Construction Notice Construction Notice (June 2020) Construction Update #1 (July 2020) Construction Update #2 (August 2020) Next Steps Shuter Bike Lane Upgrade Public Consultation Summary The commenting period for this consultation is now closed. All comments and survey responses that were received have been reviewed, and this feedback has been considered by the project team in the development of a staff report. This report will be presented to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee of City Council on March 11, 2020, for consideration. Public Drop-In Event On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the City hosted a Public Drop-In Event to present information about the proposed project and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, speak with City staff and provide feedback on the proposed design. To learn more about the project, view the materials that were presented at the event: Project information panels

Draft pavement marking plan If you were unable to attend this event, you can ask questions by phone or e-mail.

Overview The City has planned road reconstruction on Shuter Street in 2020. This major road work presents an opportunity to consider improvements to the design of the road that will enhance the safety of all road users. Given the current volume of vehicle traffic on Shuter Street, the City is proposing to make changes to the configuration of the road and upgrade the existing bike lanes to separated bike lanes (‘cycle tracks’) between Bond Street and River Street. Separated bike lanes increase the safety and comfort of all road users by reducing conflicts between people driving, cycling and walking. Road Reconstruction Starting in Spring 2020, the City will carry out road reconstruction on Shuter Street between Sherbourne Street and River Street. This work involves removing and replacing the asphalt surface and road base, and some sections of curb and sidewalk. This work is needed to bring the road into a state of good repair. Safety Improvements The City’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan identifies road construction as an opportunity to consider road design improvements in order to enhance the safety of people walking, cycling and driving. On Shuter Street, proposed design improvements include: Upgrading existing bike lanes to separated bike lanes (cycle tracks) from Bond Street to River Street to increase safety and comfort for people cycling, and to reduce conflicts between people driving, cycling and walking

from Bond Street to River Street to increase safety and comfort for people cycling, and to reduce conflicts between people driving, cycling and walking Reducing the radius of curbs at some intersections in order to slow vehicle turning speed, increase the visibility of people walking and reduce the crossing distance In addition to these changes, new asphalt and pavement markings will improve the safety and comfort of all road users. Proposed Design Under the proposed design, the configuration of the road would change in order to accommodate the separated bike lanes (cycle tracks). On one side of the road, the bike lane would be separated from vehicle traffic by a lane of parking and concrete traffic islands. A 1.0 m buffer area between the parking spaces and the bike lane would allow passengers to open the car door and exit safely. On the opposite side of the road, the bike lane would be separated by small concrete curb stones with bollards (posts). To provide the necessary space in the road for separated bike lanes, parking would be retained on only one side of the street from Bond Street to River Street. The preferred configuration of parking in the proposed design maximizes the amount of space for parking and minimizes impact to permit parking spaces (see Project Information Panels 13-15). In addition to the proposed cycle track, safety improvements are planned for the curb and sidewalk at several intersections on Shuter Street. Corner radii will be reduced (‘tightened’) in order to slow vehicle turning speed, increase the visibility of people who are walking and reduce crossing distances for pedestrians. Tactile plates will be installed to assist people with low vision.