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Agenda - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20231220Town of Aurora Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Revised Agenda Date:Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Time:7 p.m. Location:Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Meetings are available to the public in person and via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel. To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation. Pages 1.Call to Order 2.Land Acknowledgement 3.Approval of the Agenda 4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 5.Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2023 1 That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 25, 2023, be received for information. 1. 6.Delegations 7.Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover 5 That the memorandum regarding Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover be received; and 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover be received and referred to staff for 2. consideration and further action as appropriate. *7.2 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover 10 That the memorandum regarding Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover be received; and 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 8.Informational Items 9.New Business 10.Adjournment Town of Aurora Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 p.m. Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair) Owen Heritage Gino Martino Giovanni Turla* Klaus Wehrenberg Lil Kim* Members Absent: Steve Fleck Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst, Engineering Services Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator *Attended electronically _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands, the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day, the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Page 1 of 14 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2 Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923. 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Owen Heritage Seconded by Gino Martino That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 5. Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023 Moved by Owen Heritage Seconded by Gino Martino 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 28, 2023, be received for information. Carried 6. Delegations None. 7. Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Traffic Calming Measures in School Zones Performance Evaluation Page 2 of 14 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3 Staff provided an overview of the Flexible In-Street Sign Pilot Program on Bridgenorth Drive, McClellan Way, and Devins Drive to reduce speed in school zones. Staff noted that based on the traffic data collected before and after the installation of the flexible signs, it is concluded that the flexible signs are effective in reducing the travel speeds. Next steps include a report to General Committee requesting the in-street signs to be included in the Traffic Calming Policy. The Committee identified and discussed the significance of existing in- street signs that have been effective, reviewed the 3 warrant criteria that must be met: petition, safety requirements, and technical requirements, and suggested reviewing the current Traffic Calming Policy to examine additional changes. Moved by Gino Martino Seconded by Owen Heritage 1. That the memorandum regarding Traffic Calming Measures in School Zones Performance Evaluation be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Traffic Calming Measures in School Zones Performance Evaluation be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 8. Informational Items None. 9. New Business Staff advised that an information session will be hosted to gather feedback on the Active Transportation Master Plan on November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. The Committee inquired regarding the process to request items be added to future agendas. Page 3 of 14 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4 The Committee discussed various topics related to active transportation and traffic safety including: alternative transportation vehicles on the roads and related safety measures, implementing yield signs due to ongoing environmental concerns, and the need for extended pedestrian crossings in Aurora over the Barrie GO line. 10. Adjournment Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg Seconded by Gino Martino That the meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Carried Page 4 of 14 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover To: Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee From: Michael Ha, Transportation and Traffic Analyst Date: December 20, 2023 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background In response to a request received from the Ward Councillor to provide better connectivity along the north-south oriented trail system along Machell Park and Fleury Park; Town staff have reviewed the need for a mid-block controlled pedestrian crossover on Aurora Heights Drive near the southern terminus of the Machell Park trail and the northern terminus of Fleury Park trail. A pedestrian crossover warrant analysis was undertaken in accordance with methodologies outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 15 – Pedestrian Crossing Treatment, to determine the need of a controlled crossing and the appropriate type of pedestrian crossing treatment for this location (Attachment 1). Page 5 of 14 Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover December 20, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Analysis Aurora Heights Drive is a two-lane collector road that accommodates two-way traffic operating within an urban cross-section consisting of a 7-metre pavement width and curbs and sidewalks provided on both sides of the road. The posted speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour within the study area. A preferred location assessment of the future pedestrian crossover was completed prior to undertaking the warrant analysis. It is recommended that the pedestrian crossover be located between the terminus points of the two trails, just west of the Fleury Park parking lot driveway based on the following considerations:  Location connects Machell Park and Fleury Park trails for pedestrian connectivity  Provides adequate sight distances for pedestrians as well as vehicles approaching the subject location  Minimizes number of vehicular driveways that need to be crossed by pedestrians  Minimizes impact to existing infrastructure Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Analysis In accordance with OTM Book 15, a pedestrian crossover warrant is based on the following criteria:  8-hour pedestrian volumes to be greater than 100 or 4-hour pedestrian volumes to be greater than 65  8-hour vehicular volumes to be more than 750 or 4-hour vehicular