point grey road public realm improvements newsletter
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The City of Vancouver document detailing improvements on Point Grey Road.TRANSCRIPT
Identified alignment is for illustration purposes. Final alignment may vary according to site specific conditions.
Point Grey Road has three distinct conditions. Design recommendations were created for each of the West, Centre, and East segments.
The Seaside Greenway is a 28 km stretch of walking and cycling paths that begins at the Vancouver Convention Centre and ends at Spanish Banks Park. Since 2013, work has been underway to complete the Seaside Greenway. Phase I (completed in 2014) provided improvements between Burrard Bridge and Jericho Beach Park. Phase II includes traffic signal adjustments to W 4th Avenue (completed in 2015), a final traffic plan for the neighbourhood north of W 4th Avenue, and a recommended design for public realm and walking connections on Point Grey Road.
In June 2015, staff presented two public realm and sidewalk options along Point Grey Road. Over 360 people attended the events with 80% of them from the neighbourhood north of W 4th Avenue. Following public feedback on the design options, staff have been meeting with residents on Point Grey Road to discuss property-specific impacts.
This newsletter outlines the recommended public realm and sidewalk design along Point Grey Road between Alma Street and Tatlow Park, and refinements to the cul-de-sacs between Blenheim and Trutch Streets.
Point Grey Cul-de-sacs Seaside Greenway Phase II
Point Grey Road Public Realm Improvements
February 2016
vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall
In June 2015, a design was presented for the cul-de-sacs between Blenheim Street and Trutch Street. The proposed conditions will provide more greenspace, wider sidewalks and a local street bikeway. Refinements to the cul-de-sac design were made based on further technical analysis of tree root protection and consultation with emergency services.
To view information on Seaside Greenway Phase II, visit: vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall
Questions or comments? Contact us by phone at 3-1-1 or e-mail [email protected]
Revised Plan
Events and Feedback
• ~360 people
attended Open
Houses (June 2015)
• 189 questionnaires
received
• over 30 meetings
with residents on
north side of Point
Grey Road
• 3,100 newsletters:
about neighbourhood
traffic
recommendations in
the area (Dec. 2015)
Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
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St
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Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
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Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
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Bu
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St
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Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
Macd
on
ald
St
Tra
falg
ar
St
Larc
h S
t
Ste
ph
en
s S
t
Bals
am
St
Vin
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t
Yew
St
Arb
utu
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Baysw
ate
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Alm
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St
Co
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St
Tru
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St
Hig
hb
ury
St
Wallace
St
Wallace
St
Broadway
Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
ress
St
Ch
est
nu
t S
t
Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
Map
le S
t
Bu
rrard
St
Pin
e S
t
Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
N
CENTRE: Waterloo to
Balaclava
EAST: Balaclava to Tatlow Park
WEST: Alma to Waterloo
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Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
Macd
on
ald
St
Tra
falg
ar
St
Larc
h S
t
Ste
ph
en
s S
t
Bals
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St
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Hig
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St
Wallace
St
Wallace
St
Broadway
Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
ress
St
Ch
est
nu
t S
t
Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
Map
le S
t
Bu
rrard
St
Pin
e S
t
Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
Legend
Point Grey Road
N
W 1st Ave
Point Grey Road
Point Grey Road
Tru
tch
Point Grey Road Park
Please submit your comments by March 13, 2016.
Visit vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall for
detailed plans.
Contact us by phone
at 3-1-1 or e-mail
New sidewalk connectionsand trees
Street closure to create green space
New seating and bicycle parking
New seating
SEASIDE GREENWAY
Identified widths represent a typical design and variations may occur for different segments on Point Grey Road.
4.07 2.04 3.87
6.11 2.50 5.87
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2.60 2.00 3.00
4.60 7.30
2.601.70 4.07 2.04 3.00
6.11 2.40 5.49
1.14
4.07 2.04 1.50
6.11 2.50 5.87
0.06 0.09 0.62
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0.28
1.35
0.75
6.10
5.62
Back Blvd.
