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WELCOME
to the
Township of Tiny
Transportation Master Plan
Online Public Information Centre 2
September 23, 2021
1
Agenda
• Introductions
• Transportation Master Plan
Process and Project Timeline
• What We’ve Heard
• Existing Transportation Network
Transportation
• Traffic Growth and Modal Split
Network
• Active Transportation Infrastructure
• Draft Road Classifications and Cross
Sections
• Other Network Modifications
• Traffic Calming Update
• Next Steps
• Q&A
2
Introductions
John Heseltine Jean-Francois Robitaille
Project Manager Engineering Manager
Joe Olson Tim Leitch
Transportation Engineer Director of Public Works
Nevena Gazibara
Engagement/Consultation Lead
Transportation Master Plan Process and
Timeline
4
Process & Timeline
Notice of Study
Commencement
and Public PIC 1 Public
Comment Invited Online (Spring Online Information
(March 2021) Survey 2021) Survey 2 Centre 2
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
We are here Late
2021
Background Context/ Future Needs and Development and Implementation
Existing Conditions Opportunities Selection of Network Strategy
Improvements
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What We’ve Heard 6
Public Information Centre 1
Public Information Centre #1
• Online presentation and survey
• June 3 to June 30, 2021
• 198 unique visitors to the
presentation
• 272 survey responses
Comments and Themes
• Concerns over traffic on roads and
noise from traffic
• Traffic calming measures should
be implemented on Tiny Beaches
Road
• Safety for pedestrians and cyclists
along Tiny Beaches Road should
be improved
• Improvements to trail links for
ORVs and ORV road restrictions
removed
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What We’ve Heard: Public Information Centre 1
Upgrades to Tiny Beaches Road
South and North, Champlain Road,
Safe cycling routes
Lafontaine Road, Wilson Road,
County Road 6, Balm Beach Road
Safety improvements for
Speeding and traffic calming
pedestrians on Tiny Beaches
measures
Road
Accessibility improvements to
Street parking improvements
beaches and waterfront
8
Public Information Centre 1
What We’ve Heard:
“Looking ahead, public
transportation is a wise
“The major roads that choice for our
“If people feel safe on the roads “We don’t have the
allow traffic into Tiny environment and aging
then they will use them for - density to support
need OPP on summer population.”
cars/biking/walking.” public transit.”
weekends and photo
radar.”
“We don't need more traffic on
“For local cottage Tiny Beaches Road- widening it “Hybrid public
owners Jackson Point will lead to more problems and transportation options need
has great value and it is less safety as well as destroying to be developed due to the
important that the boat the charm of a relatively unspoiled size of Tiny.”
launch is maintained part of our province.”
and even improved.”
“It seems that many roads
in Tiny are old and narrow. “More off-road trail
“Beach accessibility Time to modernize.
“Some street networks for
for wheelchairs-at Roundabouts seem like a
parking along Tiny increased
some designated good idea and have worked
Beaches Rd S recreational
beaches.” in Collingwood.”
would be nice for activities.”
our guests.”
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What We’ve Heard about Active Transportation
What barriers currently prevent you from using active What is your level of interest in
transportation more often? improving the active transportation
network in the Township of Tiny?
Traffic speeds/safety
Not enough bicycle facilities (bike lanes, multi-use
trails, etc.) 3%
4%
5%
Not enough sidewalks or trails
Poor connection between routes
Distance 29%
59%
Not enough safe crossing facilities (crosswalks,
multi-use crossings, stop signs, or traffic lights)
Accessibility needs
Weather
Steep slopes Not at all interested Not so interested
Neutral Somewhat interested
0 50 100
Very interested
Number of Responses
10 Source: PIC 1 Online Survey, Tiny TMPWhat We’ve Heard about Transit
What is your level of interest in a local transit If you are not interested in a local transit service,
service between destinations within Tiny and why not?
to/from regional connections (Simcoe LINX, 80
Midland-Penetanguishene Transit,
Chimnissing Transit, Wasaga Beach Transit,
etc.)? 70
70
24% 60
60
22%
20%
Number of Responses
50
19%
Number of Responses
50
40
40 15%
30
30
20 20
10 10
0 0
Not at all Not So Neutral Somewhat Very Do not feel I need to make My trip would Prefer to Prefer to drive
Interested Interested Interested Interested safe on transit multiple stops take too long walk/cycle
on journey
11 Source: PIC 1 Online Survey, Tiny TMPWhat We’ve Heard about Speed Management and Traffic Calming
Would you support increases in Township
taxes to have an increased police
presence on Township roads?
