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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Directors #9/18 Draft Trail Strategy 11-30-2018Draft Trail Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region Presented by: Mike Bender, Associate Director November 30, 2018 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Presentation Outline 1. Project background 2. Project overview 3. Funding sources 4. Preliminary order of magnitude costing 5. Implementation approach 6. 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Wh,` ° ° °W°°°""" NRM1erer CamglGge Dowmewn nuNing�o in TRCA's jurisdiction oownr Ammf°ed 6LCotM1iiine, w¢Inu 0 umn Uewa�mwa K aacw�-�wm K e�eave�x®� ce:��xieu�aazrn �'�" -com�eai xa,ana�aa+m ��a�: rnmuv m �rvv:m mrcaanm.e Nmsov m rva�mai �.�a ale ninaevd �Mikk,Nmmam Natlip 'OiM1tigRryulanan 5905 "pMiw0.gYana�9�gn5 e wx la Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1 7 67% of Ontarians -le want to cycle more41 « OOA") ilk 'k � .s Leverage the development process to provide trails �y 1 � f1j, 7� I Work tl Brough collaboration wwwwwA 9 0 �.t F rail Strate9Y _- the Greater Toronto Region t "s .>-\\ Gmwing Our Legacy ;: 't;' aye•+ -. / 4 _ .. -� �ti' a ,� .. � ", 4.. fix..,. i .:;a ♦ '.:. { S; .. L` z ,� �'ww ♦ t µ t a �9 cg ¢x'mzk-_: Cons.rvaI n y s d 0 Over 1100km of regional trailn nature for the Greater'Toronto Region Kettle Lake Albion Hills O' � y(�� .� �. [yam �� +� ,➢ � ^�„ 4 f'a 0 (F µ -A� ➢ iv ;- , •fest lb'Oins Headwaters =` �� ` 'h I lFa�cSr ` 1 r 2 1 Overview: Concept 41(W�a BLUE 8% L Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1 14 TRAILS: EXISTING: —530km (48%) PROPOSED: —570km (52%) FUTURE TOTAL: —1100km (100%) �t 1 f KEfR r EKy�% _. -•.• '1L LAKES= -. f NUMBER VALLEY WILDERNERN ESS CREEK f .•• ,• PARKLANDS.:.... TO; 0GT0 • i �l� n is N "� �.sY Conservation A /,neti.;.eavy Concept Plan .FORESTED* ;. HFADWATERBS DRAFT ----- C n[epmal mn — Exlatmg rail — Blue Trail TRCA Iuriatlicti Roads ^' '.•( GO Trznsll5lops . ROUGE N AL • GO Transit '-FHB RWers ywaeemnme. • _ RRCA Property QReuge Natural Urban Park f Growth ea)$CA and New Development Pro,e[ b GH BLUFFS ]] BLUFFS Greenspace GreenbeltBoundary Municipal Boundary Lake Ontario .IAP 111,1.1. n 25 511pprtrt����qq 10 Mm UwMM. aCxlMame aEr_m werewemwerearw 2 1 Overview: Principles and Objectives Lead our region is growing faster than ever before. We must chompion a proactive effort to plan our trails, destinations and amenities to support this growth according to our environmental planning policies and objectives. We must capitalize on the coming development opportunities to target our efforts to service growth areas, while protecting and enhancing natural features. Celebrate Our trails are a defining antl valuable feature of our urban landscape. They Wing neighbourhoods and communities together and provide Guess to unique destinations. They connect us w our rich history and present opportunities for reflectle , self- awareness and greater acceptance of diverse cultural origins. We must honour trolls and she experiences they enable. Invest Our trails a re sig oificaut assets that require ongoing investment throughout their lifecycle. Changing trends in veil usage, climate change and population growth have Increased the pressures on our trail infrastructure. We must secure long-term and ongoing Investment from variety of sources that supports and suctions their existence and allows us w maintain our desired level of service_ Stewa rd Our trails are predominantly loafed in our greenspoce system close to urban communitles. Careful and collaborative planning is needed w make Informed trail planning decisions not avald eersh ve habitats, spedas and natural hazards. In areas of critical habitat sensitivity, avaltlance of natarol areas can be the best expression of steretrdship. We must conU ue to per farm site planning and en Tarmn.mal study exerdses and utlllze best management practices that prioritize ecosystem health when planning, develaping and maintaining calls. Collaborate Our trolls are or local recreational and active trap aspiration community lobo structure. By working together, we con grow our regional trail network legacy, while enriching the tall excellence and echo acing ecological health. Through par tnel ship and collaboration, we can sustainably and successfully expand and maintain our regional call system In support of complete communities. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1 16 2 1 Overview: Action Plan m n H Trail Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region Organize effactive trail leadership Kickstart Short-term Mediurtfterm I ---Ongoing 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 i 8 9 Keay L: _eud dlvision S- �uppor.Ingdivrslon 19 -1 . years Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 117 2 1 Overview: Workbook Peel Region Bnv.wrti x..ewn r..... r, n. ua O is i. — " o B xwwwenr,nra4 a . v x.x Q xv wn xu wnx�rnai x..m+ x..✓........r...e i.. ea Q .u. is iw.»i ...-....��... r � — g.o.,..m..r : w rw.r......e . .0 p rn n, w rw✓.. uwaw B: x .. 