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Alouette Valley Association

Alouette Valley Association. Recreational Roadway Proposal. Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association. Proposed Recreational Roadway Initiative. To designate a section of roadway as recreational multi-purpose To “calm” the traffic in this area to ensure safety for all users

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Alouette Valley Association

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  1. Alouette Valley Association • Recreational Roadway Proposal Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association

  2. Proposed Recreational Roadway Initiative • To designate a section of roadway as recreational multi-purpose • To “calm” the traffic in this area to ensure safety for all users • To allow dedicated equestrian trails and bicycle lanes aligned with the roadway • To provide linkage for parks, trails and dikes • To attract people and tourists to enjoy the beauty and attractions of the area • People, wildlife and recreation first, cars second

  3. Proposed Area

  4. Area Amenities • Trails • Dikes • Parks • Wildlife • Natural Beauty • All within 5 minutes of Downtown

  5. Recreational Activities in the Area • Horseback Riding • Jogging & Walking / Dog Walking • Cycling - Recreational & Competitive • Hiking • Wildlife Viewing • Rafting - Tubing • Canoeing • Kayaking • Skateboarding • Wheel Chair Users

  6. Problems Faced - Why a Recreational Roadway? • Increased high volume traffic • Rampant speeding & passing • RCMP have clocked speeders up to 150k • Wildlife casualties • Equestrian casualties • Destruction of natural resources • Recreational activities are endangered

  7. Wildlife Casualties • Bear Deer

  8. Our Vision • Take a major problem and convert it to a winning solution for all the people and the creatures that live in the Alouette and Silver Valleys

  9. The Goal • Adopt the principles of the S.V.A.P. and apply them to the Alouette Valley • Capitalize on all economic opportunities • Capitalize our unique resource and its proximity to downtown Maple Ridge • Build a showcase for the world

  10. Equestrian Activities Horse Shows Trail Riding Horse Rescue Breeding Riding Lessons & Training Boarding

  11. Equestrian Economic Activity • Annual economic impact on BC economy is estimated as $771m (Horse Council BC study 1998) • Fraser Valley has 5262 active participants in equestrian sports. (BC Activity Reporter, PSO membership 2008-2009) • Equestrian sport participation within Fraser Valley ranks 7 out of 60 overall provincial sport organizations. (BC Activity Reporter, PSO 2008-2009) • HCBC membership in Ridge-Meadows is 674 • Spinoffs - Horse centres, shows and events, hauling, horse sales, truck and trailer sales

  12. Equestrian Economic Potential • Attract Large Equestrian Events • “The Mane Event” Equine Education and Trade Fair in Chilliwack attracts 35,000 people during the 3-day event @ $15.00 per person • Host Western Gymkhanas and Games • Host Cross Country Events • Host Horse clinics and symposiums – world renown horse trainers

  13. EQUINE AGRICULTURE • “Horse farms have also been identified as a viable use of small farm holdings near urban centres.” • “The horse industry is a significant and growing agricultural commodity, uses over $90m in other agriculture products, helps preserve land for future food production and provides an effective buffer between large scale agricultural operations and growing urban centres.” • BC Ministry of Agriculture Study on Horse industry in BC 1998 13

  14. AGRICULTURE - HISTORY • Farmed since 1890 • Low lying fertile soil, mild climate attracted first farmers • Hay and berries primary crops, horses gained prominence in late 50s onward • Period of rapid development in 1960s encouraged subdivision into many small parcels • Creation of ALR prevented further development 14

  15. AGRICULTURE - TODAY • Even mix of horse farms, small farms and nurseries, country homes along the recreational roadway corridor, large farms to the west and north • Same low lying fertile soil and mild climate, but challenged by effects of rapid development in surrounding areas • Proximity to urban centre provides ready access to market for specialty products 15

  16. Farms In the Valley Walnut Plantation Blueberries Text Rhodos Specimen Trees Perennial Nusery

  17. AGRICULTURE -FUTURE • Silver Valley plan recognizes need to encourage economic activity no matter how small-why not apply this principle to small scale production? • Emergence of Farmers Markets, local food movement, urban agriculture improves viability of small farms • Recreational uses, equestrian properties and small plot specialty farms compatible uses, provide transition zone from urban areas to large commercial farms 17

  18. AGRI-TOURISM • Recreational Roadway Attracts Tourists • Agriculture Enhances the Experience • Education • Demonstration • Attractions • Speciality Products 18

  19. Agri-Tourism Education Attractions Speciality Demonstration

  20. Cycling Activities Events Dyke Connections Road Racing Road Touring Cycle Cross at MREC

  21. Cycling Economic Potential • Race the Ridge - $100,000 • Test of Metal Squamish - $1m est. spinoff $4 to $5 m • Pumpkin Cross at MREC • Training Grounds for Teams • Mass Group Rides e.g. Seattle to Van. • Extension of Trans Canada Trail • Community-Wide Recreation Loop

  22. Wildlife Viewing Blue Listed Red Listed Blue Listed Pygmy Owl Pergrine Falcon Green Heron Red Listed Chum Blue Listed Trowbridge's Shrew Bear and Cubs Sora Rail

  23. Wildlife Tourism • People come from all over the Lower Mainland to view our wildlife • Many Red and Blue Listed species make their home the Alouette Valley • Blaney Bog is of particular significance • Recreational fishing is also enjoyed

  24. Support for this initiative • Survey of neighbourhood shows 97% support • Residents erect signs on their properties to show supportand to reduce traffic speed • Silver Valley residents support because of the need for local recreational resources

