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* Segment 1 Mississauga Road to McLaughlin Road
* Segment 2 McLaughlin Road to Kennedy Road
* Segment 3 Kennedy Road to Highway 410
* Segment 4 Highway 410 to Highway 50
* Segment 5 Highway 50 to Kipling Avenue
* Segment 6 Kipling Avenue to Wigwoss Drive
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* Focus Area A Downtown Bus Terminal / GO Station
* Focus Area B Kitchener-Georgetown GO Rail Corridor Underpass
* Focus Area C Highway 410 Interchange
* Focus Area D Bramalea City Centre Transit Hub
* Focus Area E Delta Park Boulevard to Auction Lane & Rail Structure at CN
Intermodal Yard
* Focus Area F Claireville Conservation Area (Goreway Drive to The Gore Road)
* Focus Area G Highway 427 Interchange - 6 Lane Structure
* Focus Area H Humber River / Rail Corridor
Comment Segment or Focus Area your comment refers to: Segment or Focus Area your
comment refers to: General Project Comment Segment 1: Mississauga Road to
McLaughlin Road Segment 2: McLaughlin Road to Kennedy Road Segment 3: Kennedy
Road to Highway 410 Segment 4: Highway 410 to Highway 50 Segment 5: Highway 50
to Kipling Avenue Segment 6: Kipling Avenue to Wigwoss Drive Focus Area A:
Downtown Bus Terminal / GO Station Focus Area B: Kitchener-Georgetown GO Rail
Corridor Underpass Focus Area C: Highway 410 Interchange Focus Area D: Bramalea
City Centre Transit Hub Focus Area E: Delta Park Boulevard to Auction Lane &
Rail Structure at CN Intermodal Yard Focus Area F: Claireville Conservation Area
(Goreway Drive to The Gore Road) Focus Area G: Highway 427 Interchange - 6 Lane
Structure Focus Area H: Humber River / Rail Corridor Nearest intersection or
address (optional) Your name (will be private; optional) Your email (will be
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SEGMENT 1: MISSISSAUGA ROAD TO MCLAUGHLIN ROAD
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 4 km
* Land Use: Future High-Density Mixed-Use development at major intersections
* Lanes: Five (5). Two (2) general purpose lanes in each direction and one (1)
shared centre-turning lane. See design concepts below.
* Paths: Multi-use path for pedestrians, cyclists on north side
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 20 - 50 m
* Official Plan: 36 - 45 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
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Concept B: Keep all existing lanes and widen to include median BRT.
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Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside business access and
transit lane.
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Concept D: Keep all general purpose lanes and widen for curbside business
access and transit lane.
SEGMENT 2: MCLAUGHLIN ROAD TO KENNEDY ROAD
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 3 km
* Land Use: Mix of residential and downtown commercial.
* Lanes: Four (4) to Five (5) through most of segment. On-street parking lanes
in section of downtown area. Will be reduced to a 2-lane cross section
between Theatre Lane and Mill Street (future condition).
* Additional Conditions: No dedicated cycling facilities
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 20 - 35 m
* Official Plan: 20 - 36 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Click Focus Areas A and B on the map to see planning concepts for these specific
areas in Segment 2.
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SEGMENT 3: KENNEDY ROAD TO HIGHWAY 410
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 1.5 km
* Land Use: Mostly commercial
* Lanes: Seven (7).
* Additional Conditions: No cycling facilities. Many driveways/property access
points on Queen Street.
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 33 - 47 m
* Official Plan: 26 - 45 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Previous Slide Next Slide
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept B: Keep all existing lanes and widen to include median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside business access and
transit lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept D: Keep all general purpose lanes and widen for curbside business
access and transit lane.
SEGMENT 4: HIGHWAY 410 TO HIGHWAY 50
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 10 km
* Land Use: Mix of commercial, industrial, and residential land with
conservation areas
* Lanes: Seven (7).
* Additional Conditions: No cycling facilities.
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 42 - 55 m
* Official Plan: 45 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Previous Slide Next Slide
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept B: Keep all existing lanes and widen to include median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside business access and
transit lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept D: Keep all general purpose lanes and widen for curbside business
access and transit lane.
SEGMENT 5: HIGHWAY 50 TO KIPLING AVENUE
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 4.5 km
* Land Use: Commercial and industrial.
* Lanes: Six (6) to Seven (7).
* Additional Features: Goods movement corridor. No cycling facilities.
Many driveways/property access points on Highway 7.
