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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
ON: GO-RAIL.GPA
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
File #
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Date: Monday, April 5, 1993
#: PO 61-93 File#: PLN 12.6; PLN 23.2.3
Subject:
BOWMANVILLE GO RAIL FEASIBILITY AND STATION LOCATION STUDY
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PO-61-93 be received for information.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 On May 25, 1992 Council authorized the expansion of the Terms of
Reference for the Bowmanville Main Central Area study to
examine the technical feasibility of extending full GO Rail
service to Bowmanville and to select a station location.
1.2 This study was supported by Regional Council by resolution on June
10, 1992. The Region identified a GO station site in Bowmanville
through its Official Plan Review process. The referenced study
provides the more detailed technical analysis to clearly define the
implications of implementing GO Rail service and details the
station site requirements.
1.3 The Ministry of Transportation has contributed 75% of the costs of
this study. The study commenced shortly after the commitment of
funding in July 1992.
1.4 The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview
of progress to date and some of the preliminary findings.
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2. PROGRESS
2.1 The study has proceeded parallel to the Main Central Area study.
The consultant is close to finalizing a draft report for review by
various technical agencies. Subsequent to the selection of the
development option for the West Main Central Area, the report can
be finalized and incorporated into the secondary plan for the area.
2.2 For the purposes of this Study, a technical committee comprised of
representatives of the Town, Durham Region, the Ministry of
Transportation and GO Transit have reviewed and directed the
consultants work. The Committee has met twice to date; at project
initiation and for one progress meeting. The Committee will meet
once more to review the consultant's draft report.
2.3 It is anticipated that the report will be completed and presented
to Council within the next two months.
3. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
3.1 A number of factors are considered in the selection of a station
site including:
. Adequate and safe road access.
. Size to accommodate projected parking, kiss and ride and bus
transit requirement.
. suitable topography.
. Abutting land uses.
. Appropriate track geometry.
. Railway operations.
3.2 Passenger requirements have been determined on the basis of
existing GO ridership and a comparative analysis of other GO Rail
lines specifically in Milton, Georgetown, Stouffville and Richmond
HilL The 1991 GO Rail Passenger Survey indicated that 425 persons
within the Bowmanville catchment area utilize the Lakeshore East
line. The Bowmanville catchment area include that portion of
Newcastle east of Golina Road and municipalities north and east of
Newcastle. Ridership in the Bowmanville catchment area i~
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anticipated to increase with the extension of GO Rail service and
with population increases. It is projected to be 850 persons by
2001 and 1,200 persons by 2011.
3.3. Modal Split of ridership to the Bowmanville GO train station was
determined on the basis of a comparative analysis to other GO
stations. In the absence of a local bus service, it is estimated
that 65% of the ridership will drive to the station. In the long
term, with the introduction of local bus service, parking demand
could be lowered to 50%. The balance of the ridership would access
the station by walking, GO bus, taxi, "kiss and ride", and other
means.
3.4 The preliminary design criteria for the station site include the
following:
.
Passenger volume:
Initial
ultimate
500jday
1200jday
.
Parking
Initial
Ultimate
300 spaces
800 spaces
.
Kiss 'n Ride
Initial
Ultimate
30 spaces
60 spaces
.
Taxi Stand
2 to 3 taxis
.
Bus Transit
Initial
Ultimate
No provision
Local bus
interface with
4 bays
.
station Builidng
140 sq.m. (1500 sq. ft.)
.
site Access
One or two entrances
.
site Area
3.8 hectares (9 acres)
3.5 The Study examined five possible station sites along the CP railway
corridor as follows:
. Mearns Road
.
Scugog Road
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. King street/Martin Road
. West of Martin Road
The preliminary analysis has eliminated the first three station
site options. The last two are subject to more detailed analysis
and are impacted by the land use alternatives for the West Main
Central Area. A preferred site will be selected following a review
of the land use and traffic impacts.
3.6 The study also examined the feasibility of an intermediate station
near Courtice. A site immediately west of Courtice Road was
considered. It was considered that the construction of a GO Rail
station would be likely at a point when the Bloor station in Oshawa
becomes less attractive, due to congested access routes, difficulty
in parking or in getting a seat. until that time, a Courtice
station would not appear to be warranted.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
Lawrence E. Kots
Chief Administra;
Officer
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P.
Director of Planning
and Development
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