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islandsTrust Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee
Special Meeting Addendum
Date: November 25, 2021
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Electronic Meeting
Pages
8. LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE PROJECTS 12:10 PM - 1:15 PM
8.2. Active Transportation Grant - Final Report - attached 2 - 63
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Sounder Wall Calendar Meeting Dates Renewal for 2022 ($399.60) - discussion
GABRIOLA ISLAND LINK PROJECT
Prepared by the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere
Region Research Institute
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CONTRIBUTORS Hi
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i
H INTRODUCTION 2
S5 BACKGROUND & CONTEXT 4
W Governance 4
H Related Policies
Ferry Services & Passenger Statistics
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S5 Current Initiatives 7
O ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES 8
U ENGAGEMENT PROCESS 9
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Reference Plan 10
Pi Initial Concept Plan 11
WHAT WE HEARD 12
Community Stakeholder Focus Group 13
W Community Stakeholder Focus Group Findings 14
t-3 Project Key Partner Enagement 19
PQ Project Key Partner Engagement Findings 20
CONCEPT DESIGN 30
Area Plan 31
H Detail Map - Area 1 32
a Detail Map - Area 2 34
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w DESIGN PRECEDENTS
Boardwalk 36
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Multi Use Path 37
as Resting Spaces & Covered Areas
Traffic Calming
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o Wayfinding & Signage 40
u Rural Lighting & Landscaping
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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o ALTERNATI MODES OF TRANSFORATION
GONDOLA STUDY
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w IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Overview
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Implementation Phasing 49
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< FUNDING & PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES 53
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H REFERENCES
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CONTRIBUTORS
The GabrioLa Island Link Project report was prepared by
Vancouver Island University's Mount Arrowsmith
Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI), with the
support and overall project management from Sonja
Zupanec, Island Planner at Islands Trust. The Gabriola
Island Link report was led by Sonal Deshmukh, Planning
Projects Coordinator at MABRRI with the support of
Master of Community Planning students, Skye Bell, Brad
Vince, and Laura Clark with the constant support and
guidance of Dr. Pamela Shaw, Director, Master of
Community Planning Program, Vancouver Island
University and Graham Sakaki, Regional Research
Institute Manager, at MABRRI.
A special thanks to Snuneymuxw First Nation, the key
project partners and community stakeholders who
significantly contributed towards the compilation of this
project
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Preliminary design interventions were
Research Institute ( MABRRI) undertook developed based on multiple site
planning work to expLore suitable visits and research on best practices
pedestrian and alternative with similar context The design
transportation options to connect the interventions would further work to
Descanso Bay Ferry TerminaL with the improve the economy with increased
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Gabriola Village a proposed active- pedestrian traffic to local businesses
transit connection to increase with improved pathways and creative
pedestrian safety, accessibility, and way finding. The project would also
connectivity with local shops with have an environmental focus that
little environmental impacts. shifts visitors and residents away from
car dependency to make the
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address current challenges and positive social impact as residents and
opportunities and to explore safe and visitors would be Less fearful
suitable connector options from the travelling to and from Gabriola. This
Descanso Bay ferry terminal to report presents the final design
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Gabriola Village Given the rich concepts reflecting the feedback from
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Indigenous history of Gabriola Island, the extensive consultation process.
’S . Snuneymuxw First Nation was
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tangible and intangible natural
landscape and history of the area.
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT GABRIOLA BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf The purpose of this report is to respond
Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British to the increased need for improved
Columbia, Canada. It is about 5 connectivity on Gabriola Island. MABRRI
kilometers east of Nanaimo on met with project partners and decision-
Vancouver Island, connected by a 20- makers, including Islands Trust,
minute ferry service. Gabriola Island is Snuneymuxw First Nation, the
part of the traditional territory of Regional District of Nanaimo, the
Snuneymuxw First Nation, whose Ministry of Transportation and
peoples have inhabited the island for Infrastructure, and BC Ferries in an
over 3,000 years and have 100 attempt to develop consensus on the
archaeological sites, including burial project scope and objectives. MABRRI
sites and petrogLyphs. also consulted with the community
stakeholders for their perspectives. This KEY CONCERNS
information was used to inform strategy
creation and decision-making 1 Establish opportunities for greater
culturaL experiences and education;
processes.
REPORT OUTCOME 2 Facilitate walking and biking;
After reviewing the site and background 3 Optimize active transportation
material, MABBRI confirmed that a safer connectivity between Nanaimo and
Gabriola;
terminal-village connection is needed.
MABRRI found that this linkage may be 4 Increase pedestrian safety;
fulfilled in creative and practical ways
that support the community vision. In 5 Promote local businesses; and
particular, MABRRI recommends the
concepts outlined in the later sections 6 Increase alternative modes of
travel.
of this report.
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THE FOCUS AREA
The focus area includes the section of North Road between GabrioLa Village and the BC Ferries property as outlined in Figure 1. below. To
ensure the project offers complete connectivity from the Descanso Bay Ferry Terminal to the Gabriola Village, directly surrounding areas
are also included in MABRRI 's concept designs.
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BACKGROUND &
CONTEXT
GOVERNANCE
ISLANDS TRUST
In the 1920s, uncontrolled small-lot subdivision began and continued
until 1969, when a minimum lot size of ten acres was created for any
island in the Georgia Strait In 1974, the Islands Trust Act was enacted.
