TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL

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1 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Prepared For: Ontario Ltd Highway 7 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 1W8 Prepared By: URS Canada Inc. 30 Leek Crescent, 4 th Floor Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4B 4N4 December TRAFFIC

2 December 10, 2013 Our Ref.: TRAFFIC Ontario Ltd Highway 7 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 1W8 Attention: Luka Kot Dear Mr. Kot: Re: Transportation Impact Study for Alcona South Secondary Plan Sleeping Lion Residential Development North of 6 th Line / East of CNR Corridor Town of Innisfil, County of Simcoe URS Canada Inc. is pleased to submit our report for the above noted Transportation Impact Study. This report documents the transportation impacts and needs for the proposed subdivision development situated on the parcel of land north of 6 th Line and east of the CNR corridor in the Town of Innisfil. Should you have any questions regarding the study, please feel free to contact either of the undersigned at Yours very truly, URS CANADA INC. Ilya Sher, C.E.T., L.E.L. Head, Traffic Engineering and Systems Planning Group Tia Nguyen, P.Eng. Transportation Engineer Traffic Engineering and Systems Planning URS Canada Inc. 4 th floor, 30 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4B 4N4 Tel: Fax:

3 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Prepared For: Ontario Ltd Highway 7 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 1W8 Prepared By: URS Canada Inc. 30 Leek Crescent, 4 th Floor Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4B 4N4 December TRAFFIC

4 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction Study Background and Purpose Study Area Study Approach Development Proposal Existing Conditions Boundary Road Network Existing Transit Network Field Investigation Existing Traffic Volumes Existing Traffic Assessment Future Background Traffic Conditions Future Background Traffic Volumes Site Traffic Trip Generation Trip Distribution Future Traffic Conditions Future Total Traffic Volumes Signal Warrant Analysis Roundabout Posted Speed Limits Left Turn Warrant Future Intersection Improvements Future Traffic Assessment Other Transportation Considerations Transit Facilities Pedestrian and Multi-Use Facilities Conclusions and Recommendations Ref #: TRAFFIC December 2013 Page i

5 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1: Summary of Proposed Phasing Assumptions... 3 Table 3-1: Summary of Traffic Data Table 3-2: Summary of Intersection Operations Existing Traffic Conditions Table 5-1: Trip Generation, Year 2017 Interim (Total) Table 5-2: Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Addition to Interim) Table 5-3: Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Total) Table 5-4: Resultant Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Total) Table 5-5: Trip Distribution Table 6-1: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year Table 6-2: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year Table 6-3: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year Table 6-4: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year Table 6-5 Future Road Network / Intersection Improvements Table 6-6: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Background Traffic Conditions (Year 2017 Interim) Table 6-7: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2017 Interim) Table 6-8: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Background Traffic Conditions (Year 2021 Ultimate) Table 6-9: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2021 Ultimate) Table 6-10: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2026) Table 6-11: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2031) Table 8-1: Summary of Committed Future Road Network/Intersection Improvements LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1: Development Draft Plan of Subdivision... 4 Figure 3-1: Existing Lane Configurations, Year Figure 3-2: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year Figure 3-3: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year Figure 3-4: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year 2026 and Figure 3-5: GO Transit Systems Map... 8 Figure 3-6: Sightlines from 20 Sideroad / 6 th Line... 9 Ref #: TRAFFIC December 2013 Page ii

6 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-7: Southern Terminus of Webster Boulevard... 9 Figure 3-8: Southern Terminus of Angus Street Figure 3-9: Existing Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour Figure 3-10: Existing Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour Figure 4-1: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 4-2: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 4-3: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) Figure 4-4: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) Figure 5-1: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 5-2: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 5-3: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Addition to Interim) Figure 5-4: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Addition to Interim) Figure 5-5: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Total) Figure 5-6: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Total) Figure 6-1: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 6-2: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) Figure 6-3: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) Figure 6-4: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) Figure 6-5: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2026) Figure 6-6: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2026) Figure 6-7: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2031) Figure 6-8: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2031) Figure 7-1: Town of Innisfil TMP Potential GO Station Locations Figure 7-2: Town of Innisfil TMP Conceptual Alternative Local Transit Network Figure 7-3: Town of Innisfil TMP Proposed Active Transportation Improvements APPENDICES Appendix A Level of Service Definitions Appendix B Intersection Analyses, Existing Traffic Appendix C Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis Appendix D Left Turn Warrant Analysis Appendix E Intersection Analyses, Future Background Traffic Appendix F Intersection Analyses, Future Total Traffic Ref #: TRAFFIC December 2013 Page iii

7 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Study Background and Purpose URS Canada Inc. was retained by Ontario Ltd. to undertake a Transportation Impact Study with respect to the proposed subdivision development generally located on a parcel of land north of 6 th Line in the Town of Innisfil, which is bounded by the CNR rail corridor to the west, existing residential subdivision to the north, and vacant farmland to the east. The boundaries of these lands are identified in Section Study Area. The purpose of the study was to: Assess existing traffic conditions; Forecast future traffic associated with the proposed development; Assess the future traffic operations at the boundary road intersections and proposed site entrances; Review transit / pedestrian / cycling facilities; and Identify operational and safety concerns and required mitigation measures such as road and / or intersection improvements, if any. A transportation impact assessment has been prepared based on County of Simcoe s General Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies to document the study methodology, findings and recommendations associated with the proposed development. This is outlined herein. 1.2 Study Area As noted above, the proposed development is located within the Town of Innisfil, generally north of 6 th Line and east of the CNR rail corridors. The boundaries of the subject development lands are illustrated in Figure 1-1. The following boundary intersections were assessed under existing, future background and future total traffic conditions as part of this transportation impact study: 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard; 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad; 6 th Line / Street A (future conditions only); 6 th Line / Street B (future conditions only); and 6 th Line / Street C (future conditions only). Ref #: TRAFFIC December

8 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 1-1: Site Location OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA ( may contain data from GeoBase, GeoGratis ( Department of Natural Resources Canada), CanVec ( Department of Natural Resources Canada), and StatCan (Geography Division, Statistics Canada). Note: Boundaries shown are approximate. Map is not to scale. 1.3 Study Approach The traffic assessment was based on the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The future traffic for the study area was based on year 2017 and 2021 traffic projections representing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the residential development, respectively. In addition, a five-year-from-ultimate horizon year of 2026 and a ten-year-from-ultimate horizon year of 2031 were also assessed. The study approach and study area for this study were confirmed with the Town/County staff. In addition, the preparation of this report was based on the following references/guidelines: County of Simcoe s General Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies; Lefroy Belle-Ewart Secondary Plan Transportation Study, submitted by Cansult Tatham Transportation Consultants to the Lefroy Belle-Ewart Management Inc. in March 2005; Lefroy Belle-Ewart Secondary Plan Transportation Study Updated Report, submitted by Cansult to the Town of Innisfil in May 2006; and Discussions with Town/County staff. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