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 42 - 56 m
* Official Plan: 45 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Previous Slide Next Slide
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept B: Keep all existing lanes and widen to include median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside business access and
transit lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept D: Keep all general purpose lanes and widen for curbside business
access and transit lane.
SEGMENT 6: KIPLING AVENUE TO WIGWOSS DRIVE
OVERVIEW:
* Length: 1.5 km
* Land Use: Residential with natural features.
* Lanes: Four (4) to Five (5).
* Additional Conditions: No dedicated cycling facilities. Connects to existing
Viva Rapidway.
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
* Existing: 28 - 48 m
* Official Plan: 45 m
PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Previous Slide Next Slide
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept B: Keep all existing lanes and widen to include median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside business access and
transit lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
Concept D: Keep all general purpose lanes and widen for curbside business
access and transit lane.
FOCUS AREA A: DOWNTOWN BUS TERMINAL / GO STATION
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Provincial Urban Growth Centre, part of the Central Area of a
rapidly developing city.
2. Development potential for a walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented centre.
3. Connecting local and regional transit (bus and rail) at Brampton GO Station.
CHALLENGES:
1. Strong heritage value: the intersection of Queen Street and Main Street,
the ‘Four Corners,’ marks the symbolic heart of the historic downtown.
2. Integrate BRT exchange and transfers with possible future transit projects
(Brampton LRT and Downtown Transit Hub location).
3. Narrow streets limiting the opportunity for dedicated transit.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: BRT stays on Queen Street with station located near Main Street.
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Concept B: Divert BRT off Queen Street to the Future Bus Terminal or GO Station.
FOCUS AREA B: KITCHENER-GEORGETOWN GO RAIL CORRIDOR UNDERPASS
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Improve connections to Züm and GO Transit services.
2. Improve connection of Queen Street with Downtown Brampton.
3. Prioritizing transit in a constrained area to improve greater mobility
along Queen Street.
CHALLENGES:
1. Narrow Right-of-Way.
2. High costs to acquire land for rail bridge widening.
3. Service impacts to Kitchener-Georgetown GO service due to construction.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Eastbound BRT lane with general purpose lane removed.
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Concept B: Mixed traffic operations.
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Concept C: Eastbound BRT lane with one general purpose lane removed.
* Go to slide 1
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Concept D: Westbound BRT lane.
FOCUS AREA C: HIGHWAY 410 INTERCHANGE
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Next to commercial lands with access to employment (opportunity for
higher density).
2. Active transportation facilities approaching the Highway 410 interchange.
CHALLENGES:
1. High costs to reconstruct interchange ramps and to widen bridge.
2. Property acquisitions needed to widen the Right-of-Way.
3. Highway on/off ramps create conflicts for cyclists and pedestrians.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Planning concepts for Highway 410 are being developed in consultation with
Ministry of Transportation.
FOCUS AREA D: BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE TRANSIT HUB
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Refreshed Bramalea City Centre with opportunities for residential,
employment, and retail.
2. Connections to Chinguacousy Park: a major landmark and recreation
destination.
3. Connection of local and regional (bus) transit at Bramalea Terminal.
CHALLENGES:
1. Costs to widen structure and ramp into Bramalea City Centre.
2. Primary truck route.
3. High auto volumes in some areas, partially due to access to Highway 410.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Station located on Queen Street.
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Concept B: BRT diverts off Queen Street to Bramalea Terminal via Central Park
Drive.
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Concept C: BRT diverts off Queen Street to Bramalea Terminal via Peel Centre
Drive.
FOCUS AREA E: DELTA PARK BOULEVARD TO AUCTION LANE & RAIL STRUCTURE AT CN
INTERMODAL YARD
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Improve access to manufacturing and industrial employment areas.
2. Redevelopment potential of large, low-intensity sites fronting Queen
Street.
3. Potential connection point to existing transit routes on Goreway Drive.
CHALLENGES:
1. Primary trucking route with high traffic volumes.
2. Property acquisition needed to widen the area.
3. Widening the structure may result in clearance-related impacts.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Centre BRT with one general purpose lane removed.
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* Go to slide 5
Concept B: Centre BRT with all general purpose lanes retained. A new structure
would be needed.
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* Go to slide 5
Concept C: Curbside BRT with one general purpose lane removed.
* Go to slide 1
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* Go to slide 5
Concept D: Curbside BRT with all general purpose lanes retained. A new
structure would be needed.
* Go to slide 1
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* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
Concept E: Mixed traffic operations.
FOCUS AREA F: CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA (GOREWAY DRIVE TO THE GORE ROAD)
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Connections to Claireville Conservation Area, parks, and valley lands.