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It gave power to local Trustees in 1977 (Islands Trust, 2021) Today,
Islands Trust continues to oversee planning, land use management
and heritage conservation on Gabriola Island through a government-
to -government partnership with the Snuneymuxw First Nation .
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
Gabriola Island is currently situated in Electoral Area B of the Regional
District of Nanaimo (RDN). The RDN provides Gabriola Island with
many services, including recycling and garbage collection, solid waste
management, bylaw enforcement and many others.
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) regulates this
section of North Road. The MOTI is an authority serving to improve
transportation networks for greater user safety and efficiency. This
organization is responsible for the alteration, construction,
maintenance, and operation of highways in British Columbia.
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RELATED POLICIES
GABRIOLA ISLAND ' S OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN GABRIOLA ISLAND’S CYCLE ROUTE PLAN
Gabriola Island’s Official Community Plan emphasizes in section 7.1 The Gabriola Island’s Cycle Route Plan acts as an inventory for all of
Land Transportation that development should ‘support alternative .
the cycling routes on Gabriola The plan points out all of the major
transportation initiatives that reduce dependency on private issues of cycling routes around the Island including the following
automobile use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions* (p. 49). This issues with North Road between the ferry terminal and the Village:
includes safe multi-use corridors that connect pedestrians to services,
1 North Road becomes narrow and tight as it approaches the
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such as the ferry terminal and the downtown core Policies outLined
ferry terminaL
further support that:
Provisions shall be made for bicycles and pedestrian paths in 2 There is a difficult and dangerous turn off of North Road onto
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new developments Roads designated as being part of the Taylor Bay Road, so:
bicycle route plan developed in accordance with the agreement a. there is reduced visibility, especially when there is a
with MOTI and the Islands Trust attached to this bylaw shall ferry line-up: and
include provision for a paved bicycle shoulder lane, and a painted b. vehicles move fast downhiLl .
line should be provided on the road surface to delineate a
separation between the vehicle and bicycle shoulder lane 3 North Road has a large amount of ferry traffic, including a
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portions of the road surface, (pp 50- 51) lineup of cars waiting to get onto the ferry, on the south-side .
However, no such addition to support active transportation users has
GABRIOLA ISLAND’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
been added to the “Main Rural Road" which includes the section of
road under review. In Gabriola Island’s 2017- 2020 Economic Development Strategy,
tourism was identified as a key priority and year-over-year ferry
GABRIOLA VILLAGE VISION PLAN ridership increases as a key metric of economic growth and success
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(RDN, 2018) If Gabriola wishes to increase tourism and ferry traffic, it
The Gabriola Village Vision Plan was developed with the goal of is important that the safety issues between the terminal and the
creating a comprehensive vision for the Village of Gabriola. This plan .
vilLage are addressed In addition, the growing interest in e-bikes is
suggests connecting the Village to the Gabriola Ferry Terminal by .
expected to increase cycling traffic across the ferry Therefore, it is
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building a “Ferry Hill Pathway" This plan suggests that the MOTI and important that cycling facilities be increased to accommodate this
the RDN work together to collaborate on a preliminary plan and demand in ridership.
identify potential routes.
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10FERRY SERVICES & PASSENGER STATISTICS
FERRY STATISTICS BC FERRIES ISLAND ROUTES WITH LARGEST PASSENGER
TO CAR RATIO IN 2020
In 1931, the first ferry service to Gabriola Island was created and
opportunities for a community tourism industry emerged. Despite this -
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the population of Gabriola has grown to over 4,000 residents. Many
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The economy of Gabriola Island includes a number of artists practicing
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PASSENGER STATISTICS Source: Adapted from BC Ferries ( 2021}
Although BC Ferries anticipated minimal increases (under 1 percent) in
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passengers on the Nanaimo Gabriola route between 2017 and 2041 ( BC GABRIOLA ISLAND FERRY ROUTE
Ferries, 2019), ridership had already increased 4.6 percent by 2020 with
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805,907 passengers (BC Ferries, 2021). The GabrioLa Nanaimo ferry
route is now the route with the largest total passenger traffic within the
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As shown in Table 1, Gabriola Island itself is seeing the second- highest
number of total ferry passengers, only surpassed by Saltspring Island , Nanaimo
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addition, there is anecdotal evidence indicating that there is a high
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11CURRENT INITIATIVES
BC Ferries has proposed the addition of two new eLectric hybrid
ferries to replace the current MV Quinsam Ferry in 2022. These new
ferries will have a higher combined capacity to assist in addressing
traffic through peak hours. They will convert to fully eLectric once
charging infrastructure has been instaLled at the terminal and are
expected to enhance service sustainability (BC Ferries, n.d.).
In 2019, BC Ferries also published a TerminaL Development Plan for
the ferry terminal, which included improving a number of facilities,
such as cycling and pedestrian facilities. They also include the
improvement of North Road. The proposed development does not
extend past Taylor Bay Road and covers Less than 200 meters of the
650 meters between the Ferry TerminaL and the Gabriola ViLlage. The
long-term improvements included new sidewalks for improved foot
passenger/pedestrian safety and improved accessibility for all ages
and abilities, but within the immediate actions, only minor road
improvements were put forward (BC Ferries, 2019).
12ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES
SWOC ANALYSIS
As part of our research, we considered the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints of the project to provide a contextual understanding
of the site as informed by site visits, background research and engagement with the community and other stakeholders.
