Report PLUS 15 - NETWORK STUDY September 2019 Prepared for: The City of Calgary Plus 15 Network Study Prepared By Reviewed By ENe * UJ TL o OU & r-87 tr:i r- o/ @ Sept c, ðot1 Aparna Krishan, P.Eng lrini Akhnoukh, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE Transportation Engineer Sr. Transportation Engineer report and is not a tegat representation or interpretation of environmental laws, nles, regulations, or policies of governmental agencies. Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................... i App Development ..................................................................................................................................... 31 ES1 Study Purpose & Objectives ..................................................................................................................... ii Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 31 ES2 Network Linkages & Boundary .................................................................................................................. ii Placemaking Improvements .............................................................................................................................. 32 ES3 Hours of Operations ................................................................................................................................. vi What is Placemaking ................................................................................................................................ 33 ES4 Wayfinding ................................................................................................................................................ vi Placemaking Evaluation Criteria .............................................................................................................. 35 ES5 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. vii Existing Challenges to Placemaking Opportunities .................................................................................. 37 ES6 Placemaking ............................................................................................................................................ viii Selection Criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 38 ES7 Engagement Process ............................................................................................................................... ix Types of Placemaking .............................................................................................................................. 46 ES8 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................... ix Placemaking in the Plus 15 Next Steps ................................................................................................... 49 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Accessibility Review .......................................................................................................................................... 50 Background ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Review Methodology ................................................................................................................................ 51 Study Purpose & Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 2 Recommended Improvements ................................................................................................................. 53 Study Process ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Engagement Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 55 Plus 15 Network Existing Assessment ............................................................................................................... 3 Overall Engagement Process ................................................................................................................... 56 Mobility in Downtown Calgary .................................................................................................................... 4 Phase 1 Engagement ............................................................................................................................... 56 About the Existing Plus 15 Network ........................................................................................................... 5 Phase 2 Engagement ............................................................................................................................... 57 Pedestrian Volumes ................................................................................................................................... 9 Phase 3 Engagement ............................................................................................................................... 58 Bridge Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 11 Incorporating Stakeholder Input ............................................................................................................... 59 Wayfinding & Signage .............................................................................................................................. 12 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................ 60 Approved Developments .......................................................................................................................... 14 Transportation Network Impacts Without the Plus 15 network ................................................................ 15 Network Linkage Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 16 Stakeholder Feedback ............................................................................................................................. 17 Missing Links ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Preliminary Screening .............................................................................................................................. 20 Evaluation Criteria & Link Prioritization .................................................................................................... 20 Plus 15 Boundary Changes ..................................................................................................................... 24 Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................................... 26 Wayfinding Improvements ................................................................................................................................ 27 Clarity & Consistency of Brand Message ................................................................................................. 28 Awareness / Visibility ............................................................................................................................... 30 Appendices Figures Appendix A – Data Collection Figure ES-1:Preliminary Identification of Missing Links ............................................................................................ iii Appendix B – Wayfinding Observations & Recommendations Figure ES-2: Prioritization of Missing Links ................................................................................................................ v Appendix C – Accessibility Observations & Recommendations Figure ES-3: Plus 15 Revised Boundary ................................................................................................................... vi Appendix D – Engagement Feedback Figure ES-4: Plus 15 Placemaking Opportunities ....................................................................................................viii Figure ES-5: Network Plan Recommendations ......................................................................................................... xi Figure 2-1: Mobility in Downtown Calgary – Changes from 1996 to 2018 ................................................................. 4 Figure 2-2: Plus 15 Network in the Centre City Plan .................................................................................................. 6 Tables Figure 2-3: Interface or Transition Zone at Street Level Entries ................................................................................ 7 Figure 2-4: User Frequency of the Plus 15 Network .................................................................................................. 7