2. Opportunity to improve street network.
3. The Gore neighbourhood is designated for mix of residential and employment
land.
4. Streetscaping and active transportation infrastructure.
CHALLENGES:
1. The Claireville Conversation Area and associated valley lands is
of significant natural heritage.
2. Valley lands act as pedestrian barrier.
3. Primary trucking route.
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FOCUS AREA G: HIGHWAY 427 INTERCHANGE - 6 LANE STRUCTURE
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Access to the industrial and manufacturing employment area.
2. Active transportation facilities approaching the interchange.
CHALLENGES:
1. Costs to widen bridge and reconstruction of interchange ramps.
2. Land acquisitions needed to widen area.
3. On/off ramps create conflicts for cyclists and pedestrians.
4. North-south hydro corridor.
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PLANNING CONCEPTS:
Planning concepts for Highway 427 are being developed in consultation with
Ministry of Transportation.
FOCUS AREA H: HUMBER RIVER / RAIL CORRIDOR
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Improve streetscaping and Active Transportation infrastructure.
2. Highway 7 transitions to the existing centre median BRT between Bruce
Street and Helen Street.
3. Connect to the Humber River.
CHALLENGES:
1. Impacts to Humber River, a significant natural environment.
2. Costs to widen rail, bridge, and stormwater structures.
3. Above ground utilities within the Right-of-Way.
HUMBER BRIDGE PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
* Go to slide 6
* Go to slide 7
* Go to slide 8
Concept B: Convert general purpose lane for median BRT. Addition of eastbound
cycling lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
* Go to slide 6
* Go to slide 7
* Go to slide 8
Concept C: Convert general purpose lane for curbside BRT. Addition of eastbound
cycling lane.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
* Go to slide 6
* Go to slide 7
* Go to slide 8
Concept D: Convert general purpose lane for curbside BRT.
* Go to slide 1
* Go to slide 2
* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
* Go to slide 6
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* Go to slide 8
Concept E: No BRT.
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Concept F: Curbside BRT in one direction only.
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Concept G: New structure with median BRT. Keep general purpose lanes.
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Concept H: New structure with curbside BRT. Keep general purpose lanes.
CP OVERPASS BRIDGE PLANNING CONCEPTS:
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Concept A: Centre BRT with one general purpose lane removed.
* Go to slide 1
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* Go to slide 3
* Go to slide 4
* Go to slide 5
* Go to slide 6
* Go to slide 7
Concept B: Curbside BRT with one general purpose lane removed.
* Go to slide 1
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Concept C: No BRT — shared curbside lanes.
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Concept D: Curbside BRT with one general purpose lane removed.
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Concept E: Centre BRT. Bridge widening on north side.
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Concept F: Curbside BRT. Bridge widening on north side.
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Concept G: Curbside BRT with eastbound cycling lane. Bridge widening on
north side.
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Comment Date: 1/23/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area A
Comment: The Queen Street BRT should divert to Brampton GO station to provide
the greatest connectivity with the Kitchener GO train. As part of the GO
expansion program, Kitchener GO trains is getting increased services and there
is a strong need to made transit faster for regional trips.
Response: We are considering various planning concepts and routing options at
this stage of the study, and will evaluate a direct connection to Brampton GO.
Comment Date: 1/23/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: I like how Viva is in the centre of the road. I'm hoping that this new
line will be the same!
Response: We are considering several concepts at this stage of the study
including Median BRT, which are the dedicated transit lanes in the centre of the
road, like the current Highway 7 Viva system.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: Pedestrian/Bike lane grading considerations need to be made! Current
infrastructure has a graded pedestrian sidewalk, however, same will be needed
for a bike lane as the road hill is too steep for bikes.
Response: Pedestrian and bike connection improvements will be a critical element
in the design and evaluation phases.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: Significant rail bridge replacement works required! The rail bridge
represents a choke point for traffic in Woodbridge - it is important to target 4
vehicle lane expansion dedicating 2 expansion lanes for buses, and adding
pedestrian/bike options on each side. With restrictions: signalling options
should considered for a single bus lane / road way. However bus lanes should be
the priority
Response: We are considering multiple concepts for this Focus Area at this stage
of the study. Some could include bridge widening.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: VITAL grading considerations for pedestrian and bike lane. Current hill
is too steep for pedestrian travel and too dangerous for rollerblades and bikes
as the hill terminates at the islington and highway 7 intersection. MOST
potential pedestrian and bicycle traffic (which will improve transit access for
the city) is hindered by the current grade. Consider any: - bike+pedestrian over
pass of Islington (if widening becomes a prohibitive cost) - or, entire road way
grading: distribute evenly the hill for the entire road way from Bruce Street to
Islington - Seperated bike lanes with a different grade... allowing. As it
stands there is no way for a bike to safely approach this intersection.
