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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 25, 2023
[9:00 a.m.]
Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of May
25, 2023, be approved.
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of April
13, 2023, be approved.
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5. Delegations
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5.1. Kinsman Bridge – Public Information Centre – Jonathon Graham
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Kingsman Bridge – Public Information Centre information be received as
information.
6.General Business and Reports
6.1. Allen Street – update
A formal response will be issued to resident/complainant pending direction form
the committee.
6.2. Wilson Ave – Traffic stats with mapping
Defer until delegate can attend meeting.
6.3. PXO – update (OPSD standards)
6.4. Off- road vehicles – Municipal Boundary Survey Results (included)
6.5. Resident complaint – Tillson & Cranberry (police enforcement requested)
7.Other Business
7.1 Armadillo purchase update
7.2 Traffic count general program (map included)
7.3 Resident response letter – Allen Street (Include letter)
7.4 Rainbow Crosswalk Discussion
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8. Meeting Schedule
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee meet _______________ at _____ a.m./p.m.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at ____ p.m.
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below for additional information:
Contact
Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg, On N4G 5A5
519-688-3009 Ext 4604
mrussell@tillsonburg.ca
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 13, 2023
[11:00 a.m.]
Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor
MINUTES
Present:
Councillor Chris Rosehart
Councillor Peter Luciani
Councillor Bob Parsons
Larry Scanlan
Alternative OPP Officer replacing Anthony Hymers
Absent with Regrets:
Mayor Deb Gilvesy
Kevin Lukawiecki, County of Oxford
Also Present:
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
Michelle Bryant, Operations Technologist
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 11:05 am.
In the absence of an appointed chair it is declared that there is a quorum for this
meeting.
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2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parson
Seconded by: Larry Scanlan
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of
April 13, 2023, be approved.
Carried
3. Election of Chair Vice-Chair
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parson
Seconded by: Larry Scanlan
THAT Councillor Pete Luciani be elected as Chair of the Traffic Advisory
Committee.
Carried
4. Election of Vice-Chair
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Chair Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Councillor Bob Parson
THAT Larry Scanlan be elected as Vice-Chair of the Traffic Advisory Committee.
Carried
5. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
None
6. Orientation
Amelia Jaggard presented and conducted the required committee orientation.
7. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None
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8. General Business
Director Jonathan Graham presented on the following.
a. Reviewed complaints process and asked how the committee would like to
address resident complaints. The committee directed staff to address singular
complaints but if multiple complaints are submitted, the committee would like
them addressed during the committee meetings.
o Furthermore, single complaints will be evaluated and reviewed by staff
and brought forward to the committee when required.
b. Staff revisited the Council delegation brought forward in December 2022 titled
Petition Heavy Trucks (petition attached) options and rational with respect to
design alternatives where discussed where staff provided traffic counts with
average speeds at the 85% (percentile – industry standards).
o For the sommittees consideration “investigation” started on December
16, 2022 and was completed on April 11, 2023.
No corrective action was directed and/or requested by the committee to
Town Staff.
o A formal response will be issued to delegator - Marian Smith
c. Staff reviewed options and rational with respect to correspondence received
by Jim Bayler regarding the eastbound turning lane on Tillson Ave turning
onto Brock Street East.
No corrective action was directed and/or requested by the committee to
Town Staff.
o A formal response will be issued to Larry Jim Bayler
d. Glendale School - Staff reviewed options and rational with respect to
correspondence received by Deb Wycherley regarding “cut through” traffic
from Glendale High School on Allan St.
No corrective action was directed and/or requested by the committee to
Town Staff.
o A formal response will be issued to Deb Wycherley.
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o Furthermore, additional traffic counts and investigation on Allan St are
to be provided by staff on a later date.
e. Scooter/ATV/Golf Carts operating on the road was brought up by Councillor
Rosehart. Specifically dirt bikes in the farmer’s fields in neighbouring
municipality. The OPP Officer suggested that the area of concern is
enforcement within neighbouring municipality.
o Staff will research neighbouring municipality’s to see if they have a by-
law prohibiting off-road vehicles.
f. Safety concerns regarding the PXO pedestrian crosswalks was brought
forward by Councillor Rosehart “people are scared to use because vehicles
are not stopping”.
i. Suggested create education to public.
ii. Additionally, light pollution on Tillson Ave and Broadway Street; and
concerns with yellow light on PXO was brought forward.