Which speed suppression (traffic calming)
devices would you like to see on Township roads?
160
11%
33%
No 140
Don't know
Yes 120
Number of Responses
56%
100
80
Would you support the use of photo
60
radar/automated speed enforcement cameras on
Township roads?
40
20
9%
Yes
No 0
44% Horizontal Road painting of Vertical Deflection "Your Speed"
Don't know Deflection (e.g. speed limits (e.g. speed display signs
narrower lanes, humps, rumble
47% mini-roundabouts) strips)
12 Source: PIC 1 Online Survey, Tiny TMPWhat We’ve Heard about Network Improvements
Would you support increases in Township taxes
Do you think Tiny Beaches Road should
to improve the maintenance of road surfaces,
be widened where possible to
sidewalks, multi-use trails, and street lighting?
accommodate multi-use paths
(cycling/walking path)?
9%
31%
39%
34%
57%
30%
Do you support crosswalks at public beach
access points?
30%
63%
7%
13 Source: PIC 1 Online Survey, Tiny TMPOther Information Sources to Inform TMP Development
• Official Plan
• Roads/Bridge Needs Study
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Council Strategic Plan
• Council Motions
• Committees of Council – TTAT, SAC, AAC
• Resident Input
• Associations – FoTTSA, Thunder Beach
• Council and Staff Input
14The TMP Vision
Final Vision Statement
Tiny’s transportation network will offer efficient travel options that
prioritize safety for all road users, ages, and abilities. The future
network will provide active and sustainable transportation
connections within and between its beaches, landmarks, and other local
destinations. Provision of these alternative travel options will reduce
auto-dependency (and associated noise, congestion and pollution) and
enhance the natural beauty of Tiny.
15Existing Transportation Network 1
Existing Road Classifications
The transportation network consists of
different road types that are intended to serve
and meet different objectives. The Township’s
road classification system consists of the
following:
Upon further review of the characteristics of
the current street classifications, a Township
“collector” road classification was introduced
at part of PIC#1. A revised version of that
map is discussed later in this presentation.
17Unopened Road Allowances
• Unopened road allowances are publicly
owned corridors in the Township
reserved for future access to land
parcels.
• They are typically 66 feet (20 metres)
wide, and often have a trail from
historical use, etc.
• Many in the Township haven’t been
opened due to little redevelopment or
physical barriers (e.g. swamps, steep
hills)
• The potential opening of some of these
road allowances to permit better
connectivity is discussed later in this
presentation.
18Existing Traffic Volumes (Summer 2019)
This figure shows average daily (24
hour) traffic volumes throughout the
Township prior to the pandemic.
Summer values are an average of
typical June, July, August counts. They
can be 25-50% higher than fall average
daily traffic volumes.
19Existing Traffic Volumes (Fall 2019)
This figure shows average daily (24
hour) traffic volumes throughout the
Township prior to the pandemic. Fall
values are an average of typical
September, October, November counts.
They can be 25-50% lower than
summer average daily traffic volumes.
20Traffic Volume Variation
Traffic Data Zones:
1. West of County Rd 6 South of CR 6
2. West of County Rd 6 Between CR 6 & CR 12
3. East of County Rd 6 Between CR 1 & CR 6
4. East of County Rd 6 Between CR 6 & CR 12
5. West of County Rd 6 Between CR 12 & CR 15
6. West of County Rd 6 North of CR 15
7. East of County Rd 6 North of CR 12
21Impacts of COVID-19 on Traffic Activity
Tiny Township Monthly Traffic Activity 2019 & 2020
Compared to 2019 Average
(1) The months in 2019 closest to
200%
the annual average were May and
180% October (this is typical)
160%
140% 4 (2) Overall, 2020 was 20% busier
than 2019
120%
2019 Average
100%
(3) Comparing summers, 2020
80% 1 1 was 30% busier than 2019
60% 5
40%
(4) 65% increase in traffic in
response to COVID-19 initial
20%
restrictions
0%
(5) Traffic activity returned to
normal by the end of 2020
22Traffic Zones and Seasonal Variability
• Zone 2 (Balm Beach area)
Tiny Township Traffic Zones With Largest Seasonal Variation and Zone 7 (Awenda Prov
180% Park) are the two Tiny traffic
Zone 7 zones showing the highest
160% (Awenda Provincial
Park) seasonal variation
140%
All
120% Zones • Both zones have 60% higher
100%
2019 Average traffic activity in August than
the average month.