9 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The proposed development is generally located on a parcel of land north of 6 th Line and is bounded by the CNR rail corridor to the west, the existing residential subdivision to the north, and vacant farmland to the east, in the Town of Innisfil. The proposed development is one of the blocks to be developed within the Alcona South Secondary Plan area in the Town of Innisfil which encompasses approximately 1,240 hectares and is generally bound by 3 rd Line to the south, 6 th Line to the north, 20 Sideroad (County Road 39) to the west, and Lake Simcoe to the east. The study area lands are proposed primarily for residential uses, with some commercial mixed-use lands. The development proposal will include a total of 1,768 low and medium density residential dwelling units (962 detached homes and 233 townhomes), and hectare of community commercial / mixed use / office lands along 6 th Line. Within the study area, three external road connections providing access to the subject development are proposed and include: 6 th Line / Street A (Webster Boulevard southward continuation); 6 th Line / Street B (westernmost road network; Angus Street southward continuation); and 6 th Line / Street C (easternmost road network). Access to the subject development will also be provided via internal connections to adjacent lands and include: Street A (Webster Boulevard southward continuation) at the northern limits of the site; and Street B (Angus Street southward continuation) at the northern limits of the site. The subject lands development proposal is summarized in Table 2-1. The proposed development Draft Plan of the Subdivision is illustrated in Figure 2-1. Phase Table 2-1: Summary of Proposed Phasing Assumptions Horizon Year % of Development Land Use % Residential 2 (Addition to Phase 1) % Residential Total % Residential Commercial / Mixed Use Office Units / GFA ,768 75, ,700 Detached Townhouse Detached Townhouse Condominium Detached Townhouse Condominium Total Sq. m. Sq. m. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

10 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 2-1: Development Draft Plan of Subdivision Not to scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

11 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS The surrounding lands encompass a mix of residential and agricultural uses, as well as undeveloped open space and vacant lands. 3.1 Boundary Road Network 6 th Line is an east-west collector road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Innisfil. Within the vicinity of the subject site, it provides two lanes of traffic, and has a posted speed of 80 km/h. 7 th Line is an east-west collector road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Innisfil. Within the vicinity of the subject site, it provides two lanes of traffic, and has a posted speed of 50 km/h. 20 Sideroad (County Road 39) is a north-south major arterial road under the jurisdiction of the Region of Simcoe. Within the vicinity of the subject site, it has a two-lane cross-section, and a posted speed of 80 km/h. Webster Boulevard is a north-south collector road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Innisfil. Within the vicinity of the subject site, it has a two-lane cross-section. Figure 3-1 illustrates the existing lane configurations within the study area. Figure 3-2 illustrates the assumed future lane configurations within the study area for the 2017 horizon year. Figure 3-3 illustrates the assumed future lane configurations within the study area for the 2021 horizon year, and Figure 3-4 illustrates the assumed future lane configurations within the study area for the 2026 and 2031 horizon years. Figure 3-1: Existing Lane Configurations, Year th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard 6th Line LEGEND Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) Traffic Volume Existing Road East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Proposed Road FIGURE: 3-1 Subject Site T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\02-LaneConfigs\[LaneConfigs.xlsx]FT26+31 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

12 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-2: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year th Line Street B Street C 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard 6th Line LEGEND Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) Traffic Volume Existing Road East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Proposed Road FIGURE: 3-2 Subject Site T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\02-LaneConfigs\[LaneConfigs.xlsx]FT26+31 Not To Scale Figure 3-3: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year th Line Street A Street B Street C 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard 6th Line LEGEND Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) Traffic Volume Existing Road Roundabout East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Proposed Road FIGURE: 3-3 Traffic Signal Subject Site T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\02-LaneConfigs\[LaneConfigs.xlsx]FT26+31 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

13 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-4: Assumed Future Lane Configurations, Year 2026 and th Line Street A Street B Street C 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard 6th Line LEGEND Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) Traffic Volume Existing Road Roundabout East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Proposed Road FIGURE: 3-4 Traffic Signal Subject Site T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\02-LaneConfigs\[LaneConfigs.xlsx]FT26+31 Not To Scale 3.2 Existing Transit Network There is currently no local transit service in the immediate vicinity of the study area. Figure 3-5 illustrates the existing GO transit service. The nearest GO Train station is located approximately 8.8 kilometres to the north of the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, at the Barrie South GO Rail Station. The Barrie line runs during the peak period in the peak direction only (from Barrie GO Station to Union Station in Toronto during the a.m. peak period and from Union Station in Toronto to Barrie GO Station during the p.m. peak period). Ref #: TRAFFIC December

14 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL The nearest GO Bus station is approximately 4.4 kilometres to the southwest of the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, at the Yonge Street (Regional Road 4) / Killarney Beach Road intersection. Bus Route #68 route services this location. This route runs from the Newmarket bus terminal in the south northward to the Barrie bus terminal. Figure 3-5: GO Transit Systems Map 3.3 Field Investigation A site visit was conducted on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. in order to gain insight into the functionality of the existing transportation network from a first-hand perspective. Conditions on the day of the investigation were clear but slippery due to snow accumulation during the preceding 24-hour period. Further, there did not appear to be a significant amount vehicular traffic utilizing either 20 Sideroad or 6 th Line during the site visit. Figure 3-6 illustrates the sightlines from the 20 Sideroad / 6 th Line intersection. All sightlines appear sufficient with no major deficiencies or impediments except for the northbound view. The residential subdivision to the immediate north of the Sleeping Lion lands was also investigated for evidence of future network connectivity with the Sleeping Lion development. As evidenced by Figure 3-7, a prominent road stub is present at the south terminus of Webster Boulevard. It is clear that this connection is intended to be constructed in the future. For the purposes of this report, it is assumed that this connection will extend southward to 6 th Line by the 2021 ultimate horizon year. In addition, Figure 3-8 illustrates the presence of a second road stub at the southern terminus of Angus Street. It was assumed that this connection to 6 th Line to the south would be completed by the 2017 interim horizon year since construction of the Sleeping Lion residential development will commence from the east and extend westward. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

15 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Northbound view Figure 3-6: Sightlines from 20 Sideroad / 6 th Line Southbound view Westbound view Eastbound view Figure 3-7: Southern Terminus of Webster Boulevard Ref #: TRAFFIC December

