Traffic Operations and Management Standing Committee MINUTES of the 50th MEETING of TOMSC Ottawa, Ontario North Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Marriott Hotel Friday, April 8 & Saturday, April 9, 2016

ATTENDANCE: Jurisdictions

First

Last

Fri

Sat

British Columbia (Miska)

Ed

Miska

Alberta (Chow)

Richard

Chow

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Saskatchewan (Holland)

Jeff

Holland

Manitoba (Cuthbertson)

Glenn

Cuthbertson

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Ontario (Graham)

Sheri

Graham

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

Quebec (Perrault) New Brunswick (Nash)

Audrée

Perrault

Diane

Nash



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Nova Scotia (Hird)

Rob

Hird



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Prince Edward Island (Aitken)

Alan

Aitken

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CITE Appointees (5)

Yukon (Knowles)

Lucas

Knowles

NW Territories (Vacant)

John

Suwala

Nunavut (Stevens)

Jim

Stevens

Provincial Jurisdictions (13)

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Federal Jurisdictions (2) Transport Canada (Bowron)

Leanna

Last

Fri

Sat

Bardeau (3M)

Doug

Bardeau

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Guebert (Watt)

Alf

Guebert

Robertson

Cathy

Robertson

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Schlegl (Milton)

Heide

Schlegl

Skene (Watt)

Mike

Skene

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Solomon (CIMA+)

Hart

Solomon

Stewart (IBI Group)

Ron

Stewart

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Zapf (Lafrentz)

Tim

Zapf



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Noonan (Cambridge)

Shannon

Noonan

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O’Brien (WSP)

Greg

O’Brien



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Merlo (MMM Group)

Mark

Merlo

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Schmid (MTO)

Kelly

Schmid

Baumgartner (Watt)

Tom

Baumgartner

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Doug

Belluz



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Organizations/Authorities/Academia (9)

Bowron



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AQTR (Couture)

Luc

Couture

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IMSA (Flannigan)

Michael

Flannigan

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Municipal Jurisdictions (20)  

ITSSC (Philp)

Chris

Philp

Wollin

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OTC (Green)

Doug

Green

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Ravi

Seera



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TransLink (Jamieson)

Rachel

Jamieson

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Shyam

Kansal



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STM (Rochon)

Pascal

Rochon



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Craig

Walbaum

Huckaby (US NCUTC)

Ernie

Huckaby

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Dan

Havercroft

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Vancouver (Chou)

Winston

Chou

Kelowna (Wollin)

Fred

Calgary (Seera) Red Deer (Kansal) Edmonton (Walbaum) Regina (Kalim)

First

TOMSC Appointees (8)

Newfoundland (Vacant)

Transport Canada (Belluz)

Appointees/Guests

Jacob

Spawson

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Havercroft (Mohawk College)

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Parking Authority (Vacant)

Saskatoon (Magus)

Jay

Magus

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Winnipeg (Chapman)

Stephen

Caudman

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

Guests

Waterloo (Switenky)

Ed

Switenky



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FHWA

Scott

Wainwright

Hamilton (Jacobson)

Kris

Jacobson

ISL Engineering

Roy

Symons

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Toronto (Kodama)

Steven

Kodama



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Fireseeds North

Paul

Anderson



Mississauga (Sousa)

Al

Sousa



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Strathcona County

Tahir

Hameed



Ottawa (Edens)

Phil

Edens

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Transport Canada

Mo

Tayyaran



Montréal (Beaulieu)

Daniel

Beaulieu



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MMM/WSP

Rob

Wanless





Lewis





Calgary

Greg

Iwaskow







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Halton Region

Nick

Zervos

24

23

NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE

Voting Members

Fredericton (Lewis)

Jon

Halifax (Koutroulakis)

Taso

Koutroulakis

St. John's (Donaher)

Garrett

Donaher

Whitehorse (Tuck)

Wayne

Tuck





Vacant (TBD) Vacant (TBD) NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE

Voting

Members

19

19

Recorded by:

Cathy Robertson , P.Eng., PTOE, Secretary, TOMSC PLEASE NOTE: If this report does not agree with your records of the meeting, or if there are any omissions, please advise, otherwise we will assume the contents to be correct. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Opening Remarks by the Chair (Hird) Hird called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and asked for self-introductions. Robertson requested everyone to sign in on the TOMSC attendance sheet and check the TOMSC roster for accuracy. A reminder was also given to let the TOMSC chair know in advance if members are unable to attend and will be sending an alternate to represent them at meetings.

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Adopt Agenda for #50 Meeting of TOMSC (April 8-9, 2016) – Ottawa, Ontario

2. 

Hird reviewed the agenda. Motion Robertson

3.

