Mehemed Delibasic, P.Eng Project Manager Transportation Planning

Mehemed Delibasic, P.Eng Project Manager Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering AECOM CANADA Ltd. Currently, Mehemed is employed with AECOM Canada Ltd as a Project Manager (Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering). .Mehemed is a Professional Engineer with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in transportation/traffic engineering and transportation planning in the public and private sectors. He has worked on projects encompassing a broad range of transportation fields, including Municipal and Provincial Class Environmental Assessments (EA), design projects for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), travel demand forecasting/modelling, sustainable transportation, traffic calming and neighbourhood traffic management, traffic and parking impact studies, traffic signal warrant and analysis, and design of traffic control devices.

Mehemed’s technical expertise includes transportation systems planning, network assessment, transportation

demand/network modeling and assessment, route selection analysis, functional and preliminary design, traffic

engineering, data collection and processing, traffic management/ operational analysis, traffic impact analysis,

intersection operations evaluation, and traffic safety/collision analysis. He has hands-on experience using recent

methods and technology involved in Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, and related disciplines.

Mehemed has an extensive knowledge of and experience in traffic planning studies, traffic control devices, human

factors, traffic related legislation, illumination, capacity analysis, traffic signal design, signal phasing/timing, traffic

control and construction staging, and mitigation of traffic management issues.

Mehemed has demonstrated project management and leadership skills in Transportation Engineering and Planning projects and has a thorough understanding of the various disciplines, processes, and public consultations that are involved in such projects.

Currently, Mehemed is a member of the ITE Toronto Section Executive as a Communication Coordinator.

Mehemed Delibasic P. EngMehemed Delibasic P. EngProject ManagerProject Manager

T t ti Pl i d T ffi Transportation Planning and Traffic E i iEngineering

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What we do:What we do:T t ti M t Pl St diTransportation Master Plan StudiesEnvironmental Assessment StudiesTraffic Impact and Parking Studiesp gTransit StudiesTransit StudiesTraffic Safety StudiesTraffic Safety Studies

City developing a new OP and City developing a new OP and Consolidated Growth Management PlanCity OP must conform with: City OP must conform with: Places to Grow Plan; and Regional OP and Growth StrategyVaughan needs to accommodate Vaughan needs to accommodate additional growthKey issues for Vaughan are: Where and How to Grow?Where and How to Grow?Significant consequences for Significant consequences for Vaughan’s transportation systemIntegration/co-ordination with York Region TMP and MetrolinxYork Region TMP and Metrolinx

Transportation input to City’s Growth Transportation input to City s Growth Management PlanT t ti Vi i & ti li iTransportation Vision & supportive policiesCity-Wide transportation network plan to City Wide transportation network plan to support the Growth Management PlanT t ti l d li i f 3 Transportation plans and policies for 3 focused areas and for new secondary plansImplementation strategy, including staging plans for 2011 and 2021 and an immediate plans for 2011 and 2021, and an immediate action planTransportation monitoring and plan review process including City modelprocess including City modelActive Transportation initiatives co-

di t d ith Cit d R i l Bi l ordinated with City and Regional Bicycle Master Plan

AECOM Study ApproachAECOM Study Approach• Documentation of Existing Transportation

Conditions including 3 Focus Areas • Notice of CommencementConditions, including 3 Focus Areas• 4 Discussion Papers• Documentation of Existing Policies, Road

• Project Website• Transportation Bulletin

Stakeholder Workshop on Strategic PHASE 1g

System Classification & Design Standards• Policy Paper - Key Issues and Strategic Options• Methodology for Evaluation of Alternatives

• Stakeholder Workshop on Strategic Directions

• Initial Newsletter• Methodology for Evaluation of Alternatives• Calibrated Transportation Model • Policy paper - Transportation Vision Guiding

