Community Engagement October 5 – 21, 2016 · 3. Community Engagement: October 5 – 21, 2016 3.1. PURPOSE Community engagement was conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and

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Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement ProjectCommunity Engagement

October 5 – 21, 2016

Engagement Summary Report December 2016

Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project | Engagement Summary Report | December 2016

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ABOUT KIRK & CO. CONSULTING LTD.

Kirk & Co. is a recognized industry leader in designing and implementing comprehensive public and stakeholder

consultation and engagement programs. Utilizing best practices, consultation and engagement programs are

designed to maximize opportunities for input. Kirk & Co. independently analyzes and reports on public and

stakeholder input.

The views represented in this public engagement summary report reflect the priorities and concerns

of engagement participants. They may not be representative of the views of the public and other

stakeholders because participants self-selected into the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2

Replacement Project community engagement, and therefore do not reflect a random sample.


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Table Of Contents

1. Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Engagement with Local Government, First Nations and Stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Community Engagement: October 5 – 21, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1. Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.2. Engagement Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.3. Engagement Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.4. Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.5. Engagement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Engagement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.1. Feedback Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.2. Open-Ended Submissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Appendix 1 – Notification Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Appendix 2 – Display Boards and Feedback Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement ProjectCommunity Engagement October 5 – 21, 2016

Engagement Summary Report – November 2016


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1. Background

Located on Highway 95 in the Town of Golden, the Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 provide a key regional link

between Highway 1 and several communities along Highway 95 between Cranbrook and Golden. Highway 95

links Highway 1 with Highway 3 and two border crossings to the United States, as well as with Highway 93 to

Kootenay National Park and Alberta.

Built in 1952, both Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 are nearing the end of their service life.

According to bridge inspections completed for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the structures

are safe for users but it is time to begin planning for their replacement. With average traffic volumes of

approximately 13,000 vehicles per day, the bridges cross the Kicking Horse River to link the north and south sides

of the Town of Golden, including a small stretch of road on Gould’s Island.

As the only vehicle link between the north and south sides of town, the bridges provide an essential connection

for residents and tourists to businesses and services in Golden. They connect commercial and industrial

developments, employers and tourism attractions on the north side of the river, and emergency services, schools

and residential areas on the south side of the river.

Two alignment options have been selected for further technical analysis and community feedback. The options

considered are for a two-lane bridge, based on future traffic analysis and a 25-year planning horizon.

2. Engagement with Local Government, First Nations and Stakeholders

The Ministry has conducted extensive technical consultation with the Town of Golden on this project and has

also been engaging First Nations and other stakeholders, such as CP Rail, regarding project development.

The Ministry will be consulting with local businesses as planning for the future replacement of the bridges

proceeds.

On October 5, 2016, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure held an open house to provide First

Nations, local governments, the public, and stakeholders with the opportunity to learn more and provide

feedback on the two proposed alignment options for the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2

Replacement Project. Ministry staff were available to answer questions regarding the project.

HOW FEEDBACK WILL BE CONSIDERED

Community feedback will be considered, along with technical, environmental and financial information,

in selecting an option for the replacement of the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2. The

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates holding a second round of community

engagement regarding the project in 2017.

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3. Community Engagement: October 5 – 21, 2016

3.1. PURPOSE

Community engagement was conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure from

October 5 to 21, 2016 to seek feedback from the public regarding the two proposed alignment options

for the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project.

Engagement materials, including an online feedback form and materials for the public open house were

posted online at gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges.

3.2. ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPATION

There were a total of 215 participant interactions during the community engagement period:

• 157 people attended a public open house on October 5, 2016

• 52 completed feedback forms were received

• 6 written open-ended submissions were received by phone or email

3.3. ENGAGEMENT TOPICS

The community engagement period focused on providing information and collecting feedback

regarding the two proposed alignment options for the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2

Replacement Project. The display boards and feedback form provided a background on the bridge

replacement objectives and the alignment options. Design information and renderings were presented

to explain and compare alignment Options 1 and 2.

