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Presentation: BC Transit Island Highway Transit Priority Project Update

February 9, 2021Pages 69–8516 sections

BC Transit presentation detailing the project goals, design phases, and potential time savings for the rapid transit corridor.

February 2021Estimated 20% improvement in travel timeClass B Cost: $4.63 Million in View RoyalPhase 1 savings: 3.5 minutes (AM peak) to Downtown

View Royal Committee of the Whole

BC Transit Island Highway Transit Priority Project Update

February 2021

Collage showing a BC Transit operator with a bus, a close-up of bus livery, and a line of buses in a yard.
Collage showing a BC Transit operator with a bus, a close-up of bus livery, and a line of buses in a yard.
Page 69–85

Purpose of Report

  • Provide an update Council on the Island Highway Transit Priority Project
  • Seek Council endorsement of the project to advance to construction.
Nighttime photo of two double-decker buses at a stop.
Nighttime photo of two double-decker buses at a stop.
Photo of people waiting at a bus stop next to a road.
Photo of people waiting at a bus stop next to a road.
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Outline

  • Regional Context
  • Rapidbus
  • Planning Process
  • Design
  • Public Engagement
  • Next Steps
Map of the Victoria Region Douglas – West Shore Transit Priority Corridor showing completed, in-progress, planning/study, and future phase segments.
Map of the Victoria Region Douglas – West Shore Transit Priority Corridor showing completed, in-progress, planning/study, and future phase segments.
Close-up of a bus at a stop with tactile paving.
Close-up of a bus at a stop with tactile paving.
View of a street with transit signals and traffic.
View of a street with transit signals and traffic.
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Regional Context

  • Westshore: 31% INCREASE in ridership
  • Peninsula: 19% INCREASE in ridership
  • Core: 20% INCREASE in ridership
  • System-Wide: 23% INCREASE in boardings per average weekday (2014-2019)
  • Since 2014, the 50 Langford / Downtown carries 44% MORE BOARDINGS
Infographic map showing ridership increases in Westshore, Peninsula, and Core regions, including a chart of boardings per average weekday from 2014 to 2019.
Infographic map showing ridership increases in Westshore, Peninsula, and Core regions, including a chart of boardings per average weekday from 2014 to 2019.
Page 69–85

Transit Future Plan

BC Transit developed a 25-year transit plan for the region. The Plan uses four layers of transit service:

  • Rapid Transit
  • Frequent Transit
  • Local Transit
  • Targeted Services

Identified strategic changes to the transit network and supporting infrastructure.

Comparison maps showing 'Existing Transit Network' with 6.5% mode share and 'Transit Future Plan' with 12% mode share.
Comparison maps showing 'Existing Transit Network' with 6.5% mode share and 'Transit Future Plan' with 12% mode share.
Page 69–85

What is RapidBus?

CONNECTED, FREQUENT, FAST AND RELIABLE

  • RapidBus is a bus delivered rapid transit service designed to connect and support designated urban centres of high density, mixed-use areas of the region
  • Features include branded services, corridor treatments, unique stations, limited stops and high frequencies
  • Phase 1 Westshore to Downtown
Photo of an articulated RapidBus at a stop labeled R2 Marine Dr.
Photo of an articulated RapidBus at a stop labeled R2 Marine Dr.
Photo of a modern transit shelter at 6302 NO. 3 Rd.
Photo of a modern transit shelter at 6302 NO. 3 Rd.
Page 69–85

Island Hwy Phase 1 Study

In late 2018 both Colwood, View Royal Council and the Transit Commission approved in principle the concepts recommended in the SNC Lavalin prepared BC Transit Island Highway Transit Priority Plan.

BC Transit received direction to develop a detailed design, engage stakeholders on the design and advance the project with local government.