4.0 2.0 2.4 5.8 2.0 3.9
2.6 2.0 2.4 5.8 1.7 2.63.04.0 2.0 2.4 6.1 1.4 1.23.0
Sidewalk Sidewalk Back Blvd
Boulevard South Parking 2 - Travel Lanes Boulevard North
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Boulevard South Parking 2 - Travel Lanes Boulevard North
Back Blvd. Sidewalk Front Blvd Back BlvdSidewalk
Boulevard South Parking 2 - Travel Lanes Boulevard North
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Survey Highlights
One hundred and eighty-nine questionnaires were received during and after the June 2015 Open Houses. Feedback was provided on the public realm and walking connection options, and traffic plan options for the area north of W 4th Avenue.
Highlights from questionnaire responses include the following:
Best features and benefits of recommended design
• Wider and fully accessible sidewalks (58%)
• Greater separation between sidewalk and roadway (48%)
• More green space (47%)
• Seating and resting opportunities, and reduced conflict between users
% support for recommended
option
Greatest concerns
• Conflicts between people walking, cycling and driving
• Difficulty accessing driveways
• Changes to parking
• Impacts to access and privacy on adjacent properties
Sidewalk and Public Realm Highlights February 2016
Recommended improvements to Point Grey Road include:
• Sidewalk width of 3.0 m along north side of Point Grey Road
• A treed front boulevard between the roadway and sidewalk on the north side
of Point Grey Road
• Planting of new trees along Point Grey Road
• Consistent 1.2 m back boulevard between sidewalk and private properties
• Improved street and pedestrian lighting
• Addition of site furniture including benches and water fountains in the parks
• Construction coordinated with upcoming sewer replacement
Next Steps and Comments
What is different? Why?
Widened sidewalk on the north side of the street
Maintain a level sidewalk across driveways
• To provide additional space for people walking and running with connections to waterfront parks
• To bring sidewalk width in line with other sections of the Seaside Greenway
• To improve the walking and running surface for people of all ages and abilities
Road narrowed between Waterloo and Tatlow Park
• To widen the sidewalk while maintaining two travel lanes and south on-street parking
Road widened slightly between Alma and Waterloo
• To provide additional space for motor vehicles and bicycles, reducing conflict between the two
• To bring road widths in line with the rest of Point Grey Road
New or widened front boulevard on the north side of the street
• To provide a more comfortable pedestrian experience by creating separation between vehicles and pedestrians and improved visibility for all road users
Some existing tree and hedges removed from the street right of way
• To accommodate the widened sidewalk and improve visibility for all road users
New street tree planting • To replace existing trees that need to be removed and to enhance the public realm
New street and pedestrian lighting • To provide lighting levels to current standards and improve visibility to all road users
New driveway crossings • To provide access for residents while maintaining a level sidewalk
Corner bulges with raised pedestrian crossings
• To provide improved and safer pedestrian crossing at key intersections and reduce vehicle speeds
New benches, water fountain and bicycle parking
• To provide new rest areas at the parks
varies 2.0m 8.5m 3.0m 1.2mvaries
Typical Cross Section and Plan
Variations to the front boulevard, sidewalk width, and overall alignment are anticipated to accommodate issues such as significant trees and corner crossings. Detailed plans and cross sections for each segment of Point Grey Road are available on the project website.
SOUTH SIDE NORTH SIDEPOINT GREY ROAD
Highlights
Final recommendations will be presented to Council in the spring.
Development of the public realm and sidewalk improvements are being coordinated with the Point Grey Road sewer replacement. Final construction of the recommended sidewalk, public realm, and cul-de-sacs improvements is anticipated to start Fall 2016.
To view detailed plans for each segment of Point Grey Road visit: vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall. Comments can be sent to 3-1-1 or by email at [email protected].
Please submit your comments by March 13, 2016.
Identified alignment is for illustration purposes. Final alignment may vary according to site specific conditions.
Point Grey Road has three distinct conditions. Design recommendations were created for each of the West, Centre, and East segments.
The Seaside Greenway is a 28 km stretch of walking and cycling paths that begins at the Vancouver Convention Centre and ends at Spanish Banks Park. Since 2013, work has been underway to complete the Seaside Greenway. Phase I (completed in 2014) provided improvements between Burrard Bridge and Jericho Beach Park. Phase II includes traffic signal adjustments to W 4th Avenue (completed in 2015), a final traffic plan for the neighbourhood north of W 4th Avenue, and a recommended design for public realm and walking connections on Point Grey Road.