80%
Zone 2
60% (Balm Beach) • Grouping all zones, Tiny has
40% 45% more traffic activity in
August than the average
20%
month
0%
23Time of Day
Time of Day Traffic Activity by Month
(2019 Weekday)
• Average daily traffic hour in
180% May 40% less than average
Morning
160%
Afternoon daily traffic hour in August
140% Evening
120% Average Hour • Morning traffic activity is lower
100%
(August) than afternoon, and afternoon
lower than evening
80% Average
Hour (May)
60% • Morning traffic activity does
40% not vary very much over the
20% months
0%
May August • Afternoon and evening hours
have significantly more traffic
activity in August
24Day of Week
Weekday and Weekend Traffic Activity by Month
(2019) • Weekends are busier than
Weekday
weekdays every month of the
+50%
Weekend Day
year.
+50%
• During the winter months,
+60%
+25%
+70%
+75%
+90%
there is almost twice as many
+140
+120%
+80%
+50%
%
weekend trips than weekday
+100
%
trips
• During the summer months,
there is 50% more weekend
trips than weekday trips
• This suggests that there are
fewer weekday visitors and
part-time residents to the area
during the winter months
25Traffic Growth & Modal Split 26
Existing Mode Split
Existing Mode Split - All Trips Existing Mode Split - Trips Under
2% 5km
0%
14% 11%
2%
Draft Transit Recommendations
10%
slide will expand transit service
77%
84%
Driver Passenger Transit Active Transportation Driver Auto Passenger Transit Active transport
27 Source: Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2016Traffic Growth to 2032 (Current Network)
EXAMPLE: Balm Beach Road West of Country Road 6
• Based on an estimated
3,200 trips/day in
summer 2019
• Assumes 3% annual
traffic growth (matches
historical trend)
• By 2032, there will be
an estimated growth of
1,500 vehicle trips, a
47% increase
28Target Mode Split (2032)
Target Mode Split - All Trips Target Mode Split - Trips Under 5km
7% 1% 1%
4%
25%
8%
5%
64%
5%
80%
Driver Passenger Transit Active Transportation Other
Driver Passenger Transit Active Transportation Other
29Traffic Growth to 2032 (Multi-modal network)
EXAMPLE: Balm Beach Road West of Country Road 6
• By introducing active
transportation and
transit infrastructure,
we can suppress the
growth in vehicle trips
• If modal targets are
met, we can limit
vehicle trip growth to
500 trips (or 16%).
This is 1/3rd of the Do-
Nothing scenario.
• This effectively limits
an additional 1,000
vehicle trips off Balm
Beach Road
Note: Similar projections can be calculated for other roads
30Active Transportation Infrastructure 31
Existing Active Transportation Facilities
Multi-use Trail Sidewalk
(Tiny Trail) (Balm Beach
Road)
Narrow paved
shoulder (County Separated
Road 6) path (Balm
Beach Road)
32Type of Bicycle Rider
We are focused on these groups
0 – 2.5 km 2.5 – 5 km
MUP
33Rural Road Design Guidance (Cycling)
• Design speed of roadway
affects shoulder width for cycling
• Minimum for lower speed/lower
volume roads:
1.2 metres
• Minimum for moderate
speed/moderate volume roads:
1.5 metres + 0.5 metre buffer
Source: Ministry of Transportation of Ontario
34Rural Road Design Examples (Cycling Only)
MUP
Sources:
TCAT Rural Complete Streets Backgrounder
TCAT Active Transportation Planning
35 (Beyond the Greenbelt)Rural Design Guidance (Multi-User)
X
MUP
Source: BC Active Transportation Design Guide
36Rural Road Design Examples (Multi-User)
Lower Speeds (40-60 km/hr)
MUP
Sources:
TCAT Rural Complete Streets Backgrounder
TCAT Active Transportation Planning
(Beyond the Greenbelt)
37Rural Road Design Examples (Multi-User)
Higher Speeds (70+ km/hr)
Sources: MUP
TCAT Rural Complete Streets Backgrounder
TCAT Active Transportation Planning
(Beyond the Greenbelt)
38Draft Road Classifications & Cross Sections 39
Draft Road Classification Guidelines
Road Classification Function Posted Volume Road Surface Service Requirements for Bicycle
Speed Range Width Type Level Facilities
Township Arterial Higher speed, 80 km/hr or >4,000 vpd 2-4 lane Paved 2-3 Not recommended for Bicyle
(Redefined) higher volume. higher w/paved Facilities unless separated
Goods shoulders multi-use trail (e.g. Tiny Trail)
movement.