Response: The eventual design plan for this area will include consideration for
improved cycle facilities to the greatest extent practicable. The overall
corridor will incldue cycle facility improvements in alignment with York and
Peel transportation plans.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: COMPLETE Bridge Replacement. This same rail line south had similarly
aged bridges replaced, considering the existing deteriorating structure that
exists - CN Rail must soon be required to replace the bridge entirely. Bridge
widening or a secondary replacement bridge must be considered in conjunction
with widening through way underneath
Response: We are considering multiple concepts for this Focus Area at this stage
of the study. Some could include bridge widening.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: I believe the stretch in section H should be priority for the Region
and Metrolinx. West of Kipling new paving and bus shelters are in place all the
way to Brampton. Traffic moves relatively smoothly for buses. sometimes over 20
minutes is lost on a 2 km stretch. Traffic in the evening starts backing up
before Wigwoss going westbound in evening. Public funding for humber bridge
widening, expropriation and push for Rail bridge change should be priority
Response: Thank you for this great feedback. We are considering various planning
concepts for this Focus Area at this stage of the study. Some could include both
lane conversion and widening options. The trade offs of each, along with
feedback from the public, will be key considerations in evaluation of these
concepts.
Comment Date: 1/24/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: I like concept F. This would allow most traffic to flow. Only one
sidewalk is necessary as it is unlikely bikers would be peddling uphill and it
is not a route generally people walk about. As per previous comment prioritize
maximum lane widening as most time is lost from VMCC to Brampton.
Response: Thank you for your feedback! This concept will be screened along with
the others presented, and feedback like this will be part of that consideration.
Comment Date: 1/25/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 1
Comment: When is construction on this segment proposed to start? Will there be a
need to expropriate properties in some or all proposed scenarios ?
Response: Proposed construction timelines will be developed as part of this
phase of work, and are anticipated to be identified in 2024. Property impacts
have not been determined at this stage. They will be identified in this study
and further refined as design progresses.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 1
Comment: If project is approved, which segment will be constructed first?
Response: Proposed construction timelines and phasing will be developed as part
of this phase of work and are anticipated to be identified in 2024.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 1
Comment: How will this project be funded? Ie: What is the % breakdown of cost
sharing amongst Muncipality of Brampton, Provincial & Federal level government,
etc?
Response: The Business Case will set out the benefits, and costs and
deliverability/operational considerations of the project. This will inform any
subsequent decisions on project funding.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 1
Comment: Once construction begins, what is the estimated time (in months) for
entire project completion?
Response: Proposed construction timelines will be developed as part of this
phase of work, and are anticipated to be identified in 2024.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: General Project Comment
Comment: Mixed traffic option does not provide adequate BRT service and
infrastructure, it should only be considered where physical constraints exist.
Response: This stage of the study is looking at several potential treatments for
the entire corridor, including those areas you describe as having significant
physical constraints. Mixed traffic (no BRT) scenarios are only being considered
for those short pinch points.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: General Project Comment
Comment: Widening options do not adequately ensure the safety of pedestrians and
transit riders. It will only perpetuate the traffic that exists today and
exacerbate conflicts.
Response: The decision to widen will look closely at the future corridor’s
engagement with the urban realm and connections across Queen Street / Highway 7
for future developments and land uses. Multi-modal traffic conflicts and impacts
on non-motorized forms of transport will be critical factors.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: General Project Comment
Comment: Will the station designs be consistent with current station designs on
the VIVA rapidways?
Response: Station shelter design will be undertaken later in detailed design,
and will focus on providing safe, accessible shelters with amenities, also
taking into account the local context of the stop.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area D
Comment: How will accommodate crossing Queen Street as it is already a wide road
through the Central Park Drive / Dixie Road area? Is the safety of
mobility-challenged passengers being considered? As Queen Street is a truck
corridor, what other safety measures will be put in for passengers when crossing
Queen?
