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1 Peachland Study Welcome Public Open House Preliminary Review of Alternate & Existing Route Options Peachland Study

2 Open House Purpose & Objectives 1. Present possible options for meeting the current and future needs of using both alternate and existing routes 2. Obtain your input on issues, opportunities, and concerns to be considered for the alternate and existing route options Peachland Study

3 Study Overview & Outcomes The Peachland Study is examining: Current conditions for the corridor through Peachland Future needs for transportation through Peachland Solutions that can be implemented to help meet future needs The study will result in the identification of preliminary options within two scenarios: One preferred option using the existing route One preferred option using an alternate route The study will not choose between these scenarios; that choice will be made by the Ministry in the future. Peachland Study

4 Where We Are in the Process The study team has assessed the current and future performance of the existing highway. They have also identified possible options to improve movement along the highway using both the existing route and an alternate route. The next step is to examine the different options and gather input on the issues, concerns, and opportunities associated with each. Winter Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Winter Project Initiation Current Conditions Assessment Future Conditions Assessment Options Generation & Assessment Option Recommendations Public Engagement OPEN HOUSE #1 OPEN HOUSE #2 OPEN HOUSE #3 WE ARE HERE Peachland Study

5 Recap of Current and Future Conditions Assessment (2016) Peachland s Unique Travel Patterns A large of portion of Peachland s population is retired, creating unique travel patterns compared to other areas in the Central Okanagan. in Peachland is vital for long-distance and local connections Peachland hosts high volumes of visiting traffic Trips from Peachland - AM Peak Hour Remain in Peachland 29% South on Hwy 97 2% West on Hwy 97C < 1% One-third of the traffic that starts in Peachland stays in Peachland Risk taking may increase at intersections as wait times grow From Hwy 97 North of Hwy 97C 10,710 vehicles/day Total Collisions on Hwy 97 Between Greata Ranch Rd. and Hwy 97C North on Hwy 97 69% To Hwy 97C 810 veh/day (11%) Trips from Peachland - PM Peak Hour South on Hwy 97 2% West on Hwy 97C < 1% Remain in Peachland 37% From Hwy 97 South of Peachland 7,500 vehicles/day North on Hwy 97 61% August 2014 (24 hrs/day, two weeks) Daily Traffic Entering Peachland on Peachland Study

6 Recap of Current and Future Conditions Assessment (2016) Looking to the Future - Population Peachland s population growth has not kept pace with the Regional District of Central Okanagan or BC. With a current population of approximately 5,200, Peachland has a theoretical build-out potential of 27,000 or more. However, past trends suggest a population of 7,700 by For the purposes of this study, the options to be developed will be based on a 2040 population of 7,700 with sensitivity analysis considering a range of up to 13,000. Key areas of growth in Peachland*: HWY 97C A: Ponderosa/Pincushion +2,100 D B: New Monaco: +2,800 (proposed) B C: Upper/Lower Princeton Ave: +700 (proposed) Annual Population Growth (%) A E D: Tabletop Mountain Resort: 2.0 District of Peachland HWY unit hotel, 20 cottages E: Downtown: +800 (new and infill) C 0.0 Percentage BC RDCO Peachland * Estimated residential unit growth Peachland Study

7 Recap of Current and Future Conditions Assessment (2016) Looking to the Future - Traffic Travel times and congestion are expected to increase gradually but noticeably in the future. Traffic growth has been slow, but trips through Peachland in 25 years may increase up to 3 minutes Crossing and turning onto the highway will become more challenging HWY 97C +1.5 min (AM peak) +3 min (PM peak) Estimated Travel Time Changes Peachland HWY 97 North of Hwy 97C to South of Peachland AM PM min 9.5 min min 12.5 min Change +1.5 min +3 min +1 min (AM peak) +2 min (PM peak) Okanagan Lake Peachland HWY 97 Hardy Street HWY 97C Renfrew Road Clements Crescent Ponderosa Drive/13th Street Princeton Avenue Buchanan Road (East)/Huston Road Buchanan Road (West) Trepanier Bench Road Chidley Road/Todd Road Seclusion Bay Road Drought Road Okanagan Lake Greater than 50 seconds seconds Less than 35 seconds AM and PM Peak Hour Volumes AM PM (99) AM PM (99) 481 (715) 735 (1095) 750 (1080) 517 (756) 630 (1052) 972 (1489) 937 (1410) 721 (964) 545 (1026) 895 (1468) 1067 (1491) 815 (996) South of Peachland to North of Hwy 97C AM PM min 9.5 min min 11.5 min Change +1 min +2 min 2015 Actual and 2040 Forecast Peak Hour Volumes, through Peachland Peachland Study

8 Public Input Public input has been gathered through a public open house in June 2016, feedback forms, s and letters from the public. The study team also meets with: The District of Peachland Local First Nations Peachland Council Technical Advisory Group Community Liaison Committee The Importance of Public and Stakeholder Input Public and stakeholder input is critical to understanding the opportunities, issues, and concerns of the Peachland community. The study team has benefited from meetings with Peachland Council, a Community Liaison Committee reflecting a cross section of interests, and a Technical Advisory Group. This input will help the Ministry make informed decisions about how to best meet transportation needs now and in the future. Peachland Study