STRENGTHS OPPORTUNITIES
• High percentage of foot passengers and cyclists • Engaged community
• Improvements to the Village pathway in 2021 • Funding options
• Close proximity to the ferry terminal • BC Ferries terminal improvements
• Increased demand for ferry services • Potential partnerships
• Opportunity for a multi-use walkway
WEAKNESSES CONSTRAINTS
• Limited street Lig hting • Multiple leveLs of government involved with overlapping
• The steep incline on North Road jurisdictions
• Poor pavement conditions • May encounter opposition
• Limited room for expansion on each shoulder • Potential pushback from adjacent Landowners
• Lack of bike facilities on the ferry and at the ferry terminal • COVID-19 may cause some delays
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13ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
The engagement process involved an online focus group with the community stakeholders in August 2021 and an ongoing draft pLan review by key project
partners from August to November 2021.
PROJECT START
1 1 GATHERING IDEAS I 1 CONCEPT
A August - November 2021
PLAN
A November 2021
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNITY
FOCUS GROUP
STAKEHOLDER ONGOING DRAFT PLAN REVIEW
ENGAGEMENT
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14REFERENCE PLAN
For the purpose of reporting on engagement, we divided the project site into two areas: "Area 1 - The stretch of the North Road from the ferry terminal to
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the North Rd. and Taylor Bay Rd. intersection' and 'Area 2 - the stretch of road between the two intersections.' Figure 2 defines the boundaries of these
sections of the project site. We also discussed ‘Additional Options," which refer to overall village improvements (Area 3 as shown in Figure 2. below),
alternate route options, and alternative modes of travel that complement the project .
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15INITIAL CONCEPT PLAN
Figure 3. shows the initial concept plan with design interventions that were developed based on multiple site visits experiencing first- hand the
challenges faced by pedestrians and cyclists when using the connection from the Descanso Bay ferry terminal to the viLLage. Research on best practices
with similar contexts also informed the designs. These design interventions were discussed with the community stakeholders and the project key partners
for their feedback.
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16WHAT WE HEARD
This section provides a summary of the consultation feedback with
the community stakeholders and the project key partners outlining
the specific findings for each plan area specified in Figure 2.
OveraLl, the feedback received was very positive. There were some
recommended changes that were addressed and incorporated in
the final concept designs.
“This is by far the best design proposal
that we have seen “
- Project Key Partner
in reference to this Gabriola Island circumstance
17COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP
An onLine focus group was held on August 3, 2021, comprising
six community stakeholders representing diverse interests. The
engagement was held to gain feedback on initial concept
designs for connector options from the Gabriola Island Ferry
Terminal up to the Village and to hear any additional
considerations from community members.
COMMUNITY MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES
• Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee
• Sustainable Gabriola
• Gabriola Elementary Parent Advisory Committee
• Gabriola RCMP
• People for a Healthy Community
• Island Futures
• Chamber of Commerce
FOCUS GROUP GOALS
The focus group targeted feedback on five design parameters:
• Area 1: Multi-use pathway and intersection improvement
options
• Area 2: General road improvements
• Village Improvements for better retail connectivity
• Alternate route options
• Alternate modes of travel
18COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
AREA 1: General Reaction Participants first reaction seemed disinterested with the concept designs for
this zone. The reason being that this area is under BC Ferries jurisdiction and
MULTI-USE they were not sure how much impact our designs will have if BC Ferries is also
PATHWAY AND
pursuing a redevelopment plan. Overall, they had a positive perspective on the
INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT concept designs after further examination.
OPTIONS
What would you Ensure that the multi-use path is successful for all users: ‘If it is going to be
change about the multi-use we need to make sure that it will adequately support all users.
concept designs? .
Cyclists will not use it if it is too narrow and gets a lot of foot traffic We should
consider (passing zones) for cyclists or faster users. Faster users wilL opt for the
road to avoid slower users. Creating a multi-use path to support all speeds is
crucial (build for the slowest and the fastest to be able to use safely, this
includes varying walk speeds).’
Consider an alternative to pedestrian-controlled crosswalks:
•‘A pedestrian controlled crosswalk may make It difficult for cars arriving via
ferry to navigate so may bog down traffic."
• is advisable to have regular lights rather than pedestrian-controlled
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lights.
Concern about pedestrian bump-outs:‘I do have a concern with the narrowing
of the Taylor Bay intersection. That intersection still needs to accommodate
industrial- sized vehicles making right turns on Taylor Bay Road from ferry hilL
Will that stiLL happen?"
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19COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
What proposals Unanimously Liked the Idea of a boardwalk, but had a few concerns:
would you keep
the same ? • The boardwalk would be both beautiful and environmentally friendly.’
• ’Some people would prefer to walk the shortest distance and that will be
walking on the right side from the ferry terminal.’
• "What would be the associated costs? Would there be structural
challenges?”
• 1 like the idea, "it is creative and outside the box *
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• "I think the boardwalk idea is ambitious, and by the time these designs
could be made a reality, the terminal question will be settled and that
particular issue of where the crosswalk [issue] wouLd be solved.”
Do you have any • Bus connectivity on the Nanaimo side.
additional • A proposed option of BC Ferries having users exit on both sides of the ferry
considerations ? .
or just the left side so there is no need for a crosswalk
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20COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
General Reaction Participants had an overall positive reaction to having road improvements but
AREA 2: had some concerns with traffic congestion, road width, and parallel parking.
GENERAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS
What would you The designated parallel parking spots for the market had some pushback:
change about the
concept designs ? •‘I wish we didn’t have paralleL parking there.”
