traffic patterns adjacent to the site.
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Trips generated by the shopping centre have been assigned equally between the Street Three, Right in Right out driveway and Street Four accesses.
The hotel, the gas station and the interim Prestige Business Park area will all be located at the north end of the site near the Street One/Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive access. Trips generated by these uses have been assigned as follows:
• Trips to/from the north or west will use the Street One access • Trips to/from the south will use the Street Three access • Trips to/from the east will use Fallowfield Road or Jockvale Road
The trip assignment for the ultimate Business Park and Prestige Business Park areas is based on the site layout, the proposed road pattern, and logical routing assumptions. Trips with origins and destinations north or south of the subject site have been assigned as follows:
• 40% of trips will use Street One or Street Three • 35% of trips will use Street Four • 25% of trips will use Street Five
Trips to and from the east via Fallowfield Road, Jockvale Road, Maravista Drive, and Kennevale Drive have been assigned according to the trip distribution assumptions noted above.
Trips generated by the car dealerships have been assigned to the Street Five access.
Interim and ultimate site traffic is shown in Figures 9 and 10 for the weekday and Saturday peak hours.
Total traffic for the 2019 and 2029 horizon years has been calculated by adding the peak hour site traffic with the projected background traffic. The 2019 and 2029 total traffic volumes are shown in Figures 11 and 12.
3.10. Transit Trip Distribution
The distribution of transit trips generated by the interim development has been derived from the data presented in Exhibits 6 2 and 6 3 of the 2005 Trans O D Survey Report. Copies of these exhibits are included in Appendix G.
The top origins and destinations for all arrivals and departures within the South Nepean District are summarized in Table 10.
Table 10: Top Origins/Destinations of South Nepean District PM Peak AM Peak % Trips Destination of % Trips Origin of Arrivals Departures South Nepean 65% South Nepean 55% Merivale 6% Merivale 12%
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PM Peak AM Peak % Trips Destination of % Trips Origin of Arrivals Departures Bayshore/Cedarview 6% Bayshore/Cedarview 8% Kanata/Stittsville 5% Kanata/Stittsville 4%
Trips have been distributed to the study area transit routes based on the above origins and destinations. The transit trip distribution assumptions for the interim development scenario are summarized as follows:
• 90% of all transit trips will use Regular route 170; • 10% of all transit trips will use Express Routes 70 and 76;
Applying these percentages to the transit trips presented in Table 8 yields the following passenger loadings:
AM Peak Hour
• Route 170: 213 people (162 alighting, 51 boarding) • Route 70: 12 people (9 alighting, 3 boarding) • Route 76: 12 people (9 alighting, 3 boarding)
PM Peak Hour
• Route 170: 425 people (175 alighting, 250 boarding) • Route 70: 24 people (10 alighting, 14 boarding) • Route 76: 24 people (10 alighting, 14 boarding)
Sat Peak Hour
• Route 170: 460 people (240 alighting, 220 boarding) • Route 70: 25 people (12 alighting, 13 boarding) • Route 76: 25 people (13 alighting, 12 boarding)
For the ultimate development scenario, it is assumed that a number of the City’s planned transit projects will be constructed, including the Southwest Transitway Extension from the Barrhaven Town Centre to Cambrian Road, the Barrhaven Riverside South Transitway, and the link to the North South LRT line. The distribution of transit trips for future phases of development can be assessed in a subsequent traffic study.
4.0 IMPACT ANALYSIS
4.1. Total Future Screenline Analysis
As previously noted, it is assumed that Strandherd Drive will be widened to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road by 2019.
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The projected 2019 total traffic volumes and lane capacities are summarized in the following table for the major study area roads during weekday peak hours.