16 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-8: Southern Terminus of Angus Street 3.4 Existing Traffic Volumes The existing weekday a.m. and p.m. peak traffic count data for the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection was collected by Ontario Traffic Inc. (on behalf of URS) on Thursday, November 7 th, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., respectively. Peak hours used in this study were identified to be between 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. during the weekday a.m. peak period, and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. during the weekday p.m. peak period. In addition, existing weekday a.m. and p.m. peak traffic count data for the 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard intersection was collected by Ontario Traffic Inc. on Thursday, November 28 th, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., respectively. Peak hours used in this study were identified to be between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. during the weekday a.m. peak period, and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the weekday p.m. peak period. The survey periods for the obtained turning movement count data are summarized in Table 3-1 below. INTERSECTIONS 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad 7 h Line / Webster Boulevard Table 3-1: Summary of Traffic Data WEEKDAY A.M. PEAK HOUR WEEKDAY P.M. PEAK HOUR SURVEY DATE SURVEY PERIOD SURVEY DATE SURVEY PERIOD Thursday, Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. November 7, 2013 November 7, :00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. November 28, 2013 November 28, :00 to 6:00 p.m. Figures 3-9 and 3-10 illustrate the existing peak hour traffic volumes at the intersections within the study area for the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

17 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-9: Existing Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line FIGURE: 3-9 EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES Weekday AM Peak Hour Time: 9:32 Date: 4-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]Table LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign Existing Road Proposed Road Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

18 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 3-10: Existing Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line FIGURE: 3-10 EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES Weekday PM Peak Hour Time: 9:32 Date: 4-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]V_Ex LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign Existing Road Proposed Road Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

19 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 3.5 Existing Traffic Assessment The traffic operations at the study area intersections were analyzed on the basis of the traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 3-9 and This analysis was based on the existing lane configurations illustrated in Figure 3-1. The traffic operations assessment was based on the results of Synchro 8 Software, which is generally based on the methodology in the Highway Capacity Manual, The Highway Capacity Manual is produced by the Transportation Research Board. Table 3-2 summarizes the overall Level of Service (LOS), volume-to-capacity ratio (V/C), and control delay for the subject intersections under existing traffic conditions. LOS is a qualifying measure of traffic operations at an intersection, relating the delay per vehicle for a 15-minute analysis period. The volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio is a measure of the proportion of the calculated intersection capacity that is utilized by the actual or modeled traffic volumes. Detailed Level of Service definitions related to intersection operations are contained in Appendix A. Detailed analysis outputs for the existing traffic conditions are provided in Appendix B. Under existing traffic conditions, the unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad is operating with residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours with overall Level of Service (LOS) B. No movements are operating critically during both peak periods. The unsignalized intersection of 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard is also operating with residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours with overall LOS C and LOS D, respectively. No movements are operating critically during both peak periods. Table 3-2: Summary of Intersection Operations Existing Traffic Conditions OVERALL/ OPERATIONS INTERSECTIONS CRITICAL (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) MOVEMENT A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 7th Line / Webster Boulevard Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection B B EBLTR B EBLTR B WBLTR B WBLTR B Movement NBLTR A NBLTR A SBLTR A SBLTR A Intersection C D EBLTR A EBLTR A WBLTR A WBLTR A Movement NBLTR C NBLTR D SBLTR B SBLTR C According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

20 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 4.0 FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 4.1 Future Background Traffic Volumes Future background traffic volumes were developed for an interim horizon year of 2017 interim, 2021 ultimate horizon years. Additionally, five-years-from-ultimate (2026) and ten-years-from-ultimate (2031) horizon years were reviewed. Traditionally, future background traffic changes are related to the following components: Growth in through traffic due to developments outside of the study area; Growth in traffic due to developments in the immediate area. Review of the Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan (TMP), dated August 2013, for Roads Capital Projects, suggest no future improvements are planned for either 20 Sideroad and 6 th Line nor 7 th Line and Webster Boulevard by the 2031 horizon year. Notwithstanding the background traffic that was included to account for other lands within the Alcona South Secondary Plan area, a 2% per year growth rate on 20 Sideroad and 1% per year growth rate on 6 th Line and 7 th Line was applied for ambient corridor growth for the 2017, 2021, 2026, and 2031 horizon years. The timing of the development of the remaining lands within the Alcona South Secondary Plan area, particularly lands located northwest, southeast, and southwest of the 6 th Line / CNR corridor intersection is unknown at the time of writting of this report. However, these lands were assumed to be fully builtout by 2026 (5-year-from-ultimate) in order to assess the traffic impacts. The following background developments were considered for the 2026 and 2031 horizon years, due to the full build scenario out of the secondary plan: Alcona South Secondary Plan (southeast quadrant) 267 residential units; Alcona South Secondary Plan (northwest quadrant) 264 residential units, 3.45 hectares of commercial use, and 3.32 hectares of GO Transit use; and Alcona South Secondary Plan (southwest quadrant) 664 residential units, hectares of commercial use, and 2.0 hectares of institutional use. The future background 2017 horizon year traffic volumes for the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours are illustrated in Figures 4-1 and 4-2, respectively. The future background 2021 horizon year traffic volumes for the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours are illustrated in Figures 4-3 and 4-4, respectively. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

21 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 4-1: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC VOLUMES - Total Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 9:22 Date: 5-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]V_Ex+FB17 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

22 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 4-2: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC VOLUMES - Total Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 9:23 Date: 5-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]V_Ex+FB17 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

23 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 4-3: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 9:32 Date: 5-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21new Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

24 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 4-4: Future Background Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 9:40 Date: 5-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver04.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21new Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