9 Public Input Considerations The public has identified several considerations for the project team to keep in mind. These include: Safety Concerns: Reducing the speed of vehicles travelling through the community Mitigating the risk of accidents at intersections Providing space for pedestrians and cyclists Providing options that allow people of all ages and abilities to travel safely Considering the need for emergency routes Community Impacts: The community s small town atmosphere Property values Private property ownership (e.g. land acquisition) The vibrancy of local business and tourism The quality of life in the community (e.g. additional noise and pollution, additional traffic etc.) Traffic Congestion: The way vehicles get on and off the highway Traffic flow at key intersections Access to neighbourhoods and community destinations Peachland Study

10 Alternate Route Options Option One Characteristics: Takes advantage of the valley west of McCall Lakes Furthest from populated areas and generally not visible Maximum 6% grade for most of the route Intersects C approximately 8.5 km west of the /97C junction Distance: 12.6 km Max. elevation: 690 m Option Two Characteristics: Follows a route over Pincushion Mountain, to the west of the peak Longest and highest of the options, with significant cuts at the top required At maximum 6% grade for approximately the same distance as Option 1; remainder is relatively flat Intersects C at the same point as Option 1 Distance: 15 km Max. elevation: 863 m Distance: 13.4 km Max. elevation: 746 m Option Three Characteristics: Follows approximately the same route as developed by the Task Force Stays well above most populated areas along the west and north sides of Pincushion Mountain At maximum 6% grade for approximately half the length Intersects C at approximately Trepanier Road, 6 km west of the /97C junction Distance: 13.4 km Max. elevation: 858 m Distance: 10.3 km Max. elevation: 605 m Option 4 Characteristics: Follows the base of Pincushion Mountain Comes within 100m of existing development at the top of Ponderosa Drive Northern portion is generally flat, with a maximum 6% grade at the south end Intersects C at approximately Trepanier Road Option 5 Characteristics: Most of the alignment is the same as Option 4, except the southern 4 km, which follows a shorter, more direct route The southern portion passes through areas of existing development, particularly as it crosses Princeton Avenue below Vernon Avenue Flattest and shortest of all options, with least amount of rock cut required Peachland Study

11 Alternate Route Options Potential Considerations for Future Investigation The alternate route options have been reviewed with the Technical Advisory Group and the Community Liaison Committee and these groups have brought to our attention a number of potential considerations for further investigation, as marked verbatim on this map. Peachland Study

12 Existing Route Segments The existing route of approximately 12 kilometres is broken down into five segments. This division is based on the way the highway and intersections interact with each other, and how Drought Hilll local traffic accesses. Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Existing route options can be developed progressively as Ponderosa Drive to Todd Road new needs emerge over time, and include: Princeton Avenue/ Beach Avenue Short-term improvements to address problems that South of Princeton Avenue currently exist. Long- term improvements to address problems that will emerge over the next 25 years or so, and beyond. Peachland Study

13 Existing Route Options - Drought Hill Drought Hill Option 1: Parallel Local Road Drought Hill Option 2a: Drought Road Overpass Drought Hill Option 2b: Seclusion Bay Road & Drought Road Overpasses New connection between Robinson Place and Drought Road Four lanes across entire segment, including median barrier Right in/right out turn only at Drought Road New connection between Seclusion Bay Road and Drought Road New connection between Robinson Place and Drought Road Four lanes across entire segment, including median barrier Right in/right out turn only at Drought Road New connection between Seclusion Bay Road and Drought Road New connection between Robinson Place and Drought Road Four lanes across entire segment, including median barrier Provide new right in/right out turn only at new Seclusion Bay Road extension Connect Seclusion Bay Road to local road network underneath Connect to local road network Connect to local road network Right in/right out turn only at Seclusion Bay Road Create Drought Road overpass Close Seclusion Bay Road access to Connect Drought Road underneath to new Seclusion Bay Road extension Right in/right out turn only at Drought Road Close Seclusion Bay Road access to KEY CONSIDERATIONS By 2040, this area will need to address: Delays getting onto the highway Delays on the highway due to higher traffic volumes Peachland Study

14 Existing Route Options - Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Option 1a: Signals at Trepanier Bench Road Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Option 1b: Signals at Huston Road / Buchanan Road KEY CONSIDERATIONS By 2040, this area will need to address: Two-lane highway will be at capacity; four-laning is required by 2040 Delays getting onto the highway Delays on the highway due to higher traffic volumes Traffic signals at either Trepanier Bench Road or Huston/ Buchanan are currently under consideration as part of a separate study Four lanes across entire segment New traffic signal at Huston Road/ Buchanan Road Four lanes across entire segment Right-in/right out turns only at Huston Road and Buchanan Road New traffic signal at Trepanier Bench Road Close Buchanan Road (West) access to Right-in/right-out turns only at Trepanier Bench Road Close Buchanan Road (West) access to Peachland Study