Table 11: Screenline Analysis – 2019 Total Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Fallowfield (arterial) [west of 416] Eastbound 1430 2400 0.59 1210 2400 0.50 Westbound 940 2400 0.39 1590 2400 0.66 Fallowfield (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 750 1200 0.62 850 1200 0.71 Westbound 640 1200 0.53 790 1200 0.66 Jockvale (mjr collector) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 80 600 0.13 400 600 0.67 Westbound 340 600 0.57 190 600 0.32 Strandherd (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 630 2400 0.26 1400 2400 0.58 Westbound 1070 2400 0.45 810 2400 0.34 Cedarview (arterial) [south of Strandherd] Northbound 270 1200 0.22 170 1200 0.14 Southbound 100 1200 0.08 270 1200 0.22
With the addition of interim site traffic, all major roads surrounding the subject lands are projected to have peak hour v/c ratios of 0.71 or lower in 2019. The screenline analysis suggests that the adjacent road network will have the capacity to accommodate the interim development traffic based on the 2019 total traffic projections.
The projected 2029 total traffic volumes and lane capacities are summarized in the following table.
Table 12: Screenline Analysis – 2029 Total Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Fallowfield (arterial) [west of 416] Eastbound 2070 2400 0.86 1380 2400 0.58 Westbound 1100 2400 0.46 2150 2400 0.90
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AM Peak PM Peak Road Segment Volume Capacity Volume Capacity v/c v/c (vph) (vph) (vph) (vph) Fallowfield (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 840 1200 0.70 1130 1200 0.94 Westbound 950 1200 0.79 890 1200 0.74 Jockvale (mjr collector) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 110 600 0.18 630 600 1.05 Westbound 610 600 1.02 230 600 0.38 Strandherd (arterial) [east of Cedarview] Eastbound 760 2400 0.32 1950 2400 0.81 Westbound 1700 2400 0.71 960 2400 0.40 Cedarview (arterial) [south of Strandherd] Northbound 430 1200 0.36 200 1200 0.17 Southbound 130 1200 0.11 400 1200 0.33
With the addition of buildout site traffic, a v/c ratio of 0.94 is projected for Fallowfield Road east of Cedarview Road. This result indicates a need for additional lane capacity and is consistent with the timing identified in the TMP for the planned widening of Fallowfield Road between Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road (2023 2031).
The projected 2029 total traffic volumes exceed the theoretical capacity of Jockvale Road east of Cedarview Road by 2 to 5% in the weekday peak hours. The 2029 traffic projections identified in this report are based on a number of assumptions including changes to the existing traffic pattern as a result of the planned Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions. Future traffic projections will be revisited as part of a subsequent traffic study to be prepared in support of future phases of development.
Additional analysis is required to determine if any of the study area intersections will require more capacity in the 2019 and 2029 horizon years.
4.2. Total Future Intersection Operations
4.2.1 2019 Total Traffic
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed for the projected 2019 total traffic condition.
The following roadway modifications are recommended at the access points to accommodate the projected interim site traffic:
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• Strandherd/Fallowfield/Street One – channelized eastbound right turn and dedicated westbound left turn lanes on Strandherd; northbound left turn and northbound through/right shared lanes on Street One.
• Strandherd/Jockvale/Street Three – southbound right turn and northbound left turn lanes on Strandherd; eastbound left turn and eastbound through/right shared lanes on Street Three.
• Strandherd/Right in Right out Commercial Access – dedicated southbound right turn lane on Strandherd.
• Strandherd/Maravista/Street Four – traffic signal control; northbound and southbound left turn lanes on Strandherd; eastbound left turn and eastbound through/right shared lanes on Street Four.
• Strandherd/Kennevale – extended and channelized southbound right turn lane on Strandherd; dedicated eastbound left turn lane on Kennevale.
These modifications are assumed to be in place for the 2019 total traffic analysis.
The results of the analysis are summarized in the following table for the weekday and Saturday peak hours. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
Table 13: Intersection Analysis – 2019 Total Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 0.73 C SBL 0.85 D SBL 0.70 B SBL 416 SB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.60 A EB 0.76 C EB 0.46 A EB 416 NB off ramp Fallowfield/ 0.90 D WB 0.74 C EBT Strandherd Fallowfield/ 0.61 B EBT 0.83 D WBL Cedarview Strandherd/ 0.76 C WBR 0.85 D EBT/R Jockvale Strandherd/ 10 sec A EBR 11 sec B EBR RIRO Access Strandherd/ 0.70 B WBT/R 0.78 C SBT/R Maravista Strandherd/ 0.77 C WBT/R 0.87 D SBT Kennevale
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AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Strandherd/ 0.79 C WBT/R 0.76 C EBT/R Cedarview Notes: 1. Reassignment of the southbound right turn lane to a shared left/right turn lane assumed at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 2. Installation of traffic signal control assumed at the 416 NB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 3. The planned widening of Strandherd Drive assumed between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road.