• “Market is only 4 hours 1 day a week and there is a lot of attention on it -
the area is used by Gabriolans in other ways regularly too.”
• “Parallel parking is dangerous and should not be included.”
• However, some participants believed they still need more parking.
What proposals Some trees for natural shade, covered sitting spaces with pergolas would be
would you keep beneficial: Even though these sit-outs do not have a view that people will
the same ? enjoy, they can still provide a much-needed break from the ferry hill walk.
Some other comments were as folLows:
• The shaded sit-outs should have bike racks where people can leave their
bikes and walk to the ferry terminal if they like.
• “Bike racks needed, but a spot-on design.”
Do you have any Participants also commented on the road width/reallocation and the pathway
additional width to ensure that all users (going different speeds) would be accommodated.
considerations?
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21COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Village Agreement on increased safety and pedestrian use In the village:
Improvements • The new raiLing on the muLti-use pathway blocks the view of the village
stores and cafo and is a safety hazard due to limited visibility for drivers.
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• Need fencing to look more ruraL Issues with having the raiLing too urban
Looking.”
• “RDN needs to implement the path design as discussed during community
consultation”. Participants believed that even after having multiple
consultations with the community, the finaL product is always something
different
Alternate Route Strong support for the development of an alternative pathway, and recognition
Options of the need for additional options to complement it:
• Participants unanimously liked the idea of the forest trail as an alternative
option to connect Descanso Bay to the Malaspina galleries. They liked the
idea of having a forest trail as an alternative connector rather than
asphalt/concrete. This option wiLl be great for tourists during the summer
and fall months.
• Although the trail runs through private lots, the covenant on the
subdivision allows it to be used for pedestrian routes.
• ‘Could reach out to GaLTT to make connections and get approval to
establish the alternative trail route despite private properties.”
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• Could be nicer to have lunch and take a leisurely walk rather than taking
the unpleasurable walk up the hilL’
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22COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
Alternate Modes Consensus that alternate modes of travel would be very useful:
of Travel
• “Whether a golf cart or a bus Like GERTIE, having a shuttle that is dedicated
to the ferry hill to village route seems to be the best alternative way (other
than the gondola) within financial means. If it is dedicated to that route,
then it doesn’t matter if the ferry is on time or not which was an issue
mentioned with GERTIE."
• Inconsistencies with GERTIE 'S schedule are difficult to improve because of
Late ferry times. Hence a mode of travel just dedicated to the ferry would
be helpfuL There were also comments made about the bus connectivity on
the Nanaimo side being challenging but this could bring up a new
conversation with the RDN.
• “Tried bike- sharing but people left bikes at the bottom of the hill because
no one wanted to ride them up the hill. Maybe e- bikes would be different"
• The Gondola option was popular after looking into the stats. However, it
wiLL need a Large initial investment
“Love the gondola idea. As well as the idea of local youth getting
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experience working as 'Lifties '."
• "This is the community that fund raised to build a hospital. So the idea of
having a gondola is very much possible."
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23PROJECT KEY PARTNERS ENAGEMENT
Individual meetings were heLd with key project partners to gain
feedback and develop consensus on the initial draft concept
plans for potential connector options from the Gabriola Island
Ferry TerminaL up to the Village and to gain insight on
feasibility, implementation, and any additional considerations.
PROJECT KEY PARTNERS
• Snuneymuxw First Nation
• Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI)
• BC Ferries
• Islands Trust
• Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)
• Gabriola Land and Trails Trust (GaLLT)
PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT GOALS
The engagement targeted feedback on five design parameters:
• Area 1: Multi-use pathway and intersection improvement
options
• Area 2: General road improvements
• Village Improvements for better retail connectivity
• Alternate route options
• Alternate modes of travel
24PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
AREA 1: General Reaction The project partners had an overall positive reaction to the boardwalk and
intersection development but were concerned with supervision and
MULTI-USE maintenance of the design interventions. Snuneymuxw First Nation also
PATHWAY AND
INTERSECTION
emphasized the proximity to a known archaeological site in the bay area.
IMPROVEMENT
What wouLd you The proposed crosswalk at the BC Ferries Terminal that would enable the foot
OPTIONS
change about the passengers to connect to the boardwalk on the left had some pushback:
concept designs ? • 'Need someone there to monitor the traffic and ensure pedestrian safety "
• There was also concern about pushing pedestrians to the left side of North
Road, as people tend to go up the right side, so making them cross over to
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the Left may increase growing delays Delays have already arisen because
the ferry is slowing down with age and can no longer do the route in 20
minutes. So there is worry about delaying it more by pedestrian traffic.
• "The school bus and GERTIE sit, and pull out on Easthom Road, so there is
concern about congestion and safety issues arising from the crosswaLk
across the BC Ferries lanes to connect with the boardwalk"
A variety of opinions about the CrosswaLk at Taylor Bay Road:
• Preference was shown by a key partner to have crosswalks to be at an
intersection as opposed to mid-block. So, they would suggest putting the
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crosswaLk at the existing stop sign
• Another concern was in reference to the accommodation for commercial
vehicLes as being very important and making sure that the pedestrian
bump-out at the intersection does not interfere with that
.