• Public Consultation Centre #1

Policy paper - Transportation Vision, Guiding Principles, Indicators and Targets

• Transportation Assessment of Alternative • Stakeholder Workshop on Vision and

Policy Framework• Update Website

PHASE 22031 Growth Scenarios

• Alternative 2031 Transportation Networks• Preferred 2031 Transportation Network

• Update Website• Stakeholder Workshop on Alternative

Transportation PlansPreferred 2031 Transportation Network• Preferred 2031 Networks for 3 Focused

AreasP f d 2031 N t k d P li i f N

• Newsletter #2• Public Consultation Centre #2

• Preferred 2031 Network and Policies for New Secondary Plan Areas

• Preferred Transportation Policies/Programsp g• Recommended City-Wide Networks for 2031,

2021, 2011 • Newsletter #3PHASE 3

• Supportive Policies and Programs• Networks and Policies for 3 Focused Areas and

New Secondary Plans

• Newsletter #3• Update Website• Notice of CompletionNew Secondary Plans

• Implementation and Staging Plan• Immediate Action Plan• Monitoring and Review Process

Unprecedented growth over the p gpast 20 yearsT t ti diti d Transportation conditions and travel demand

Deficiencies in existing road networkCapacity deficiencies in key Capacity deficiencies in key corridorsTransit modal splits generally low low Truck percentages generally p g g yhighVehicle occupancies remain lowlow

Alternative Strategic DirectionsAlternative Strategic DirectionsOption 1: Continued Auto Dominance (Status Quo)Option 1: Continued Auto Dominance (Status Quo)

Increases in travel demand would be accommodated primarily by new and widened roadways (with significantly increased capital funding needs)Portion of Travel by Transit would decrease furtherTransit capital improvements would be limited to those currently fully committed

• Spadina Subway Extension• Spadina Subway Extension• Hwy 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) continues at modest levelsp g ( )

Option 2: Strong Transit and Alternative Modes Thrust Option 2: Strong Transit and Alternative Modes Thrust Major shift in capital expenditures from road to transit Road expansion more focused on improving transit servicesRoad expansion more focused on improving transit servicesCity would take an active role in facilitating transit improvements through:

• Providing new mid-block collectors for bus routes• Promoting higher density mixed-use centres and nodes• Expanding pedestrian and cycling networks including connections to transit

Restricting new office development to locations well served by transit • Restricting new office development to locations well served by transit • TDM programs upgraded focusing on transit, cycling and walking

Option 3: Aggressive Transportation Demand Management (TDM)S k t i i i “d d” id f t l th h t di i ti ( ll th l i ti Seeks to minimize “demand” side of travel through auto disincentives (as well as the usual incentives for telecommuting, 4 day work weeks, variable work hours, carpooling, and greater use of transit, cycling and walking)y g g)

Auto disincentives include:t f f t ll• greater use of freeway tolls;

• congestion pricing in urban centres;• significantly reduced parking supply requirements; andsignificantly reduced parking supply requirements; and• City-wide parking charges

Travel Demand Modeling ProcessTravel Demand Modeling ProcessWhy is Travel Demand Modeling needed? Why is Travel Demand Modeling needed?

It provides a platform to forecast travel on a network basis and to identify future transportation problemsIt facilitates systematic analysis and evaluation of transportation y y pnetwork improvement alternatives, thus, guiding transportation infrastructure decisions infrastructure decisions

Existing Population andEmployment

Household Survey for Travel Characteristics and Patterns

Road and Transit NetworksAnd Planned Improvements and ProjectionsCharacteristics and Patterns And Planned Improvements

Develop Model Components and Calibrate to Reflect Existing ConditionsExisting Conditions

1. How often people travel – Trip Generation2. Where people travel to and from – Trip Distribution3. Which mode of transportation used – Mode Choice4 Wh t t d T ffi d T it A i t 4. What routes are used – Traffic and Transit Assignment

Apply Model for Future Horizon Years

• Analyses of transportation performance measures such as peak period speeds, travel times and emissions

• Assessment of performance of road and transit networks• Recommendations to improve the Transportation System• Recommendations to improve the Transportation System