The results show that the interim site traffic can be adequately accommodated by the adjacent road network with the addition of the roadway modifications outlined above.
Left turn storage lane requirements have been calculated based on the City’s standard of 1.5 times the average number of arrivals per cycle in the heaviest hour. Left and right turn deceleration lane requirements have been calculated using a design speed of 90 km/hr for Strandherd Drive. Taper length requirements on side street approaches have been calculated using a taper ratio of 17:1.
Storage lane, parallel lane and taper length requirements for the recommended turning lanes are summarized in the following table.
Table 14: 2019 Turn Lane Requirements Intersection Movement Storage (m) Parallel (m) Taper (m) Fallowfield/Strandherd EBR 1 140 WBL 15 80 75 NBL 40 60 Strandherd/Jockvale SBR 1 140 NBL 60 80 75 EBL 60 60 Strandherd/RIRO Access SBR 30 70 75 Strandherd/Maravista SBL 60 80 75 NBL 40 80 75 EBL 45 60 WBL 15 60 Strandherd/Kennevale EBL 75 60 SBR 1 140
Notes: 1. Channelization recommended.
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The need for traffic signal control at the future Strandherd/Maravista/Street Four intersection was reviewed using the procedure outlined in the OTM Book 12 . Average Hourly Volumes (AHV) were estimated by dividing the sum of the projected a.m. and p.m. peak hour volumes by four. Traffic signal justification calculations are provided in Appendix D. The calculations show that traffic signals are 140% justified based on the 2019 total traffic volumes. Traffic signal control should be installed to provide safe and acceptable operating conditions.
The recommended roadway modifications should be incorporated in the design of the planned widening of Strandherd Drive between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road.
4.2.2 2029 Total Traffic
Intersection capacity analysis has been completed for the projected 2029 total traffic condition.
The following roadway modifications are recommended at the access points to accommodate the ultimate site traffic:
• Strandherd/Fallowfield/Street One – dual northbound left turn lanes on Street One.
• Strandherd/Jockvale/Street Three – dual northbound left turn lanes on Strandherd; channelized eastbound right turn lane on Street Three.
• Strandherd/Maravista/Street Four – dual northbound left turn lanes and channelized southbound right turn lane on Strandherd; dual eastbound left turn lanes and channelized eastbound right turn lane on Street Four.
• Strandherd/Kennevale – dual northbound left turn lanes on Strandherd; dual eastbound left turn lanes and channelized eastbound right turn lanes on Kennevale.
• Strandherd/Cedarview – dual eastbound left turn lanes and channelized eastbound right turn lane on Strandherd; dual northbound left turn lanes on Cedarview; channelized southbound right turn lane on Tartan.
These modifications are assumed to be in place for the 2029 total traffic analysis.
The results of the analysis are summarized in the following table for the weekday and Saturday peak hours. Detailed reports are included in Appendix C.
Table 15: Intersection Analysis – 2029 Total Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 0.99 E EB 1.07 F SBL 0.68 B SBL 416 SB off ramp
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AM Peak PM Peak Saturday Peak max. max. max. Intersection move move move v/c or LOS v/c or LOS v/c or LOS ment ment ment delay delay delay Fallowfield/ 1.04 F NBR 0.88 D EB 0.62 B NBR 416 NB off ramp Fallowfield/ 1.38 F EBL 1.28 F WBT Strandherd Fallowfield/ 0.88 D WBT 1.12 F WBL Cedarview Strandherd/ 0.93 E WBT 1.02 F EBL Jockvale Strandherd/ 11 sec B EBR 14 sec B EBR RIRO Access Strandherd/ 1.14 F NBT 1.52 F EBL Maravista Strandherd/ 1.13 F NBT 1.72 F EBL Kennevale Strandherd/ 1.28 F WBT/R 1.13 F EBT Cedarview Notes: 1. Reassignment of the previously recommended shared left/right turn lane to a second left turn lane and construction of a dedicated right turn assumed at the 416 SB off ramp/Fallowfield Road intersection. 2. A channelized westbound right turn lane assumed at the Fallowfield Road/Strandherd Drive intersection.