• "Make sure we are meeting the sight-lines "
• Another option was to "push the crosswaLk a bit further down Taylor Bay
road" as "the grades are more Level further away from the intersection and
you want to give pedestrians a few seconds of time to evaluate the turn
.
and cross independently ”
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25PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
What would you Positive consensus about the boardwalk, but a few concerns were mentioned:
change about the • "Since the boardwalk is both for pedestrians and cyclists, pedestrians might
concept designs? want to stop and enjoy the view. It would be beneficial to mark the
dedicated paths for pedestrians and cyclists so that cycLists are not
obstructed."
• Another concern with the boardwalk was loitering pedestrians, which
challenges the idea of how to manage pedestrians and cycLists on the same
path
• Other concerns about the boardwalk were, "who would be responsible for
maintenance including snow clearance."
• Extensive engineering and environmental studies would need to be done
for the boardwalk design.
Some feedback about the 2m shared sidewalk Included:
• There needs to be a setback of the sidewalk from the Pub to ensure there
isn't conflict with the Pub access
• Concerns were also made about what type of buffer there would be on the
sidewalk to ensure vehicles don't encroach and cyclist safety is protected.
Another safety concern is the cement barriers at the Ferry TerminaL which have
been safety hazards as cyclists speeding down the hill have Lost control and
crashed in the past. "There should be something that helps with controlling the
impact."
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26PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
What would you The proposed crosswalk at the BC Ferries Terminal had some pushback:
change about the • "Need someone there to monitor the traffic and ensure pedestrian safety'
concept designs ? • There was also a concern about pushing pedestrians to the left side of
North Road, as people tend to go up the right side, so making them cross
over to the left may increase growing delays. Delays have already arisen
because the ferry is slowing down with age and can no Longer do the route
in 20 minutes. So there is worry about delaying it more by pedestrian
traffic.
• 'The school bus and Gertie sit in Easthom Road, so there is concern about
congestion and safety issues arising from the crosswaLk across the BC
Ferries lanes."
Crosswalk at Taylor Bay Road:
• Preference was shown by a key partner to have the crosswalk at an
intersection as opposed to mid-block. So, they would suggest putting the
crosswaLk at the stop sign.
• Another concern was mentioned in reference to the accommodation for
commercial vehicles as being very important and making sure that the
pedestrian bump-out does not interfere
• "make sure we are meeting the sight-lines'
• 'Push the crosswalk a bit further down Taylor Bay road*
• "The grades are more level further away from the intersection and you want
to give them a few seconds of time to evaluate the turn and crosswalk
independently."
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27PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
What proposals The boardwalk and 2m-wtde shoulder were very well received:
would you keep • ‘This is by far the best design proposal that we have seen*
the same ? • Rest spots along the boardwalk were also received well among the project
partners.
• 'Very cool plan - looks good in the community."
• "Good to have the shoulder on the right to give people a natural walking
route to the pub and upwards."
• "The boardwalk is a huge safety improvement and gives great access for
locals and visitors."
• Pedestrian safety is important here, "we are more than willing to be
engaged with this"
Do you have any it is crucial to have archaeologists and Snuneymuxw First Nation monitors on
additional sites so that "if culturally important materials are exposed, they're handled in a
considerations? culturally- appropriate way."
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28PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
General Reaction The project partners had an overall positive reaction to having road
AREA 2 : improvements but had some concerns with liability/ownership and Logistics.
GENERAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS What would you The proposed crosswalk was well received but a few comments Included:
change about the • 'The proposed pedestrian island at the Y-intersection near the Canada Post
concept designs? would need to get bigger to accommodate two pedestrian crosswalks."
• Keep in mind the wheelchair curb drops ’
' .
• 'Could put in a round about in this section as weLL "
What proposals The public realm Improvements were also very well received:
would you keep • '1 Like the idea of resting places on this stretch'
the same? • "The proposed pedestrian island at the Y-intersection with two pedestrian
crosswalks is very much needed for safely crossing the street. “
Signage and wayfinding were seen as important features:
• "It is important to make accommodation for signage, Lighting and
wayfinding throughout"
Crosswalks and improved pedestrian safety were crucial to the project partners:
• "A raised crosswaLk or flashing Light pedestrian crossing for speed calming
.
is very much needed here as cars do not follow the speed limits ’
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29PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
Do you have any • 'In the report, recommend “pathways for infrastructure funding” - what
additional grants are out there? What's the deadline? Research grants and programs
considerations ? for RDN, MOTI, etc."
'Rainwater management was challenging with MOTI ' .
• 'The civil engineer should be involved early on in the design process.'
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Village Participants agreed with recommendations made by the team for better retail
Improvements connectivity and improved visibility of the new village path:
• 'Gabriola is a senior's community hence connecting the new village path to
.
village stores cannot be done by steps Ramps are preferred.'
.
• Propose signage that is informatory Avoid mentioned names."
'
• 'RDN is currently collaborating with the commercial owners to improve
. .
connection Bank stabilization will be addressed in the Longer run '
Alternate Route • Participants unanimously liked the idea of a forest trail as an alternative
Options option to connect Descanso Bay to the Malaspina galleries.
• GaLLT is working on some alternate trail routes and mentioned that one of
the trail routes they are working on is in the same location as proposed in
the initial concept plan.
• .
There is already a new trail route identified near the new subdivision Will
come out behind the clinic. The subdivision route starts at the Taylor Bay
turn around and will end behind the clinic. This is the best route.'
.
• 'The alternate routes must be accessible to public '
• 'More route options wilL dilute the heavy traffic on North and Taylor Bay
Rd.'
