nanaimo transportation master plan€¦ · 12-12-2012 · •wellington secondary school (tue oct...
TRANSCRIPT
Nanaimo Transportation
Master Plan
Phase 1 Consultation Summary
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday December 12, 2012
Study Update
Phase 1 Consultation Process
Phase 1 Consultation Findings
Next Steps
Agenda
2
1. STUDY UPDATE
3
Study Process
4
NTMP
Council
Stakeholder Workshops
TAC Meetings
TWG Meetings
Public Open Houses
Surveys
Social Media
Communications & Consultation
5
2. CONSULTATION
PROCESS
6
Open House x2
• Wellington Secondary School (Tue Oct 30)
• Port Place Mall (Sat Nov 10)
Stakeholder Workshop
• Beban Park Recreation Centre (Thu Nov 8)
Social Media Outreach
Online Survey (PlaceSpeak)
• October – November 2012
Phase 1 Consultation
7
Open House #1
Tuesday, October 30th
Wellington Secondary
School
Relatively low
attendance
8
Open House #2
Saturday, November 10th
Port Place Mall
About 150 people viewed the boards, one-third provided direct feedback, busy.
9
Thursday, November 8th
Beban Park Recreation Centre
60 attendees
Stakeholder Workshop
10
Neighbourhood Associations
Brechin Hill Community Assn
College Park Neighbourhood Assn
Departure Bay Neighbourhood
Assn
Dover Community Assn
Harewood Neighbourhood Assn
Nanaimo Old City Assn
Neighbours of Nob Hill
Newcastle Neighbourhood Assn
Parkwood Neighbourhood Assn
South End Community Assn
Stephenson Point Neighbourhood Assn
Western Neighbourhood Assn
Community Groups
Access Nanaimo
Caring about Townsite Society
Downtown Nanaimo Business
Improvement Assn
Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition (GNCC)
Hub City Cycles Community Coop
Mid Island Velo Assn
Nanaimo Area Land Trust
Nanaimo Carshare
Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals of Nanaimo
Agencies
Island Corridor Foundation
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure
Nanaimo Airport
Nanaimo Port Authority
RDN Transit
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (VIHA
RCMP
RDN Transit
Regional District of Nanaimo
School District #68
District of Lantzville
Vancouver Island University
VIHA Parking Coordinator
VIU Student Union
11
Social Media
Announcements
on Facebook &
12
Online Survey
Nearly 1,400 unique views
187 signed up
153 surveys completed
11% response / view rate typical of PlaceSpeak experience
13
3. CONSULTATION
FINDINGS
14
Online Survey Results Neighbourhood Representation
21
19
11
9 8
7 7 7 7 6 6
5 5 5 4
3 3 2
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
Nu
mb
er
of
Resp
on
ses
15
88% of respondents are Nanaimo residents
All neighbourhoods represented
Higher number of responses from central neighbourhoods
Online Survey Results Neighbourhood Representation
16
Young adult /
young family
age groups
over-
represented
Seniors under-
represented
Online Survey Results Age Distribution
19% 19%
14%
18% 18%
12%
14% 14% 14%
18% 18%
23%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or over
Perc
en
tag
e o
f R
esp
on
den
ts
Age Group
% of Respondents % of Total Population 15 years old and older
17
Majority of NTMP
survey respondents
are Nanaimo
residents
High number of
students responded
Online Survey Results Respondent Composition
116
48
15
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
I am a resident of Nanaimo
I am a student I am a business owner in Nanaimo
# R
esp
on
ses
18
Respondents living in
single family homes
over-represented
Respondents living in
apartments under-
represented
Basement suites in
“other” category
Online Survey Results Respondent Housing Types
69%
13% 13%
5% 1%
59%
21%
7% 4%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Perc
en
tag
e o
f R
esp
on
den
ts
Age Group
% of Respondents % of Total Population
19
Over a third of residents
own one vehicle, and
nearly half own more than
one car
Almost one-fifth of
respondents did not own a
car (8% in HHTS)
Proportions of 1 vs 2 vs 3
vehicles similar to HHTS
Nearly 75% of
respondents own a bicycle
Online Survey Results Vehicle Ownership
1 vehicle 35%
2 vehicles
33%
3 or more 15%
None 17%
20
Online Survey Results Respondents’ Travel Patterns
Walking Cycling Transit Carpool
Daily 42% 15% 22% 7%
2-3 times a week 22% 15% 15% 24%
2-3 times a month 27% 23% 19% 30%
Never 10% 48% 44% 39%
21
Online Survey Results Respondents’ Trip Purpose
Walking Cycling Transit Carpool
Commute 26% 40% 64% 46%
Shopping 16% 14% 23% 14%
Recreation 15% 25% 1% 25%
Exercise 41% 17% N/A N/A
Other 2% 4% 12% 2%
22
Priorities similar to
Pre-Plan Consultation
(transit and walking
highest priorities)
Land use and major
roads were higher
priorities in Pre-Plan
Consultation
Online Survey Results Transportation Priorities - #1 Priority
23
24%
49%
11%
15%
17%
11%
14%
10% 21%
8% 6%
5% 7% 2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Pre-Plan Consultation Phase 1 Consultation
Local Streets
Other
Land Use and Transportation Integration
Major Roads
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Transit
For residents,
transit is the top
priority, followed
by the
pedestrian and
bicycle network
Major roads are
a more
prominent
priority for non-
residents
Note: Non-resident results based on 17 responses
Online Survey Results Transportation Priorities – Weighted Priorities
Transit Pedestrian Bicycle Rail / Ferry / Air
Land Use and Transportation
Major Roads Local Streets
Lo
we
st
Pri
ori
ty <
---
Hig
he
st
Pri
ori
ty
Residents Non Residents
24
Overall relative
priorities are
similar in all
areas
Transit higher
priority in City
Centre and
South Nanaimo
Major Roads
higher priority in
North and
Central
Nanaimo
Online Survey Results Transportation Priorities
Transit Pedestrian Bicycle Rail / Ferry / Air
Land Use and Transportation
Integration
Major Roads Local Streets
City Centre VIU North South Central All Residents
Low
est
Pri
ori
ty
Hig
he
st P
rio
rity
25
What factors discourage you from walking more?