Failing operating conditions are anticipated at all study area intersections during the weekday peak hours except for the right in right out commercial driveway. The results indicate that additional through lane capacity is needed on Strandherd Drive to accommodate the projected 2029 total traffic volumes. This is consistent the recommendations of the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR to protect for a six lane cross section between Highway 416 and Jockvale Road.
This study is based on a number of conservative assumptions, including:
• a 1% background growth rate sustained over a period of 17 years, • traffic generated by other study area developments, • traffic pattern changes resulting from the Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive Extensions, and • no adjustment to account for the effect of internal trips.
As indicated previously, this report is written in support of the proposed interim development and all assumptions will be revisited as part of a subsequent traffic study that will be prepared in support of future phases.
4.3. Provisions For Non Auto Modes
Sidewalk should be provided along both sides of all streets in accordance with City standards for collector roads. On site pedestrian walkways connecting the public sidewalks with main building entrances, extending along the front of adjoining buildings and between adjacent buildings, and
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connecting areas where people may congregate, such as courtyards and bus stops can be determined at the site plan stage.
As shown on the Master Concept Plan, the O’Keefe drainage corridor is to be realigned west of Strandherd Drive within the subject lands. A multi use pathway will be provided as part of the new corridor satisfying the requirements of the TMP, OCP and OPP for a pedestrian/cycling corridor that will ultimately extend between Lytle Park and the Jock River.
The subject lands are located in Area C of Schedule 1 to the City’s Zoning By law. On site bicycle parking will be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning By law. Details regarding the number and location of spaces will be determined at the site plan stage.
The City’s Official Plan (OP) policies state that new subdivision road networks are to provide the opportunity for direct transit routes through the community and for all buildings to be within 400 metres walking distance of a transit stop. All proposed streets will have ROW widths of 24 metres and will accommodate 11 metre roads, sidewalks and bus pads as required. Future routes and bus stop locations can be determined at the site plan stage.
4.4. On Site Design
Five public streets are proposed as part of the Master Concept Plan. The proposed Draft Plan includes the streets that are located on lands owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. The interim road network includes a portion of Street One, two discontinuous sections of Street Two, and all of Streets Three, Four and Five. Streets One and Two will connect the Strandherd Drive Inc. lands to the lands owned by others.
Streets One and Two have a northerly Tee intersection approximately 225 meters west of Strandherd Drive, measuring centreline to centre line. Street Three meets Street Two at a Tee intersection approximately 370 meters west of Strandherd Drive. Street Four meets Street Two at an interim Tee intersection approximately 500 metres west of Strandherd Drive; it is anticipated that Streets Two and Four will form a four leg intersection at buildout. Street Four extends beyond Street Two and forms a Tee intersection with Street One. The alignment of this section of Street Four is more consistent with a low speed local roadway and it will likely function as such. The rationale for the proposed curvilinear alignment is to allow for the creation of a proposed park/woodlot, as shown in the Master Concept Plan. Street Five meets Street Two at a Tee intersection approximately 480 metres west of Strandherd Drive.
The spacing of the existing and proposed signalized intersections on Strandherd Drive are as follows:
• 330 metres between Moodie Drive and the 416 SB off ramp • 470 metres between the 416 SB and NB off ramps • 480 metres between the 416 NB off ramp and Strandherd Drive/Fallowfield Road • 250 metres between Strandherd Drive/Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road • 450 metres between Jockvale Road and Maravista Drive • 530 metres between Maravista Drive and Kennevale Drive • 1 kilometre between Kennevale Drive and Cedarview Road/Tartan Drive
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The 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR references a minimum intersection spacing of 400 metres to allow for proper signal coordination. The spacing of Maravista Drive from the adjacent upstream and downstream intersections exceeds the 400 metre minimum spacing.