The public was encouraged to engage and provide their opinions regarding the alignment options for the

replacement of Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2, specifically relating to their levels of agreement

to each of the two alignment options, and any additional comments.

3.4. NOTIFICATION

Notification of opportunities to participate in engagement included:

• News Release/Information Bulletin: A news release, inviting the public and media to the October

5 open house was distributed to a media source by Government Communications and Public

Engagement on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Newspaper Advertising: A print advertisement regarding the public open house was featured in the

Golden Star on September 21 and 28, 2016 and on October 5, 2016.

• Social Media: One tweet was sent from each of @BCGovNews, @toddstonebc, and

@govTogetherBC, and two tweets were sent from @TranBC to notify of the open house.

• Engagement Website: All engagement materials were available on the project website on

October 5, 2016 (gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges).

• Golden Civic Centre Marquee: An advertisement was posted on the Marquee at the open house

venue from September 29 – October 5, 2016 to notify passersby to attend the October 5 open house.

A copy of the notification materials can be found in Appendix 1.


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3.5. ENGAGEMENT METHODS

3.5.1. Display Boards and Feedback Form

The open house presentation display boards provided information regarding current conditions of

the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2, replacement objectives, past and present public

engagement activities, as well as technical information relating to the two proposed alignment

options. The feedback form included an overview of the proposed alignment options and provided an

opportunity for participants to provide their feedback regarding the two proposed alignment options.

A copy of the open house presentation/display boards and feedback form can be found in Appendix 2.

3.5.2. Online Engagement

All community engagement materials were available at gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges, including

electronic copies of the open house display boards and a feedback form that could be submitted

electronically. Of the 52 feedback forms received, 27 were submitted online.

3.5.3. Open House

157 participants attended a public open house on October 5, 2016. The display boards were provided

to attendees in print form and were displayed around the room. Project team members were available

to answer questions, and attendees were encouraged to fill out the feedback form in hardcopy during

the open house or online.


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4. Engagement Results

4.1. FEEDBACK FORMS

The following are results from the 52 feedback forms received at the open house and online.

Note: Not all respondents answered every question.

Option 1 Overview

1a) Please indicate your level of agreement with Option 1 for the replacement of Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

Level of agreement (49 responses)Number of

Respondents

Strongly Agree 34

Somewhat Agree 7

Neither Agree nor Disagree 0

Somewhat Disagree 1

Strongly Disagree 7

1b) Please provide reasons for your level of agreement.

The following were the collected themes from 46 responses. Please note that participants may have

mentioned multiple themes in their responses.

Themes for reasons for level of agreement (46 responses) Number of Mentions

Participants provided reasons for agreeing with Option 1: 61

The addition of parking and event space 19

Improved road alignment 16

Improved pedestrian safety 12

Additional flexibility for future planning and development in the Town of Golden 6

Improved access to downtown Golden, and benefits to local business 3

Reduced construction impacts 3

Grade of approach is less steep 1

Less likely to disrupt traffic flow once the bridges are replaced 1

Participants provided reasons for disagreeing with Option 1: 4

Property impacts, including impacts to the Chamber of Commerce building and the CP Rail parking lot

3

Concern about truck parking during Highway 1 and Highway 95 closures 1


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Themes for reasons for level of agreement (46 responses)Number of Mentions

General comments: 32

Suggestions regarding bridge design, including: amenities for pedestrians, a 4-lane bridge and a culvert roadway underpass

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Requests for additional detail regarding the project, including: bridge aesthetics, clearance, cost, pedestrian access to Gould’s Island and construction timeline and traffic management during construction

7

Suggestions to eliminate the pedestrian-controlled traffic light and provide an overpass or underpass

3

Request for parking for recreational and other large vehicles in downtown Golden 2

Support for the replacement of Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 2

Current bridge access through the Town of Golden is congested and awkward 2

Concern that the project favours vehicle travel instead of alternative travel modes and does not adequately consider future transportation needs

2

Concern about access to local businesses with both options 2

Disagreement with the location of the bridges; prefer Highway 95 not pass through the Town of Golden

2

Concern with Option 2, due to anticipated increase in congestion in Golden 1

Request that access to park facilities from Highway 95 be maintained 1


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Option 2 Overview2a) Please indicate your level of agreement with Option 2 for the replacement of Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

Level of agreement (41 responses)Number of

Respondents

Strongly Agree 4

Somewhat Agree 5

Neither Agree nor Disagree 3

Somewhat Disagree 8

Strongly Disagree 21

2b) Please provide reasons for your level of agreement:

The following were the collected themes from 33 responses. Please note that participants may have

mentioned multiple themes in their responses.

