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Welcome to the Second Virtual Public Information Centre for the Winston Churchill Boulevard Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather, and which the Region of Peel operates, is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples inhabited and cared for this land, and continue to do so today. In particular, we acknowledge the territory of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Ojibway/Chippewa peoples; the land that is home to the Métis; and most recently, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who are direct descendants of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land, and by doing so, give our respect to its first inhabitants.

The Purpose of this Study is to:

Complete a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design for improvements to Winston Churchill Boulevard.
Identify, define and evaluate existing and future capacity, traffic safety, design and operational needs along Winston Churchill Boulevard.
Identify improvements to accommodate existing and future transportation needs.
Identify potential impacts to the natural, social, cultural, economic and technical environments.

This vPIC runs from May 19, 2022 to June 9, 2022. Please sign in below, and click NEXT to learn about the project and to share your thoughts.

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Why are we here?

Learn about the alternative design concepts
Review the technical work completed in support of the study to date
Provide input on the preliminary preferred design concept and evaluation methods
Discuss next steps and obtain your input

What is an Environmental Assessment (EA)?

An Environmental Assessment (EA) is a planning and approval process for municipal infrastructure projects, following Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.
This study is following the Class EA process for ‘Schedule C’ projects.

Study Process

Click here for a summary of PIC #1 (October 2015)

Topics Covered:

Existing Traffic Conditions/Traffic Analysis
Existing Environment
Alternative Solutions
It was determined that Winston Churchill Boulevard needed to be widened to accommodate future traffic demands

Feedback:

Request for additional information related to timing of project, property requirements, and construction
Interest in other ongoing projects, including Financial Drive, GTA West, Halton-Peel Boundary Study

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Activities Since PIC #1

A Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment was completed for Mount Zion Cemetery in 2017 to minimize impacts to landowners.
Alternative Design Concepts were iteratively refined and evaluated to identify a preliminary preferred design.
407ETR Structure – a new centre pier was constructed on the east side of Winston Churchill GTA .
Coordinated with MTO to review Winston Churchill Blvd. EA tie-in design with Highway 401 widening at Winston Churchill Boulevard.
Considered related studies to complete the preliminary design, including the BramWest Secondary Plan and Financial Drive extension.

Existing Characteristics

4.2 km long (between Hwy 401 to Embleton Road) boundary road (with shared jurisdiction) between the Region of Halton and the Region of Peel
Bordering Cities: Brampton and Mississauga
Bordering Towns: Town of Halton Hills
3 watercourses
4 travel lanes + two-way left-turn lane (Hwy 401 to just north of Maple Lodge Farms)
2 lanes from Maple Lodge Farms (MLF) northerly
Varying posted speed limits (60-70 km/h)

Study Area Map

Take a Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour through the interactive view below and discover the Study Area.

Relevant Transportation Planning Studies

Region of Peel

Region of Peel Long Range Transportation Plan (2012/2019)
Region of Peel Sustainable Transportation Strategy (2018)

Halton Region

The Road to Change – Halton Transportation Master Plan 2031 (2011)
Halton Region Active Transportation Master Plan 2031 (2015)

City of Brampton

Bram West Secondary Plan
Bram West Parkway/Financial Drive Environmental Assessment
Heritage Heights Secondary Plan
Heritage Heights Transportation Master Plan

Town of Halton Hills

Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan (ongoing)

Studies

Traffic Analysis

The Traffic Analysis study demonstrated delays are expected to occur within the Study Area by 2031 if there are no improvements. All sections of the Study Area are expected to be “at or beyond capacity”.

Increase corridor multi-modal capacity
Improve safety and comfort for both walking and cycling on both sides of the roadway
Improvements to transit services and facilities
Improve Travel Time Reliability of all users

Physical Constraints

407 ETR Structure: New piers and pier cap constructed on east side of structure to support future expansion of Winston Churchill Blvd. and 407/ETR. Design of existing structure constrains ability to widen Winston Churchill Blvd. to the west.

Hydro Corridor: Currently extends along the east side of Winston Churchill Blvd and will require relocation to support any widening of the roadway.

Existing Development: Existing residences located on west side of roadway north of Steeles Ave. Existing industrial development on east side south of Steeles Ave.

Watercourses: There are three watercourses which cross the corridor, including Mullet Creek, Levi Creek South and Levi Creek North, which are conveyed through concrete box structures under the roadway.

Mount Zion Cemetery: The cemetery is located close to the east side of roadway. A Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment was completed and additional investigations required to protect this resource.

Mount Zion

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Related Studies

New Development: Town of Halton Hills is undertaking a Secondary Plan, which may include a new connection with Winston Churchill Blvd. City of Brampton is undertaking an update to the Bram West Secondary Plan, which includes multiple connections to Winston Churchill Blvd.

Highway 401: The existing Highway 401 structure is being reconstructed to provide improved sidewalk width and a re-alignment of Winston Churchill Blvd. to the east to support provision of a carpool lot in the northwest quadrant of interchange.

Highway 413 (GTA West): Highway 413 (GTA West freeway) is proposed to cross Winston Churchill Blvd. south of Embleton Rd.

Heritage Heights Transportation Study: The Heritage Heights Transportation Study (to be completed in 2022) seeks to develop a narrower north-south boulevard crafted to provide defined spaces for pedestrians. The increased capacity of Winston Churchill Blvd. and the cross-section improvements will help facilitate traffic flow through the area.

