Appendix "B"
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Summary of Comments

Sandwich Street Reconstruction - Gordie Howe International Bridge project

The online Public Information Centre was scheduled Sept 3rd, 2020 between 4pm and 6pm

PIC to introduce at a high conceptual level the planned Sandwich Street Reconstruction project by WDBA/BNA. Also, Sandwich St from Brock St to Chappell St currently has parking on both sides. In order to accommodate bike lanes within the existing pavement width, parking will need to be eliminated on one side of Sandwich St in these blocks.

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Comments Received:

Response/Comment

By Email Aug 31: Darren.Winger@ontario.ca

More advanced facilities to become a “Silver” Bike Friendly Community

The City of Windsor is working to improve its Bike Friendly Community rating through implementing Walk Wheel Windsor , the City's Active Transportation Master Plan. This project is an important part of - and aligned with - that plan.

Painted intersections along Sandwich are lacking in the plan to create a clear definition of space for pedestrians, cyclists and cars.

Standard pavement markings at intersections will be provided.

Bike parking corral

Not part of this scope at this time. however city is working on a bike parking policy city wide which include bike corrals.

Clearly marked cycling lane at crossroads along Sandwich: at South, Chippawa, Watkins, Prince Rd, Hill & Chappell

There are existing cycling facilities on two cross streets (Prince & Brock). The connection to these facilities will be taken into account in the design for this project. Both streets are planned to be upgraded to AAA ("all ages and abilities") facilities in future. The Active Transportation Master Plan does not call for bicycle lanes on any other cross streets in the project area.

Multi use trail: proper paint marking and signage

On the multi-use trail, "shared pathway" signs will be provided. Normal City of Windsor practice is not to provide pavement markings on multi-use trails; this is compliant with the Ontario Traffic Manual.

By Email Sept 2nd. Neil Mens,

1011 Coventry Ct, Windsor, ON

N8S 2W6, neilmens@gmail.com

Need bike lanes on both sides of Sandwich Street

Plan shows bike lanes on both sides of the road

Omitted bike lanes from Riverside through Rosedale roundabout to sandwich

the area is classified as a very high archeological potential which complicates any reconstruction efforts. In addition the ROW is very narrow. There is a current plan in the works to include for bikes lanes, however will take more time to conduct due diligence to avoid excess project costs or delays.

By Email Sept 2nd: Lorraine

Steele, lorraine.steelework@gmail.com

Require visible, safe bicycle parking,

Noted

that bike lanes are absolutely needed on Sandwich Street and the loss of some on street parking is warranted.

Noted

By Email Sept 3rd: Andrea Lucier, lionesslucier@gmail.com

As an avid cyclist, I am elated with the current proposed changes/additions. I am excited for the upgrades that have been proposed and they will be more than welcomed by the community and people who use alternate forms of transportation.

Noted

Proposal stops the Multi-use Trail at Sandwich and Ojibway Pkwy, just pass Prospect Ave.

Proposal #1: I would like to see the Multi-Use Trail be extended down Sandwich Street to Broadway Blvd. Down Broadway Blvd to connect to the Multi-Use

Trail currently on Ojibway Pkwy.

Proposal #2: Would be to continue along Ojibway Pkwy to Broadway Blvd to connect to the Multi-Use Trail at Ojibway Pkwy and Broadway Blvd.

The new Multi Use Trail (MUT) on Sandwich will continue past the Sandwich Ojibway intersection along Sandwich Street heading south to connect into the newly built Perimeter Access Road (PAR). The PAR includes a trail that connects to Broadway and Ojibway already. There are plans in the works by WDBA and the City to include for another MUT from Broadway/Ojibway to Matchette Rd which will head north to Carmichael at Mic Mac.

By Email Sept 3rd: Marcia Gragg, marciang22@gmail.com

Although I live in Walkerville, I work and have friends in Sandwich. As an almost senior, I will feel much safer riding my bike in the proposed bike lanes. So many more people have taken up riding bikes again in recent months. Thank you,

Noted

By Email Sept 3rd: Melinda

Munro, melinda@munrostrategy.com

I wish to add my support to the submissions from Bike Windsor Essex. We should never again consider a road project (from simple mill and pave to major reconstruction) that does not include a facility for active transportation. It supports the Active Transportation Master Plan and the Climate Adaption Plan to encourage less driving and more walking and riding. Sandwich Town is one of Windsor’s gems as a walkable and interesting neighbourhood. Rebuilding it with the support of the Gordie Howe Bridge should enhance and grow its attractiveness to businesses, residents and visitors. Safe cycling lanes throughout, safe bicycle parking and attractive infrastructure are the bare minimum that we should expect.

As Bike Windsor Essex also noted, the fact that the GH Bridge is being designed to permit cycling mandates, in my view, that we enhance all possible ways to attract tourism over the Bridge to Sandwich Town as well as encourage tourism in Delray by making it easy for cyclists from Canada to get to Detroit. In fact, having a connection from the Riverfront and Great Lakes Trail system to the GH Bridge would encourage international cycling tourism for those attracted by the amazing lakeside cycling from the Quebec Border, around the Bruce Peninsula and along both Lake Erie and Lake St Clair.

Noted

By Email Sept 3rd: Gary J. Williams, P. Eng. (retired), 4115

Betts Avenue, LaSalle (Windsor), ON N9H 2N7, 519-980-9164, g_j_w_@hotmail.com

Requirement for a new City Marina. The best place for a new marina is right in Sandwich whether near the boat launch on the west side of the Ambassador Bridge or more likely down near the Mill Street area

Noted and will pass along to Counsellor.

By Email Sept 3rd: Shauna

Huffaker, Program Chair, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Department of History, Associate Professor, University of Windsor, Windsor,

Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4,

519.253.3000 ext. 2320, huffaker@uwindsor.ca

I would regularly use these bike lanes were they to be built.

Noted

By Email Sept 3rd: Darren Winger, Regional Development Advisor, Regional Services & Corporate Support Branch,

Ministry of Heritage,

Sport,Tourism and Culture Industries, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, 221 Mill Street,

Windsor, ON N9C 2R1, Cell phone: (519) 965-5369, Darren.winger@ontario.ca

Brought forward an opportunity for BIA to explore off street parking alternatives

  • 1. NCCE parking lot (Old Shoppers Drug Mart) for after business hours access. They operate Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm

  • 2. Conversation of Dollarama lot converted to a public lot for all BIA usage and bar access after-hours. It could become a pay & display lot, concept similar to the lot at Windsor Squash & Fitness on McDougall.

I work in Sandwich Towne and there could be alternatives to the BIA concern about losing on-street spots. Both of these lots are empty in evening hours and could assist BIA businesses who operate evening hours.

Noted. Issue for BNA. Only one parking stall was identified for removal within the BIA due to revising the bus stop.