Themes for reasons for level of agreement (33 responses) Number of Mentions

Participants provided reasons for disagreeing with Option 2: 21

Road alignment (i.e. s-curve) 6

Does not adequately address pedestrian safety concerns 4

Limits development options for the Town of Golden 2

Does not provide parking or event space 2

Does not do enough to alleviate congestion on the north side of the Golden 2

Anticipated increase in congestion in Golden, causing difficulties for truck deliveries in particular

1

Concern about truck parking during Highway 1 and Highway 95 closures 1

Anticipated impacts to traffic flow during construction 1

Anticipated impacts to parking and businesses on the north side of Golden 1

Steeper grade of approach 1

Participants provided reasons for agreeing with Option 2: 6

Reduced anticipated impact on properties 3

Satisfactory grade of approach 1

Accommodation for pedestrians 1

Anticipated benefits to businesses in downtown Golden 1

General comments: 19

Support Option 2 as an alternative if Option 1 is not feasible 4

Suggestions regarding bridge design, including: pedestrian bridge, a culvert underpass, increase from 2 to 4-lane bridge

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Themes for reasons for level of agreement (33 responses)Number of Mentions

Requests for additional detail regarding the project, including: bridge aesthetics, construction timeline and traffic management, pedestrian access to Gould’s Island

3

Disagree with the location of the bridges; prefer Highway 95 not pass through the Town of Golden

2


Request for improved highway signage for the Town of Golden and Gould’s Island 1


1

Suggestions to eliminate the pedestrian controlled traffic light and provide an overpass or underpass

1

Support for Option 1 due to improved road alignment relative to Option 2 1

Concern with Option 1 due to anticipated impacts to park areas on both sides of Highway 95

1


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Additional Comments Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding the Highway 95 Kicking

Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project.

The following were the collected themes from 31 responses. Please note that participants may have mentioned multiple themes in their responses.

Themes from additional comments (31 responses)Number of Mentions

Suggestions regarding bridge design, including: amenities for pedestrians, noise mitigation measures, seasonal lighting under the bridge, and landscaping

6

Requests for additional detail regarding the project, including bridge clearance, construction timeline and traffic management, and pedestrian access to Gould’s Island

6

Support for the replacement of Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 5

Request for tunneling the Rotary trail to keep it open all year 5

Suggest eliminating the pedestrian controlled traffic light and provide an overpass or underpass 4


3

Concerns about the approach grades of the new bridge 2


Support for Option 1 due to improved road alignment and the addition of parking and event space

2

Concern Option 2 does not adequately address pedestrian safety concerns 1

Request traffic light or roundabout on Highway 95 south of the bridges 1

Request for addition of a traffic light or roundabout on Highway 95 north of the bridges 1

Maintain access to park facilities from Highway 95 1

Disagree with the location of the bridges; prefer Highway 95 not pass through the Town of Golden 1

4.2. OPEN-ENDED SUBMISSIONS

6 individuals provided open-ended submissions through email and a phone call. The following key themes summarize open-ended feedback:

Themes open-ended submissions (6 responses) Number of Mentions

Requests for additional detail regarding the project, including: bridge aesthetics, environmental studies, First Nations engagement to date, clearance, pedestrian access to Gould’s Island, compensation for local stakeholders and flood prevention measures

6

Identification of possible alternative designs for the bridge 2

Request for signage for the Town of Golden and Gould’s Island 2

Concerns about the approach grades of the new bridges 2

Support Option 2 as an alternative if Option 1 is not feasible 1

Concerns about anticipated increase in congestion in Golden 1

Concerns about access to local to businesses with Options 1 and 2 1

Support for Option 1 1

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Appendix 1:Notification Materials


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NEWS RELEASE/INFORMATION BULLETIN


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NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING

Public Notice of Open House

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session regarding the future replacement of Kicking Horse River Bridges One and Two, located on Highway 95 in Golden.

