4 Circulation & Transportation

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1 4.1 Mobility Network The mobility network at the new St. Paul s hospital and health campus is comprised of an interconnected system of sidewalks, cycle paths, transit routes and roadways. Figure 4-1: Indicative Mobility Network Map The network prioritizes universal accessibility, active transportation modes like walking, wheelchair and cycling, and alternate modes of transportation like transit. The physical structure of the network connects the site to the existing street network and provides a direct and legible east-west connection through the site via the Healthcare Boulevard. Each of the components of the mobility network is described on the following pages. 109

2 4.2 Pedestrian Network A protected network and continuous sidewalks is proposed along all new streets and is carefully configured to promote ease of movement by foot and wheelchair. Figure 4-2: Indicative Pedestrian Network Map All intersections will have generous and clearly marked crosswalks and those along the New High Street and the New Arterial Street will be fully signalized. There is an east-west walkway path through the site via the Healthcare Boulevard and the Hotel Plaza connecting Trillium Park and Milross Avenue. The Wellness Walk connects to Trillium Park and to Strathcona Park further east. It encircles the site and promotes wellness of patients by encouraging them to move safely around the site under their own power. 110

3 4.3 Bicycle Network The proposed bicycle network integrates with the existing surrounding biking network on Main Street and Union Street to provide a well-connected, robust and seamless infrastructure. Figure 4-3: Indicative Bicycle Network Map Separated and protected bike lanes are proposed on all new streets: the New Arterial Street, the New High Street, the New Local Street, the National Avenue and on the improved portion of Station Street between the National Avenue and the New Arterial Street. In addition, the site will contain one or two public Bike Share stations. The approximate locations are indicated on the map and specific locations will be determined in consultation with City of Vancouver. 111

4 4.4 Transit Network The site is situated within 5-minute; walk to the Main Street SkyTrain Station served by both Expo and Millennium lines and providing staff/visitors with an excellent alternative mode of transportation. Additionally, several bus routes serve the immediate neighborhood: Figure 4-4: Indicative Transit Network Map Transit routes that currently provide service to the site and the surrounding area include: Route 003: between Marine Drive Station and Downtown Route 008: between Fraser Station and Downtown Route 019: between Stanley Park and Metro Town Route 022: between Knight Station and Downtown Route N8: between Downtown and Fraser Station. This route operates after midnight through to the early morning. Route N19: between Downtown and Coquitlam Station. This route operates after midnight through to the early morning. Route C23: among Davie Street, Yaletown and Main Street station It is expected that future bus stops will be located at the intersection of the New High Street and the National Avenue as well as at the intersection of the New High Street and the New Arterial Street, as shown. Further discussion with TransLink and City of Vancouver will be undertaken to confirm potential routes and locations of bus stops. National Ave. 112

5 4.5 Vehicular Network The vehicular network is comprised of new streets and improved existing streets. The New Arterial Street, the New High Street, the New Local Street and National Avenue will be constructed to City standards and dedicated to the City. Station Street between the National Avenue and the New Arterial Street will be improved to City Standards. Figure 4-5: Indicative Vehicular Network Map Traffic signals will be provided at the intersections of the New Arterial Street and the New High Street, the New High Street and the Healthcare Boulevard, the National Avenue and the New Hight Street, the New Arterial Street and the New Local Street. An ambulance-activated signal will be provided at the New Arterial Street at the emergency department access lane. Stop signs will be provided at other intersections. The New Arterial Street will be a major arterial linking downtown with Clark Avenue to the east. It will be a primary truck route, a transit route and the preferred emergency response route. New High Street is a new City street that will link together the existing Station Street to the south with the existing portion of Gore north of Prior Street to form an important north-south travel route as an alternative to Main Street. The section between National Avenue and the New Arterial Street will serve as the precinct s high /commercial street. The New High Street will also accommodate transit service. National Avenue will be a new, City-owned street (it currently exists by easement over private land) to the south of the site that provides a secondary east west linkage from Main Street, vehicle access to the hospital loading, and future access to the CN parcel to the south. The street s west portion will be realigned in order to replace the dog-leg movement across Station Street with a 4-way intersection. New Local Street is a new City street that will provide an additional north south linkage between New Arterial Street and National Avenue. It will also provide secondary access to Healthcare Boulevard, Emergency Department and Parking for visitors/staff. National Ave. 113

6 4.6 Loading Network Currently Main and Prior Streets serve as dedicated truck routes. Once Prior Street is downgraded to a local street, the New Arterial Street will become a dedicated truck route providing connectivity through to Clark Drive. Figure 4-6: Indicative Loading Network Map As shown in the diagram, trucks will access the site through the National Avenue, the New Local Street and Station Street. 114

7 4.7 Access Locations The proposed parking, loading and emergency access locations to the site include the following: Figure 4-7: Indicative Access Locations Map New Hospital & Health Campus New High Street for hospital visitors via the Healthcare Boulevard New Local Street for hospital visitors/staff via the Healthcare Boulevard National Avenue for loading New Arterial Street for emergency vehicles (entry) New Local Street for emergency vehicles (exit) and public access to the emergency department West Parcel Station Street for commercial staff/visitors and loading South Parcel National Avenue for loading North Parcel Prior Avenue for residents, commercial staff/ visitors and loading or service vehicles Helathcare Blvd. 115

8 4.8 Interim Access on the New Arterial Street Figure 4-8: New Arterial Street - Indicative Design Interim Condition - Option 1 Dunlevy Ave. Dunsmuir Viaduct Georgia Viaduct Until the New Arterial Street is completed as a through street, two interim conditions are proposed in order to access the hospital emergency department in it s indicative location. Interim Access on the New Arterial Street - Option 1 This option illustrates the condition if the viaducts have not been removed yet and Prior Street is still the main arterial. This allows ambulances and other emergency vehicles to access the Emergency Department from New Arterial Street (west) and exit onto New Local Street then proceed out to the existing portion of New Arterial Street east of the site. Dunsmuir Viaduct Dunlevy Ave. Figure 4-9: New Arterial Street - Interim Condition - Option 2 Interim Access on the New Arterial Street - Option 2 Georgia Viaduct This option illustrates the interim condition if the New Arterial Street cannot be fully constructed by the time the hospital opens. In this scenario, New Arterial Street operates as a private twoway roadway providing access to and from the Emergency Department for ambulance and other emergency vehicles only. 116

9 4.9 Healthcare Boulevard Access Healthcare Boulevard The indicative design envisions a new east-west boulevard to allow movement through the site and access to the main entrance and underground parking and bicycle storage and end of trip facilities. The Healthcare Boulevard has been designed with narrow lanes and circulating turn lanes to discourage excessive speeds and short-cutting through the site. To ensure every visitor can easily access the facilities, designated pick-up and drop-off areas at the curb are provided. A specific drop off area has been designed for HandyDART at the main hospital entrance and underground. Scheduled patient ambulance transfers are located underground. Figure 4-10: Healthcare Boulevard Indicative Design Access Configuration 117