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Prepared for the Town of Oakville by IBI Group December 13, 2018

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Wyecroft Road Improvements from Bronte Road to Kerr Street

Welcome to Public Information Centre #1

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Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Outline

1. Purpose 2. Study area 3. Study findings to date 4. Timelines 5. Questions

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Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Purpose

• To provide an overview of the Wyecroft Road Improvements

Environmental Assessment Study

• To hear your comments, concerns and suggestions

You can provide comments by:

• Talking to a member of the project team
• Filling out a comment sheet
• Emailing the project team

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Study Area

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Wyecroft Rd Wyecroft Rd South Service Rd QEW

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Environmental Assessment

Select Preferred Solution

Schedule ‘C’ process is outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment”

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Problem / Opportunity Alternative Solutions Alternative Designs

Environmental Study Report

Implement Identify Problem or Opportunity Public Consultation Identify Alternative Solutions Evaluate Alternative Solutions

Identify Alternative Design Evaluate Alternative Design

Select Preferred Design

Complete Environmental Study Report Notice of Completion Construction and Operation Monitor Environmental Commitments

Inventory Existing Conditions We are here Public Consultation 5

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Previous Studies

Phase 1 Problem / Opportunity Identify Problem or Opportunity Inventory Existing Conditions

Previous studies completed by the Town of Oakville identified that improvements are required to meet the needs of the town to 2041.

• Halton Region Transportation Master Plan
• Livable Oakville Official Plan
• Town of Oakville Active Transportation

Master Plan

• Town of Oakville Switching Gears

Transportation Master Plan

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Technical Studies

Phase 1 Problem / Opportunity Identify Problem or Opportunity Inventory Existing Conditions

The following technical studies were completed to inventory existing conditions:

• Active Transportation
• Traffic and Transit Operations
• Traffic Safety
• Cultural Heritage
• Fluvial Geomorphological
• Natural Environment
• Stage 1 Archaeology
• Stormwater Management
• Structural

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Problem and Opportunity Statement

Wyecroft Road and South Service Road West between Bronte Road and Kerr Street is a multi-purpose arterial that connects existing employment lands to Regional roads and the QEW. Corridor improvements are required to meet the needs of the town to 2041 and support future population and employment growth. Providing appropriate infrastructure will encourage active transportation (walking, cycling) and transit, in an attractive and safe way, in support of the Town’s vision to be the most livable town in Canada. Corridor improvements are required that:

• Integrate planned facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit with regard for

the movement of trucks and general traffic

• Optimize traffic operations to increase capacity, improve safety, and manage

local access

• Protect or improve the natural environment, including existing watercourse

crossings, treescape and natural areas

• Maintain existing access during construction and protect for future land uses

and access

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Alternative Planning Solutions

The Town is considering a wide range of alternative solutions to satisfy travel demand within the Wyecroft Road corridor.

Select Preferred Solution Phase 2 Alternative Solutions Public Consultation Identify Alternative Solutions Evaluate Alternative Solutions

• 1. Do nothing (no improvements)

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• 2. Traffic diversion to alternative routes
• 3. Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
• 4. Transportation Systems Management (TSM)
• 5. Infrastructure improvements for active transportation
• 6. Transit Priority measures and active transportation
• 7. Infrastructure improvements for all modes

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Evaluation Criteria

• Traffic capacity
• Traffic network
• Transit service
• Transit network
• Active transportation
• Emergency management

response

• Roadway safety

Transportation

• Supports appropriate

intensification

• Community building
• Construction phase impacts
• Noise and vibration impacts
• Travel time
• Cultural heritage impacts
• Emergency access

Social Environment

• Areas of Natural and

Scientific Interest

• Woodlots
• Treescape
• Creeks
• Wetlands
• Wildlife and birds
• Vegetation
• Floodplains
• Resilience

Natural Environment

• Stormwater management
• Utilities
• Structures
• Illumination
• Policy framework

Technical

• Capital costs
• Operating and life-cycle

.costs

Cost Select Preferred Solution Phase 2 Alternative Solutions Public Consultation Identify Alternative Solutions Evaluate Alternative Solutions 10

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Draft recommendation: Infrastructure improvements for all modes We need your input on the evaluation and draft recommendation.

Draft Recommendation

Select Preferred Solution Phase 2 Alternative Solutions Public Consultation Identify Alternative Solutions Evaluate Alternative Solutions 11

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Next Steps

Review comments from PIC 1 and Stakeholders Identify preferred solution Develop design alternatives PIC 2 is planned for early 2019 (date will be communicated) Prepare and file Environmental Study Report Issue Notice of Study Completion 30-day public review

Winter 2018 / 2019 Spring / Summer 2019

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How to Provide Comments

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Please complete a Comment Sheet and return it:

• In the box provided
• By mail (address on sheet)
• By fax
• By email - To: Syed.Rizvi@Oakville.ca

Cc councillor: Ward 1

• Ralph.Robinson@Oakville.ca
• Sean.O'meara@Oakville.ca

Ward 2

• Cathy.Duddeck@Oakville.ca
• Ray.Chisholm@Oakville.ca

Web: https://www.oakville.ca/residents/wyecroft-road-ea.html

Wyecroft Road Improvements Class Environmental Assessment

Thank you!

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