25 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 5.0 SITE TRAFFIC 5.1 Trip Generation Trip generation for the subject development was determined based on trip generation rates outlined in the Institute of Transportation Engineer s (ITE) manual of Trip Generation, 8 th Edition. Trip volumes are based on established rates for low density residential (Land Use Code 210), medium and high density residential (Land Use Code 230), general office (Land Use Code 710), and commercial (Land Use Code 820). The resultant total trip generation under 2017 horizon year is summarized in the Table 5-1. The additional site traffic generated under 2021 horizon year is summarized in Table 5-2, and Table 5-3 summarizes the resultant total trip generation under 2021 horizon year. For ITE Land Use Codes 210 and 230, Units represent the total number of dwelling units. For ITE Land Use Codes 710 and 820, Units represent each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. Table 5-1: Trip Generation, Year 2017 Interim (Total) Description/ITE Code Units ITE Vehicle Trip Generation Rates Generated Trips Distribution of Generated Trips AM PM AM In AM Out PM In PM Out AM Peak PM Peak AM In AM Out PM In PM Out Single Family Homes % 75% 63% 37% Residential Townhouse % 83% 67% 33% *ITE Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition Total: Table 5-2: Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Addition to Interim) Description/ITE Code Units ITE Vehicle Trip Generation Rates Generated Trips Distribution of Generated Trips AM PM AM In AM Out PM In PM Out AM Peak PM Peak AM In AM Out PM In PM Out Single Family Homes % 75% 63% 37% Residential Townhouse % 83% 67% 33% General Office Building 710** % 12% 17% 83% Shopping Centre % 38% 48% 52% *ITE Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition 1 Ln(T) = 0.80 Ln(X) X = 1000 Ft 2 GFA Total: , **Equations used for Land Use T = 1.12(X) T = Avg. Veh. Trip Ends Table 5-3: Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Total) Description/ITE Code Units ITE Vehicle Trip Generation Rates Generated Trips Distribution of Generated Trips AM PM AM In AM Out PM In PM Out AM Peak PM Peak AM In AM Out PM In PM Out Single Family Homes % 75% 63% 37% Residential Townhouse % 83% 67% 33% General Office Building 710** % 12% 17% 83% Shopping Centre % 38% 48% 52% *ITE Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition 1 Ln(T) = 0.80 Ln(X) X = 1000 Ft 2 GFA Total: 1,414 1, , **Equations used for Land Use T = 1.12(X) T = Avg. Veh. Trip Ends In addition to the above, a typical observation of a mixed use development containing residential uses alongside retail and/or office uses is that it will experience some percentage of site interaction trips associated with the trip synergy of the development. Site interaction has been accounted for based on the methodology contained within the ITE s Trip Generation Manual and is outlined in Table 5-4. It should also be noted that it only applies to the 2021 ultimate (full build-out) horizon year since that is when it is expected that the retail and office uses will be built. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

26 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Table 5-4: Resultant Trip Generation, Year 2021 Ultimate (Total) Land Use Weekday AM Peak Hour Weekday PM Peak Hour In Out Total In Out Total Residential 1768 Gross Trips Units Site Interaction Primary Office 150,700 Gross Trips Sq. ft. Site Interaction Primary Retail 75,400 Gross Trips Sq. ft. Site Interaction External Primary Total Total Gross Trip Site Interaction Total Primary In general, the proposed development is expected to generate 413 vehicular trips (99 inbound and 314 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and 542 vehicular trips (344 inbound and 198 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour, under 2017 interim horizon year. Under the 2021 ultimate horizon year, the proposed development is expected to generate an additional 1001 vehicular trips (420 inbound and 581 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and 1365 vehicular trips (718 inbound and 647 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour. Accounting for site interaction, the full-build out of the development (2021 horizon year) is expected to generate a total of 1414 vehicular trips (519 inbound and 895 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and a total of 1825 vehicular trips (1021 inbound and 804 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour. 5.2 Trip Distribution The general inbound and outbound trip distribution was based on the findings of the Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS) 2006 data, which was produced by the Data Management Group. Table 5-5 summarizes the general distribution. Table 5-5: Trip Distribution TO / FROM AM Peak % DISTRIBUTION PM Peak North 41% 23% South 38% 59% East - - West - - Internal 21% 18% TOTAL 100% 100% Figures 5-1 and 5-2 illustrate the 2017 interim horizon year site traffic generated by the proposed development during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Figures 5-3 and 5-4 illustrate Ref #: TRAFFIC December

27 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL the 2021 ultimate horizon year site traffic generated by the proposed development during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Figure 5-1: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) 61 7th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 11:46 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

28 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 5-2: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) 61 7th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 11:47 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

29 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 5-3: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Addition to Interim) th Line 20 Sideroad Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C 393 6th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES (Addition to Interim) Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:05 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

30 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 5-4: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Addition to Interim) th Line Sideroad Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development 120 Street B Street C 603 6th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES (Addition to Interim) Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:05 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

31 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 5-5: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Total) th Line 20 Sideroad Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES (Total) Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:06 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

32 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 5-6: Total Site Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate, Total) th Line 20 Sideroad 181 Street A / Webster Boulevard 142 Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL SITE TRAFFIC VOLUMES (Total) Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:06 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

33 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 6.0 FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 6.1 Future Total Traffic Volumes Future total traffic on the boundary road network is based on the sum of the future background traffic and the site traffic for the subject development. Figures 6-1 and 6-2 illustrate the 2017 horizon year future total traffic volumes during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Figures 6-3 and 6-4 illustrate the 2021 horizon year future total traffic volumes during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Figures 6-5 and 6-6 illustrate the 2026 horizon year future total traffic volumes during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. Figures 6-7 and 6-8 illustrate the 2031 horizon year future total traffic volumes during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. 6.2 Signal Warrant Analysis The requirements for the installation of signalized traffic control was reviewed based on the signal warrant methodology outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 12, Traffic Signals and supplementary policy. Traffic signal warrant analysis was conducted for the following study intersections based on the 2017, 2021, 2026, and 2031 total traffic volumes: 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad; 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard (2021, 2026, and 2031 future total traffic conditions only); 6 th Line / Street B (2031 future total traffic conditions only); and 6 th Line / Street C (2031 future total traffic conditions only) The 2017, 2021, 2026, and 2031 horizon years were used for analysis purposes, and the recommendations for future signals were made based on the 100% warrant criteria. Tables 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4 summarize the results of the signal warrant analysis for the 2017, 2021, 2026, and 2031 horizon years, respectively. Location 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad Table 6-1: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year 2017 Percent Warrant Met (FB 2017) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision Percent Warrant Met (FT 2017) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision 44% NO NO 80% NO NO Ref #: TRAFFIC December