The bridges are nearing the end of their service life and planning work has begun for their future replacement. Ministry staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

The drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date:

Wednesday, October 5, 20164:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Golden Civic Centre: Great Hall806 10th Avenue South, Golden, B.C.

For more information, please contactTim Dyer, Project Manager

by telephone at 250 354-6187or by e-mail at [email protected]

MoTI Ad #1174 -Kicking Horse River Bridges Open House

Golden Star

240 lines(3 columns x 80lines)

4.3125” X 5.714”

Highway 95Kicking Horse River Bridges Replacement


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SOCIAL MEDIA


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Appendix 2:Display Boards and Feedback Form

Ministry of Transportationand Infrastructuregov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

WelcomeThank you for attending this community engagement on the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project.

Community Engagement October 5 – October 21, 2016

We want to hear from you

You can provide us with your feedback by:

Completing the hard-copy feedback form and leaving it with a member of our team

Filling out the feedback form online at gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

Sending an email to [email protected]

Mailing your form or written feedback to: Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureAttention: Tim Dyer, Project Manager 4th Floor, 310 Ward St., Nelson B.C. VIL 5S4

How feedback will be considered

replacement of the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

We anticipate holding a second round of community engagement about the project in 2017.

Please provide your feedback by Friday,

October 21, 2016.

http://www.gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Highway 95 Golden Town Bridges


ABOUT THE HIGHWAY 95 KICKING HORSE RIVER BRIDGES 1 & 2

The Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges provide a key regional link between Highway 1 and several communities along Highway 95 between Cranbrook and Golden. Highway 95 links Highway 1 with Highway 3 and two border crossings to the United States, as well as with Highway 93 to Kootenay National Park and Alberta.

bridges cross the Kicking Horse River to link the north and south sides of the Town of Golden, including a small stretch of road on Gould’s Island.

As the only vehicle link between the north and south sides of town, the bridges provide an essential connection for residents and tourists to businesses and services in Golden.

They connect commercial and industrial developments, employers and tourism attractions on the north side of the river, and emergency services, schools and residential areas on the south side of the river.

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Project Location

To HWY 3 & 93

Planning for the future: B.C. on the Move

In March 2015, the Government of B.C. released B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan. As part of developing this plan, a province-wide engagement was held to seek comments from British Columbians

10 years. Over 12,500 survey responses were received and over 100 meetings were held with representatives of local governments, First Nations, chambers of commerce, port and airport authorities and other stakeholders.

network is critical to improving safety, attracting new investment and supporting economic growth. The Province will invest

years to ensure our network has the safety, capacity and reliability to meet transport and trade needs.

You can read the full plan at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan


Built in 1952, both Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 are nearing the end of their service life. According to bridge inspections completed for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the structures are safe for users but it is time to begin planning for their replacement due to:

• Bridge foundation and structural components: The bridges are founded on old untreated wood piles that need replacing. Many metal components

rehabilitation or replacement.

• Concrete abutments: Abutments

some movement and rotation over the years, and need to be replaced or rehabilitated, which would be

• Limited bridge clearance: Both bridges are currently vulnerable to

1-in-200 year flood event, and need to be raised. The raised bridge height will also need to account for the effects of climate change on water levels.

Replacement of both bridges is needed to ensure reliability of this essential link along Highway 95 and within the Town of Golden. Rehabilitation of the structures is not considered feasible due to:

• The need to have a bridge that is

high water and ice jamming

• Major delays or bridge closures during construction

• Cost of rehabilitation

• The need for improved (straighter) bridge approaches

If the bridges were to be closed for emergency repairs, the alternate route is Highway 93 between Radium Hot Springs and Castle Junction in Alberta on Highway 1, a detour of over 300 km.