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30PROJECT KEY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
Alternate Modes There was a general consensus that alternate modes of travel would be very
of Transportation useful here:
• "GabrioLa has an e-bike share program. But we don’t want to promote it as
the only mode of active transportation. It can be one of the multiple modes
of active transportation aLong with pedestrians and cyclist focussed
.
designs "
• Gondola option was popular after looking into the stats. However, the
The
project partners were a bit surprised to know that this option was popular
among the community stakeholders .
• One key partner commented "Gondola is not gonna happen. There is an
outcry among the community members that we are not that big."
• The Gondola wouLd be fun from a touristy standpoint, interested to see
what Snuneymuxw leadership will say."
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31DESIGN VISION &
RATIONALE
VISION STATEMENT
That Gabriola Island will boast an interconnected,
safe, and accessible active transportation network
where all residents and visitors can travel from
Descanso Bay shoreline to the ViLlage without the
use of a personal motorized vehicle.
Through infrastructure, programs, and policies,
walking and bicycling will become a common,
enjoyable, and viable transportation and
recreation choice that will lead to healthier lives,
safer communities, and an economically and
socially vibrant region.
32STRATEGIC GOALS
Goal 1:
Collaborating with Snuneymuxw First Nation to establish opportunities for greater
cultural experiences and education. Residents, business owners, visitors, and
community leaders of Gabriola island fostering a change from an automobile-centric
culture to an active- living culture.
Goal 2: Connectivity
Creating an interconnected network that aLlows for efficient transportation in
alternative ways, while prioritizing the integrity of the ecological corridor to highlight
Descanso Bay as the gateway to the community with connectivity to the shoreline, and
culturally and ecologically important sites.
Goal 3: Accessib
Establishing alternative transportation options that are equitably available for people
of all abilities and backgrounds, and integrated with all forms of transportation.
Goal 4:
Enhancing the safety and comfort for all users of the transportation network.
Goal 5: 1th
Integrating active transportation into people's daily routines and modes of travel in
order to support healthy lifestyles for residents and visitors to GabrioLa Island.
Goal 6:
Making Gabriola Island a more sustainable, and economically, and socially vibrant
community that attracts and retains people to live, work, and play.
33CENTRAL DESIGN THEMES
w ECOCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING Signage and other educational features that emphasize the cultural and
ecological significance of sites on Gabriola Island.
Multi - use. nathways impLemarned rftrnuqhciui th . r design TO oeaw
MULTI- USE PATHWAYS
crthnectTvicy f«HTx the Dwtanio Bay Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Village
SIGNAGE AND WAY - FINDING Creative signage and wayfinding that assists pedestrians and cyclists in
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following multi-use path regulations, and finding local business,
viewpoints and events.
GREENERY AND NATURAL SHADE Addition and protection of trees and foliage in the site as well as use of
natural elements for shade.
i •* LIGHTING Incorporation of pedestrian and street- level lighting to ensure safety and
f accessibility.
PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY PAVERS Using permeable pavers that are as eye-catching as they are
environmentally-friendly - with all the desirable features of typical pavers,
and the added functionality of effective surface water management
PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES Improvement of the public realm and pedestrian amenities, including
seating, shade, pergolas and weather protection.
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34CONCEPT DESIGN
After reviewing the feedback received in the engagement
process, reflecting on our draft design, and considering
alternatives, a revised concept design was prepared. This design
is outlined throughout this section of the report.
OUTLINE
1 Area Plan
2 Detail Map - Area 1
3 Detail Map - Area 2
35AREA PLAN
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Bay Rd. intersection' and 'Area 2 the stretch of road between the two Intersections.' To be able to clearly see the designs interventions proposed in each
section, detailed maps of Area 1and Area 2 are provided on the following pages. Refer from Figure 4 to Figure 7 for detaiLed maps.
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39DESIGN
PRECEDENTS
The concept designs were inspired by the precedents presented
in this section. The sources were local and gLobal, as welL as
urban and rural. They were chosen to reflect the unique
features of Gabriola Island.
OUTLINE
l Boardwalk
2 -
Multi Use Path
3 Resting Spaces & Covered Areas
4 Traffic Calming
5 Wayfinding & Signage
6 Rural Lighting & Landscaping
40BOARDWALK
One of the main features of the concept design is
a muLti- use boardwalk that scenically transports
people to the beach, ferry and the village. This
boardwalk offers a safe travel option for people
walking or cycling away from vehicular traffic .
The boardwalk also offers a sustainable option
that minimizes the environmental impact by
elevating the path and limiting user parameters
away from the sensitive petroglyphs and
ecosystem. This feature provides a great
opportunity for eco-cultural education and
.
celebration through signage, art and materials
It is recommended that treated wood be used to
enhance longevity while maintaining a natural
feeL It is also recommended that garden beds be
incorporated along the roadside to bring a
pleasant aroma and to immerse people into the
experience. It is encouraged that resting areas
with benches be Located intermittently.
Funding & Partnering Opportunities: This project
offers a great opportunity for partnership between
key community stakeholders and other
organizations, such as Local Lumber suppliers It .
may also be eligible for funding via tourism
.
grants For further details, please refer 'Funding
and Partnering Opportunity' section of this report .
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41MULTI-USE PATH
The boardwalk is designed to include an exit
to a multi-use path that directs people who
are walking or cycling towards the village.
The pathway will run along the north side of
.
North Road to ensure this connectivity It will
feature lighting, way-finding, artistic
elements and covered seating that will be
detailed in the next pages. The path will
have dedicated walking and cycling lanes for
ease of use.