Township Collector Moderate speed, 50 to 70 2,000 to 2 lane Paved or 3-5 1.5m minimum paved shoulder
(Proposed) moderate km/hr 4,000 vpd w/gravel surface (both sides) + 0.5m minimum
volume, direct shoulder treatment buffer. Recommend reflective
access. Regional flexible posts or rumble strips
transit. Cyclists. (particularly higher speeds).
Township Local Low speed, lowDraft Road Classification Map
Existing Road Classification (Official Plan) Draft Proposed Classification
41Proposed Cross Section: Local Road Example (50kph or less)
Existing
TINY BEACHES
ROAD
Proposed
42Proposed Cross Section: Collector Road Example (60-70 kph)
Existing
CONCESSION
ROAD 13
Proposed
MUP
43Draft Cross Section: Arterial Road Example (80+ kph)
CONCESSION
ROAD 16 Existing
*Not Recommended for
Bicycle Facility
44Other Network Modifications 45
Active Transportation Principles
Proposed Design Principles:
N-S & E-W connectivity
Connect towns/hamlets/destinations
Connect to Tiny Trail
Multi-use Trail where people live
Lower speed (70 km/hr or less) for bike routes
Lower volume (Draft Road Allowance Openings
Nippissing
Ridge Road Bush Road
Peek-a-Boo Trail
47Draft Road Closures for Discussion
Hall Road
Concession Road 3
Stamp Sideroad
(maintaining access (maintaining access
to properties) to properties)
48Draft Truck Network 49
Draft Transit Recommendations
• Density, land use, and travel patterns in
Tiny do not support creation of a Tiny
Transit System
• Instead, consider partnerships with
Wasaga Beach Transit, Midland-
Penetanguishene Transit Service,
Simcoe LINX and/or Chimnissing
Transit – Beausoleil First Nation to EXISTING TRANSIT
extend into Tiny Simcoe LINX – Route
1 Barrie to Midland/
Penetanguishene
• Extend Wasaga Beach Transit north to Tiny Wasaga Beach
Beaches South to give Tiny residents access Transit – Bus stop
to shops Midland-
• Extend Simcoe County LINX to Balm Beach to Penetanguishene
Transit Service – Bus
provide regional connections stop
• Tiny is a member of the
Midland/Penetang Transit Committee
• Transit improvements would require
County approval based on their
Municipal Plan
50Traffic Calming Update 5
Traffic Calming
• We are currently
examining the areas
highlighted on the map
• Community nodes: focus
is on physical measures
for improved pedestrian
safety
• Corridors: focus is on
speed management for
improved cycling safety
52Traffic Calming
• The purpose of traffic calming is
to make fast driving
uncomfortable
• This is done through physical
measures – either vertical or
horizontal deflection
• Vertical deflection has been
shown to be more effective
• Curb extensions have the added
benefit of shortening crossing
distances for pedestrians and
improving visibility
• We are still identifying the best
measures for the right locations
53Speed Management
• Speed Calming Policy
• Council Motions:
o Community Safety Zones
o Automated Speed Enforcement
54Next Steps
• Review and consider feedback received
through online Public Information Centre 2
• Confirm proposed transportation
improvements and policy direction
• Complete high-level recommendations
around traffic calming measures
• Develop implementation plan and costing
• Prepare Transportation Master Plan report
(October 2021)
• Seek Council Approval for TMP (Q4 2021)
55Thank you for participating!
Your feedback is important to this study.
Please email your feedback by Friday, October 8
If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Jean-François Robitaille, P.Eng. John Heseltine, MCIP
Engineering Manager, Project Manager,
The Corporation of the Township of Tiny Stantec Consulting Ltd.
tinytmp@stantec.com tinytmp@stantec.com
For more information, please visit www.tiny.ca/tmp
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