Staff will investigate further and report back to the committee.
9. Meeting Schedule
o The committee suggested 9 am start times of meetings in the future
and to be set by doodle poll.
Proposed Resolution #4
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee meet _______________ at __a.m.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below for additional information:
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Contact
Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg, On N4G 5A5
519-688-3009 Ext 4604
mrussell@tillsonburg.ca
Design Presentation
Engineering Services
for the Replacement
of Kinsmen Bridge
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
To discuss the replacement/rehabilitation of the Kinsmen Pedestrian Bridge
Following the Public Information Consultation reaching out to committees and local
groups for further consultation and data collection
If you have any comments please reach out to Shayne Reitsma P.Eng at
sreitsma@tillsonburg.ca or at 519-688-3009
Any comments received will be collected and considered in further design steps,
personal information will not be recorded.
Introduction
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Why are we here?
“Following an engineering assessment of the Kinsmen Bridge it was
determined that the Kinsmen Bridge has many deficiencies such as
delamination of the steel girders and significant corrosion on majority of
the structural steel components. The deficiencies are required to be
addressed in order to maintain public safety”
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Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Existing Site Conditions/Constraints
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The existing structure was initially constructed in 1888 for use as a railroad bridge and
was later converted to a pedestrian bridge. This bridge is heavily used by pedestrian
traffic to access downtown shopping areas by residents west of the Stoney Creek
Ravine. The 2019 Enhanced OSIM and 2021 OSIM inspections determined that, the
bridge is in urgent need of repairs within five (5) years, and that the bridge had only ten
years of service life remaining at the time of inspection.
The existing abutments and stone foundations were constructed to support the loads
and stresses of a train bridge,and their good condition permits that they can be retained
for the new pedestrian bridge with only minor repairs.
There are few environmental constraints for this study area.Since no major excavation
will be required,impacts to the natural environment are expected to be minimal,and will
require only minor remediation efforts after construction.Short-term impacts during
construction will be mitigated through use of common mitigation measures and policies,
including erosion control measures and re-seeding efforts.Additionally,during
construction,the currently eroding banks beneath the bridge will be stabilized to
minimize long-term erosion of the embankments.
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Technical Studies Completed
2019 Enhanced OSIM Inspection –Standardized structural inspection conducted in
Ontario that assess all features of a given structure. This inspection determined the
10-year remaining service life of the structure
A Heritage Assessment was also completed in 2020. The preference from a
heritage perspective is to find a suitable structure type that will be similar to the
existing bridge.
Geotechnical Investigation –No further Geotechnical investigations were required
for this project given that minor rehabilitation of the stone foundations will lend them
to be reused.
Environmental studies will be limited to gaining approval from Long Point Region
Conservation Authority under O.Reg 178/06, along with development of mitigation
measures for construction (e.g. erosion and sediment control measures).
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Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Design Alternatives
During early design phases, the following alternatives were presented for this project:
Option 1: Do Nothing –No rehabilitation or replacement. This is used as a baseline if nothing
is done to replace or preserve the current structure. Includes decommision (Cost $1,369,500)
Option 2: Repair –Recommended repairs are conducted on the bridge structure. Repairs
would need to be conducted during or before 2024 and would extend the lifespan of the
bridge for an additional 25-30 years. (Cost $5,240,000)
Option 3: Like-for-Like Replacement (Hybrid)–Replacement of only the steel components of
the bridge while retaining the abutments and stone piers. The replacement bridge would be
designed in a manner that is similar to the existing structure. Lifespan would extend to 50-60
years. (Cost $6,602,000)
Option 4: Prefabricated Pedestrian Bridge –This alternative would involve the removal of all
existing bridge components and replace with a new, prefabricated bridge. The design of the
bridge could range from basic, to very modern in design. Lifespan would extend to 74-80
years (Cost $5,000,000)
Option 5: Prefabricated Pedestrian Bridge –This alternative would be the same as Option 4
but includes removal of the old stone foundations and replacement with new foundations .