volumes to be greater than 395  Distance to other traffic control to be greater than or equal to 200 metre or location is on pedestrian desire lines for system connectivity The above noted warrant analysis was undertaken using pedestrian crossing data and vehicular traffic data collected at the subject location. Based on the requirements outlined in OTM Book 15, the subject location is a candidate for a pedestrian crossover (Table 1). Page 6 of 14 Aurora Heights Drive Pedestrian Crossover December 20, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Table 1: Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Analysis Summary OTM Book 15 Criteria Subject Location Requirement Met Pedestrian Volumes: 8-hour volumes greater than 100 or 4-hour volumes greater than 65  8-hour volume: 99  4-hour volume: 84 Yes Vehicular Volumes: 8-hour volumes greater than 750 or 4-hour volumes greater than 395  8-hour volume: 2,952  4-hour volume: 1,715 Yes Distance to other traffic control infrastructure greater than or equal to 200m  Tecumseh Dr: 260m  Yonge Street: 220m Yes Location is on pedestrian desire lines for system connectivity Location connects Machell Park and Fleury Park trails Yes Pedestrian Crossover Treatment System Selection Using the data collected and the selection matrix for pedestrian crossover treatments in OTM Book 15, a Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossover is recommended for Aurora Heights Drive (Attachment 2). This location connects Machell Park and Fleury Park trails for pedestrian connectivity, minimizes the number of vehicular driveways that need to be crossed by pedestrians and minimizes impact to existing infrastructure. Attachments Attachment 1 – Location Map Attachment 2 – Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover Page 7 of 14 Machell Park Fleury Park Machell Park TrailFleury Park TrailYonge StreetValhalla CourtCabotCourtLaurentide AvenueAurora Heig h t s Dr i v e Mark Street HuronCou rt Parkland CourtMaple StreetWater WellLaneIllingworth Court Tecum sehDrive220 m260 m J:\_Departments_space\Works\IES Maps - Engineering\For Michael Ha\Aurora Heights Drive Crossing\MAP\Aurora_Heights_Drive_Crossing.aprx Map created for the Town of Aurora Planning & Development Services Department, 2023-11-28. Base data provided by the Town of Aurora and the Regional Municipality of York. Air photos taken Spring2023,© First Base Solutions Inc., 2023 Orthophotography. k 02550 Metres Proposed Crossing Location ATTACHMENT 1 Location Map - Proposed Crossing Proposed Crossing Location Community Centre LaneHENDERSON DR IVEBAYVIEWAVENUELESLIESTREETBATHURST STREETBLOOMINGTON ROADYONGESTREETSTJOHN'S S I DEROAD WELLINGTON STREET EAST HIGHWAY404HIGHWAY 404Attachment 1 Page 8 of 14 Staff Report No. PDS23-148 Attachment 2: Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover Attachment 2 Page 9 of 14 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover To: Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee From: Michael Ha, Transportation and Traffic Analyst Date: December 20, 2023 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background Town staff were requested to review the need for a pedestrian crossover on Hollandview Trail south of St. Jerome catholic elementary school to the walkway located between Hollandview Trail and Bowler Street. A pedestrian crossover warrant analysis was undertaken in accordance with methodologies outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 15 – Pedestrian Crossing Treatment, to determine the need for a controlled crossing and the appropriate type of pedestrian crossing treatment for this location (Attachment 1). Analysis Hollandview Trail is a collector road that accommodates two-way traffic operating within an urban cross-section consisting of a 9m pavement width. There is a sidewalk on the north side of the road along the St. Jerome catholic elementary school frontage. The posted speed limit is 40km/hr within the study area. Page 10 of 14 Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover December 20, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Analysis In accordance with OTM Book 15, a pedestrian crossover warrant is based on the following criteria:  8-hour pedestrian volumes to be greater than 100 or 4-hour pedestrian volumes to be greater than 65  8-hour vehicular volumes to be more than 750 or 4-hour vehicular volumes to be greater than 395  Distance to other traffic control to be greater than or equal to 200 metre or location is on pedestrian desire lines for system connectivity The above noted warrant analysis was undertaken using pedestrian crossing data and vehicular traffic data collected at the subject location. Based on the requirements outlined in OTM Book 15, the subject location is a candidate for a pedestrian crossover (Table 1). Table 1: Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Analysis Summary OTM Book 15 Criteria Subject Location Requirement Met Pedestrian Volumes: 8-hour volumes greater than 100 or 4-hour volumes greater than 65  8-hour volume: 170  4-hour volume: 162 Yes Vehicular Volumes: 8-hour volumes greater than 750 or 4-hour volumes greater than 395  8-hour volume: 889  4-hour volume: 605 Yes Distance to other traffic control infrastructure greater than or equal to 200m  Bayview Avenue: 250m Yes Location is on pedestrian desire lines for system connectivity Location connects sidewalk located on north side of Hollandview Trail and the pedestrian walkway on the south side of Hollandview Trail Yes Page 11 of 14 Hollandview Trail Pedestrian Crossover December 20, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Pedestrian Crossover Treatment System Selection Using the data collected and the selection matrix for pedestrian crossover treatments in OTM Book 15, a Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossover is recommended for Hollandview Trail (Attachment 2). Attachments Attachment 1 – Location Map Attachment 2 – Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover Page 12 of 14 J:\_Departments_space\Works\IES Maps - Engineering\For Michael Ha\Location Map for Hollandview Trail\MAPS\Location Map for Hollandview Trail.aprxMap created for the Town of Aurora Planning & Development Services Department, 2023-12-14. Base data provided by the Town of Aurora and the Regional Municipality of York.Air photos taken Spring2023,© First Base Solutions Inc., 2023 Orthophotography.k03060MetresProposed Crossing LocationATTACHMENT 1Location Map -Proposed CrossingBaywell CrescentBridgenorth DriveSnedden AvenueLuxtonAvenueMcMaster AvenueHollandview TrailEarlStewartDriveDovercourt LaneBowler StreetWatkins Glen CrescentBaywell CrescentOstick StreetSteckley StreetHollandview TrailBaywell CrescentBBayaywyweweell CCrecreesscnceentnteAdnAvenueeen AvAveveenueueMcMcMccMSt.Jerome CatholicElementary School250 MetresSidewalks0105MetersAttachment 1Page 13 of 14 Staff Report No. PDS24-158 Attachment 2: Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover Attachment 2 Page 14 of 14