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County Road 2 Improvements - Long Sault
Environmental Assessment (EA) Study
Welcome
Welcome to this Public Information Centre (PIC) meeting. Please record your
attendance and obtain a comment sheet at the registration desk.
Should you have any questions regarding the presentation materials, background
reports or any other aspect of the study, please speak to the County or Consultant
study team members in attendance.
We encourage your input/feedback on the material being presented on the display
boards. Please deposit completed comment sheets in the comment box or mail/
fax/ e-mail to the address at the bottom of the form within the next two weeks.
There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for interested persons
to provide written input.
Any comments received will be collected under the
Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information,
will become part of the public record.
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Project Location
MTO
Patrol
Yard
Introduction
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is conducting an
Environmental Assessment (EA) to examine potential roadway improvements to
County Road 2 from Robin Road to 250 m west of the intersection of County
Road 35. The Study Area is illustrated below. The study will define the
preliminary design for future improvements to the Study Area.
This Study will complete all phases of the Municipal Class EA by establishing the
need and justification for the project, considering all alternatives and proactively
involving the public in defining a recommended plan for improvements. This
Study is being completed as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking, based on the range of
anticipated effects.
The following exhibits display the inventories, alternatives and assessment of
alternatives.
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. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Process
These projects are being undertaken as a Schedule “B” Class EA in accordance
with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2011), a copy of which is
available at the Resource Table.
The EA study will culminate in the delivery of a Project File, which is a detailed
compilation of all data and reports produced for the project.
If after viewing the exhibits and otherwise participating in this project, and at the
conclusion of the process, you still have concerns, you have the right to request the
Minister of the Environment to reclassify the project through a Part II order (or
“bump-up”) to an Individual Environmental Assessment.
Study process is here (PIC #1)
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Need and Justification - Transportation
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The existing roadway infrastructure on County Road 2 is in need of renewal
as it is reaching the end of its service life. Assets to be reinstated or renewed
include: asphalt pavement, signal plant, curbing, lighting and storm sewers.
This need for asset preservation is part of the Counties’ asset management
plan.
The existing roadway design dates to an era when MTO had jurisdiction of
the roadway. At that time it was designed and operated as a high volume
and high speed roadway to carry long distance traffic including heavy truck
traffic. The wider roadway cross section reflects this original design
standard. Today Highway 401 acts as the Provincial roadway through the
County and County Road 2 now has a substantially different function.
This study will assess the costs of maintaining the original roadway design
features, and the trade-offs and cost associated with roadway modifications.
Traffic operation and safety for all road users will be considered.
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Existing Features
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Traffic
Traffic Demands on roads in the Study Area include:
• County Road 2 west of County Road 35 – 5000 average annual traffic volume
(AADT) (2-way 24 h total)
• County Road 2 east of County Road 35 – 7000 AADT
• Peak Hour turning movements for 2014 were measured as follows:
CR 35
24 18 121
AM Peak
CR 36
27 2 45
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32
54
113 CR 2 331
2
9
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CR 2 170
0
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133 CR 2
0
9 15 36
1 0 0
Long Sault Parkway
Marina Driveway
PM Peak
CR 35
39 16 84
CR 36
36 0 20
N
CR 2
59
208
7
121
262 CR 2
25
3 13 7
Long Sault Parkway
32
249
0
3
352 CR 2
0
2 0 4
Marina Driveway
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Improvement Alternatives
The Consulting Team identified 4 potential improvement strategies through
discussions and consultation with the County, St. Lawrence Parks Commission
and Township of South Stormont staff.
The four strategies include:
• Alternative 1 - Do Nothing/Minor improvements
• Alternative 2 - Maintain the existing conditions (Rehabilitate and repair
assets)
• Alternative 3 - Introduce cross section contraction (remove additional lanes
and add a roundabout as a safety and operational change)
• Alternative 4 - Introduce cross sectional contraction (remove additional
lanes and add two roundabouts as a safety and operational change)
The alternatives are presented on the following exhibits.
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Alternative 1
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Alternative 2
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Alternative 3
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Alternative 4
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Advantages of a Roundabout
Advantages of the roundabout alternative for the two intersection sites
include:
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Increased safety with reduced collision severity
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Roundabouts are a traffic calming feature that will slow traffic travelling
through Long Sault
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Improves traffic operations with minimal traffic delays
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Land is available with only minor property requirements
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Establishes a distinctive character to the County Road 2 corridor that
supports the Township’s Community Improvement Plan
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Roundabouts will accommodate pedestrian movements to/from the
recreational lands along the St Lawrence River
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Provides a gateway feature for the Long Sault Parkway
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Economic studies support that roundabouts generally provide benefits for
local businesses
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Evaluation of Alternatives
Roadway Alternatives
Alternative 1:
Roadway Rehabilitation
Transportation
Traffic Operation
Flexibility for Future
Expansion
Commercial Entrances
Traffic Safety
Vulnerable Road Users
Land Use and Property
Property Required
Compatibility with Township
Community Improvement Plan (CIP):
Goals of CIP:
-increase density of existing land
uses and encourage new
commercial and/or mixed-use
buildings along CR 2
Natural Environmental
Loss of natural features (vegetation)
Economic Environment/Tourism
Support of St Lawrence Parks
Commission and Long Sault Parkway
to attract visitors to the area
Social Environment
Support of village linkages and
connectivity to the river/park
Aesthetics -View from Road
Magnitude of Cost
Capital Cost
Future Operation and Maintenance
costs
Overall Rating
Alternative 2:
Roadway Contraction
Alternative 3:
Single Roundabout
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Alt. 3 is recommended
to be carried forward.
Legend: Relative Evaluation Criterion
Alternative 4:
Twin Roundabouts
= Good
= Fair
= Poor
Recommended to be
carried forward for
Long Range Property
Protection Plan
N/C = No Change
Technically Preferred Alternative
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Roundabout Driving Tips
Slow down as you approach the roundabout.
View diagrammatic signage to plan the leg of the roundabout you will exit.
Watch and yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway when approaching or
exiting a roundabout.
Traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way (treat the roundabout as a one
way street).
Do not stop within roundabout.
Give large vehicles extra space to manoeuver.
Avoid passing other vehicles in the roundabout.
Always signal your exit.
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Position and Signaling Within the Roundabout
Single Lane Roundabout
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2-Lane Roundabout
To make a right hand turn, drivers must signal when entering the
roundabout
Drivers must signal to exit the roundabout
Drivers must signal to change lanes and should check their rear view mirror
and blind spot.
When travelling past two or more exits on the roundabout, drivers can use
a courtesy left hand signal.
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Long Range Plan (Property Protection Plan)
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Schedule
Following this meeting we will:
• Review all Comments
• Finalize the Recommended Plans
• Prepare the Project File
• Advertise the Study Completion
How Can You Remain Involved in the Study?
• Request that your name/e-mail be added to the mailing list
• Provide a completed comment sheet
• Contact the County or consultant representatives at any time
Any of our representatives that are present can assist you with the above activities.
Thank you for your participation at tonight’s meeting. Your input into this study is
valuable and appreciated. Please provide your completed comment form on or
before February 12, 2015.
All information is collected in accordance with the
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
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