WHY DO THE BRIDGES NEED TO BE REPLACED?

Ice Jams

ice floes during the winter when, after a period of cold weather, warming temperatures cause ice to release from several points upstream. Ice moving downstream collects and backs up under the bridges. Upward pressure from water

vertically, which could lift the bridges off their supports.

when “creaks and groans” could be heard as the ice mass made contact with the underside of

during these periods and future closures would be likely if the bridges are not replaced.


An evaluation process is being used to assess and recommend an option for replacing the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

Options were assessed based on safety, mobility and reliability objectives, as well as key corridor issues and limitations:

• Reliability

• Mobility/safety

• Bridge structures/design

• Vehicle access to local roads and businesses

• First Nations and archeological considerations (i.e. potential effects on the traditional territories of local First Nations)

• Geotechnical conditions and hazards (e.g. slope instability; ground conditions)

• Utilities (i.e. effects on utilities such as water, power and sewers)

• Multi-modal considerations (pedestrians, cyclists)

• Community vision

• Environmental effects

• River hydraulics (e.g. flooding risks)

• Road drainage

• management during construction

• Effects on property/business

• Meeting Ministry Design Guidelines (e.g. design speed and grades)

• Cost

Two alignment options have been selected for further technical analysis and community

and a 25-year planning horizon.

OPTIONS DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT

Working with local government, First Nations and stakeholders

consultation with the Town of Golden on this project and has also been engaging First Nations and other stakeholders such as CP Rail regarding project development.

The Ministry will be consulting with local businesses as planning for the future replacement of the bridges proceeds.


COMPARING OPTIONS 1 AND 2

Option 1 Option 2

Overview •

• A single 125 m long two-lane bridge.

• A 4.2 m wide southbound multi-use pathway for cyclists and pedestrians.

• Improved (straighter) approach alignments to the bridge.

• Total project length of 655 m, including both bridge approaches (80 m long south approach and 450 m long north approach).

• Right-in only access to 8th Street South and a right-in/right-out access at Park Drive.

• Access to town centre via 5th or 6th Street, due to T-intersection at 9th Avenue North being too steep.

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• north side sooner than in Option 1, requiring a S-curve.



Access to CP Rail • Near 5th Street North, the access would be left-in/right-out due to property constraints.

• The CP Rail access at 9th Avenue near the bridge would be closed because of grade differences between the rail yard and the highway approach up to the new raised bridge height.

• be removed or relocated.

• The access to the CP Rail yards at 5th Street North would not change.


during construction• • A temporary detour on CP Rail property is required to reroute highway

Effects on properties and businesses

• Requires CP Rail property for new alignment.

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• Access to CP Rail property at 5th Street North restricted to left-in and right-out only.

• Golden.

• Low impact to properties.

• Relies on the acquisition of the CP Rail parking lot, which may not be feasible because of long-term operational needs. Discussions are ongoing between the Province and CP Rail.

• Access to town centre via 5th or 6th Street, due to T-intersection at 9th Avenue north being too steep.


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Southbound cyclists take multi-use pathway

No parking, truck and bus turning zone

CP Rail access left-in, right-out only

Future parking and special events area

1.6 m shoulder

1.8 m shoulder

Pedestrian controlled signal

Seasonal dyke trail under bridge

Multi-use pathway connector and stairway

2 lane bridge to Gould Island

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NEXT STEPS

Select Option for Bridge Replacement Complete Design Further Community Engagement

an option for the replacement of the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

We anticipate holding a second community engagement in 2017.