Online Survey Results Walking
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Destinations too far
Traffic concerns
Narrow sidewalks / incomplete
Need to transport kids etc.
Surrounding environment
unsafe
Dangerous crossings
Physical impairment
Residents Non Residents
26
What factors discourage you from walking more?
Online Survey Results Walking
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Destinations too far
Traffic concerns
Narrow sidewalks / incomplete
Need to transport kids etc.
Surrounding environment
unsafe
Dangerous crossings
Physical impairment
Residents Non Residents
27
Land Use
Traffic / Safety
Other
Consultation Summary Walking Issues
Destinations too far away to walk.
More walking pathways and
sidewalks
Poor quality / uneven sidewalks
Sidewalk accessibility for
wheelchairs and strollers
Safer routes and more walkable
neighbourhoods
Safety at crossings / intersections
28
Consultation Summary Walking Opportunities
Focus on existing dense areas and
increase density in new/existing
neighbourhoods.
Complete network of sidewalks
Better quality / maintained sidewalks
More short-cuts / neighbourhood
connections
Safer routes to school
Pedestrian friendly streets and
neighbourhoods
Extend E&N south.
29
What factors discourage you from cycling more?
Online Survey Results Cycling
0
20
40
60
80
100
Residents Non Residents
30
What factors discourage you from cycling more?
Online Survey Results Cycling
0
20
40
60
80
100
31
Land Use
Traffic / Safety
End-of-trip facilities
Other
Consultation Summary Cycling Issues
More on-street bike lanes, bicycle
paths
Safer bike routes
Network coverage and connectivity
Unsafe roadways for cyclists due to
traffic volumes & speeds
Debris
Clearly identified bike infrastructure
32
Consultation Summary Cycling Opportunities
More bicycle network coverage
Dedicated bike facilities i.e. bike
lanes, paved shoulders,
separated bike lanes
Complete and connected bike
routes
Enforcement
Multi-use trails
33
What factors discourage you from taking
transit more?
Online Survey Results Transit
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Num
ber
of
Responses
Residents Non Residents
34
What factors discourage you from taking
transit more?
Online Survey Results Transit
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Num
ber
of
Responses
35
Land Use
Transit Service
Other
Consultation Summary Transit Issues
Infrequent and unreliable service
Long transit headways
Poor evening and weekend service
Slow busses, travel time not
competitive with driving
Underserved areas (Departure Bay
Ferry terminal, Duke Point, Airport,
south Nanaimo)
More regional connections
(Parksville, Lantzville, Ladysmith)
36
Consultation Summary Transit Opportunities
Increased evening and weekend
service
Higher service frequency
Smaller shuttle busses
More network coverage across the
City
Integration of bus and ferry schedule
More service to Vancouver Island
University, implement U-Pass
Future rapid / rail transit
Regional service connections
37
Consultation Summary Major Road Issues
Increasing road congestion
Too many traffic signals (i.e.
Island Highway)
Car-oriented development
Safer intersections
Parking pressures (VIU,
residential areas)
Network connections
between Hammond Bay
area and rest of City
Traffic flow
East west routes
38
Consultation Summary Major Road Opportunities
Intersection improvements on
Island Highway
Better traffic management for
ferry traffic
Road safety
Enforcement
Provide more attractive
transportation alternatives to car
use, such as improved transit
service and safer
walking/cycling routes
39
Consultation Summary Local Road Issues
Short-cutting through neighbourhoods
Truck traffic on local roads
Neighbourhood livability
Speeding
40
Consultation Summary Local Road Opportunities
Traffic calming measures
Traffic circles
Speed humps
Other design treatments
41
Consultation Summary External Connections
Ferry
Fast-ferry connections
Cheaper options for ferry travel
Transit
Connections between Airport & Downtown
Integration with ferry schedule
More regional service to Parksville, Qualicum Beach,
Lantzville, Duncan
Rail
Connections to Victoria, Comox, Courtenay
42
What are the most important draft NTMP principles?
Online Survey Results NTMP Guiding Principles
Safe Maintain Mobility
Accessible Connected Reduced Environmental
Impact
Affordable
Lo
we
st
----
Hig
he
st
Pri
ori
ty
43
Survey respondents were asked if the guiding
principles reflect the City’s transportation system,
and if anything is missing?
Overall consensus with the guiding principles
Address an emphasis on people, not vehicles
More focus on promoting alternative transportation
Incorporate a focus on transit service into principles
More clarity on what safety for the network means
Online Survey Results NTMP Guiding Principles
44
Study Process
45
Nanaimo Transportation
Master Plan
Phase 1 Consultation Summary
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
December 12, 2012