34 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Location 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad 6 th Line / Street A 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard Location 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad 6 th Line / Street A 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard Location 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad 6 th Line / Street A 6 th Line / Street B 6 th Line / Street C Table 6-2: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year 2021 Percent Warrant Met (FB 2021) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision Percent Warrant Met (FT 2021) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision 83% NO NO 183% YES N/A % YES N/A % NO NO Table 6-3: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year 2026 Percent Warrant Met (FB 2026) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision Percent Warrant Met (FT 2026) Recommended Signal Installation Warranted under 2021 Future Total Traffic Conditions Warranted under 2021 Future Total Traffic Conditions Underground Signal Provision % YES N/A Table 6-4: Summary of Signal Warrant Analysis, Year 2031 Percent Warrant Met (FB 2031) Recommended Signal Installation Underground Signal Provision Percent Warrant Met (FT 2031) Recommended Signal Installation Warranted under 2026 Future Total Traffic Conditions Warranted under 2021 Future Total Traffic Conditions Warranted under 2021 Future Total Traffic Conditions Underground Signal Provision % NO NO % NO NO Based on the forecasted vehicular volumes under the future total traffic conditions and the OTM methodology, the 20 Sideroad / 6 th Line and 6 th Line / Street A intersections meets the 100% traffic signal warrant criteria under the 2021 horizon year. It is noted that although traffic control signals are warranted at the 6 th Line / Street 'A' intersection, the intersection was assumed to have a roundabout control, as detailed in Section 6.3 Roundabout. In addition, the 7 th Line and Webster Boulevard intersection meet the 100% traffic signal warrant criteria under the 2026 horizon year. The 6 th Line and Street B intersection does not meet the signal warrant criteria, nor does the 6 th Line and Street C intersection. The detailed signal warrant analysis outputs can be found in Appendix C. 6.3 Roundabout A roundabout was considered as an alternative to a potential signalized intersection at 6 th Line and Street A. It should be noted that this is a newly proposed intersection. Under the 2021 interim horizon year, it is proposed to have a one-lane roundabout with the inscribed diameter of 45 metres once Street A connects from the north lag. Under the years-from-ultimate horizon year, it is anticipated Ref #: TRAFFIC December

35 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL that 6 th Line will be widened to four lanes to accommodate future growth in traffic volumes, which will trigger the need to widen the roundabout to two-lanes with the inscribed diameter of 51 metres once the south lag connects to 6 th Line. The one-lane roundabout can be designed in such a way so the amount of construction work required to increase the size of the roundabout in the future as well as the associated impacts to traffic operations are kept to a minimum. The detailed analysis is provided in Section 6.6 Future Traffic Assessment. Figure 6-1: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:07 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

36 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-2: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2017 Interim) th Line 20 Sideroad Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Stop Sign FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:08 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT17+FB21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

37 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-3: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) th Line 20 Sideroad Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 16:17 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

38 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-4: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2021 Ultimate) th Line 20 Sideroad Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 16:19 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT21 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

39 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-5: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2026) th Line Sideroad Other Alcona South Lands 375 Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:10 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT26+31 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

40 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-6: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2026) th Line 20 Sideroad 451 Other Alcona South Lands Street A / Webster Boulevard 363 Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:10 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT26+31 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

41 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-7: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday AM Peak Hour (Year 2031) th Line Sideroad Other Alcona South Lands 375 Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday AM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:10 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT26+31 Not To Scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

42 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 6-8: Future Total Traffic Volumes, Weekday PM Peak Hour (Year 2031) th Line Sideroad Other Alcona South Lands 363 Street A / Webster Boulevard Sleeping Lion Development Street B Street C th Line Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands Other Alcona South Lands LEGEND Traffic Volume Traffic Control Signal Proposed Alcona South Secondary Plan (Sleeping Lion) East of CNR Corridor and North of 6th Line Stop Sign Roundabout FIGURE: FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Road Weekday PM Peak Hour Proposed Road Time: 14:10 Date: 10-Dec-13 T:\Projects\! Alcona South\07-Analysis and Volumes\01-TMD\[TMD-ver05.xlsx]V_FT26+31 Not To Scale 6.4 Posted Speed Limits The existing posted speed limit of 6 th Line is 80 km/h. According to the Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan, the preferred speed of arterial roads is 60 km/h and collector roads is 50 km/h, or at 20 km/h below the design speed. However, there are opportunities for the Town to consider a reduction in the speed limit to 60 km/h given future changes in adjacent lands development characteristics. It is also noted that the Town has expressed the possibility of also reducing the speed limit on 6 th Line from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

43 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL The speed reduction provides desirable conditions since it is more reflective of the urban character that would result with the proposed development and future developments within the study area in terms of presence of residential uses, pedestrians and cyclists, etc. as opposed to a rural street fronted by vacant or open space lands. 6.5 Left Turn Warrant The need for exclusive left turn lanes at the intersections of 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad, 6 th Line / Street A, 6 th Line / Street B, 6 th Line / Street C, and 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard were investigated based on the requirements laid out in the MTO publication entitled Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways (GDSOH). Appendix D includes the left turn warrant charts utilized in assessing the need for exclusive left turn lanes. It is noted that the recommended speed limit along the 6 th Line corridor is 60 km/h. Based on the left turn lane warrant charts, a left turn lane is recommended for the 2026 horizon year at the intersection of 6 th Line and Street B. 6.6 Future Intersection Improvements Table 6-5 summarizes the future infrastructure improvements within the study area along with the anticipated year of construction. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

44 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Table 6-5 Future Road Network / Intersection Improvements INTERSECTION EXISTING CONDITIONS FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2017) INITIATION FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2021) INITIATION FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2026) INITIATION 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad N/A N/A Development Background Development 7 h Line / Webster Boulevard N/A N/A Development Background Development 6 th Line / Street A N/A N/A Development Background Development 6 th Line / Street B Development N/A Background Development 6 th Line / Street C Development N/A N/A Ref #: TRAFFIC December

45 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 6.7 Future Traffic Assessment Year 2017 (Interim) Future Background Traffic Assessment An assessment of the future background traffic conditions under the 2017 interim horizon year at the study intersections was based on the background traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 4-1 and 4-2. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-1. Analyses of the future background traffic conditions are summarized in the Table 6-6. Detailed analysis outputs are provided in Appendix E. The analysis of the future background conditions revealed the unisgnalized intersection of 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad will operate at good overall levels of service (LOS B ) during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The intersection of 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard will operate at LOS C and D during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, respectively. During the weekday p.m. peak hour, the overall intersection delay will reach 31.5 seconds. However, it is noted that there is still residual capacity available at this unsignalized intersection as the V/C ratio is Table 6-6: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Background Traffic Conditions (Year 2017 Interim) INTERSECTIONS 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 7th Line / Webster Boulevard OVERALL/ OPERATIONS CRITICAL (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) MOVEMENT A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection B B EBLTR B EBLTR B Movement WBLTR B WBLTR B NBLTR A NBLTR A SBLTR A SBLTR A Intersection C D EBLTR A EBLTR A Movement WBLTR A WBLTR A NBLTR C NBLTR D SBLTR B SBLTR C According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Year 2017 (Interim) Future Total Traffic Assessment An assessment of the total future traffic conditions under the 2017 interim horizon year at the study intersections was based on the total traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 6-1 and 6-2. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-2. Analyses of the total future traffic conditions are summarized in Table 6-7. Detailed analysis outputs are provided in Appendix F. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

