Grey County Transportation Master Plan Council Presentation October 2, 2012

Agenda Preliminary Findings Public Consultation Other Background Review Data Collection and Review Field Observations Public Consultation Purpose Dates and Locations Other Council Presentation Meeting with Local Municipalities

Goals of the TMP Goal #1: Create a vision for all modes of transportation in the County of Grey, with a particular focus on encouraging active transportation options (cycling, walking/running) Goal #2: Identify Transportation network constraints and opportunities, as well as required infrastructure improvements/expansions to ensure the continued safe and efficient movement of people and goods to the year 2036. Where applicable rationalize County Roads & Bridges. Goal #3: Ensure that the Transportation Master Plan is fully aligned with the County’s vision and goals identified in the County Corporate Strategic Plan and other County plans/strategies. Goal #4: Establish solutions reflective of the present economic climate and future conditions. Goal #5: Coordinate and establish partnerships with public and private agencies.

Issues to be addressed in TMP Network and System Inventory Transportation Demand Network needs Needs of Area Municipalities Rural Centres Operational Issues Network Continuity Bridge rationalization Active Transportation and Transit Opportunities

Background Review

Background Review Review of 15 background reports and 22 traffic studies included: Grey County Growth Management Strategy (2008) City of Owen Sound Transportation Master Plan (2010) The Town of The Blue Mountains Comprehensive Transportation Strategic Plan (2010) Background reports = 15 Traffic studies = 22

Background Review Growth Management Study (2008)

Background Review Actual vs Projected Population Year Permanent Population (Census) Permanent Projected Population (GMS) Total Number of Private Dwellings (Census) Total Dwellings Occupied by Usual Residents (Census) 2006 92,411 95,900 44,387 37,169 2011 92,568 102,200 46,481 38,042 Total Difference Increase or (Decrease) 157 6,300 2,094 873

Background Review Key recommendations from the City of Owen Sound Transportation Master Plan Encourage Public Transit use, walking and cycling by development intensification on the city’s primary transit corridors Undertake a detailed Public Transit service network review which should allow for the provision of east- west and north-south transit services along key corridors in the city to employment and retail centres Promote outer alternative route around Owen Sound for through truck traffic on County and Provincial routes

Background Review Key recommendations from The Town of The Blue Mountains Comprehensive Transportation Strategic Plan Develop a town TDM and TDM co-ordinator Educate the town on benefits of TDM Review the walking & cycling policies and requirements in road design guidelines Co-ordinate transit requirements with County, other municipalities & existing transit operators Undertake the road network improvements highlighted in the study to improve the capacity and safety of the town & county network

Data Collection and Review

Counts Automated Traffic Recorder (ATR) counts for 24 link segments Count dates: Aug 23 to Aug 26 (18 counts) Aug 30 to Sep 3 (3 counts) Sep 6 to Sep 9 (4 counts) Seasonal counts (2009, 2011, 2012) provided by the County

Counts Weekday and weekend 24-hour traffic volumes

Data Collection and Review Weekday PM Peak hour volumes generally higher than the AM peak (example County Rd 124 N of Maple Valley)

Data Collection and Review Comparison of Thursday and Friday counts

Data Collection and Review Comparison of Saturday and Sunday counts

Data Collection and Review August vs September comparison – Friday volumes (example at County Rd 124 N of Maple Valley)

Data Collection and Review August vs September comparison – weekend volumes (example County Rd 124 N of Maple Valley)

Data Collection and Review Seasonal count comparison at Grey Rd 10 south of Grey Rd 9  Higher volumes in Summer

Data Collection and Review Seasonal count comparison at Grey Rd 4 west of Hwy 6  Higher volumes in Fall

Existing Travel Patterns Place of Residence – Place of Work (2006 Census) Draft

Public Consultation

Public Consultation #1 Purpose – to present background information and obtain public input on the transportation needs of Grey County Date and Time Locations Thursday, November 1, 2012 5:00 to 7:00 PM 1 Flesherton Kinplex 102 Highland Drive, Flesherton 2 County of Grey Administration Building (Council Chambers) 595 9th Ave. East, Owen Sound Saturday, November 3, 2012 2:00 to 4:00 PM Beaver Valley Community Centre 58 Alfred St. W., Thornbury P & H Centre, (Lions Den 2nd Floor) 269 7th Ave., Hanover

Next Steps Assess future transportation network constraints and opportunities Identify Network Solutions Public Consultation #2  Spring 2013 Report  Summer 2013