  25. Our Quick Survey - What would you use it for?

  26. Ridge Meadows Support

  27. Metro Vancouver Support

  28. Sign Up the Street Campaign

  29. Organizational Support • Haney Horsemen • Horse Council of BC • Ridge-Meadows BAC • ARMS • Local Environmental Groups 28

  30. What it will look like

  31. Maybe Not But...... • Abbott Street - Kelowna 31

  32. Kelowna Recreational Roadways • IIt seems that Kelowna is very progressive in embracing recreational corridors, lineal parks and the active transportation concept. • Currently they have completed or are building: • Abbott Street Recreation Corridor 9.6k • Black Mountain Recreation Corridor 2,7k • Cawston Avenue Recreation Corridor 1,8k • Glenmore Drive Recreation Corridor 3,3k • South Ridge Drive Recreation Corridor 1k • Watson Road Recreation Corridor 2,7k

  33. Recreational Roadway • Each section of street presents a different challenge • We are not trying to engineer a solution • We are throwing out various options for discussion 26

  34. Recreational Roadway • Reduce speed limit to 40 kph • this increases travel time by only 1.5 minutes • from 216st to 232st on 132av • Solid no passing line in centre of street • Narrow the travel lanes from 11 to 10 feet • Introduce chicanes or bump-outs on the street • chicanes to act as a divider for both horse and multi-use trail • chicanes to “un-straighten” the street 28

  35. Recreational Roadway • Minimum 10-foot separated lane for horses • Minimum 10-foot paved multi-use trail • Add parking areas where property lines permit • Add centre islands to increase deflection where property lines permit 29

  36. Recreational Roadway • Chicane example 1 27

  37. Recreational Roadway • Chicane example 2 30

  38. Recreational Roadway • Cross Section with built up chicane 31

  39. Street Painting • Certain areas of 132 av and 224 st are wildlife corridors and crossings • Street painting could be used to highlight 32

  40. Potential Funding Sources • Build Canada • Local Motion • CIPP • Translink • Corporate Donations • NPA Donations • In-kind Neigbourhood Donations • Landscaping of chicanes, donation of land, planning etc. 33

  41. Presentations • Bicycle Advisory Committee • Michael Sather, MLA • Parks and Leisure Advisory Committee • Agriculutural Advisory Committee • Economic Advisory Committee • Maple Ridge Dyke District • Senior Parks and Leisure Staff (Mike Murray and Bruce McLeod) and Engineering Staff (Michael Eng) • Haney Horsemen • Town Hall Public Meeting (Approx. 50 in attendance) • Senior Engineering Staff (Frank Quinn & Andrew Wood • Bicycle Advisory Committee (update) 41

  42. Current Timeline • Mapping of entire area outlining road allowance, multi-use trail, bicycle path, chicanes, traffic calming measures (Sept. 2010) • Cost Estimate • Present to Mayor and Council (Fall 2010) 42

  43. Next Steps • What are the next steps? • Questions? • Discussion….

  44. Silver Valley Area Plan • 3.1.1 Ensure significant environmental features of the site are protected or enhanced • 3.2.2 Plan for a linked park and open space system that responds to recreational needs of the community and visitors. • 3.2.3 Ensure that equestrian, bike and pedestrian routes are designated along roads and streets • 3.2.3 Utilize reduced road widths to achieve traffic calming, reduced site consumption, and maintenance of the desired rural character • 3.2.4 Capitalize on all economic opportunities, no matter how small, to maximize effect of areas economic development. 9

  45. AND Adjacent to SVAP areas • 9.1.2 Destroy the wildlife corridors in the surrounding areas - wildlife prefer subdivisions • 9.2.1 Wherever possible wipe out existing recreational opportunities in surrounding areas • 9.2.2 Transform rural streets of great recreational value into high speed corridors • 9.4.1 Destroy the economy of surrounding areas

  46. Appendix 1 - FHWA • 9.2.7 Chicanes, lateral shifts, and chokers • Chicanes, lateral shifts, and chokers are all curb extensions installed away from an intersection to create a narrow two-lane gap or a single lane. Chicanes shift traffic alternately from side to side of the street to create an S-shaped path of travel. Lateral shifts are curb extensions that cause travel lanes to bend one way and then back the other way. Chokers are midblock curb extensions that narrow the street by expanding the sidewalk or adding a planting strip and often are installed at midblock crossings. 34

  47. Appendix 1 - FHWA Figure 9-18. Chicanes have lateral shifts that alternate on both sides of the street creating an S-shaped path of travel 35

  48. Appendix 1 - FHWA • Figure 9-19. Lateral shifts break up long sections of roadway. When motorists cannot see what is ahead, they tend to travel at slower speeds. 36

  49. Appendix 1 - FHWA • 9.2.7.1 Impact on pedestrian access • In general, chicanes, lateral shifts, and chokers have positive impacts on pedestrian access. When designed as curb extensions, chokers reduce pedestrian crossing distances and enhance pedestrian visibility when installed at midblock crossings. • 9.2.7.2 Design recommendations for chicanes, lateral shifts, and chokers • The following recommendations are intended to enhance access at chicanes, lateral shifts, and chokers: • Install sidewalks that continue in a straight path rather than following the path of the chicane, lateral shift, or choker; and • Design chokers to include curb extensions with landscaping when designed at midblock crossings. 37

  50. Appendix 2 • Silver Valley Plan • Extracts 38

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