46 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL The analysis of the total future traffic conditions revealed generally acceptable operations at all unsignalized intersections (LOS C or better) during the weekday a.m. peak hour. During the weekday p.m. peak hour, the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection reached an overall intersection delay of 39.8 seconds (LOS E ), and the 7 th Line/ Webster Boulevard intersection reached an overall intersection delay of 31.5 seconds (LOS D ). However, it is noted that there is still residual capacity available at each of these unsignalized intersections as the V/C ratio remained below the critical threshold of 0.85 in both cases. Table 6-7: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2017 Interim) INTERSECTIONS OVERALL/ CRITICAL MOVEMENT OPERATIONS (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection C E EBLTR B EBLTR E th Line / WBLTR C WBLTR C Sideroad Movement NBLTR A NBLTR A SBLTR A SBLTR A Intersection A A th Line / EBLT A EBT/L A Street B Movement WBT/R WBT/R SBL/R A SBL/R A Intersection A A th Line / EBT/L A EBT/L A Street C Movement WBT/R WBT/R SBL/R A SBL/R A Intersection C D EBLTR A EBLTR A th Line / WBLTR A WBLTR A Webster Boulevard Movement NBLTR C NBLTR D SBLTR B SBLTR C According to HCM 2010, at signalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay greater than 55 seconds are defined as critical. According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Year 2021 (Ultimate) Future Background Traffic Assessment An assessment of the future background traffic conditions under the 2021 ultimate horizon year at the study intersections was based on the background traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 4-3 and 4-4. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-2. Analyses of the total future traffic conditions are summarized in Table 6-8. Detailed outputs are provided in Appendix E. The analysis of the future background conditions revealed similar traffic operations at all unsignalized intersections when compared against the 2017 interim horizon year future total traffic conditions. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

47 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Nominal increases in delays and V/C ratios were noted at all study area intersections. The greatest increase in delay will occur at the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection during the p.m. peak hour; the intersection will operate at LOS E with 49.7 seconds of delay. It should also be noted that the V/C ratio also increased to 0.87, which is slightly above the critical threshold of Table 6-8: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Background Traffic Conditions (Year 2021 Ultimate) INTERSECTIONS 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 6th Line / Street B 6th Line / Street C 7th Line / Webster Boulevard OVERALL/ OPERATIONS CRITICAL (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) MOVEMENT A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection C E EBLTR B EBLTR E Movement WBLTR C WBLTR D NBLTR A NBLTR A SBLTR A SBLTR A Intersection B A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR B SBLR A Intersection A A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR A SBLR A Intersection C D EBLTR A EBLTR A Movement WBLTR A WBLTR A NBLTR C NBLTR D SBLTR B SBLTR C According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Year 2021 (Ultimate) Future Total Traffic Assessment An assessment of the total future traffic conditions under the 2021 ultimate horizon year at the study intersections was based on the total traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 6-3 and 6-4. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-3. Analyses of the total future traffic conditions are summarized in Table 6-9. Detailed outputs are provided in Appendix F. The analysis of the total future traffic conditions revealed good operations at all stop-controlled intersections (LOS B or better) as well as residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The analysis of the signalized intersection at 6 th Line and 20 Sideroad revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS D or better). However, during the p.m. peak hour, three movements will Ref #: TRAFFIC December

48 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL operate at or slightly below available capacity (EBTR, WBL, and NBTR movements with V/C ratios of 1.00, 0.97, and 1.00, respectively). In addition, the WBL and NBTR movements will operate with critical delay (LOS F with delays of 91.7 and 81 seconds, respectively). The signalized intersection at 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard operates well (LOS B ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Residual capacity is available at all movements. The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate well at LOS B or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The 2021 ultimate horizon year also features the implementation of a roundabout at the 6 th Line / Street A intersection. ARCADY 8 roundabout analysis software was used to analyze the roundabout at this location. ARCADY (Assessment of Roundabout CApacity and DelaY) is a software package for predicting capacities, queues and delays at roundabouts, and is an empirical model based on United Kingdom data. The three-legged roundabout operates well under the 2021 ultimate horizon year (LOS B or better). Delays do not exceed 11 seconds at any leg during either peak hour and the highest V/C ratio is below the critical threshold of Table 6-9: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2021 Ultimate) INTERSECTIONS 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 7th Line / Webster Boulevard 6th Line / Street B 6th Line / Street C 6th Line / Street A OVERALL/ CRITICAL MOVEMENT OPERATIONS (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Signalized Intersection(s) Intersection B D EBT/R A EBTR D Critical Movement WBL A WBL F NBT/R B NBTR F 81 1 Intersection B B Critical Movement EBLTR B EBLTR B Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection B A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR B SBLR A Intersection A A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR A SBLR A Roundabout Intersection A B East Leg A East Leg A Movement West Leg A West Leg B North Leg A North Leg A m - Volume for 95th percentile queue is metered by upstream signal. # - 95th percentile volume exceeds capacity, queue may be longer. Queue shown is the maximum after two cycles. According to HCM 2010, at signalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay greater than 55 seconds are defined as critical. According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

49 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Year 2026 Five Years Beyond Ultimate An assessment of the total future traffic conditions under 2026 five-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year at the study intersections was based on the total traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 6-5 and 6-6. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-4. Analyses of the total future traffic conditions are summarized in Table Detailed outputs are provided in Appendix F. The analysis of the total future conditions for the 2026 five-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year revealed acceptable operations at both stop-controlled intersections (LOS C or better) as well as residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Delays did not exceed 17 seconds at either stopcontrolled intersection during either peak hour nor did V/C ratio exceed 0.26 at any movement. The analysis of both signalized intersections revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS D or better) during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. However, during the p.m. peak hour at the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, the EBTR movement will continue to operate critically, with a delay of 75.6 seconds (LOS E ) and a V/C ratio of Further, the WBL movement will continue to operate with 95.5 seconds of delay (LOS F ) and a V/C ratio of 1.03, and the NBTR movement will operate with 73.4 seconds of delay (LOS E ) and a V/C ratio of The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate at LOS C or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The roundabout at the 6 th Line / Street A intersection was initially analyzed with a one-lane entry on each approach, as was the case under 2021 ultimate horizon year future total traffic conditions. It is anticipated that 6 th Line will require widening to four lanes to accommodate future traffic growth. Therefore, it was assumed that 6 th Line would be widened to four lanes through the intersection with Street A resulting in a two-lane entry at the west and the east legs of the roundabout. The north and south legs would each maintain a one-lane entry. With the widening of the east and west approaches, the roundabout will operate well (LOS A ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Delays will not exceed 10 seconds at any leg during either peak hour and the highest V/C ratio is 0.66 (north leg during the p.m. peak hour). Ref #: TRAFFIC December

