SPC Committee on Transportation Decisions in Brief
From the August 16, 2016 Meeting
7.1.1 North Commuter Parkway and Traffic Bridge Update
Decision
*The Committee received the report.
Background
*The Bridging to Tomorrow Project includes the construction of the North Commuter Parkway and replacement of the Traffic Bridge. Graham Commuter Partners (GCP) is the contractor in charge of construction. Both bridges and surrounding road infrastructure is slated for completion in October of 2018.
*At the Traffic Bridge, concrete work on Pier 3 as well as the foundations and walls for the new north and south abutments are complete. The erection of Span 4, the southernmost span of the bridge, is anticipated to start within the next few weeks.
*GCP will use conventional weathering steel with a protective coating within the splash zone for the truss elements which will result in a two tone colour between the lower and upper portions of the structure. The entire bridge will eventually turn into one brown colour tone.
*Demolition of the last original bridge span of the Traffic Bridge is expected in November 2016.
*At the North Commuter Parkway bridge, construction of Pier 1, the west pier, is well underway, with the pier foundation, diaphragm, and columns already complete, and construction of the pier cap currently underway. The cofferdam was extended from the west bank to the centre of the river in late July and excavation work is underway to prepare for construction of Pier 2.
*Storm sewer installation for the widening of Central Avenue between Attridge Drive and Fedoruk Drive is nearing completion and the relocation of the SL&P overhead lines has started.
*Improvements to the intersection of Attridge Drive and Central Avenue, and the realignment of the eastbound off-ramp from Circle Drive East to Attridge Drive, commenced in May and are expected to be fully complete in October.
7.1.3 Launch of FlexParking System Application
Decision
*The Committee received the report.
Background
*The smart phone app will be publicly launched in November pending final testing. Implementation has been delayed to verify data security procedures.
7.2.1 Award of Contract - HOK Inc. for the Development of Idylwyld Drive Comprehensive Corridor Project and Streetscape Concept
Decision
*The Committee recommended to City Council that the award of contract for $183,708 (including taxes) be approved. It is for the development of the Idylwyld Drive Comprehensive Corridor Project and Streetscape Concept.
Background
*In January of 2014, City Council received a report that identified Idylwyld Drive, from Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge to Circle Drive North, as a priority street for streetscape improvements. The report stated that redevelopment of the Idylwyld Drive streetscape would enhance its functionality as a multi-modal corridor and support recommendations and directions emerging from current planning projects (City Centre Plan, North Downtown, and Growth Plan). The report identified a phased approach to implementation that would prioritize improvements from Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge to 33rd Street.