Rutherford Carrville EA

1) Q. Why are you studying this corridor?

A. York Region has identified future transportation needs along the study corridor. The corridor is also identified as part of the Regional transit priority network. The study team is working to understand the needs of the community to recommend corridor improvements that will best serve all users.

2) Q. What phase of the study are you in now?

A. The study team is currently in Phase 2 - Alternative Solutions of the study. Different alternative solutions have been analyzed and evaluated. Based on the evaluation the Consultant has made recommendations to the Region on which alternative solutions to carry forward into Phase 3 - Evaluation and Selection of Design Concept. These recommendations will be presented at Public Consultation Centre #2 to receive feedback and input from the public about the proposed solutions.

3) Q. How can I stay updated about this project?

A. If you provide us with your mailing address or email address, we will add you to the project mailing list and you will receive updates about public meetings the project's status. Visit the Contact Us page on this website to join the mailing list. You can also stay informed by attending public meetings, visiting this website, and checking local newspapers for updates.

4) Q. Will I have the opportunity to provide any input to this study?

A. Yes! The study team needs your input for this study. Your input is important for gaining a deeper understanding of not only the study area, but also the concerns of residents and stakeholders. Please share any of your initial thoughts or opinions about the corridor by contacting us.

You are also invited and encouraged to attend our Public Meetings, where you can participate in a group discussion and fill out a comment sheet.

5) Q. What opportunities do I have to provide input to the study?

A. You can provide input to the study by:

Attending the three scheduled Public Consultation Centres and filling out a comment sheet
Emailing us
Visiting our contact us page
Calling members of the project team

6) Q. How will I know when the next Public Consultation is going to be held?

A. When a consultation centre is scheduled, the date, time and location will be posted on the website. If you are on the study mailing list a Notice of Public Consultation Centre will be mailed directly to you. A notice will also be advertised in the local newspaper prior to the consultation centre.

7) Q. What do you mean when you refer to the environment?

A. In the context of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, the term environment represents water, plant and animal life, social, economic and cultural conditions, buildings and structures, sound and vibration or any part or combination of these elements.

8) Q. Why can't you just widen the road?

A. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act requires the municipality to undertake a comprehensive technical evaluation of all the issues and consult with stakeholders throughout the study. Different alternative solutions will be developed and evaluated. Widening the road is only one potential solution.

9) Q. Why can't you just keep the road as is?

A. York Region has identified future transportation needs along the study corridor as a result of growing population, development and employment. This study will review if there is justification for potential transportation improvements to the corridor.

10) Q. Will the needs of pedestrians and cyclists be considered in the study?

A. Yes. Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists are an important element of the study. The study team is investigating solutions to improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists, such as improving sidewalk continuity and providing bike lanes.

11) Q. Will public transit on Rutherford Road and Carrville Road be considered in the study?

A. Yes. The York Region Transportation Master Plan identified Rutherford Road / Carrville Road as a transit priority corridor. As such, corridor improvements to support and enhance transit service are an important element of the study. The study team is also working with York Region Transit to identify corridor improvements for transit. Potential solutions to support the consideration of transit include Transit Signal Priority, queue jump lanes, new or relocated bus stops, and the provision of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) / transit lanes.


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			1) Q. Why are you studying this corridor? A. York Region has identified future transportation needs along the study corridor. The corridor is also identified as part of the Regional transit priority network. The study team is working to understand the needs of the community to recommend corridor improvements that will best serve all users. 2) Q. What phase of the study are you in now? A. The study team is currently in Phase 2 - Alternative Solutions of the study. Different alternative solutions have been analyzed and evaluated. Based on the evaluation the Consultant has made recommendations to the Region on which alternative solutions to carry forward into Phase 3 - Evaluation and Selection of Design Concept. These recommendations will be presented at Public Consultation Centre #2 to receive feedback and input from the public about the proposed solutions. 3) Q. How can I stay updated about this project? A. If you provide us with your mailing address or email address, we will add you to the project mailing list and you will receive updates about public meetings the project's status. Visit the Contact Us page on this website to join the mailing list. You can also stay informed by attending public meetings, visiting this website, and checking local newspapers for updates. 4) Q. Will I have the opportunity to provide any input to this study? A. Yes! The study team needs your input for this study. Your input is important for gaining a deeper understanding of not only the study area, but also the concerns of residents and stakeholders. Please share any of your initial thoughts or opinions about the corridor by contacting us. You are also invited and encouraged to attend our Public Meetings, where you can participate in a group discussion and fill out a comment sheet. 5) Q. What opportunities do I have to provide input to the study? A. You can provide input to the study by: Attending the three scheduled Public Consultation Centres and filling out a comment sheet Emailing us Visiting our contact us page Calling members of the project team 6) Q. How will I know when the next Public Consultation is going to be held? A. When a consultation centre is scheduled, the date, time and location will be posted on the website. If you are on the study mailing list a Notice of Public Consultation Centre will be mailed directly to you. A notice will also be advertised in the local newspaper prior to the consultation centre. 7) Q. What do you mean when you refer to the environment? A. In the context of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, the term environment represents water, plant and animal life, social, economic and cultural conditions, buildings and structures, sound and vibration or any part or combination of these elements. 8) Q. Why can't you just widen the road? A. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act requires the municipality to undertake a comprehensive technical evaluation of all the issues and consult with stakeholders throughout the study. Different alternative solutions will be developed and evaluated. Widening the road is only one potential solution. 9) Q. Why can't you just keep the road as is? A. York Region has identified future transportation needs along the study corridor as a result of growing population, development and employment. This study will review if there is justification for potential transportation improvements to the corridor. 10) Q. Will the needs of pedestrians and cyclists be considered in the study? A. Yes. Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists are an important element of the study. The study team is investigating solutions to improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists, such as improving sidewalk continuity and providing bike lanes. 11) Q. Will public transit on Rutherford Road and Carrville Road be considered in the study? A. Yes. The York Region Transportation Master Plan identified Rutherford Road / Carrville Road as a transit priority corridor. As such, corridor improvements to support and enhance transit service are an important element of the study. The study team is also working with York Region Transit to identify corridor improvements for transit. Potential solutions to support the consideration of transit include Transit Signal Priority, queue jump lanes, new or relocated bus stops, and the provision of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) / transit lanes.