Existing and Future Travel PatternsExisting and Future Travel PatternsAuto continues as the dominant travel mode for Vaughan residentsmode for Vaughan residentsRelatively low use of transit, despite many improvementsimprovements Toronto continues to be a major travel destination for Vaughan residentsAuto occupancy remains lowAuto occupancy remains low

Vaughan AM Peak Period Trip Growth betweenVaughan AM Peak Period Trip Growth between 2006 and 2031 by Travel Mode

Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2006 p y,

74%

77%

15%15% 8% 11%

Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2006

High Transit use and modal share focused on TorontoHowever, major investments in rapid transit on the horizonWhile not responsible for delivering transit, City can support/facilitate transit, City can support/facilitate transit use:

Provide mid-block collectors for bus Provide mid block collectors for bus routesPromote mixed-use centers in transit Promote mixed use centers in transit accessible locationsIncrease densities along transit Increase densities along transit corridorsExpand pedestrian networks for Expand pedestrian networks for improved transit accessEncourage travel demand Encourage travel demand management initiativesReduce parking supply Reduce parking supply standards/charge for parking

Seeks to reduce and/or manage “demand” side of travel“demand” side of travelTDM is a series of specialized TDM is a series of specialized policies, targeted programs, & innovative mobility services and products to:and products to:

Reduce overall travel (e.g. ( gtelecommuting)Shift t l d f Shift travel modes away from auto useauto useIncrease auto occupancy p y(e.g. through car pooling)

TDM l i t t l i TDM plays an important role in the providing sustainable the providing sustainable transportation

Current safety policies are more reactive reactive Need a more proactive analytical

h approach Safety consideration in planning, Safety consideration in planning, design and operationS f t I t St d ld b Safety Impact Study could be considered early stages of the y gplanning process

The City’s traffic measures are The City’s traffic measures are consistent with those in other j i di ti f C djurisdictions of Canada

Introduce ranking system to Introduce ranking system to prioritize calming plansC id l i i th Consider calming measures in the review of new developmentsp

Spadina subway extension now p yappears a realityWith i d t it With improved transit, opportunities for further ppintensificationWith strong residential market, opportunities for better opportunities for better jobs/labour force balanceRoad network implementation issuesissues

N th M l C it B id ClNorth Maple Community Bridge Class Environmental Assessment, City of Vaughan

North Maple Comm nit Bridge Class EANorth Maple Community Bridge Class EA

Study AreaStudy Area

The Study Area is bound by:Teston Road to the North;Teston Road to the North;Jane Street to the East;;Major Mackenzie to the S thSouth;Weston Road to the West;Weston Road to the West;Highway 400 bisecting the g y goverall Study Area.


Environmental Assessment BackgroundEnvironmental Assessment Background

I O t i th E i t l A t A t th i tIn Ontario, the Environmental Assessment Act governs the requirements of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process.o t e o e ta ssess e t ( ) p ocessThe purpose of the EA Act is to promote good environmental planning through the:

Protection;Protection;Conservation; and,; ,Wise Management of Ontario’s environment.

The intent is to predict the environmental effects of proposed undertakings before they are carried outundertakings before they are carried out.The EA process ensures that environmental problems or opportunities associated with the project are considered along with alternatives, and their effects are investigated and mitigated through the planning processtheir effects are investigated and mitigated through the planning process, before implementation (i.e. construction) takes place.


Environmental Assessment BackgroundEnvironmental Assessment Background

Th EA l i t t bThe EA process serves several important purposes by:

Allowing for consultation from a variety of sources including 3 levels of g y ggovernment, stakeholders and the public;Id tif i t ti l i d h t iti t th i t i l t tiIdentifying potential issues and how to mitigate them prior to implementation (i.e. construction);( );Promoting good environmental planning practices; Improving community acceptance; and,Allowing for transparency in the decision making processAllowing for transparency in the decision-making process.