In June 2015, staff presented two public realm and sidewalk options along Point Grey Road. Over 360 people attended the events with 80% of them from the neighbourhood north of W 4th Avenue. Following public feedback on the design options, staff have been meeting with residents on Point Grey Road to discuss property-specific impacts.
This newsletter outlines the recommended public realm and sidewalk design along Point Grey Road between Alma Street and Tatlow Park, and refinements to the cul-de-sacs between Blenheim and Trutch Streets.
Point Grey Cul-de-sacs Seaside Greenway Phase II
Point Grey Road Public Realm Improvements
February 2016
vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall
In June 2015, a design was presented for the cul-de-sacs between Blenheim Street and Trutch Street. The proposed conditions will provide more greenspace, wider sidewalks and a local street bikeway. Refinements to the cul-de-sac design were made based on further technical analysis of tree root protection and consultation with emergency services.
To view information on Seaside Greenway Phase II, visit: vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall
Questions or comments? Contact us by phone at 3-1-1 or e-mail [email protected]
Revised Plan
Events and Feedback
• ~360 people
attended Open
Houses (June 2015)
• 189 questionnaires
received
• over 30 meetings
with residents on
north side of Point
Grey Road
• 3,100 newsletters:
about neighbourhood
traffic
recommendations in
the area (Dec. 2015)
Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
Macd
on
ald
St
Tra
falg
ar
St
Larc
h S
t
Ste
ph
en
s S
t
Bals
am
St
Vin
e S
t
Yew
St
Arb
utu
s S
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Baysw
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r S
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Alm
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St
Co
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St
Tru
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St
Hig
hb
ury
St
Wallace
St
Wallace
St
Broadway
Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
ress
St
Ch
est
nu
t S
t
Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
Map
le S
t
Bu
rrard
St
Pin
e S
t
Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
Macd
on
ald
St
Tra
falg
ar
St
Larc
h S
t
Ste
ph
en
s S
t
Bals
am
St
Vin
e S
t
Yew
St
Arb
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Baysw
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r S
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Alm
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Du
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Co
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Ble
nh
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St
Tru
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St
Hig
hb
ury
St
Wallace
St
Wallace
St
Broadway
Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
ress
St
Ch
est
nu
t S
t
Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
Map
le S
t
Bu
rrard
St
Pin
e S
t
Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
N
CENTRE: Waterloo to
Balaclava
EAST: Balaclava to Tatlow Park
WEST: Alma to Waterloo
34
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60
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310
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33
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310
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33
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28
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0 b
lock
Street network
Recommended routes for through motor vehicles
Street network
Local access changes (motor vehicles)
One-way (motor vehicles)
Street network
Extent of sidewalk improvements
Cul-de-sac
Vanier Park
Macd
on
ald
St
Tra
falg
ar
St
Larc
h S
t
Ste
ph
en
s S
t
Bals
am
St
Vin
e S
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Yew
St
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Alm
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St
Hig
hb
ury
St
Wallace
St
Wallace
St
Broadway
Cornwall Ave
Point Grey R
oad
Point Grey Road
Burrard Bridge
Jericho Beach Park
Tatlow Park
McBride Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Volunteer Park
Hastings Mill Park
Point GreyRoad Park
Jean BeatyPark
MargaretPiggotPark
Kitsilano BeachPark
English Bay
English Bay
1st Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
1st Ave
York Ave
3rd Ave
2nd Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave5th Ave
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
16th
Ave
Broadway
6th Ave
7th Ave
8th Ave
Broadway
Cyp
ress
St
Ch
est
nu
t S
t
Creelman Ave
Whyte Ave
McNicoll Ave
Map
le S
t
Bu
rrard
St
Pin
e S
t
Fir
St
Kitsilano
Fairview
West End
Downtown
Point Grey
Dunbar
Legend
Point Grey Road
N
W 1st Ave
Point Grey Road
Point Grey Road
Tru
tch
Point Grey Road Park
Please submit your comments by March 13, 2016.
Visit vancouver.ca/pointgreycornwall for
detailed plans.
Contact us by phone
at 3-1-1 or e-mail
New sidewalk connections and trees
Street closure to create green space
New seating and bicycle parking
New seating
SEASIDE GREENWAY