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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 18 uwaw Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 18 31 Funding Sources Development Charges (DCs) Development Plan and Municipal Infrastructure EA Approvals Donations / Sponsorships Federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) Government Grants Government Infrastructure Programs Municipal Taxes Revenues Public -Private Partnerships (PPP) Pay -Per -Use Development fees Co-operative funding agreements obtained through planning and development approvals processes Funds received through Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation (TRCF) and/or from trail donation boxes, Donations and sponsorships received from volunteer trail associations, the general public, the private sector and donations directed through municipalities Local infrastructure priority funding Municipal, provincial or federal funding Provincial or federal funding programs Municipal operating and/or capital budgets Municipal levies, capital, special projects Co-operative funding arrangements, site-specific developer agreements Trail user fees (parking, membership) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 19 71 I 4 1 Preliminary Order of Magnitude Costing TRAIL DESCRIPTION (TYPE) 1WUNIT 2018 D. Single -use Construct new hiking trail in valley/ridge areas Linear Metre $ 130.00 Multi -use Construct new asphalt waterfront trail Linear Metre $ 1,240.00 Construct new asphalt trail in valley/ridge areas Linear Metre $ 702.40 Construct new asphalt trail in road right-of-ways Linear Metre $ 555.40 Construct new asphalt trail in utility corridors Linear Metre $ 372.40 Bike -only Construct new cycle -track trail along roadways Linear Metre $ 450.00 Other Costs Planning Percentage 10.0% Design and Engineering Percentage 10.0% Permitting Percentage 10.0% Contingency Percentage 25.0% Natural Heritage and Tree Compensation Percentage 5.0% Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 121 4 1 Preliminary Order of Magnitude Costing PROJECT COSTS (millions) REGION PRIORITYTRAIL HIGH .-PRIORITY TOTAL Durham $2.3 $16.1 $21.0 $39.4 Durham (TRCA lands) $1.3 $0.6 $1.4 $3.3 Durham (Other lands) $1.0 $15.5 $19.6 $36.1 Peel $24.2 $12.9 $33.9 $71.0 Peel (TRCA lands) $7.8 $0.0 $0.1 $7.9 Peel (Other lands) $16.4 $12.9 $33.8 $63.1 Toronto $52.2 $46.5 $5.1 $103.8 Toronto (TRCA lands) $11.0 $3.0 $0.0 $14.0 Toronto (Other lands) $41.2 $43.5 $5.1 $89.8 York $49.9 $66.0 $54.7 $170.6 York (TRCA lands) $18.0 $6.7 $2.6 $27.2 York (Other lands) $31.9 $59.3 $52.1 $143.4 TOTAL (TRCA lands) $38.1 $10.3 $4.1 $52.5 TOTAL (Other lands) $90.5 $131.2 $110.6 $332.4 GRAND TOTAL $128.6 $141.5 $114.7 $384.9 The accuracy of this estimate is considered to be +/- 20 accurate. Costs are expected to increase annually according to projected inflation. Toronto and Region Conservation authority 22 Jrpliminary C 51 Implementation: Organize 1. Organize 1.1: Consolidatean A. Consolidate the Trail Effective Trail internal Trail Working Group and Leadership Working Group to formalize its mandate; guide the B. Develop a work plan and implementation of a financial plan to the Strategy and coordinate the delivery of provide input on the Strategy across corporate level business units; operations pertaining C. Pursue and obtain sustained operating to trail development funding to deliver the at TRCA; Strategy; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 124 5 1 Implementation: Prioritize 2. Prioritize Trail and Destination Projects Validate the Trail and Destination Investment Criteria; Finalize the Trail and Destination Capital Project Lists; Finalize investment criteria, rationale and weighting methodology to prioritize projects; Finalize the prioritized capital projects lists in consultation with our municipal trail colleagues; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 125 51 Implementation: Promote HALTON Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 126 "Wre MM KICK-START (I - 2 years) 3. Promote 3.1: Implement a A. Produce a digital and _ Greater Trail wayfinding plan for print map of the r r r Use and the Greater Greater Toronto Awareness Toronto Region Region Trail network �..! .............. Trail Network; to provide clear wayfinding r information for improved mprove user ........ sP orientation and ex erience; HALTON Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 126 51 Implementation: Work Plan (2019) 1. Finalize the Trail Strategy for approval. 2. Initiate administration of the Trail Strategy upon approval. 3. Advance the Action Plan with the three kick-start Strategic Objectives. 4. Undertake one high-priority regional trail project with our trail partners. 5. Initiate preparation of the Trail Handbook. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1 27 51 Implementation: Work Plan (2020+) 1. Administer the Trail Strategy. 2. Advance the Action Plan by progressing three Strategic Objectives. 3. Undertake one or two prioritized regional trail projects with our partners. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1 28 61 Recommendations 1. Endorse the draft Trail Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region. 2. Report back to the Board of Directors for final approval of the Strategy by Q3 2019. 3. Work with project partners to develop a prioritized phasing and financial plan to implement the Strategy. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 129 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRAIL STRATEGY Growing Our Legacy