MUNICIPAL CLASS EA PROCESSMUNICIPAL CLASS EA PROCESS

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MUNICIPAL CLASS EA PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESSMUNICIPAL CLASS EA PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESSNOTE: This flow chart is to be read in conjunction with Part A of the Municipal Class EA

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Ph 1 P bl / O t it St t tPhase 1 – Problem/ Opportunity Statement

Problem/ Opportunity Statement:Problem/ Opportunity Statement:

“The Block 33 transportation network, in its current configuration:p gWill not adequately accommodate the projected local traffic within and traveling between the communities of the Study Area; andIs not in keeping with the City’s approved Official Plan objectives related to community connectivity and the provision of efficient transitrelated to community connectivity and the provision of efficient transit service.

Therefore, the opportunity exists to address these operational problems within Block 33, and to promote sustainable multi-modal transportation options (including cycling/ pedestrian traffic and transit service) to traveloptions (including cycling/ pedestrian traffic and transit service) to travel within and around Block 33.”


Ph 2 St d A E i ti C ditiPhase 2 – Study Area Existing Conditions

A number of documents were reviewed in determining the Study Area’s existing environmental conditions:

• Traffic studies/counts• York Region Transportation Master Plan

Vaughan Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan• Vaughan Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan• Vaughan Vision 2020 Strategic Planaug a s o 0 0 St ateg c a• Land Use Policy including:

• York Region Official PlanCity of Vaughan Official Plan• City of Vaughan Official Plan

• Vaughan OPA 400/600 and associated Transportation Studiesg p• Block 33 Development Plan Supporting Studies:

• Planning Basis Report and Transportation Studies• Natural Environment Inventory• Natural Environment Inventory• Noise/Acoustics studies, Archaeology/Cultural Heritage studies, etc

• Planned and Approved development applications within the Study Area


2021 AM Peak Hour – V/C Ratios Across Screenline

Teston Road

0.950.76

Corridor 2021 (AM Peak Hour)East West Both

Volume 1831 2149 3980Teston Road E - E of Hwy 400

Volume 1831 2149 3980# Lanes 2 2 4Capacity 1800 1800 3600V/C ti 1 02 1 19 1 11

Canada DriveV/C ratio 1.02 1.19 1.11

M j M k iVolume 1605 1982 3587

Major Mackenzie Dr. E - E of Hwy 400

# Lanes 2 2 4Capacity 1800 1800 3600V/C ratio 0 89 1 10 1 00V/C ratio 0.89 1.10 1.00

Volume 3436 4131 7567# L 4 4 8Both corridors # Lanes 4 4 8Capacity 3600 3600 7200V/C ratio 0.95 1.15 1.05

LEGEND

1.150 92

0.95 V/C in the year 2021 (without proposed over pass)0.92

Major Mackenzie Dr. 0.76

proposed over pass)

V/C in the year 2021 (with proposed 2 lanes over pass)

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proposed 2-lanes over pass)

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Ph 2 Id tif Alt ti S l tiPhase 2 – Identify Alternative Solutions

1. Do Nothing - No changes or improvements to Block 33 transportation t knetwork

2 Reduce Auto Demand – Improve public transit cycling and Travel Demand2. Reduce Auto Demand – Improve public transit, cycling and Travel Demand Management initiatives within and around the Study Area

3. Upgrade/ Improve Other Roadways - Improvements to other local roadways within the study area in conjunction with the ongoing Westernroadways within the study area in conjunction with the ongoing Western Vaughan Transportation Improvements Individual EA.

4. Build Hwy 400 Overpass - mid-block connection over Highway 400 between America Avenue and Canada Drive

* Combinations of the above may be implemented, should the evaluation Combinations of the above may be implemented, should the evaluation prove this to be a viable option.