4.5. Community Impacts
Direct access to the subdivision will be provided via three collector roads and two arterials. It is anticipated that the traffic using Jockvale Drive, Maravista Drive, and Kennevale Drive to access the site will consist primarily of community trips. Infiltration of site traffic onto adjacent neighbourhood streets is not anticipated.
On site parking will be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Zoning By law. Details regarding the number of on site parking spaces will be determined at the site plan stage. Parking infiltration onto area roadways is not anticipated.
4.6. Transportation Demand Management
The City of Ottawa is developing a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy as part of its efforts to reduce automobile dependency. TDM measures can reduce transportation infrastructure requirements by encouraging people to change their travel mode, timing or destination.
The proposed development conforms to the City’s TDM initiatives by providing direct access to the local pedestrian, bicycle and transit systems as outlined in Section 4.3.
In addition to physical design measures, the following low cost programs could be considered by the future tenants of the proposed Business Park and Prestige Business Park to reduce the number of trips made by employees during peak periods:
• flexible work hours/telecommuting • preferential carpool parking • participation with the Ecopass payroll deduction program
5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of the intersection analysis, the following roadway modifications are recommended to accommodate the existing, projected background and site generated traffic volumes.
Existing Traffic
Highway 416 SB Off ramp/ • Reassign SB right turn lane as shared left/right turn lane Fallowfield Road
Highway 416 NB Off ramp/ • Install traffic signals (100% warranted) Fallowfield Road Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Additional mainline capacity required for p.m. peak Drive southbound traffic
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Strandherd Drive/Cedarview • Additional mainline capacity required for p.m. peak Road eastbound traffic
It is assumed that Strandherd Drive will be widened to four lanes between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road by the 2019 interim development year. The planned widening includes the construction of an overpass at the CNR line. If funding is not available to construct the extents of the planned widening by 2019 then it would be beneficial to construct at least the portion between Fallowfield Road and Kennevale Drive to address the existing capacity requirements.
2019 Background Traffic
Highway 416 SB Off ramp/ • Reassign SB shared left/right turn lane to second left turn Fallowfield Road lane and construct new right turn lane
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Consider construction of channelized WB right turn lane Drive
2029 Background Traffic
No further modifications are recommended.
2019 Total Traffic – Interim Development
Four signalized, full movement access points are considered essential to the proposed development. This is supported by the trip generation and intersection analysis presented in this report.
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Construct channelized EB right turn lane and dedicated Drive WB left turn lane on Strandherd • Construct NB left turn and through/right shared lanes on Street One
Strandherd Drive/Jockvale • Construct channelized SB right turn lane and dedicated NB Road left turn lane on Strandherd • Construct EB left turn and through/right shared lanes on Street Three
Strandherd Drive/Right in • Construct SB right turn lane on Strandherd Right out Access
Strandherd Drive/Maravista • Install traffic signals (140% warranted) Drive • Construct NB and SB left turn lanes on Strandherd • Construct EB left turn and through/right shared lanes on Street Four • Construct WB left turn lane on Maravista Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Construct EB and WB left turn lanes on Kennevale Drive • Extend and channelize existing SB right turn lane on Strandherd
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The above roadway modifications should be incorporated in the design of the planned widening of Strandherd Drive between Fallowfield Road and Jockvale Road.
2029 Total Traffic – Full Development
Fallowfield Road/Strandherd • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Street One Drive Strandherd Drive/Jockvale • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Strandherd Road • Construct channelized EB right turn lane on Street Three
Strandherd Drive/Maravista • Construct dual NB left turn lanes and channelized SB right Drive turn lane on Strandherd • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right turn lane on Street Four Strandherd Drive/Kennevale • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Strandherd Drive • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right turn lane on Kennevale
Strandherd Drive/Cedarview • Construct dual EB left turn lanes and channelized EB right Road turn lane on Strandherd • Construct dual NB left turn lanes on Cedarview • Construct channelized SB right turn lane on Tartan
In addition to the above roadway modifications, the analysis results show that additional through lane capacity is needed on Strandherd Drive to accommodate the projected 2029 total traffic volumes. This is consistent with the recommendations of the 1991 Strandherd Drive ESR to protect for a six lane cross section between Highway 416 and Jockvale Road.
