GEORGE MASSEY CROSSING CONSULTATION OVERVIEW. Monday, March 11, Annacis Meeting Room Delta City Hall. 3:15-4:15 pm

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1 L P GEORGE MASSEY CROSSING CONSULTATION OVERVIEW Date: Location: Time: Introduction: Presentation: Monday, March 11, 2019 Annacis Meeting Room Delta City Hall 3:15-4:15 pm Steven Lan, Director of Engineering Lina Halwani, George Massey Crossing Project Director, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Dawn Hinze, Regional Business Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Pam Ryan, Engagement Advisor, Lucent Quay Consulting Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Background Materials: Memorandum dated March 8, 2019 from the Director of Engineering

2 MEMORANDUM City of De lta Engineering To: From: Date: Subject: File No.: cc: Mayor & Council Steven Lan, P.Eng., Director of Engineering March 8, 2019 Council Workshop: George Massey Crossing Consultation Overview Presentation /GMTR Sean McGill, City Manager In December 2018, the Province announced that they would be undertaking a new round of consultations with regional municipalities on crossing options for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. The Province is coming forward to Delta Council with a consultation overview presentation, provided as Attachment A. According to the Province, the initial round of consultations will identify new criteria and goals for a South Fraser crossing that better aligns with regional plans. The information gathered during the consultations will inform further engineering assessments on the replacement options, with a new business case to be developed by fall As part of the December 2018 announcement, the Province also indicated that they would be developing a scope of work for improvements to the Steveston Interchange and Delta area adjacent to the tunnel. Work will include better lighting and drainage, resurfacing the tunnel approaches and upgrading safety systems. The Province indicated that the interim upgrades to the existing tunnel and road system will cost approximately $40 million and begin in summer Steven Lan, P.Eng., Director of Engineering Attachment: A. Presentation OM/II f.leng12019 docsldmlrnemo grntr consultation presenta tion march docx

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4 Proposed Discussion Topics Project purpose Target schedule Our understanding of your interests Project goals and principles Next steps -u}> III (Q III CD (") :T N3 -.:::J ->. - }>

5 Purpose and Schedule Better alignment with regional plans: - Establish goals and objectives - Identify and preliminary review of options - Prepare a business case for selected option Engage with and consider the preferences of: - Local and regional governments - First Nations - Communities, stakeholders and the general public Continued progress in addressing need: - Immediate tunnel and roadworks (start summer 2079) - Interim improvements (tender ready target: summer 2020) \:I» 0) :::: <.Cl 0) CD (") :::r w3 _:J...lo..-»

6 Immediate and Interim Improvements Immediate: - Safety improvements at tunnel and approaches - Summer 2019 Interim Improvements: - Steveston Highway - Delta area - Tender-ready by fall u}> Q) (0 Q) CD ("). :::J'".l:>.3 - ->. -.t>.}>

7 Understanding Your Interests Support for a solution, urgently needed Leverage the work that has already been done Ensure viable transit options Protect agricultural land and the Fraser River Support efficient movement of goods and services ""0» Q) co Q) CD (") ::r 0'13 -::l...>. -»

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9 Preliminary Goal Areas: what we're hearing Support sustainability of South Facilitate increased share transport Enhance regiona Support r i Communities des of and commerce Working draft for discussion purposes "'U s:u :::: co s:u CD (") ::r ::::I ->....

10 Preliminary. Objectives - Goal #1: Support sustainability of South of Frase Communities Improve safety for all modes 0 Improve access to reside and employment ducational Enhance cohnec i nybetween communities Minimize im s to agricultural land Acknowledge the sense of urgency to move forward Working draft for discussion purposes -u». Q) ::::: co Ol CD (") ;;; 0:>3 _::I -->. -»

11 Preliminary Objectives - Goal #2: Facilitate increased share of sustainablej11ijdes of transport Enhance transit viability \ faqlitft fut'1e expansion Provide safe and comtenie ti'h.s for pedestrians and cyclists \ \ ) L Encouraae11iahe'K QCcU y modes of travel Working draft for discussion purposes -u}> tu ::: co tu CD (") :::J"" (03... ::3 ->. -.j:::.}>

12 Preliminary Objectives - Goal #3: Enhance regional goods movementdixi commerce Improve reliability of travel fo goods movements Enrich the B.C. to d regional on 1\ishing and transportation Working draft for discussion purposes ""0» co- Ql - (J) ->. => 03 o (J) - ->. - J:>.»

13 Preliminary Objectives - Goal #4: Support a healthy environmt Minimise loss of habitat for fis marine mammals, Improve quality 0 recreation Working draft for discussion purposes ""'0» Q) - (Q- CD...>. ::r...> >. -»

14 Next Steps Delta Council input to goals and objectives Continue meeting with municipalities and Indigenous Groups Upcoming meetings with: - Metro Vancouver Finance and Intergovernment Committee - TransLink Mayor's Council - Metro Vancouver Board Finalize goals and objectives Move to Phase 2 Work with staff to develop interim improvements "'U;:t> Q) - (0- CD...>. =r "-' 3 _:::l...>. - ;:t>

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