Cover of the 'BC Transit Island Highway Transit Priority Plan and Park & Ride Study Final Report' by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Cover of the 'BC Transit Island Highway Transit Priority Plan and Park & Ride Study Final Report' by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Page 69–85

Island Hwy Phase 1: View Royal

  • Westbound: partial dedicated bus lanes (510m) from Colwood Interchange to 6 Mile intersection and queue jump at 6 Mile intersection
  • Eastbound: partial dedicated bus lane (375m) from Dukrill to Colwood Interchange and queue jump to on-ramp
  • Transit Signal Priority at 6 Mile Intersection and Colwood Interchange
  • New 1.8m bike lanes in both directions
Aerial map annotated with transit improvements in the View Royal area, including bus lanes and queue jumps.
Aerial map annotated with transit improvements in the View Royal area, including bus lanes and queue jumps.
Page 69–85

Island Hwy Phase 1: Colwood

Goldstream Intersection

Aerial map of the Goldstream Intersection showing a northbound queue jump lane.
Aerial map of the Goldstream Intersection showing a northbound queue jump lane.

Wale/Ocean Blvd Intersection

Aerial map of the Wale/Ocean Blvd Intersection showing southbound and northbound bus lanes.
Aerial map of the Wale/Ocean Blvd Intersection showing southbound and northbound bus lanes.
Page 69–85

20% Improvement - Potential Time Savings

  • Island Hwy: AM peak to Downtown 3.5 minutes savings; PM peak from Downtown 2.5 minutes savings
  • Douglas Bus Lanes: 4 min savings
  • Highway 1 Shoulder Lanes: 15 min savings

Over 20 minutes of total savings along the full rapid transit corridor

Icon-based diagram showing 'Transit slowed by congestion' versus 'Investments that help transit move'.
Icon-based diagram showing 'Transit slowed by congestion' versus 'Investments that help transit move'.
Page 69–85

Island Hwy Phase 2 Design Work

The design process was led by BC Transit consultants with input from View Royal & Colwood.

  • Design work is complete including town staff review
  • The project has a Class B Cost of $4.63 Million in View Royal
  • The cost of the Colwood works is $3.6 Million
  • The Burnside Rd West section was excluded and will be part of a future MoTI project
Page 69–85

Stakeholder Engagement

The design process included engagement with parties impacted by project design and related construction activities:

  • 6 Mile Pub
  • Shell Gas Station
  • Integra Tire
  • Starr Auto

Key changes to accommodate stakeholders in the design process: Signalization of Atkins Rd intersection with crosswalks

  • To support future park & ride and full turn movements for business access
  • To improve safe crossing to bus stops on Island Hwy

Changes to design at Shell to accommodate access points

Page 69–85

Design Sample

Atkins Avenue Intersection

Technical engineering drawing of the Atkins Avenue Intersection design.
Technical engineering drawing of the Atkins Avenue Intersection design.
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Advancement, Construction & Delivery

  • BC Transit would be responsible for project costs & delivery
  • The project is forecast to be delivered in two phases over two fiscal years
  • The Transit Commission has directed BC Transit to prepare budgets and advance project agreements with both Colwood and View Royal
Photo of people waiting for a bus along a sidewalk.
Photo of people waiting for a bus along a sidewalk.
Page 69–85

Next Steps

  • Complete a BC Transit Business Case to secure project funding
  • Complete a Project Agreement between BC Transit, View Royal and Colwood to deliver the project
  • Project tendering & construction
Detailed map of the Island Highway Corridor showing Regional, Frequent, and Local transit routes.
Detailed map of the Island Highway Corridor showing Regional, Frequent, and Local transit routes.
Page 69–85

Contact:

James Wadsworth– Manager, Project Development james_wadsorth@bctransit.com

Errol Nordstrom– Program Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Projects errol_nordstrom@bctransit.com

Lisa Trotter – Senior Manager of Government Relations lisa_trotter@bctransit.com

Photo of a person loading a bike onto a bus bike rack.
Photo of a person loading a bike onto a bus bike rack.
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Document Images

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View of a street with transit signals and traffic.

View of a street with transit signals and traffic.

A modern bus shelter under a concrete retaining wall.

A modern bus shelter under a concrete retaining wall.

Silhouette of a bus.

Silhouette of a bus.

Graphic of a blueprint with a ruler and pen.

Graphic of a blueprint with a ruler and pen.

Extracted from: 2021 02 09 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf