Transportation Capital Program Delivery Update

Road Improvements 2013 to 2031

Milton Chamber of Commerce

September 17, 2013

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• Transportation Master Plan Approved by Council October, 2011

• 20 year capital program $2.4 billion capital investment

• Support growth in the Region to 2031 (ROPA 38)

• Ensure that transportation improvements are implemented as demand grows.

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The vision of the Road to Change

A sustainable transportation system to 2031 that is safe, convenient, accessible, affordable, efficient, considerate of the environment and energy efficient.

2011 2031

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• Road Widening– Regional Roads to 6 lanes (where

required)

• New Regional Links– “5 ½ Line” + Interchange – 6 lanes,

Steeles Ave to Britannia Rd

– James Snow Parkway – 6 lane extension Britannia Rd to Highway 407

– North Service Road link between Oakville and Burlington – 4 lane

Draft 2031Road Network

Halton Region Transportation Master Plan 2031 | The Road to Change

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• Road Widening– Regional Roads to 6 lanes

(where required)• New Links (Region)

– “5 ½ Line” between Steeles Ave and Britannia Rd

– James Snow Parkway extension - Britannia Rd to Highway 407

• New Links/Road Widening (Town)– Extension of “Third Line” south

to Steeles Ave– Widening of Ontario St (for

Transit service only)

Draft 2031 Road Networkin the Town of Milton

Halton Region Transportation Master Plan 2031 | The Road to Change

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Transportation Capital program 2004 to 2013

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012

Transportation Capital Budget $millions *2013 Capital Budget $289 million

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Regional Network 2011

934 lane kilometres

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Regional Network 2016

1087 lane kilometres

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Tremaine Road - Derry Road to Main Street

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Tremaine Road - Derry Road to Main Street

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James Snow Parkway - RR 25 to Steeles Ave. with New Grade Separation

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James Snow Parkway - RR 25 to Steeles Ave. with New Grade Separation

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Regional Road 25 Derry Rd to Britannia Rd

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Steeles Avenue at Trafalgar RoadBefore / After

2011

2013

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Steeles Avenue - East of Trafalgar Road

2013

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Derry Road Grade Separation

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Active transportation facilities (ATMP)

• Active Transportation facilities part of all capital road improvement projects

• 2011 to 2016 – 217 kms of additional on-road and off-road facilities to be provided

• Active Transportation master Plan finalized early 2014 –vision to 2031

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Communication and Coordination

• On-going direct and web based communication

– Interactive mapping– Newsletters

• Liaison with Local Municipalities and MTO

• Regular Updates to Committee and Council

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Communication and Coordination

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Communication and Coordination

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Thank you!

Tim Dennis P.Eng.Director, Transportation Services

Public Works Department Regional Municipality of Halton

tim.dennis@halton.caTel: 905-825-6000 ext. 7775