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Scott Street CorridorPedestrian, Cycling, Placemaking Update
Deborah Lightman
Project Manager, Transportation Planning
November 25, 2020
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1. Scott-Albert corridor: long-term plan for active transportation
2. Upcoming changes to Scott St cycling from Churchill to Bayview
3. Repurposing bus lanes on Scott St from Holland to Bayview
4. Ultimate design from Holland to Bayview (pending future funding)
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Agenda
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1. Scott-Albert Corridor: Long-Term Plan
Long-Term Plan for Active Transportation
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Westbound-only cycling on the north side of Scott / Albert
Eastbound cycle tracks or separated bike lanes on the south side of Scott / Albert
Dedicated pedestrian space on the north side of Scott / Albert
Pedestrian space
Westbound cycling
Eastbound cycling
Sidewalk (existing)
Why a Change to Cycling Operations?
The switch to one-way cycling on opposite sides of the street is prompted by:
• Safety: At intersections, turning motorists are more likely to expect that cyclists who might cross their path will be
travelling in the same direction as adjacent vehicles
• Safety: Eliminating eastbound cyclists on the existing MUP will help to reduce bike/ped conflicts
• Convenience: Allow cycling at signalized intersections (current conditions are “walk your bike” with poor compliance)
• Urban cycling standard: Alignment with long-term plans for the cross-town bikeway including protected
intersections
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Protected Intersection Concept
Safety Elements
*Materials from December 2017 Public
Open House
4- Corner safety island provides physical protection
Numerous Projects Support the Transition
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Stage 2 Detour: 2021
Albert St Bridge Rehabilitation:
2023-2024
Post-Stage 1 Bus Lane Repurposing: 2021-2022Sewer & Watermain Cycle Track: 2020-2021
Tunney’s Pasture Frontage: 2020
Empress to
Bay: 2022-2024
City Centre to
Empress: 2024
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2. Upcoming Changes to Cycling from
Churchill to Bayview (2021-2022)
Transition to One-Way Cycling on the MUP
Phase 1: Churchill to Holland (2021)
Phase 2: Holland to Bayview (2022)
• Transition is triggered by construction of protected intersections
with westbound-only cycling
• Prerequisites to transition :
• Separated, winter-maintained eastbound cycling facilities on
the south side of Scott Street
• Separation of pedestrians and cyclists on the pathway with
tactile delineators
• City will conduct onsite engagement to help users adapt
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Sample protected intersection: Scott and Lanark
2020Phasing of Two-Way to One-Way CyclingExisting Conditions
Two-way cycling on north side pathway with “walk your
bike” at intersections, buffered bike lane on south side of
Scott Street
“Walk your bike” in front of Tunney’s Pasture for eastbound
cyclists: required for safe interactions with Passenger Pick
Up and Drop-Off in front of station including Para Transpo
Existing
Multi-use pathway
Walk your bike
On-street bike lane
2020
Phase 1
Phasing of Two-Way to One-Way CyclingExisting Conditions
Two-way cycling on north side pathway with “walk your
bike” at intersections, buffered bike lane on south side of
Scott Street
“Walk your bike” in front of Tunney’s Pasture for eastbound
cyclists: required for safe interactions with Passenger Pick
Up and Drop-Off in front of station including Para Transpo
Phase 1 (Fall 2021 completion)
Westbound-only cycling on pathway from Churchill to
Holland, separated cycling on the south side of Scott Street
Opportunity for eastbound cyclists to cross at Holland
protected intersection
New protected intersections at Churchill, Lanark, Island Park, Smirle & Holland
Existing
Multi-use pathway
Walk your bike
On-street bike lane
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Phasing of Two-Way to One-Way CyclingExisting Conditions
Two-way cycling on north side pathway with “walk your
bike” at intersections, buffered bike lane on south side of
Scott Street
“Walk your bike” in front of Tunney’s Pasture for eastbound
cyclists: required for safe interactions with Passenger Pick
Up and Drop-Off in front of station including Para Transpo
Phase 1 (Fall 2021 completion)
Westbound-only cycling on pathway from Churchill to
Holland, separated cycling on the south side of Scott Street
Opportunity for eastbound cyclists to cross at Holland
protected intersection
Phase 2 (Fall 2022 completion)
Westbound-only cycling on pathway from Churchill to
Bayview, separated cycling on the south side of Scott Street
New protected intersections at Churchill, Lanark, Island Park, Smirle & Holland
New protected intersections at Parkdale and Carruthers
Existing
Multi-use pathway
On-street bike lane
Walk your bike
Eastbound Cycling Facilities to Support Transition
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Raised Cycle Track
Pinned Curb Separated Bike Lane
Protected Intersections
Other Signalized Intersection
Bike Lane
New sidewalk Tweedsmuir to McRae
Phase 1 Phase 2
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3. Repurposing Bus Lanes from Holland
to Bayview (2022)
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Scott Street Reconfiguration (2022)
• Repurpose bus lanes and reduce vehicle lanes from Holland to Bayview
• Protected intersections at Parkdale and Carruthers
• Street-level separated eastbound cycling facility (pinned curb and barrier island design, winter maintained)
• Separation of pedestrians and cyclists on north side pathway (tactile delineators)
Example of protected intersection at Fisher and Dynes Example of pinned curb separated cycling facility on McArthur Ave
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Reduce from 5 lanes to 4 lanes* Reduce from 4 lanes to 3 lanes* Reduce from 4 lanes to 2 lanes*
*Lane count includes turn lanes
Protected intersections at Parkdale and Carruthers
Lane Reductions & Protected Intersections (2022)
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• Painted contraflow bike lane from Ladouceur to Scott
– Proposed in Armstrong Street Study: Community Vision 2017
– Increases usefulness of protected intersection
– Increases north-south cycling network connectivity
• Parking and loading shift to west side of Carruthers
• No impact on community proposal to prohibit winter parking
• Implementation planned for 2022
Carruthers Contraflow Bike Lane (2022)
Contraflow bike lane Example: Holmwood from Bank to O’Connor
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Extra Roadway Space (2022)
• Additional space on south side after implementing cycling facility (~3 to 7m cross-
section width, varies by location)
• Create space for public realm improvements (community-maintained planters, “flexible
space” for community programming)
• Parking bays may be provided in strategic locations
• No identified City funding at this time, future development may create opportunities
Opportunities for community partners to program this space. Contact: [email protected]
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4. Ultimate Design from Holland to
Bayview (Pending Future Funding)
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Cross-Section Priorities
• Greening (i.e. canopy trees)
• Pedestrian and cyclist comfort
• Reliable local bus service
• Parking not a community priority
Ultimate Design (Future)
• Keep lane configurations implemented in 2022
• Rebuild south curb including wider sidewalks, raised
cycle track and treed boulevard
North sideSouth side
2020Reduce from 5 lanes to 4 lanes* Reduce from 4 lanes to 3 lanes* Reduce from 4 lanes to 2 lanes*
Sample 4-Lane Cross-Section
Sample 3-Lane Cross-Section
Sample 2-Lane Cross-Section
2m
2m
3m
2m 4m2m
2m 4m
3m 2.1m 5.4m
Ultimate Design (Future)
North sideSouth side
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Thank You