Lifespan would extend to 75-80 years (Cost $6,250,000)
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Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Recommended Design Alternative
Following the PIC meeting in September, 2022 and communication with the
Municipality, it was decided that the preferred design alternative would be
Option 4:
This option will refresh the look and feel of the area/bridge, while ensuring the safety and
accessibility of all pedestrians. This will be achieved through replacement of the heavily
corroded old bridge and fencing with a new steel replacement structure supported on
existing foundations.
Option 4 will allow more improvements to sediment retention.
Option 4 will also be the most environmentally friendly, due to not needing to excavate and
replace the footings. This option will use the least overall new materials in bridge
replacement.
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Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
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Option 4: Replace Superstructure, Repairing Foundations
(Estimated $5,750,000 over 75-80 Years Service Life)
Pros Cons
Optimized cost Different Aesthetic Design –May change
look and feel of the park area
No Earth or In-Water works required
Long Service Life
Shortest Construction time
Lowest overall environmental
impact/emissions
Creative space in the design process –
Bridges could range from basic to
modern designs
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
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Design Drawings: Option 4: Replace Superstructure, Repairing
Foundations
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Design/Construction Considerations
Fortification of the embankments will be necessary for the long term
viability of the bridge.
Environmental impacts will be taken into consideration through
implementation of construction methods and procedures to minimize
impact on several different aspects of the study area. This includes
considering the impact on vegetation, erosion and sediment control and
soil contamination.
All applicable legal regulations pertaining to engineering design and
environmental impact mitigation will be followed during the design and pre-
construction process.
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Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
Start Detail Design
Obtain funding
Prepare Construction Tender Document.
Receive permitting from Long Point Region Conservation Authority and
complete the Detailed Design.
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Next Steps
Design, Construction Tendering & Contract Administration
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Jonathon Graham
From:Pete Luciani
Sent:Friday, May 12, 2023 4:59 PM
To:Mark Russell
Subject:Fwd: North Street East
Another topic for the next agenda.
Thanks,
Pete
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Gunther O
Date: May 12, 2023 at 15:09:31 EDT
To: Deb Gilvesy
Cc: Larry Scanlan , Pete Luciani
Subject: Re: North Street East
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Thankyou Deb...
On Fri, May 12, 2023, 2:33 p.m. Deb Gilvesy <dgilvesy@tillsonburg.ca> wrote:
Hi Gunther
I have copied the chair of the police services board for his information and also the chair of the
new traffic committee - Councillor Luciani for consideration to add to the next meeting.
Thank you for sending in your concerns
Deb
Sent from my iPhone
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Hi Deb,
We are wondering if you could initiate or give direction on how to get the Police
to monitor our Street. There are several cars, trucks and motorcycles using our
residential street as an oportunity to accelerate at high rates of speed as they head
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put of town. This is the stretch of North Street East heading out of Town from
the 4 way stop where Tilson turns into Cranberry. Most of these vehicles also
seem to have performance modifications on their vehicles as well that we can
hear as they fly by. They have no respect for the pedestrians in regards to safety
and keeping a peaceful level of noise especially when families have turned in for
the night.
It happens on and off throughout the day but more towards the end of dayshift
from the factories around 3pm to 4:30 pm. We find the worst to be at the end of
afternoon shift around 10 pm to 11:30 pm maybe because of the noise level?
Perhaps a speed monitor may give these people an awareness of their
missconduct and at least reduce the issue inbetween monitoring. It is a residential
area and within the city speed by-law posted.
We hope all is well with you and in your new role and appreciate any help in this
matter.