Ph 2 A t f Alt ti S l tiPhase 2 – Assessment of Alternative Solutions

Take existing environment into consideration and comparatively evaluate the Alternative Solutions using a descriptive or qualitative assessment based on criteria developed within the following categories (representingbased on criteria developed within the following categories (representing the broad definition of the environment as described in the EA Act):

TechnicalS i iSocio-economicFinancialFinancial

Suggested Criteria have been put forward based on their ability to identify th t ti l i t l ff t f h lt ti d di ti i h ththe potential environmental effects of each alternative and distinguish the advantages and disadvantages between them.advantages and disadvantages between them.



Once finalized, the evaluation criteria will be used to comparatively evaluate the Alternative Solutions and identify a Recommended Solution through a net effects analysis consisting of the following steps:through a net effects analysis consisting of the following steps:

1. Apply the evaluation criteria to each of the Alternative Solutions to identify the potential effects on the environment.

2 Identify reasonable mitigation measures available to avoid or minimize2. Identify reasonable mitigation measures available to avoid or minimize any potential negative environmental effects on the environment.

3. Apply the mitigation measures to identify the net positive or negative ff t th i teffects on the environment.

4 Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages for each Alternative4. Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages for each Alternative Solution based on the net environmental effects.



Suggested Criteria may include:gg y

TechnicalPotential to improve future transportation needsP t ti l t i f t f th t lli bliPotential to improve safety for the travelling publicPhysical & operational feasibility including availability of right-of-wayPhysical & operational feasibility, including availability of right-of-waySupport for alternative modes, including transit, cycling and walkingpp , g , y g gPotential to improve emergency services response times( fire, police, & ambulance services)



Suggested Criteria may include:Suggested Criteria may include:Socio-economic

Potential for disturbing existing residences, community and recreation facilities thro gh temporar and/ or permanent effects (i e constr ction/ traffic noise d stthrough temporary and/ or permanent effects (i.e. construction/ traffic noise, dust, traffic disruption, property access disruption, etc)Potential for property impactsD f tibilit ith R i l d M i i l Offi i l Pl T t tiDegree of compatibility with Regional and Municipal Official Plans, Transportation Plans, and other PoliciesPotential to affect future development proposalsPotential effects on existing community character and sustainabilityPotential connectivity improvementsPotential connectivity improvements

FinancialPotential cost of acquiring propertyPotential Capital costs of implementationPotential maintenance costs

North Maple Comm nit Bridge Class EAPotential maintenance costs

North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study

Hi h 417/C ill R d B idHighway 417/Cyrville Road Bridge ReplacementReplacement

Traffic Network Study S f th R ltSummary of the Results

City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008


Ogilvie Road

Cyrville Road Bridge

1 Study AreaSignalized Intersections

1. Study AreaSignalized Intersections

Unsignalized Intersections

Innes Road



PPurpose

The purpose of the Traffic Network Study was:The purpose of the Traffic Network Study was:

• to assess traffic impacts of a temporary closure of Cyrville Road at the Highway 417 bridge location to the adjacent roadRoad at the Highway 417 bridge location to the adjacent road network, and

bilit f th t k t d t th lt d t ffi• ability of the network to accommodate the altered traffic patters (flows and intersection volumes) resulted from the p ( )closure.



Study ApproachStudy Approach

1. Assess existing traffic operations within the study area network -Synchro ModelSynchro Model

2 Re assign traffic crossing the Cyrville Road bridge during construction2. Re-assign traffic crossing the Cyrville Road bridge during construction closure to the adjacent road network (detour) – Area Transportation Model

3. Analyze traffic operations during the bridge construction closure period –modified Synchro Model - identify traffic impacts and measures requiredmodified Synchro Model - identify traffic impacts and measures required to accommodate changed traffic patterns/volumes and mitigate impacts during the closure of Cyrville Road;

f f / f4. Develop specific recommendations for improvements/modifications to intersection configurations/signal controls, and other traffic managementintersection configurations/signal controls, and other traffic management measures, required during the Cyrville Road closure.