Response: The decision to widen will look closely at the future corridor’s
engagement with the urban realm and connections across Queen Street / Highway 7
for future developments and land uses. It will also strongly consider the safety
and convenience of pedestrians in relation to truck traffic. Multi-modal traffic
conflicts and impacts on non-motorized forms of transport will be critical
factors.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area A
Comment: This is the Brampton Innovation District with hundreds of tech startup
founders, City employees, and university students
Response: Downtown Brampton is a critical focus point for this study and
trade-offs for service, convenience, and accessibility for all users will be
critical.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 4
Comment: What is the plan for bicycle infrastructure especially the overpasses
for highway 410 and highway 427 and mega intersections (Airport Road, Highway
27)
Response: The specific amenities for cyclists across the highway interchanges is
not yet confirmed. We intend to discuss with the Ministry of Transportation to
explore options and safe crossings.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 2
Comment: Have you looked at bypassing some of the narrow segments of Queen? For
example, westbound buses or westbound traffic could have a separate land that
exits from Queen near Maple, crosses in front of the YMCA to access Nelson, then
travels from Nelson to Main for access to the GO Station?
Response: The Initial Business Case (IBC) for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
corridor did look at parallel routes for short segments and determined the
diversion would negatively impact ridership and access. All options retain the
BRT on Queen Street, with possible exceptions only at Downtown Brampton and
Bramalea Town Centre.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Segment 2
Comment: Your graphic showing three potential diversions off Queen Street
includes a corridor running through a pedestrianized area in between Brampton's
Rose Theatre and heritage buildings on Queen and Main. Seeing this in the map
leaves me wondering if staff and consultants have actually come to Downtown
Brampton as part of their preliminary analysis.
Response: Staff did conduct a tour of Downtown Brampton in September 2022 to
review logistics and potential future BRT connection. The figures are
illustrative only, meant to represent potential routes through Downtown. A route
through the pedestrianized area is not being considered. Actual routes will be
coordinated with the Downtown Brampton Transit Hub Study which started in
January 2023.
Comment Date: 1/26/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: You did not spend enough time talking about this focus area. The
answers to the questions were very vague. There should be one session per focus
area. Only members interested in that area attend and you could explain the
different options and allow for questions about the particular area. There are
developments going up (at least 6 are proposed that I know). The infrastructure
should go in before they are built. This is such a unique area. When is the next
Webinar? We need to know more before we can offer concerns, suggestions etc.
Response: The presentation was intended to be an introduction to the corridor
study’s main areas of focus and, unfortunately, we could not dedicate too much
time to any one area. However, we remain available to answer questions about any
specific locations, and encourage you to review the website content for more
details on specific focus areas.
Comment Date: 1/27/2023
Related Segment/Area:
Comment: There is no bridge on this map? Is it going to be removed? Widened? I
find it difficult to visualize any of the options here. I am not a planner or
anything, but I believe the changes need to be made before developments go up.
Anything can be made to look good on paper. There has to be major work done here
in order to add lanes (bus, bike, sidewalk). Traffic is chaotic already. Council
wants to add 3 more developments at the crest of the hill with entrances and
exits, add the exits from Landsdowne & Mckenzie + Petro Canada. It is not safe
to walk of bike here already. The planning policies talk of safe communities
that promote health and wellbeing, where people can walk, cycle or take the bus.
I don't know that this can be accomplished from Kipling Ave. to Islington Ave.
The community's health and wellbeing would be compromised during the process.
Response: Thank you. The development of options is still at a high level at this
time – including options that do and do not call for widening of the existing
Humber River bridge and CP Rail trench between Islington Ave and Kipling Ave.
All options will weigh impacts on local and regional road traffic as well as
multi-modal (non-vehicle) accessibility and safety.
Comment Date: 1/27/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: what exactly is the plan for this segment there is only room right now
for 4 lanes from kipling to the top of the hill east of islington along hwy 7
Response: We are currently reviewing several options for this area, including
both widening and maintaining the existing roadway. We will assess the trade
offs of these options with municipal, regional, and rail stakeholders to arrive
at preferred options to be presented to the public.
Comment Date: 1/31/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: Wasn't the potential Bolton GO line being placed in this area? How
would connections work? Especially with a one-lane Highway 7 in each direction?
Response: Bolton GO is not being assessed as part of this project, however the
impact of BRT on the existing rail corridor, including the bridge, will be
considered. BRT connections with the GO station in Downtown Brampton are being
coordinated by the City in its recently-started Transit Hub Study. Opportunities
to discuss this project will be available throughout 2023 and 2024.
Comment Date: 2/3/2023
Related Segment/Area: Focus Area H
Comment: When will construction begin on the H segment, as it seems like the
most complex overground construction of the project
Response: Construction timelines will be proposed and prioritization of
different segments will be identified, to be determined at a later phase of the
study.
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