Second Bardeau

Description To adopt the agenda for the TOMSC

50th

Meeting of

Vote

Result

Unanimous

APPROVED

Changes in TOMSC Membership

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Hird welcomed the new members of the committee: o Jeff Holland is the new member for Saskatchewan o Audrée Perrault is the new member for Quebec o Lucas Knowles is the new member for Yukon o Carolyn Kalim is the new member for Regina o Chris Philp is the new ITS rep o Kris Jacobson is the new Hamilton rep

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Hird thanked the departing members for their dedication and service: o Saskatchewan - Marla Muhr o Quebec - Maxime Cote o Yukon - Amy Quinsey o ITS - Steven Kemp o Hamilton - David Ferguson

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Condolences expressed for the passing of Jim Keefe in November 2015. Jim was a valued contributing member of TOMSC for many years, representing IMSA.

4.

Adoption of Minutes of Meeting #49 (September 26-27, 2015) – Charlottetown, PEI

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Hird indicated that all action items are included on the agenda for this meeting. Motion Merlo

5. 

Second Edens

Description To adopt the minutes of the TOMSC

49th

Meeting of

Vote

Result

Unanimous

APPROVED

Emerging Technologies (Beaulieu) Beaulieu provided a presentation on hot topics. This included: o Nova Scotia – stiff jaywalking fines and traffic calming measures being installed. o PEI – installed painted roundabout that is a challenge during snow falls. o Quebec – MTQ becoming MTMDET, Montreal simplifying parking regulations, expanded photo radar pilots and first red light camera this fall, texting areas at rest stops, Turcot Interchange, 8 km BRT in Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Montreal and Dorval and lots of road work, Champlain Bridge rehab, Uber controversy, Highway 25 corridor revamp and selling street parking passes to non-residents. Ontario – Speeding ticket concerns, OC Transpo bus crash investigation conclusions, New DetroitWindsor Bridge, Nipigon River Bridge and new laws for crossings. Manitoba – Future of rail yards in Winnipeg Alberta – Uber regulations Yukon – North Alaska Highway challenges with climate change USA – Increase in highway deaths, AAA driver distraction study, clearview, car ownership by generation Y and Tesla Model 3 Europe – Longest speed enforcement project on A9 in UK, Stockholm bus alternative fuels, traffic lottery and cyclists blaze lasers. CV/EV/AV Update – Green plate fraud and curb side charging network expanding in Quebec, technology updates for winter conditions, etc. Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

Joint CV/AV Working Group (Belluz) o Belluz provided an update on the working group. Others are welcome to join. o Mandate includes monitoring developments of CV/AV technologies, conducting analysis and recommending projects. o Discussed White Paper and jurisdictions that they will reach out to. The White Paper will include a primer on the types of technology, definitions, smart road infrastructure, key safety applications, benefits, key considerations, timelines and possible future actions. o Planning a panel session at the 2016 TAC conference. o The group will continue to report to TOMSC semi-annually. o Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

Update from FHWA (Wainwright) Wainwright made a presentation and discussed some of the recent work being done at the FHWA: o 80th Anniversary of the MUTCD was in November 2015. o Next edition of US MUTDC has been further delayed to at least 2018. o NCUTCD prepared Strategic Plan that was submitted to FHWA. FHWA wanted wider consultation on future audience for the manual, how to simplify and frequency of future editions o Ontario firm request regarding warning lights on 36” traffic cones. Determined it was permitted. o Safety messages on VMS. o Terminated Clearview Font Interim Approval in favour of returning to Highway Gothic for all new signs. Decision was based on misapplication of Clearview font and results of extensive review that concluded Clearview does not provide legibility improvement. Impacts 21 states that had implemented Clearview for some or all signs. o Request for members from jurisdictions using Clearview to e-mail him or Ernie Huckaby to let them know how/where it is being used. o Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

Update on US NCUTCD (Huckaby) Huckaby made a presentation on the activities of the US NCUTCD: o The NCUTCD winter meeting was held January 6-8, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia.  Recommendations for Climbing, Truck and Passing Lanes  NCHRP Project 03-109 Changes for traffic control at unsignalized intersections  Private roads open to public travel  Sponsor acknowledgement on VMS  National Toll Interoperability Symbol  Railroad and LRT Technical Committee recommendations  Accessibility Guidelines for ped facilities in rights-of-way Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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8.  

2016 TAC Conference Program (Hird for Guebert) 2016 Theme – Efficient Transportation, Managing the Demand Hird provided a summary of the sessions that are planned for the 2016 fall conference o Poster – Next Generation Transportation Management Centres o Presentation – How will Big Data Help us to Make Transportation More Efficient o Panel – Making Transportation More Efficient Through Connected and Automated Vehicles (with RSSC) o Presentation – Next Generation Corridor Management o Presentation - Next Generation Transportation Management Centres o Presentation – Big Data for Travel Demand Management (TP/RSSC with TOMSC abstracts moved over) o Presentation – Making Transportation More Efficient During the 2015 PanAm Games in Toronto o Workshop – Connected and Automated Vehicles – How Can Canada Get Ready?