Earthy pavers and permeable surfaces are
encouraged to support sustainability, water
flow and a rustic vibe. The multiuse path will
have a 1.5-meter green buffer from the North
Rd. and will be lined with trees acting as
natural shade and rain protection .
Pedestrian-oriented Lighting is preferred.
Funding & Partnering: This project may be
eligible for many grants. For further details,
please refer "Funding and Partnering
Opportunity' section of this report
42RESTING SPACES & COVERED AREAS
The project site presently offers little coverage
from the sun and no areas for seating on the
long stretch of the North Rd. Accordingly,
resting spaces and covered areas are included
along with the multi-use path design. Bike
racks are to be located along the path to
ensure those who are cycling can take a
moment to enjoy the space too and for those
who would want to leave their bike here and
walk on the ferry.
These additions will incorporate a sense of
place that is uniquely Gabriolan. Different
textures, designs and greenery are
encouraged.
Funding & Partnering Opportunities: This
project may be included as part of a tourist,
economic development, or other funding
application. For further details, please refer
"Funding and Partnering Opportunity" section
of this report.
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43TRAFFIC CALMING
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In response to traffic related safety issues, motor
vehicle calming measures were added to this
design. These incLude a bump-out on the east side
of the Taylor Bay Road-North Road intersection,
multiple regular and flashing light pedestrian
crosswalks, and a sidewalk along the south side of
North Road from the ferry terminal to the viLlage.
At the eastern side of the project site where the
village begins, the concept calls for increasing the
size of the pedestrian island and adding two light
flashing pedestrian crosswalks to connect the
farmer 's market to the new village path.
Additionally, speed limit and pedestrian crossing
signs are strongly recommended.
These features are also opportunities for creating
a uniquely Gabriolan space. Colours, textures and
stamps can be located in them to make North
Road safer and even more attractive .
Funding & Partnering Opportunities: This project
may be eligible for funding under community
safety and alternative transportation programs.
For further detaiLs, please refer "Funding and
Partnering Opportunity" section of this report
44WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE
Throughout the project area, wayfinding and
signage are to be used to heLp visitors and
residents navigate local amenities in a Gabriolan
way.
It is highly recommended that signage be
expressed in Hul'q'umin'um and English to bring
.
an accessible and welcoming atmosphere Signage
should be consistently styled throughout the
project area to produce a sense of continuity.
Signage with natural foundations and artistic
qualities are encouraged to maintain the rustic
.
and creative feel of Gabriola Innovative
wayfinding may also be incorporated into pavers
to create an additional sense of community.
Recommended signage and wayfinding can
highlight local features including significant
naturaL areas, native flora, farmers' markets, and
the community businesses . nry >
Funding & Partnering Opportunities: The GabrioLa
Island Chamber of Commerce has expressed
interest in funding signage for the project For
further details, please refer ’Funding and
.
Partnering Opportunity’ section of this report
45RURAL LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING
Rural Lighting and landscaping are also features
found throughout the concept design.
Lighting is recommended to occur in regular
intervals along the boardwalk, the multi-use path
and the sidewalk to ensure that users are visible
and able to traveL safely day and night Solar
lighting is encouraged to reduce energy
expenditure and Long-term costs. The use of
fixtures with hoods, motion sensitivity and close
proximity to the ground is recommended to Limit
light pollution.
For Landscaping, indigenous plants and trees are
recommended to add to the local ecosystem and
natural ambiance. Rustic wood features are
encouraged to bring together design components.
Funding & Partnering Opportunities: This project
may be funded through Larger tourism, community
safety or another program. For more information,
please visit page 51 of this report
46VILLAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
When touring the project site, our team noted a few opportunities for
village enhancement These include:
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RETAIL CONNECTIVITY ^
Enhanced retail connectivity via accessible ramp and stairway links
aLong the new village path and reduced fencing barriers.
PATHWAY COMPLETION
Completion of the new village path and the incorporation of earthy
pavers to complement existing facilities and Level the path.
PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS
Additional signage and wayfinding to direct community members
and visitors, Lighting to enhance visibility, and crosswalks to help
people travel safely and alternatively on Gabriola Island. As well as
the implementation of small pedestrian realms with covered seating,
bike racks, natural viewpoints and artistic elements.
47ALTERNATE MODES OF
TRANSPORTATION
In addition to the designs outlined above, our team
also recommends the incorporation of additional
uses of alternative transportation within the
project area. These changes show promise of
enhancing user experience, accessibility, and, if
leveraged, tourism.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES
1 Golf cart service
2 Gondola
3 Community Wagon
4 Bike Trailer Rental
5 -
E Bike Sharing
6 Gerty-Ferry Schedule Alignment
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48GONDOLA STUDY
During our discussions with community members and stakeholders, the notion of having a Gondola on Gabriola Island was a point of excitement
for many participants. As a result, the option was further investigated.
KEY FINDINGS
COST- EFFECTIVE Reasonable fare revenues tend to meet or exceed operation costs so
additional revenue can go towards construction costs. Similarly- sized
Gondolas have been constructed for $ 31, 576,500 to $71,994,420 and
operated for $ 3,410,262 to $ 4,925 ,934 per year.
BARRJER - FREE TRAFFIC RELIEF Gofldctas relieve traffic CDfigeshon in an accessible qufcfc, and safe manner
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QUICK CONSTRUCTION Most gondolas can be constructed in less and one year.