Technical Studies

Criteria for Evaluating Alternatives

Transportation Services

Improves public transit
Improves safety for all travel modes
Improve mode choice
Reduce congestion and delays
Create pedestrian & cycling friendly environment
Meets transportation planning objectives

Engineering

Accommodates SWM and Drainage needs
Minimizes utility relocations
Minimizes constructability complexity
Minimizes disruption due to construction

Socio-Cultural Environment

Improve air quality
Minimizes impact on existing residential properties
Improves access to residential areas
Minimize traffic noise
Preserves archaeological and cultural heritage features

Economic Environment/Cost

Accommodate planned development and growth
Minimize impacts on business properties
Improve access to business and key employment areas
Minimize Construction value
Minimize operating costs
Minimize property requirements

Natural Environment

Protect designated natural areas
Protect vegetation, wildlife and aquatic habitat
Protect surface water and groundwater

Technical Findings – Cultural Heritage

Technical Findings - Cultural Heritage

Technical Findings - Archaeology

Technical Findings – Noise & Air Quality

Technical Findings - Noise Air Quality

Technical Findings - Natural Environment

Technical Findings – Stormwater Management

Technical Findings - Stormwater Management

Evaluation of Alternatives

1. Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue

Evaluation: 401-Steeles

What do you think?

Do you agree with this evaluation?

Have we missed any factors or criteria? (Optional)

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2. Steeles Avenue to Maple Lodge Farms

Evaluation-Steeles-MLF

What do you think?

Do you agree with this evaluation?

Have we missed any factors or criteria? (Optional)

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3. Maple Lodge Farms to Embleton Road

Evaluation MLF-Embleton

What do you think?

Do you agree with this evaluation?

Have we missed any factors or criteria? (Optional)

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Active Transportation Recommendations

Multi-Use Path on both the east and west sides of Winston Churchill Blvd:

Provides cycling and walking on both sides of the roadway
Provides safety for all active transportation users
Cross rides will be provided at all intersections
Multi-use path to transition to sidewalk at north side of Highway 401 crossing until highway structure widened

Bus Stop Locations:

Preference for far-side bus stop locations. Near-side bus stops recommended in specific locations to reduce property impact, as well as in locations to improve cross-walk connectivity across Winston Churchill.

Cycling Walking

General Components & Traffic Management

Expanded to six lanes across all segments of the Study Area
Posted speed limit of 60 km/h (pending Council approval)
Multi-use path (MUP) on one or both sides of the corridor between Highway 401 and Embleton Rd. to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians.

Preliminary Preferred Designs

1. Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue

The typical cross-section will generally include the following improvements:

Widening from 4 to 6 lanes
Cross section is approximately 47.5 m wide (varied width)
Multi-use path on both sides of the corridor, including cross-rides at intersections
Stormwater management to include underground storage chambers and Oil/Grit Separators

What do you think of this alternative?

Do you like or dislike this design?

You can explain your choice here (Optional)

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2. Steeles Avenue to Maple Lodge Farms

The typical cross-section will generally include the following improvements:

Widening from 4 to 6 lanes with flush median
Cross section is approximately 47.5 m wide (varied width)
Multi-use path on both sides of the corridor, including cross-rides at intersections
Opportunity for landscaping within the right-of-way
Stormwater management to include underground storage chambers and Oil/Grit Separators

Steeles to Maple Lodge Farms

What do you think of this alternative?

Do you like or dislike this design?

You can explain your choice here (Optional)

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3. Maple Lodge Farms to Embleton Road

The typical cross-section will generally include the following improvements:

Widening from 2 to 6 lanes with flush median
Cross section is approximately 42.5 m wide (varied width)
Multi-use path on both sides of the corridor, including cross-rides at intersections
Opportunity for landscaping within the right-of-way
Stormwater management to include underground storage chambers and Oil/Grit Separators

Maple Lodge Farms to Embleton

What do you think of this alternative?

Do you like or dislike this design?

You can explain your choice here (Optional)

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Working with You to Deliver Winston Churchill Blvd

Roll Plan

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Project Schedule and Next Steps

Next Steps

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If you have any project related questions, please contact:

Melissa Alexander, MCIP, RPP
Environmental Planner / Project Manager
2800 Speakman Drive
Mississauga, ON L5K 2R7
Email: Melissa.Alexander@hatch.com

Welcome to the Second Virtual Public Information Centre for the Winston Churchill Boulevard Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

The Purpose of this Study is to:

Why are we here?

What is an Environmental Assessment (EA)?

Study Process

Existing Characteristics

Take a Virtual Tour

Traffic Analysis

Physical Constraints

Related Studies

Technical Studies

Criteria for Evaluating Alternatives

Evaluation of Alternatives

1. Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue

What do you think?

2. Steeles Avenue to Maple Lodge Farms

What do you think?

3. Maple Lodge Farms to Embleton Road

What do you think?

Active Transportation Recommendations

General Components & Traffic Management

Preliminary Preferred Designs

1. Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue

What do you think of this alternative?

2. Steeles Avenue to Maple Lodge Farms

What do you think of this alternative?

3. Maple Lodge Farms to Embleton Road

What do you think of this alternative?

Working with You to Deliver Winston Churchill Blvd

Roll Plan

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Project Schedule and Next Steps

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Study Area Map

You can browse the Winston Churchill Boulevard study area on the map below organized into three sections.

Presentation

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