15 Existing Route Options - Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Option 2a: Lang Road Connection Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Option 2b: Shaw Road Overpass Trepanier Bench Road to Huston Road Option 2c: Trepanier Bench Road Overpass New connection between Lang Road and Eyre Road Lang Road crosses over Right in/right out turns only at Huston Road and Buchanan Road For Options 2a, b and c, the rightin/right-out can be provided at Huston Road and/or Trepanier Bench Road. The illustrations have shown this rightin/right-out at Huston Road. Shaw Road Extension crosses over new Shaw Road connection to Buchanan Road Right in/right out turn only at Huston Road and Buchanan Road Close Buchanan Road (West) access to Right in/right out turn only at Huston Road and Buchanan Road Close Trepanier Bench Road access to Close Buchanan Road (West) access to Close Trepanier Bench Road access to Close Buchanan Road (West) access to Close Trepanier Bench Road access to Trepanier Bench Road crosses over to connect to Buchanan Road Peachland Study

16 Existing Route Options - Ponderosa Drive to Todd Road Ponderosa Drive to Todd Road Option 1: Retain Signals at Ponderosa Drive and Clements Crescent Ponderosa Drive to Todd Road Option 2: Overpass at Ponderosa Drive KEY CONSIDERATIONS By 2040, this area will need to address: Safety, particularly at the intersections of Ponderosa Drive/13 Street, and Clements Crescent Connect Chidley Road to Clements Crescent Close Chidley Road access to Four lanes across entire segment New northbound off ramp to 13 Street New connection between Ponderosa Drive and Clements Crescent Delays getting onto the highway Delays on the highway due to high traffic volumes Four lanes across entire segment Close 13 Street / San Clemente Avenue access to Connect Ponderosa Drive to 13 Street over Connect Chidley Road and Todd Road underneath Maintain existing traffic signal at Ponderosa Drive/ 13th Street Maintain existing traffic signal at Clements Crescent Right in/right out turn only at Todd Road Right in/right out turn only to at Clements Crescent New northbound on ramp to from Todd Road Peachland Study

17 Existing Route Options - Princeton Avenue/Beach Avenue Princeton Avenue/Beach Avenue Option 1: Signalized Intersection Princeton Avenue/Beach Avenue Option 2: Interchange KEY CONSIDERATIONS By 2040, this area will need to address: Delays getting onto the highway Four lanes across entire segment Delays on the highway due to higher traffic volumes New northbound on ramp to Signal maintained at Princeton Avenue and Beach Avenue Connect Princeton Avenue and Beach Avenue underneath Right-in/right out turn only at new connection between Princeton Avenue and New northbound off-ramp to Princeton Avenue and Beach Avenue Peachland Study

18 Existing Route Options - South of Princeton Avenue South of Princeton Avenue Option 1: Small Realignment at Antlers Beach South of Princeton Avenue Option 2: Short Bypass Princess Street connection to Lipsett Avenue KEY CONSIDERATIONS By 2040, this area will need to address: Delays getting onto the highway Right-in/right out turn only at Renfrew Road Lipsett Avenue crosses over or under Four lanes across entire segment Four lanes across entire segment Upgrade Renfrew Road Hardy Avenue connection/crossing to be determined based on future development needs Right-in/rightout turn only onto Right-in/rightout turn only at Hardy Street realignment realignment Peachland Study

19 Multiple Account Evaluation (MAE) Process The uses standard accounts and project-specific metrics when evaluating different options. Local governments, First Nations, stakeholders and the public help identify key impacts and trade-offs that are incorporated into the MAE process. ACCOUNTS METRICS Economic Development - Employment - Investment and trade - Revenue - Productivity Customer Service - Travel time - Collisions - Travel demand - Vehicle operating costs Social & Community - Noise and visual impacts - Pollution impacts - Land acquisition needs - Community connectivity - Consistency with community plans Environmental - Land requirements - Energy consumption - Emissions - Wildlife / habitat - Water pollution Financial - Capital costs - Periodic rehabilitation costs - Operation and maintenance costs Peachland Study

20 Next Steps The options for the corridor in Peachland will now be evaluated from a number of perspectives to better understand how the options within each scenario compare to each other. When complete, the evaluation is meant to provide a balanced assessment of the options that takes into account all of the important variables, including public input. Once the evaluation is complete, the study team will present a preferred existing route option and a preferred alternate route option to the public for input and discussion. Screening Refinement Evaluation Preferred Options Remove Refine remaining Apply evaluation redundant options options & address framework to Identify preferred & show stoppers issues raised alternate route alternate route & during screening options & existing preferred existing route options route options Peachland Study

21 We Want to Hear from You! Provide your input by: Sharing with a member of the project team Filling out a comment form in person or online by visiting the project website Stay tuned to the project website at: To sign up for project updates, or to contact a member of the project team, please Peachland97study@gov.bc.ca Peachland Study