Gunther Otte
183 North Street E, Tillsonburg,
N4G 1B8
OFF- ROAD VEHICLE SURVEY
MUNICIPALITIES REGULATE ATV/
GOLF CARTS
BYLAW
Algonquin Highlands
(Township)
Yes By-Law 2020-73 Off-road vehicles on municipal roads (algonquinhighlands.ca)
Blue Mountain
(Town)
No
Georgian Bluffs
(Township)
Yes https://sbpatvclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Georgian-Bluffs-
Bylaw-2016.pdf
Ingersoll
(Town)
No HTA
Kincardine
(Municipality)
Yes https://www.kincardine.ca/en/living-here/resources/Documents/Off-
Road-Vehicles-Use-By-law-No.-2016-016.pdf
Lake of Bays
(Township)
Yes ORV BY-LAW 2016-041 (lakeofbays.on.ca)
London
(City)
Yes Parks and Recreation Area By-law - PR-2 | City of London
We do not have a by-law that addresses this activity specifically. We do
address usage in Parks under the Parks By-Law, but even then it is a
challenging one to enforce and these complaints are typically referred to the
Police to enforce.
Middlesex Centre
(Municipality)
Yes https://www.middlesexcentre.on.ca/sites/default/files/2021-11/2021-
010%20ATV%20By-law.pdf
Minto
(Town)
Yes https://town.minto.on.ca/content/residents/by-laws-enforcement/2021-31-
to-permit-and-regulate-the-use-of-off-road-vehicles.pdf
New Tecumseth
(Town)
Yes 2020-029---Repeal-ATV-By-law.pdf (newtecumseth.ca)
Norfolk
(County)
Yes Golf carts are not permitted on the road anywhere
We have one bylaw related to ATV use that is for about a 1km section of a
road leading from a parking lot to the Inner Bay that helps those with ice
fishing huts tow them from the lot to the ice. It is for December through
February only I believe, short term anyway.
North Perth
(Municipality)
Yes https://www.northperth.ca/en/municipal-
services/resources/Documents/bylaw/By-law---signed.pdf
Orangeville
(Town)
No
Southgate
(Township)
Yes https://www.southgate.ca/en/local-government/resources/documents/By-
laws-and-Policies/By-law-Listing/By-law-2020-089---ATV-By-law.pdf
South West Oxford
(Township)
No
Stratford
(City)
Yes
Off Road Vehicle
By-law 135-2020 - Accessible.pdf
St. Thomas
(City)
No No Bylaw under HTA
Woodstock
(City)
No April 26, 2023 Council Denied it
Zorra
(Township)
No
7 No / 19 Yes
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TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
ENGINEERING SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
200-204 BROADWAY ST, TILLSONBURG, ON, N4G 5A7
Date: 9/16/2021
Document Path: K:\ArcGIS\MXD\ROADS\SpeedZones_2021\SpeedZones_2021.aprx
Road Class
Collector
Arterial
Highway
Local
Alley
Traffic Count Zone
No data collection
Zone 1 – 3 = Year 1
Zone 4 - 5 = Year 2
Zone 6 - 7 = Year 3
Zone 8 - 9 = Year 4
Zone 10 - 12 = Year 5
Traffic Count Program
April 26, 2023
ATT: Deb Wycherley (correspondence by email)
RE: Traffic Concerns and Follow-up
The Town Tillsonburg’s Traffic Advisory Committee
Please consider this official correspondence as follow-up from Tillsonburg Town Staff and the
Tillsonburg Traffic Advisory Committee.
As per your raised concern dated January 30, 2023 which was received as an email and as
attached for your record; your concern has been investigated by Town Staff and has also been
brought forward to the Tillsonburg Traffic Committee as an item/point of discussion which
convened on April 13, 2023.
Upon a wholesome review and discussion it has been determined that no corrective action is
warranted and/or will take place at this time. Furthermore, Town Staff will continue to monitor the
area towards future consideration of localized improvement(s).
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Town Staff at mbryant@tillsonburg.ca.
Best Regards,
______________________________
Jonathon Graham
Director of Operations & Development
Phone: 519-688-3009 Ext. 4400
CC. Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor (email)
Michelle Bryant, Operations Technologist (email)
Members of the Tillsonburg Traffic Committee (email)