fall construction in ottawa

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Fall Construction

Technical Briefing


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Introduction

Future landscape of Ottawa ischanging

Unprecedented period of growth

and transformation

Ottawa on the Move andinfrastructure investments

Significant mobility investments

Short-term pain for long term gain

Coordinated effort to build a better

Ottawa


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Overview

1. Recap of Summer Activities

2. Light Rail Construction Activities

3. Fall Construction Highlights and Impacts toMobility

4. Mitigation Efforts

5. Wrap-Up


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Recap of Summer Activities


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Hwy 417 rapid bridge lifts

O-Train service resumes

Carling Avenue resurfacing

Laurier at Nicholas intersection

Mackenzie King Bridge

Hazeldean watermain

Baseline Transitway structure

Woodroffe Avenue repaving

Rideau Street Phase I

Ogilvie Road resurfacing

Major Projects Completed end of August


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Ottawas Infrastructure Program

375 major projects

underway

6 km of sidewalks

renewed (completed or

underway)

100 km of roads resurfaced

(completed or underway)

investments in cycling

infrastructure


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Changing Commuting Habits

Plan around construction

Stagger work hours

Use technology in the workplace

to reduce traffic

Avoid traveling during peak

periods

Take transit, cycle, walk or use a

mix

Carpool

Consider alternative work

arrangements


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Light Rail Construction ActivitiesFall 2013


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Confederation Line

Preparatory work underway at

East and West Tunnel Entrances

Central Tunnel Shaft work begins

in early September

Excavations at these sites includes

piling and, if required, blasting

Demolition continues at the

Maintenance & Storage Facility


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O-Train Expansion

O-Train service will

resume September 3

Completion of work will

continue after hours

train controls and signals

passing tracks

commissioning and testing ofnew trains


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Highway 417 construction

Fixing the Split Stage 1

Concrete barrier to prevent westbound Highway 417 traffic

from accessing the St. Laurent exit

Dedicated exit lane and two through lanes on the OR 174westbound

OR 174 lane reductions will be removed

Construction ongoing from Nicholas to the Split

Work ongoing on bridge structures


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Upcoming Highway 417 construction

Short-term off-peak lane reductions and ramp

closures will continue through the project limits

No additional significant closures planned for 2013


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Queen Street Construction Project

Queen Street watermain from Bronson Avenue to Elgin Street.

Project completion: December 2013.

Portions of Queen Street reduced to one lane in each direction

and on-street parking will not be available.


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Fall Construction Highlights and Impacts

to Mobility


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Traffic Control Center extendedhours

Traffic Management monitoring

during peak hours

Strategic construction scheduling

Establishment of Critical Road

Network

Enhanced operations at start of

major projects

Dedicated traffic management

inspector

Traffic Management Enhancements


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Projects Impacting Traffic

completed by the end of August

OR 174 lanereductions

BaselineStructure

CarlingResurfacing

Hwy 417 RapidBridge Lifts

Woodroffe finallift of asphalt

O-Trainshutdown

Laurier at Nicholasand Waller

intersections

HazeldeanWatermain

Ogilvieresurfacing

RockcliffeParkway

resurfacing


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Fall 2013 Construction Update

Hwy 417 Widening

JockvaleWidening

Trim Widening

MeadowlandsReconstruction

Churchill

Reconstruction

Hunt Club 417Interchange

Huntmar Bridge

March RoadRamp Closure

(Sep-Oct)

Gas main construction

Potential Traffic Impacts

High Impact (>20min)

Medium Impact (10min to 20min)

Low Impact (


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September 2013

OrleansWatermain Link

GladstoneReconstruction

Bronsonreconstruction

BankResurfacing

Confederation LineEast Portal

RideauReconstruction


Hwy 417 WideningSt. Laurent

lane reductions

SussexReconstruction

Confederation LineWest Portal




Low Impact (


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October 2013



Queen WatermainConfederation Line

East Portal



Hwy 417 Widening


St. Laurentlane reductions




Low Impact (


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November 2013 to Spring 2014



Confederation LineEast Portal



Hwy 417 Widening





Low Impact (


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Upcoming Traffic Management Enhancements

Dedicated staff pushing traveller information

Installation of electronic overhead Highway signs

417 Eastbound near Parkdale

417 Westbound near Innes174 Westbound near Blair


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Mitigation Efforts


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Public Information Sharing

Communications effortsunderway to help minimize public

disruption

Continuous, predictable and

accurate communication is key

Regular updates on planned

construction

Rapid notification of emergencyroad closures

Media as partners


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Stay Informed

New

Daily Mobility Update

Online Magazine

Fall Radio Campaign

Open Data


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Stay Informed

Ongoing

Ottawa.ca

Twitter

@ottawacity

@Ottawa_Traffic

@OCTranspoLive

Public Service Announcements

3-1-1

Client Service Centres

Regular Updates

Announcements

Public Open House


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Mobility Options

Residents can avoid congestion:

When possible, avoid

traveling during peak

periods

Be prepared check reliable

traffic sources for up-to-

date information

Consider carpooling, using

transit, cycling or a mix to

commute or travel

Walk or cycle if you live

within 5km of your

workplace or school


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Room for Growth on Transit

OC Transpo has capacity to carry more

customers from the east

750 more customers from the east during the morning

peak hour

950 more customers to the east during the afternoonpeak hour and the second main bullet to

Even room available with trip time

shifting to slightly earlier or later in the

morning or afternoon

OC Transpo will be monitoring

ridership and adjusting capacity


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Supporting Emergency Services

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and

remain patient

Pull over to the right and come to a complete

stop

If you are involved in an accident please move

your vehicles to the side of the road

If you experience mechanical issues please

move your vehicle to the side of the road

Consider taking transit, or other alternative

transportation Please respect all parking signage (regulations

and hours) to ensure that lanes are clear to

traffic


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Working with Stakeholders

The City is working with the

freight and service industry to

provide information about

construction activity on the

Citys transportation networks

Provide information andsupport through online tools

Encourage freight and service

organizations to plan travel

and deliveries to avoid peakhours where possible


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Working with Stakeholders

Employers can influence commuting

behaviour, increases employee happiness

and economic benefits

City will be engaging key employers to keep

people and our economy moving.

Encourage off-peak commuting

Reduce single-vehicle commuters

Increase mixed-mode commuting

The City of Ottawa is leading by example,

implementing practical solutions for ouremployees.


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Wrap-Up


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Tips to Prepare

This is a collaborative effort tobuild a better Ottawa:

Be aware of construction

activity

Plan your route

Maximize mobility

options

Consider alternative workarrangements to reduce

disruption

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