The assessment of non auto mode provisions, the on site design, potential for community impacts, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) may be summarized as follows:
• Sidewalk should be provided along both sides of all streets in accordance with City standards for collector roads. On site pedestrian walkways can be determined at the site plan stage.
• A multi use pathway will be provided as part of a proposed realignment of the O’Keefe drainage corridor. On site bicycle parking will be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning By law and can be determined at the site plan stage.
• All streets will have 24 metre ROW widths and will accommodate 11 metre roads, sidewalks and bus pads as required. Future routes and bus stop locations can be determined at the site plan stage.
• The proposed Draft Plan includes five public streets located on lands owned by Strandherd Drive Inc. Connections with the lands owned by others are proposed.
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APPENDIX B
Traffic Count Information
APPENDIX C1
Intersection Analysis Reports (Existing Traffic)
APPENDIX C2
Intersection Analysis Reports (Background Traffic)
APPENDIX C3
Intersection Analysis Reports (Total Traffic)
APPENDIX D
MTO Warrants for Traffic Signals and Left Turn Lanes
APPENDIX E
Schedule A of the South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan for Areas 9 & 10
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APPENDIX F
Relevant Traffic Study Excerpts
APPENDIX G
2005 Trans O D Survey Report Excerpts
2005 O-D Survey in the National Capital Region (www.O-DSurvey.ca) TRANS Committee
Exhibit 6-2: AM Peak Period Person Trips – All Modes, All Purposes (26 TRANS Districts)
South Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Beacon Ottawa Bayshore / Rural South Rural Kanata / Hull Rural Pointe Gatineau Rural Bu./Masson- Origin \ Destination Alta Vista Hunt Club Merivale Orléans Rural East Gloucester / Rural West Île de Hull Plateau Aylmer Total Centre Inner Area East Hill West Cedarview Southeast Nepean Southwest Stittsville Périphérie Northwest Gatineau Est Northeast Angers Leitrim Ottawa Centre 2,200 1,400 300 200 800 0 300 500 200 100 0 0 0 100 0 200 0 300 300 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 7,300 Ottawa Inner Area 10,100 15,200 1,900 900 4,000 1,000 3,200 2,200 1,400 500 0 100 100 100 100 1,100 100 1,400 600 0 100 0 100 100 100 100 44,500
Ottawa East 4,200 3,900 5,800 2,400 2,800 300 1,400 800 500 500 0 100 100 100 200 300 100 600 400 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 24,700 Beacon Hill 2,500 2,100 1,500 4,400 2,000 200 800 500 300 1,100 0 0 0 0 100 200 0 300 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,200 Alta Vista 4,900 5,500 1,900 1,900 13,600 1,700 2,100 1,200 1,000 1,100 100 200 100 300 200 900 100 600 400 0 0 0 200 100 0 0 38,100 Hunt Club 3,200 3,800 700 800 7,500 4,600 3,200 900 800 400 100 700 200 200 400 500 0 700 300 0 100 0 100 0 0 0 29,100 Merivale 4,000 4,600 1,100 500 3,400 800 12,300 4,100 2,600 300 0 100 100 800 300 1,500 100 700 200 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 37,800
