HIGHWAY 28 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014 Stantec Presenters: Brad Vander Heyden, Project Engineer Neal Cormack, Project Manager Dave Parker, Project Engineer Beth Thola, Support
Agenda 1 Background 2 Study Area 3 Study Objectives 4 Study Process 5 Traffic Volume and Level of Service 6 Existing Roadway Conditions and Functional Plan 7 Key Intersections 8 Next Steps 9 Question Period
1. Background Over the last 15 years, the City of Cold Lake has experienced rapid population growth due to the strong economic conditions encountered throughout Alberta. According to the City of Cold Lake Municipal Development Plan (MDP), there will be a significant amount of expansion of commercial, residential, educational, recreational and industrial, especially in the southern region. The City s population is projected to continue to grow at an aggressive pace and could potentially reach a population of 30,000 people by 2037. The continuous population and economic growth in the City of Cold Lake will result in increased traffic volumes in the future.
Upgrades to Highway 28 will be required to accommodate the future population and traffic. A portion of Highway 28 from 10 Street in Cold lake North to 54 Avenue in Cold Lake South has previously been twinned in 2010. Functional study based off of Transportation Study previously completed by the City in 2010.
City of Cold Lake Area Structure Plans
2. Study Area
3. Study Objectives Develop a plan that addresses the short and long term roadway issues within the study limits by improving safety, traffic flow and operational efficiency for current and future conditions. Complete geometric assessments and capacity analysis at key intersections utilizing the Transportation Study traffic volumes and provide recommendations for improvements. Develop reasonable access management options balanced with safety and improved traffic flow. Shallow and deep utilities planning. Complete historical and environmental assessment. Identify future right-of-way requirements.
4. Study Process Collect background information Develop alternatives Develop intersection improvement alternatives Council Presentation Public Open House #1 Gain feedback from stakeholders and landowners Public Open House #2 Finalize recommended plan and report
5. Traffic Volumes and Level of Service Existing Traffic N
Future Projected Traffic (20 Year Horizon) According to the Transportation N Master Plan, traffic volumes are projected to more than double in some locations. For example: Existing traffic on west leg of Centre Avenue = 12,800 vehicles per day. Projected traffic on west leg of Centre Avenue = 27,490 vehicles per day.
Capacity Analysis - Key Intersections LOS Signalized Intersection Delay per Veh (sec) Unsignalized Intersection Delay per Veh (sec) A 10 sec 10 sec B 10-20 sec 10-15 sec C 20-35 sec 15-25 sec D 35-55 sec 25-35 sec E 55-80 sec 35-50 sec F 80 sec 50 sec Source: Highway Capacity Manual 2010 Criteria: For 5 and 10 years - LOS D or better, Volume to Capacity ratio (V/C) <1 For 15 and 20 years - LOS E or better, Volume to Capacity ratio (V/C) <1
LOS SUMMARY - DIFFERENT HORIZONS Level of Service Summary Intersection Highway 28 And 50 Street 43 Ave And Highway 28 * SH = Shared lane Measure Number of Lanes 2015 (5 Year) 2020 (10 Year) 2025 (15 Year) 2030 (20 Year) Number of Lanes 2015 (5 Year) 2020 (10 Year) 2025 (15 Year) 2030 (20 Year) Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound Intersection Delay (sec/veh) Left Through Right Left Through Right Left Through Right Left Through Right - - - 1-1 - 2 1 1 2 - - - - D - A - B A A A - 14.6 - - - D - A - C B B A - 21.6 - - - D - A - D B D A - 27.4 - - - E - A - D A C B - 29.9 1 1 SH 1 1 1 1 3 SH 1 3 SH C B - D C A B B - A A - 11.6 C B - D C A A B - B A - 14.2 C B - D C A C B - B A - 15.5 C B - D C A C C - C A - 18.7 Service Road Alternative - Level of Service Summary Intersection Highway 28 And 50 Street 43 Ave And Highway 28 * SH = Shared lane MeACsure Number of Lanes 2015 (5 Year) 2020 (10 Year) 2025 (15 Year) 2030 (20 Year) Number of Lanes 2015 (5 Year) 2020 (10 Year) 2025 (15 Year) 2030 (20 Year) 50 Street and 43 Avenue Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound Intersection Delay (sec/veh) Left Through Right Left Through Right Left Through Right Left Through Right - - - 1-1 - 2 SH 1 2 - - - - C - A - C - B A - 18.7 - - - D - A - C - D A - 24.8 - - - E - B - D - E A - 42.2 - - - F - B - F - F A - 72.5 1 1 SH 1 1 1 1 2 SH 1 2 1 C B - C C A B B - A A A 11.6 C B - D C A B B - B A A 14.4 C B - D C A C C - C A A 18.1 C B - D C A C C - D B A 24.1 Auxiliary Lane Alternative Both 50 Street and 43 Avenue are projected to have an acceptable LOS at all horizons. Service Road Alternative 50 Street contains several movements that have an unacceptable LOS at the 20 year horizon. 43 Avenue is projected to have an acceptable LOS at all horizons.
LOS SUMMARY ROUNDABOUT OPTION 2015 (5 YEAR) 2020 (10 YEAR) 2025 (15 YEAR) 2030 (20 YEAR) LOS Northbound (South Leg) Westbound (East leg) Southbound (North Leg) Eastbound (West Leg) Intersection 2015 (5 Year) B B B C B 2020 (10 Year) C B C F E 2025 (15 Year) E B F F F 2030 (20 Year) F B F F F
6. Existing Roadway Conditions and Functional Plan Zone Limits Zone 1 Township Road 624 to 34 Avenue Zone 2 34 Avenue to 50 Street Zone 3 50 Street to 51 Avenue Zone 4 51 Avenue to 54 Avenue
ZONE 1(Township Road 624 to 34 Avenue) Existing Conditions N
ZONE 1(Township Road 624 to 34 Avenue) Proposed Plan N
ZONE 2 (34 Avenue to 50 Street) Existing Conditions N
ZONE 2 (34 Avenue to 50 Street) Proposed Plan Auxiliary Lane Alternative N
ZONE 2 (34 Avenue to 50 Street) Proposed Plan Service Road Alternative N
ZONE 3 (50 Street to 51 Avenue) Existing Conditions N
ZONE 3 (50 Street to 51 Avenue) Proposed Plan N
ZONE 4 (51 Avenue to 54 Avenue) Existing Conditions N
ZONE 4 (51 Avenue to 54 Avenue) Proposed Plan N N
7. Key Intersections Total daily traffic projections in the Transportation Study completed by Associated Engineering were used in the analysis. 2010 traffic counts provided by the City of Cold Lake were used for directional distribution at each intersection The Following key intersections were analyzed: Highway 28 and 43 Avenue Highway 28 and 50 Street Highway 28 and Centre Avenue Highway 28 and 52 Avenue Highway 28 and 54 Avenue
Highway 28 and 43 Avenue - Existing
Highway 28 and 43 Avenue - Proposed Auxiliary Lane Alternative Service Road Alternative
Highway 28 and 50 Street - Existing
Highway 28 and 50 Street - Proposed Service Road Alternative Auxiliary Lane Alternative
Highway 28 and Centre Avenue - Existing
Highway 28 and Centre Avenue - Proposed Conventional Configuration Roundabout Configuration
Highway 28 and 52 Avenue Existing Proposed
Highway 28 and 54 Avenue Existing Proposed
8. Next Steps Identify preferred plan taking into account comments from stakeholders through Open House#1. Present the preferred plan at Open House #2 in the spring. Finalize recommended plan.