We want to hear from you

You can provide us with your feedback by:

Completing the hard-copy feedback form and leaving it with a member of our team

Filling out the feedback form online at gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

Sending an email to [email protected]

Mailing your form or written feedback to: Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureAttention: Tim Dyer, Project Manager 4th Floor, 310 Ward St., Nelson B.C. VIL 5S4

Please provide your feedback by Friday,

October 21, 2016.

http://www.gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Highway 95 Golden Town Bridges

HIGHWAY 95 KICKING HORSE RIVER BRIDGES 1 & 2 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OCTOBER 5 – 21, 2016 | FEEDBACK FORM 1

We want to hear from you Please provide your feedback for consideration as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure selects a preferred design for the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project.

You can provide feedback in one of the following ways:

99 Completing the hard-copy feedback form and leaving it with a member of our team

99 Filling out the feedback form online at gov.bc.ca/highway95goldenbridges

99 Sending an email to [email protected]

99 Mailing your form or written feedback to: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Attention: Tim Dyer, Project Manager 4th Floor, 310 Ward St., Nelson B.C. VIL 5S4

Please submit your feedback by October 21, 2016.

How feedback will be consideredCommunity feedback will be considered, along with technical, environmental and financial information, in selecting a preferred option for the replacement of the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2.

We anticipate holding a second community engagement in 2017.

Introduction Built in 1952, both Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 are nearing the end of their service life. Replacement of both bridges is needed to ensure reliability of this essential link along Highway 95 and within the Town of Golden. Rehabilitation of the structures is not considered feasible, due to the need to have a bridge that is higher and less vulnerable to extreme high water and ice jamming; major delays or bridge closures during construction; the cost of rehabilitation; and the need for improved (straighter) bridge approaches.

An evaluation process is being used to assess and recommend an option for replacing the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2. Options were assessed based on safety, mobility and reliability objectives, as well as key corridor issues and limitations.

Two alignment options have been selected for further technical analysis and community feedback:

Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Community Engagement October 5 – 21, 2016

Feedback Form

Ministry of Transportationand Infrastructure


Option 1

Overview:

• Existing bridges replaced with:



• Improved (straighter) approach alignments to the bridge.

• Total project length of 655 m, including both bridge approaches (80 m long south approach and 450 m north approach).



• Relies on the acquisition of the CP Rail parking lot, which may not be feasible because of long-term operational needs. Discussions are ongoing between the Province and CP Rail.

Access to CP Rail:• Near 5th Street North, the access would be left-in/

right-out due to property constraints.


• This option would also require that the existing tourism information centre be removed or relocated.

Traffic management during construction:• Low impact to existing highway traffic during

construction.

Effects on properties and businesses:

• Requires CP Rail property for new alignment.

• Existing tourism building would be removed or relocated.

• Access to CP Rail property at 5th Street North restricted to left-in and right-out only.

• Option to use existing highway area as new parking lot for the Town of Golden.

1a) Please indicate your level of agreement with Option 1 for the replacement of Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2:

Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree


HIGHWAY 95 KICKING HORSE RIVER BRIDGES 1 & 2 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OCTOBER 5 – 21, 2016 | FEEDBACK FORM HIGHWAY 95 KICKING HORSE RIVER BRIDGES 1 & 2 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OCTOBER 5 – 21, 2016 | FEEDBACK FORM 3

Option 2

Overview:

• Existing bridges replaced with:



• Improved approach alignment on south side; tie into existing alignment on north side sooner than in Option 1, requiring a S-curve.




Access to CP Rail:

• The access to the CP Rail yards at 5th Street North would not change.


Traffic management during construction:

• A temporary detour on CP Rail property is required to reroute highway traffic during construction.

Effects on properties and businesses:

• Low impact to properties.

2a) Please indicate your level of agreement with Option 2 for the replacement of Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2:

Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree



Additional CommentsPlease provide any additional comments you may have regarding the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Replacement Project:

Personal information is collected by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure under sections 26 (c) and (e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and for the purposes of soliciting the public’s feedback on the Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 and 2 Replacement Project.

Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact: Executive Director, Citizen Engagement, PO Box 9029, STN PROV GOV, Victoria BC V8V 9L9. Phone: 250 589-9043.

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Community Engagement October 5 – 21, 2016 · 3. Community Engagement: October 5 – 21, 2016 3.1. PURPOSE Community engagement was conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and