Ottawa West 3,300 2,900 500 300 1,800 400 3,000 8,000 2,100 200 0 0 0 300 100 1,000 100 700 300 0 100 100 100 0 0 0 25,300 Bayshore / Cedarview 3,400 2,900 800 500 2,700 600 5,000 4,000 11,300 200 0 100 100 800 400 2,600 100 700 400 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 37,100 Orléans 7,800 4,700 3,400 5,100 5,300 700 2,800 1,500 1,100 21,800 600 200 200 300 200 700 0 1,200 800 0 100 100 100 100 0 100 58,900 Rural East 400 400 300 300 600 100 200 100 200 1,800 600 0 0 0 0100010010000 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 Rural Southeast 1,100 900 600 200 1,500 600 800 100 500 300 100 3,400 200 200 300 200 0 100 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 11,100
South Gloucester / Leitrim 500 400 100 100 800 500 400 200 300 100 0 100 300 100 30020001000000000 04,700 South Nepean 3,000 2,100 600 300 2,200 600 4,200 1,400 2,600 200 0 200 100 8,400 200 1,700 100 300 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,900 Rural Southwest 700 800 200 200 700 400 1,400 300 800 100 0 700 100 300 3,500 1,400 100 100 100 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 11,800 Kanata / Stittsville 3,200 2,600 700 300 2,100 500 3,400 1,300 4,300 300 0 100 0 700 1,100 21,700 800 300 300 0 100 0 100 100 0 0 44,300
Rural West 600 600 200 100 400 100 800 400 900 100 0 0 0 0 100 2,900 2,900 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,200
Île de Hull 600 500 100 100 300 0 200 400 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 1,000 800 0 100 0 200 200 100 0 5,200 Hull Périphérie 2,700 1,700 500 500 600 200 400 500 300 200 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 3,900 9,500 300 500 300 1,600 700 200 100 24,900 Plateau 1,000 600 200 300 600 100 200 500 200 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 1,200 1,800 900 200 0 400 200 0 0 8,800 Aylmer 2,200 1,400 300 300 700 300 900 900 400 100 0 0 100 0 100 300 0 1,200 3,400 500 5,900 200 700 300 100 100 20,400
Rural Northwest 700 500 200 100 300 100 200 200 100 0 0 0 100 0 100 100 0 600 1,600 100 1,000 1,900 300 200 100 100 8,400
Pointe Gatineau 3,200 1,100 600 500 800 100 500 600 300 300 0 0 100 0 100 200 0 2,200 4,200 200 300 100 7,700 2,100 300 200 25,600 Gatineau Est 2,100 1,100 400 400 700 100 200 400 100 200 0 0 0 0 100 200 0 1,800 3,200 200 400 200 4,700 7,000 200 400 24,000 Rural Northeast 900 300 300 100 200 100 300 200 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 100 0 1,100 2,100 200 300 200 3,000 2,100 1,400 400 13,400 Bu./Masson-Angers 200 200 100 100 200 0 100 100 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 1,300 0 100 100 900 600 200 3,700 8,800
Total: 68,500 61,900 22,900 20,900 56,700 14,200 48,400 31,200 32,200 30,300 1,700 6,300 2,000 12,900 7,900 38,600 4,700 22,100 33,000 2,700 9,500 3,200 20,700 14,100 2,900 5,300 574,800
December 2006 88 iTRANS Consulting (with revisions)
2005 O-D Survey in the National Capital Region (www.O-DSurvey.ca) TRANS Committee
Exhibit 6-3: PM Peak Period Person Trips – All Modes, All Purposes (26 TRANS Districts)
South Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Beacon Ottawa Bayshore / Rural South Rural Kanata / Hull Rural Pointe Gatineau Rural Bu./Masson- Origin \ Destination Alta Vista Hunt Club Merivale Orléans Rural East Gloucester / Rural West Île de Hull Plateau Aylmer Total Centre Inner Area East Hill West Cedarview Southeast Nepean Southwest Stittsville Périphérie Northwest Gatineau Est Northeast Angers Leitrim Ottawa Centre 4,500 10,900 3,900 2,000 4,300 3,000 3,700 2,900 2,900 6,800 400 900 400 2,700 400 3,100 500 800 2,700 1,000 1,900 700 2,900 2,100 1,000 300 66,800 Ottawa Inner Area 4,500 20,200 3,200 1,900 6,400 3,700 5,300 3,000 2,800 3,900 300 800 400 1,800 600 2,400 400 600 1,700 400 1,300 500 1,100 1,100 400 200 69,100