LOW EMISSIONS Gondolas contribute low emissions and minimally impact forests, so they
contribute to the viability of carbon capture. Gondolas also have lower
emissions per passenger per km than buses and streetcars.
SCENIC ATTRACTION Gondolas offer a scenic attraction for community members and visitors to
enjoy. They may be complemented by additional village attractions to
leverage tourism. They can also be programed as eco - cultural tourism
projects fi.e., the Cascade Skyline Gondola Project).
JOB CREATION Gondolas help people travel to employment centers and create jobs
themselves (i.e., the Prairie Sky Gondola in Edmonton is estimated to create
39-full time operational jobs and about 120 construction jobs).
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49MONOCABLE DETATCHABLE GRIP GONDOLA (MDG)
Given the expected ridership and needs expressed by the community, a monocable detached grip gondola seems to be the most appropriate and
cost- effective option for Gabriola Island. MDGs are the most common form of aeriaL gondolas and have a Low capitaL cost in comparison with other
Cable PropelLed Transit systems. They get their name from their use of onLy one cable and the ability to add or remove gondolas from the cable for
ease of repair and alteration (Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, 2018).
TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY
MDGs can travel up to 22 kiLometers per hour, carry up to 15 passengers at a time, and transport a maximum of 3,600 passengers per hour (Cable
Car Confidential, 2013). They can operate in winds up to 70 kilometers per hour (Dale, Chu & Imhauser, 2013).
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
MDGs have a small footprint as they require minimal procurement, pavement and development (Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, 2018).
Basic Station Size Basic Tower Size Basic Tower Spacing
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50PROPOSED GONDOLA ROUTE
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The Gondola Path and Towers have been enlarged to improve map legibility. Efforts were made to avoid impacts to privately used lands, §
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minimize the number of towers required, and connect ferry users to Gabriola Village. -
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51IMPLEMENTATION
IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
A project management team 's goal is to foster communication
between the key project partners and build a partnership with
Snuneymuxw First Nation.
PHASED DESIGN APPROACH
In general, the Gabriola Island Link Project will be developed in
two general phases with accompanied funding along with the
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short term and long-term components. The entire Gabriola
Island Link project is aimed to be completed within 10 years,
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with short-term elements to be completed within 2 5 years.
52RECOMMENDATIONS
1 Create a partnership with Snuneymuxw First Nation that
goes beyond consultation to:
• Develop employment opportunities for the
Snuneymuxw community.
• Ensure culturally significant areas are preserved and
honored.
• Collaborate on signage and creative wayfinding to
include language and art.
• Give priority to Snuneymuxw artists before artist calls
.
are opened to the public/residents
• Include the Elders Advisory Committee and Chief and
Council in design decisions.
• Have Archaeologists and Snuneymuxw monitors onsite
during construction to ensure culturally sensitive
materials are handled with sensitivity.
2 Continued communication with RDN for better connectivity
with the village shops.
Preserve existing foliage and additional greenery along the
multi-use path with ongoing maintenance.
4 Encourage BC ferries to allow pedestrians to get off on the
north side of the ferry terminal in their upcoming
development pLans.
53IMPLEMENTATION PHASING
SHORT - TERM DESIGN INTERVENTIONS ( 2 - 5 YEARS)
• 2 m wide shared sidewalk on the southside of the North Rd. so that • Bump-out at the intersection of North Rd. and Taylor Bay rd. to
when users get off the ferry, they have the option to either go a narrow the intersection as a traffic calming measure and also for
slightly longer route on the left or take the shortest route uphill on reducing the length of a proposed pedestrian crossing on Taylor Bay
the right. Rd.
• Recommending the shifting of lanes to include the shared sidewalk. • The bump-out should be designed as per MOTI street guidelines to
• Either a slightLy raised sidewalk or use of bollards, curb blocks, or allow for a comfortable turning radius for industrial- sized vehicles.
planter beds to separate the sidewalk from the oncoming traffic. The • Improved pedestrian lighting throughout.
bollards can have lights in them every two meters for pedestrian • Way-finding and signage throughout Collaboration with the Chamber
comfort and safety. for signage sponsorship.
• Crosswalk on Easthom Rd., in line with the BC ferries proposed • Treating the Island at the three-way Y- intersection near Canada Post
terminal plan. following MOTI guidelines - making it bigger to incorporate two light
• GERTIE pullout improvement so that it does not affect the traffic flow. flashing pedestrian crosswalks.
• Remove the cement barrier at the BC Ferries parking lot as it is a • Parallel parking along the North Rd. towards the farmer's market
safety hazard for cycLists coming down the hill at high speeds. which can be re- imagined as community space when need be - Flex
Replace this with materials that are meant for impact absorption. space for the community.
• Traffic calming measures: • Retain the heavy vehicle layover on North Rd. Put parking sign for the
o Speed limits, yield signs, and warning signs heavy vehicles only.
o Information sign near the ferry terminal showing loading/ • Continued communication with RDN regarding improved connectivity
unloading at the ferry. with the village shops.
o Remove the stop sign on Taylor Bay Rd. and replace it with a • Prioritize pedestrian safety and connection.
flashing light pedestrian crosswalk,
o No U-turn sign down the Taylor-Bay Rd. Provide for legal turning,
o Speed signs and yield signs at the intersection opposite to
farmer's market
o Enforcing traffic rules and ROWs.
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54CONCEPT PLAN (SHORT - TERM )
Figure 9. shows graphically the specific location of the short-term design interventions for Phase 1.
CONCEPT PLAN
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