DataData

1. Intersection turning movements, traffic signal control settings (phasing and timing) provided by the City of Ottawa Traffic Operations Sectionand timing) provided by the City of Ottawa Traffic Operations Section.

2 Intersection turning movements obtained from recent traffic counts were2. Intersection turning movements obtained from recent traffic counts were rationalized and balanced for the study area.

3. The City of Ottawa Transportation EMME/3 Model traffic forecasts for the study area



Traffic Forecast MethodologyTraffic Forecast Methodology

1. The City of Ottawa Transportation EMME/3 Model traffic forecasts for the study area (simulations with and without Cyrville Road Bridge)study area (simulations with and without Cyrville Road Bridge)

2 Validation of Model results by comparing model simulated traffic volumes2. Validation of Model results by comparing model simulated traffic volumes to observed volumes (recent traffic counts) – significant differences

3. Decision – Develop a specific Transportation Model for the study area (TransCAD Model)

4. Use the TransCAD model to estimate O-D matrix for the study area (based on existing link/intersection traffic volumes – 100% coverage of the studyon existing link/intersection traffic volumes 100% coverage of the study area intersections and roadway links by obtained traffic data)

5. Assign the estimated O-D matrix to the modified network (with the C ill R d li k th H 417 b id l d) t bt i i t tiCyrville Road link on the Hwy 417 bridge closed) to obtain intersection turning movements and link volumes within the study area suitable for g yfurther operational analyses



Existing Traffic Operation Conditions at the Study Area Intersections



City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Intersection Level of Service - Existing Conditions


Traffic Network AnalysisTraffic Network AnalysisDevelopment and Calibration of the TransCAD Modelp

(Network with Cyrville Road Bridge)



City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Study Area Road Network and Traffic Zones System


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Road Network Characteristics in Study Area


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Observed Link Flows – AM Peak Hour


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Link Flows (with Cyrville Road Bridge) – AM Peak Hour


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Classification of Vehicular Trips within the Study Area


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Cyrville Road Bridge Selected Link Analysis – AM Peak


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Cyrville Road Bridge Selected Link Analysis – PM Peak Hour


Traffic Network AnalysisTraffic Network AnalysisTraffic Forecast/Re-assignment by the TransCAD Modelg y

(Network without Cyrville Road Bridge)



City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Link Flows (without Cyrville Road Bridge) – AM Peak Hour


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Traffic Diverted During Cyrville Road Bridge Closure – AM Peak Hour


Traffic Operations Conditions• Cyrville Road Bridge Closed• Cyrville Road Bridge Closed• Existing Intersection Configurationsg g• Existing and Optimised Signal Plans



City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Turning Movements - AM Peak Hour


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service - Existing Conditions


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service – Cyrville Bridge Closed (Existing Signal Plans)


City of Ottawa Progress Meeting – Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service – Cyrville Bridge Closed (Optimised Signal Plans)

Due to increased commuter service demand on Lakeshore East Corridor and an increase demand for capacity to maintain a growing fleet of rail equipment Metrolinx initiated an environmental fleet of rail equipment, Metrolinx initiated an environmental assessment to extend train service from Oshawa to the Town of Bowmanville in Clarington

AECOM is responsible to develop the final track & train service AECOM is responsible to develop the final track & train service plan and designs for full train service extension to Central Oshawa

d ith i iti l k t i i t di t B ill hi h and with initial peak train service extending to Bowmanville, which could further be expanded to full service to Bowmanville as demand pgrows.

AECOM’s additional major responsibility is to develop an j p y pEnvironmental Assessment of these two expansions and determine the impacts they would have on the surrounding areas and develop the impacts they would have on the surrounding areas and develop mitigation plans for those issues which may be created by the implementation of this infrastructure and the attendant train serviceservice.

AECOM’s overall responsibility is to finalize the Environmental R t d bt i l t d ith i l t ti d t Report and obtain approval to proceed with implementation, and to provide a preliminary design which can be used as the basis for the p p y gdetailed design and implementation of this project.

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