Ottawa East 500 2,400 8,200 2,100 3,200 700 1,000 500 700 3,200 400 400 100 500 200 700 200 200 600 100 200 200 700 500 400 200 28,200
Beacon Hill 400 1,000 2,500 4,600 1,900 600 600 400 500 4,800 200 100 100 400 300 300 100 100 400 200 300 0 400 300 200 200 21,000
Alta Vista 1,400 5,000 3,100 2,200 17,900 6,100 3,600 1,500 2,400 6,000 600 1,200 600 1,800 700 2,300 300 300 700 500 600 300 1,000 700 200 300 61,400
Hunt Club 300 1,400 700 300 2,800 7,200 1,400 600 800 900 100 700 400 700 300 500 200 0 200 100 400 100 100 0 100 0 20,500
Merivale 500 4,000 1,500 800 3,100 2,400 17,000 3,400 5,400 2,300 100 600 400 3,500 1,600 3,500 500 200 600 200 700 200 500 300 300 200 53,600
Ottawa West 1,000 3,100 900 500 1,200 900 4,400 11,900 4,500 1,300 100 200 200 1,600 400 1,500 200 300 700 400 900 100 600 400 200 100 37,600
Bayshore / Cedarview 600 1,900 800 300 1,300 1,000 4,600 3,300 12,400 1,200 100 400 200 3,000 1,000 4,900 900 100 400 100 400 100 200 100 100 0 39,100
Orléans 400 1,100 1,100 1,600 1,600 700 600 200 500 22,400 1,500 200 100 200 100 500 100 100 300 100 100 0 300 300 100 100 34,300
Rural East 0 100 0 100 200 100 0 0 0 1,100 900 0 0 0 00000000000 02,700
Rural Southeast 100 200 200 0 400 600 300 100 100 300 0 2,400 200 200 600100000000000 05,900
South Gloucester / Leitrim 100 200 100 0 100 300 100 0 100 300 0 300 500 100 2001000000100010010010002,900
South Nepean 100 500 0 100 500 400 1,900 500 1,300 200 100 200 100 9,100 500 700 100 0 200 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 16,500
Rural Southwest 0 200 300 0 200 300 600 100 700 300 0 400 200 500 3,000 1,100 100 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 0 0 8,900
Kanata / Stittsville 200 1,200 400 300 800 500 1,800 1,100 3,400 600 100 200 200 1,600 1,300 24,100 2,700 200 200 0 300 100 300 200 100 0 41,700
Rural West 100 100 100 100 100 0 300 100 200 0 0 0 0 200 100 1,400 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 5,000
Île de Hull 600 1,200 500 300 500 600 600 600 700 1,000 0 100 100 400 0 400 100 1,200 3,600 1,100 1,000 500 2,200 1,500 1,100 600 20,400
Hull Périphérie 600 600 500 300 600 300 200 300 300 700 100 0 0 200 100 400 0 1,500 12,400 2,400 3,100 1,600 4,600 2,600 2,000 1,100 36,800
Plateau 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1,000 1,700 600 200 300 200 200 100 4,700
Aylmer 100 300 200 0 200 100 200 200 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 200 800 500 7,000 800 400 400 300 200 12,300
Rural Northwest 0 200 100 0 100 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 00003001002002,00010020010003,900
Pointe Gatineau 300 200 200 0 200 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 300 2,200 600 900 300 12,100 5,700 2,900 900 27,500
Gatineau Est 200 100 100 100 200 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 200 900 400 300 100 3,100 6,400 1,600 800 14,900
Rural Northeast 100 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 300 0 100 100 800 700 1,800 300 4,600
Bu./Masson-Angers 0 100 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 200 0 200 0 400 700 400 4,100 6,500
Total: 16,700 56,400 28,900 17,700 47,800 29,700 48,400 31,000 40,200 57,900 5,200 9,300 4,300 28,400 11,500 48,500 8,400 6,400 30,600 9,900 20,900 8,200 32,400 24,700 13,700 9,900 646,800
December 2006 89 iTRANS Consulting (with revisions)