Transportation Committee City of Ottawa June 20, 2007 Mr. Raynald Ledoux, ing. Project Director Roche Limited Mr. Steven Taylor, P. Eng. Project Manager National Capital Engineering Limited Interprovincial Crossings Environmental Assessment Study

Agenda 1. Study Issues 2. Study Goals 3. Technical Work Plan 4. Public Consultation 5. Next Steps

Study Issues Heavy Trucks – Economic impacts – Effect on Tourism – Community Disruption Congestion Common Plan for Crossing Accommodate growth

Study Goals The goal of this study is to formulate a strategy for interprovincial travel that can: – Accommodate all modes (pedestrians, cyclists, transit and vehicles); – Define an interprovincial plan considering quality of life and economic objectives of the communities; – Provide environmental clearance for a project in the 20 year planning horizon; – Define a strategic plan for the 50 year planning horizon for east and west; and – Balance transportation objectives with environmental and economic objectives and effects.

Study Process Coordinated EA Process (Québec, Ontario Canada) Phase 1 – Needs, Opportunities, Rationale, Alternatives and Technically Preferred Solution Phase 2 – Detailed Assessment of Technically Preferred Solutions

Schedule (Phase 1) Project Initiation Jan 07 – Sept 07 Assessment of Alternative Solutions May 07 – Nov 07 Environmental Inventories May 07 – Nov 07 Jan 07 Sept 08 Traffic/Economic Analysis Sept 07 – Nov 07 Evaluation of Alternative Methods Nov 07 – May 08 Study Documentation May 08 – Sept 08 Public Consultation Sessions PCS1 PCS2 PCS3

Evaluation of Alternatives Steps Review and Confirm Planning Solutions (ToR) Preliminary Screening of Crossing Locations (ToR) – Regional study area was divided into three sectors (Urban Core, Urban and Rural) – Urban Areas are being carried forward for new crossing locations Second Stage Coarse Screening based on benefit/ cost comparison Individual Corridor Study Area Review of Preliminary Alignments and Technologies Selection of Preferred Crossing Locations (East and West)

Study Area Coarse Screening

Preliminary Long List of Crossing Corridors (12 corridors subject to public review)

Preliminary Short List of Crossing Corridors (8 corridors subject to public review) Corridors which Show Potential and Subject to review by the Public

Preliminary Short List of Study Corridors with Potential West (3 subject to public review) – Boulevard des Allumettières – Riddell/March – Lac Deschênes – Moodie – Lac Deschênes – Acres/416

West (3 subject to public review) Boulevard des Allumettières – Riddell/March Lac Deschênes – Moodie Lac Deschênes – Acres/416

West (3 subject to public review) Boulevard des Allumettières – Riddell/March Lac Deschênes – Moodie Lac Deschênes – Acres/416

West (3 subject to public review) Boulevard des Allumettières – Riddell/March Lac Deschênes – Moodie Lac Deschênes – Acres/416

Preliminary Short List of Study Corridors with Potential East (5) (subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10 th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson-Angers - Cumberland

East (5 subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10 th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson- Angers – Cumberland

East (5 subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson-Angers – Cumberland

East (5 subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10 th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson-Angers – Cumberland

East (5 subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10 th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson- Angers - Cumberland

East (5 subject to public review) – Kettle Island – Lower Duck Island – 10 th Line - Montée Mineault – Petrie Island – Masson-Angers - Cumberland

Public Consultation

Study Consultation TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Study partners – Federal, Ontario, Québec Agencies/Ministries – Transport 2000/CREDDO PUBLIC CONSULTATION GROUP – Community Associations – Interest Groups – Members and Observers PUBLIC CONSULTATION SESSIONS (3 Rounds) – 6 events in June 2007 (3 Québec/ 3 Ontario) – 6 events in Fall 2007/Winter 2008 (3 Québec/ 3 Ontario) – 6 events in Fall 2008/Winter 2009 (3 Québec/ 3 Ontario)

QUEBEC - Gatineau Wednesday June 6, 2007 École secondaire du Versant Cafeteria 808, boul. de la Cité, Gatineau sector, QC Open House 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday June 7, 2007 Centre de services d'Aylmer 5th floor 115, rue Principale Aylmer sector, QC Open House 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday June 12, 2007 Maison du Citoyen (Agora) 25, rue Laurier Hull sector, QC Open House 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presentation 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Questions and Comments 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ONTARIO - Ottawa Wednesday June 13, 2007 Kanata Recreation Complex Upstairs Hall 100 Walter Baker Place Kanata, ON Open House 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday June 14, 2007 Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School Cafeteria 1515 Tenth Line Road Orleans, ON Open House 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday June 18, 2007 Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON Open House 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presentation 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Questions and Comments 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PCS 1 – Schedule

Summary of Gatineau Events Gatineau East 15 attendees Gatineau West 35 attendees Gatineau Central 24 attendees

Gatineau Comments 19 comment sheets Strong support for new crossings in east and west Reduce congestion Environmental sensitivities (Kettle Island and Wetlands in the east) Trucking Employees of Public service and need for interprovincial travel

Summary of Ottawa Events Ottawa West 54 attendees Ottawa East 98 attendees Ottawa Central 165 attendees

Ottawa Comments Boating on Lac Deschênes Community disruption of new crossings Recreational resources (Petrie Island and Andrew Hayden Park) Trucking disruption in the downtown Congestion Support for long term planning Concern of individual property impacts

Next Steps Comments to be provided by July 6, 2007 Preparation of Record of Consultation Review and endorsement of ToR by Study Steering Committee and NCC EMC Submission of ToR to MOE Final ToR Fall 2007 PCS No. 2 Winter 2008