50 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Table 6-10: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2026) INTERSECTIONS 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 7th Line / Webster Boulevard 6th Line / Street B 6th Line / Street C 6th Line / Street A OVERALL/ CRITICAL MOVEMENT OPERATIONS (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Signalized Intersection(s) Intersection B D EBT/R A EBTR E Critical Movement WBL B WBL F NBT/R B NBTR E Intersection B B Critical Movement EBLTR B EBLTR B Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection B C EBL A EBL A Movement WBLTR A WBLTR A NBLTR B NBLTR C SBLTR B SBLTR B Intersection A A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR A SBLR A Roundabout Intersection A A East Leg A East Leg A Movement West Leg A West Leg A North Leg A North Leg A South Leg A South Leg A m - Volume for 95th percentile queue is metered by upstream signal. # - 95th percentile volume exceeds capacity, queue may be longer. Queue shown is the maximum after two cycles. According to HCM 2010, at signalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay greater than 55 seconds are defined as critical. According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Year 2031 Ten Years Beyond Ultimate An assessment of the total future traffic conditions under 2031 ten-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year at the study intersections was based on the total traffic volumes illustrated in Figures 6-7 and 6-8. This analysis reflects the future lane configurations as depicted in Figure 3-4. Analyses of the total future traffic conditions are summarized in Table Detailed outputs are provided in Appendix F. The analysis of the total future conditions for the 2031 ten-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year revealed good operations at both stop-controlled intersections (LOS C or better) as well as residual capacity Ref #: TRAFFIC December

51 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Delays did not exceed 17 seconds at either stopcontrolled intersection during either peak hour nor did V/C ratio exceed 0.27 at any movement. The analysis of the signalized intersection at 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS B ) during the weekday a.m. peak hour. However, during the weekday p.m. peak hour, the EBTR movement will continue to operate critically, with a delay of 97.2 seconds (LOS F ) and a V/C ratio of The WBL movement will also continue to operate critically with seconds of delay (LOS F ) and a V/C ratio of Finally, the NBTR movement will continue to operate with 83.2 seconds of delay (LOS F ) and a V/C ratio of The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate well at LOS C or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The roundabout at the 6 th Line / Street A intersection will operate well (LOS A ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Delays do not exceed 10 seconds at any leg during either peak hour and the highest V/C ratio remains 0.66 (north leg during the p.m. peak hour). It should be noted that analysis results for the 2031 ten-years-from-ultimate horizon year are similar to the 2026 five-years-from-ultimate horizon year since ambient corridor growth is the only source of additional background traffic volumes during the five-year growth period from 2026 to Ref #: TRAFFIC December

52 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Table 6-11: Summary of Intersection Operations Future Total Traffic Conditions (Year 2031) OVERALL/ OPERATIONS INTERSECTIONS CRITICAL (LOS, Delay, V/C Ratio) MOVEMENT A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour 6th Line / 20 Sideroad 7th Line / Webster Boulevard 6th Line / Street B 6th Line / Street C 6th Line / Street A Signalized Intersection(s) Intersection B E EBT/R A EBTR F Critical Movement WBL B WBL F NBT/R B NBTR F Intersection B B Critical Movement EBLTR B EBLTR B Unsignalized Intersection(s) Intersection B C EBL A EBL A Movement WBLTR A WBLTR A 8 0 NBLTR B NBLTR C SBLTR B SBLTR B Intersection A A EBTL A EBTL A Movement WBTR WBTR SBLR A SBLR A Roundabout Intersection A A East Leg A East Leg A Movement West Leg A West Leg A North Leg A North Leg A South Leg A South Leg A m - Volume for 95th percentile queue is metered by upstream signal. # - 95th percentile volume exceeds capacity, queue may be longer. Queue shown is the maximum after two cycles. According to HCM 2010, at signalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay greater than 55 seconds are defined as critical. According to HCM 2010, at unsignalized intersections, movements with a v/c ratio greater than 0.85 or an average vehicle delay of greater than 35 seconds are defined as critical movements. For unsignalized intersections, the overall intersection level of service is stated for the approach or movement with the worst level of service and highest delay. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

53 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 7.0 OTHER TRANSPORTATION CONSIDERATIONS 7.1 Transit Facilities The development and configuration of the road network within the Sleeping Lion lands is intended to be supportive of alternative travel modes, including transit. As noted in Section 3.2 Existing Transit Service, there is currently no local transit service in the immediate vicinity of the study area. The nearest GO Train station is located approximately 8.8 kilometres to the north of the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, at the Barrie South GO Rail Station, and the nearest GO Bus station is approximately 4.4 kilometres to the southwest of the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, at the Yonge Street (Regional Road 4) / Killarney Beach Road intersection. The Town of Innisfil s Transportation Master Plan identifies a potential future GO rail station that could be built within either the Alcona or Lefroy Secondary Plan area lands. Figure 7-1 illustrates the two potential locations of the proposed GO Station. Additionally, Figure 7-2 illustrates the conceptual alternative local transit network based on the Town of Innisfil TMP. Figure 7-1: Town of Innisfil TMP Potential GO Station Locations Source: Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan, August 2013, Exhibit 8-10 Not to scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

54 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 7-2: Town of Innisfil TMP Conceptual Alternative Local Transit Network Source: Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan, August 2013, Exhibit 8-10 Not to scale 7.2 Pedestrian and Multi-Use Facilities A comprehensive network of sidewalks and sidewalk connections is proposed to provide for convenient movement throughout the Alcona South Secondary Plan area. Sidewalk connections should also be incorporated to link sidewalks to paths and other walkways at notable sites, and open space areas. Based on the Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan, and County of Simcoe Transportation Master Plan, sidewalks are proposed along 20 Sideroad within the Alcona South Secondary Plan area. Figure 7-3 illustrates the proposed active transportation improvements in Alcona based on the Town of Innisfil TMP. In addition, potential 3.0 m wide pedestrian sidewalks / multi-use trails are proposed on both sides of 6 th Line. Multi-use trails will accommodate a variety of active transportation modes, including cycling. Within the Sleeping Lions lands, a functional pedestrian sidewalk network will be provided to enhance pedestrian connectivity to existing sidewalks as well as provide increased pedestrian safety. Pedestrian sidewalks are generally proposed within the study area based on the following principles: Pedestrian sidewalks will be provided on one side along local residential roads; Pedestrian sidewalks / Multi-use Trails will be provided on both sides along collector roads; Connections between the pedestrian sidewalk network and the Town s trail system will be provided with reasonable spacing. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

55 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Figure 7-3: Town of Innisfil TMP Proposed Active Transportation Improvements Source: Town of Innisfil Transportation Master Plan, August 2013, Exhibit 8-2 Not to scale Ref #: TRAFFIC December

56 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL 8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The development proposal includes a total of 1,768 low and medium density residential dwelling units (962 detached homes, 233 townhomes, and 573 condominium units), and hectare of community commercial / mixed use / office lands along 6 th Line. Access to the subject development will also be provided the following connections: 6 th Line / Street A (Webster Boulevard southward continuation); 6 th Line / Street B (westernmost road network; Angus Street southward continuation); and 6 th Line / Street C (easternmost road network). The proposed development is expected to generate 413 vehicular trips (99 inbound and 314 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and 542 vehicular trips (344 inbound and 198 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour, under 2017 interim horizon year. Under the 2021 ultimate horizon year, the proposed development is expected to generate an additional 1001 vehicular trips (420 inbound and 581 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and 1365 vehicular trips (718 inbound and 647 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour. Accounting for site interaction, the full-build out of the development (2021 horizon year) is expected to generate a total of 1414 vehicular trips (519 inbound and 895 outbound) during the weekday a.m. peak hour; and a total of 1825 vehicular trips (1021 inbound and 804 outbound) during the weekday p.m. peak hour. Intersection Capacity Analysis Existing Conditions The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad is operating with residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours with overall Level of Service (LOS) B. The unsignalized intersection of 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard is also operating with residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours with overall LOS C and LOS D, respectively. Year 2017 (Interim) Future Background Traffic Assessment Operations are generally acceptable at all unsignalized intersections (LOS C or better). The exception was at the 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard intersection during the weekday p.m. peak hour, where overall intersection delay is 31.5 seconds (LOS D ). However, it is noted that there is still residual capacity available at this unsignalized intersection as the V/C ratio is Year 2017 (Interim) Future Total Traffic Assessment Operations are generally acceptable at all unsignalized intersections (LOS C or better) during the weekday a.m. peak hour. During the weekday p.m. peak hour, the 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection reached an overall intersection delay of 39.8 seconds (LOS E ), and the 7 th Line/ Webster Boulevard intersection reached an overall intersection delay of 31.5 seconds and LOS D. However, both intersections will continue to operate with residual capacity (V/C < 0.85). Year 2021 (Ultimate) Future Background Traffic Assessment The analysis of the future background conditions revealed similar traffic operations at all unsignalized intersections when compared to 2017 interim horizon year future total traffic conditions during both peak periods. Nominal increases in delay and V/C ratio were noted at all study area intersections. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

57 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Year 2021 (Ultimate) Future Total Traffic Assessment Operations at all stop-controlled intersections will operate well (LOS B or better) with residual capacity available during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Signalized intersection analysis at 6 th Line and 20 Sideroad revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS D or better). However, during the weekday p.m. peak hour, three movements will operate at or slightly below available capacity (EBTR, WBL, and NBTR movements with V/C ratios of 1.00, 0.97, and 1.00, respectively). The signalized intersection at 7 th Line / Webster Boulevard operates well (LOS B ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Residual capacity is available at all movements. The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate well at LOS B or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The three-legged roundabout at 6 th Line and Street A will operate well under the 2021 ultimate horizon year (LOS B or better). Delays do not exceed 11 seconds at any leg during either peak hour. Year 2026 Five Years Beyond Ultimate The analysis of the total future conditions for the 2026 five-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year revealed acceptable operations at both stop-controlled intersections (LOS C or better) as well as residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The analysis of both signalized intersections revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS D or better) during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. However, during the weekday p.m. peak hour at the 6th Line / 20 Sideroad intersection, three critical movements are present. The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate at LOS C or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The roundabout at the 6 th Line / Street A intersection was initially analyzed with a one-lane entry on each approach. It is anticipated that 6 th Line will require widening to four lanes to accommodate future traffic growth. With the widening of the east and west approaches, the roundabout will operate well (LOS A ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Year 2031 Ten Years Beyond Ultimate The analysis of the total future conditions for the 2031 ten-years-beyond-ultimate horizon year revealed good operations at both stop-controlled intersections (LOS C or better) as well as residual capacity during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The analysis of the signalized intersection at 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad revealed acceptable overall intersection operations (LOS B ) during the weekday a.m. peak hour. However, during the weekday p.m. peak hour, the EBTR movement will continue to operate critically, with a delay of 97.2 seconds (LOS F ) and a V/C ratio of The unsignalized intersection of 6 th Line / Street B and 6 th / Street C will operate at LOS C or better during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The roundabout at the 6 th Line / Street A intersection will operate well (LOS A ) during both the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The highest V/C ratio at any movement remains It should be noted that analysis results for the 2031 ten-years-from-ultimate horizon year are similar to the 2026 five-years-from-ultimate horizon year since ambient corridor growth is the only source of additional background traffic volumes during the five-year growth period from 2026 to Table 8-1 summarizes the recommended modification and improvements to the road system, to accommodate the 2017, 2021, 2026, and 2031 horizon years. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

58 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Transit Facilities The development and configuration of the road network within the Sleeping Lion lands is intended to be supportive of alternative travel modes, including transit. The Town of Innisfil s Transportation Master Plan identifies a potential future GO rail station that could be built within either the Alcona or Lefroy secondary plan area lands. Pedestrian and Multi-Use Facilities There is potential for pedestrian sidewalks / multi-use trails to be accommodated on both sides of 6 th Line with a width of 3.0 metres. Multi-use trails will accommodate a variety of active transportation modes, including cycling. Pedestrian sidewalks are generally proposed within the study area based on the following principles: Pedestrian sidewalks will be provided on one side along local roads; Pedestrian sidewalks / Multi-use Trails will be provided on both sides along collector roads; Connections between the pedestrian sidewalk network and the Town s trail system will be provided with reasonable spacing. Ref #: TRAFFIC December

59 ALCONA SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN SLEEPING LION DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF INNISFIL Table 8-1: Summary of Committed Future Road Network/Intersection Improvements INTERSECTION EXISTING CONDITIONS FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2017) INITIATION FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2021) INITIATION FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (2026) INITIATION 6 th Line / 20 Sideroad N/A N/A Development Background Development 7 h Line / Webster Boulevard N/A N/A Development Background Development 6 th Line / Street A N/A N/A Development Background Development 6 th Line / Street B Development N/A Background Development 6 th Line / Street C Development N/A N/A Ref #: TRAFFIC December