9.

Final Reports and Presentations – Applications and Practices (Stewart) 343

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Next meeting of the US NCUTCD will be in Savannah, Georgia, from June 8-10, 2016. Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

RRFB Flash Pattern

Chow

Presentation of Final Report.

This project was introduced with a project initiation form on the first day of meetings. Chow made a verbal presentation of the final report, including the literature review, YouTube videos of alternatives, and conclusions. Canadian standards for RRFB flash pattern and timing are not detailed. Recommend that “WW+S” flash sequence should be used and that it replace the current wording in the upcoming standards. This timing can be reprogrammed to existing units. Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Miska

Skene

That TOMSC approve the “WW+S” flash sequence for RRFB’s and repeal the previously proposed recommended practice for flash timing.

Unanimous

APPROVED

10. Final Reports and Presentations – Rules of the Road (Skene) 309

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Update to the Canadian Rules of the Road (funded)

Edens

Presentation of Final Report

Edens introduced the project, including the purpose of the guide and project team. Vlieg, consultant for the project, made a presentation of the final report, including the funding partners, purpose, literature review, surveys conducted, what’s new, major points, conclusions and recommendations. Working on French translation. Discussion regarding differences between legislation and Rules of the Road, varying practice in use of some devices, CCMTA involvement and TOMSC/TAC mandate. Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

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Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Edens

Bowron

That TOMSC approve the update to the Canadian Rules of the Road.

Unanimous

FAILED

More work is needed prior to going to CEC. Members were asked to forward their comments and concerns to the project steering committee. Motion Chou

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Flannigan

That the project committee review the appropriateness of the scope of the Canadian Rules of the Road document and consult with CCMTA, and report back to TOMSC in the fall.

Unanimous

APPROVED

11. New Projects 

Project A – Flashing Sequence for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons o Chow provided a presentation of the PIF. o Project needed to guide uniform and consistent practice across Canada for usage of the device. A range of flash rates was given in previously approved project 327. o Research in the US has found a more defined recommendation that has been approved by FHWA. o This will be a volunteer project. o See Item 9, above for review of final report. o Project Initiation Form is available on SharePoint. o Presentation will be available on SharePoint.

Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Chow

Flannigan

To initiate a volunteer project to provide recommendations for the uniform and consistent usage of RRFB flash patterns across Canada.

Unanimous

APPROVED

o o

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This will be identified as Project #343 (50) and will be included in the A&P group of projects. Volunteers will include: o Chair – Richard Chow o Greg Iwaskow o Rob Hird o Leanna Belluz

Project B – Retro-reflective Sign Post Enhancement o Iwaskow provided a presentation of the PIF. o Needed to provide increased conspicuity of standard signage where required due to background objects competing for driver’s attention. o Steps will include literature review and jurisdictional survey, development of guidelines and preparation of final report. o Expected completion is spring of 2017. o This will be a volunteer project. o Project Initiation Form is available on SharePoint.

Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Seera

Edens

To initiate a volunteer project to develop guidelines for the use of retro-reflective sign post enhancement.

Unanimous

APPROVED

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This will be identified as Project #344 (50) and will be included in the A&P group of projects. Volunteers will include: o Chair – Greg Iwaskow o Richard Chow o Taso Koutroulakis o Mike Skene o Jay Magnus o Phil Edens o Doug Bardeau

Project C – U-Turn Signal Indication o Iwaskow provided a presentation of the PIF. o U-Turn signal indication is not in the MUTCDC. It is in the US MUTDC. o Needed for protected U-turn movements at intersections, in addition to protected left-turn movements. o Steps will include literature review and jurisdictional survey, development of guidelines and preparation of final report. o Expected completion is spring of 2017. o This will be a volunteer project. o Project Initiation Form is available on sharepoint.

Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Seera

Bowron

To initiate a volunteer project to develop a protected U-Turn Signal Indication.

Unanimous

APPROVED

o o

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This will be identified as Project #345 (50) and will be included in the D&D group of projects. Volunteers will include: o Chair – Greg Iwaskow o Daniel Beaulieu o Ron Stewart o Mike Skene o Chris Philp o Phil Edens o Mark Merlo

Project D – Modernization of the Tent Camping Sign o Hird provided a presentation of the PIF. o Existing sign in Recommended Sign Manual is more recognizable as a teepee rather than a modern tent symbol. o Project will modernize the sign and any related signs to use a more applicable pictogram(s). Alignment with Parks Canada signage is also desirable. o Work program will include a literature review and jurisdiction survey, identification of the appropriate sign symbol(s) and preparation of a final report. o This will be a volunteer project. o Project Initiation Form is available on sharepoint.

Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Hird

Edens

To initiate a volunteer project to modernize the symbols for the tent camping sign and related symbols.

36/1

APPROVED

o o

This will be identified as Project #346 (50) and will be included in the D&D group of projects. Volunteers will include: o Chair – Rob Hird Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Douglas Bardeau Diane Nash Phil Edens Kelly Schmid

Project E – Update of the ITS Architecture for Canada, Step 1 o Belluz provided a presentation of the PIF. o First step in preparing an update to ITS Architecture (last updated in 2008), which will include CV/AV technologies and alignment with recent US updates. o Information is currently hosted on TAC web site and available for download. o Work program will include determining who and how the information is currently being used. o If determined to be useful, an update will then be done as Step 2. o This will be a volunteer project. o Project Initiation Form is available on SharePoint. o Presentation will be available on sharepoint.

Motion Belluz

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Philp

To initiate a volunteer project to investigate the current usage and need to update the ITS Architecture at this time and if so, what updates are required.

Unanimous

APPROVED

o o

This will be identified as Project #347 (50) and will be included in the A&P group of projects. Volunteers will include: o Chair – Leanna Belluz o Chris Philp o Daniel Beaulieu o Ravi Seera o Ron Stewart o Winston Chow o Ed Miska o Glen Cuthbertson o Alf Guebert

12. Roundtable Issues Source

Issues      

Developing sign inventory and new school zone standards Updating narrow roadway widths Traffic courses coming up – more info on web site Conference at Horseshoe Resort May 15-17 School Crossing Guard Guidelines are being updated Reorganizing and downsizing organization, with outsourcing of sign manufacturing, etc.

AQTR

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Waterloo

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allowing cyclists on sidewalks in underpasses shared space (i.e. woonerf) signs from several European countries, Australia, USA and Quebec – a pilot project will be undertaken LRT construction is underway LED Street light conversion Certification School is underway New program for TMC New traffic management manual released in late 2015, including lots of sample layouts Variable speed limit system is being tested in 3 locations Wild life detection system is going live soon EVs allowed in HOV lanes, identified with a sticker from ICBC

Regina OTC New Brunswick

IMSA BC

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Issues

Translink

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Prowalking Conference in September 2016

Vancouver

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Fredericton

Mohawk College

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Purchased rail corridor to remove need to upgrade 15 grade separations APS being installed in inconsistent manner across the lower mainland, which has generated concerns Econolite Centracs System being installed Multi-lane roundabout opened last fall is being studied for driver behaviour Mobility plan approved Updating all crosswalks Installing two multi-lane roundabouts Tolling study of major freeways assess feasibility of using tolling to finance twinning routes Segways will be permitted to use sidewalks or roadway if no sidewalk Requests for off-highway vehicles to be able to cross roads or use shoulders ATS Team has installed traffic responsive with limited benefits Lots of construction Traffic calming policy passed and lots of requests pouring in INET signals system installation is nearing completion and LED conversion is continuing 2016 Conference is in Kelowna in June Updating strategic plan Check out updated web site and facebook Working on pedestrian and bike master plan Converting on-road bike lanes being widened by reducing vehicle lane widths Okanagan Rail Corridor Lots of construction Functional design of new LRT underway Installing 30 RRFBs Converted 3,000 street lights to LED so far Hamilton LRT project underway

Edmonton

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Ottawa

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Looking for input on transportation options and transit in rural areas for incorporating into strategic plan Two-way cycle lanes being installed this year on a one-way street 2017 Sesquicentennial celebrations being planned Free flowing car share – what type of models are out there? New traffic management system is being installed

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2016 conference in Calgary in three weeks 2017 ITS world conference in Montreal ITS Canada has 5 committees that may be of interest to TOMSC members Roundabouts being considered in many locations LED street light conversion nearing completion Bridge replacements ongoing Protected bike lane being installed Planning for future BRT LED Street light conversion being planned

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Centennial of MTO Off highway vehicles Modified HTA to require motorists to stop until pedestrians are off the roadway

Red Deer Nova Scotia Montreal Halifax CITE Kelowna Calgary

Mississauga ITS Canada PEI Saskatoon Milton Ontario

13. Editing & Publication (Miska)     

Miska provided the report on behalf of the subcommittee, including the mandate of the group, members and process for bringing projects to E&P once approved by CEC. New members welcome! 13 projects have been reviewed since the new edition was published, of which 10 are complete. One more update to the current manual is expected prior to the 6th Edition being prepared. Sign Pattern Manual review is underway and nearing completion. Miska encouraged all members to complete more projects. Presentation will be available on sharepoint. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Traffic Operations and Management Standing Committee 14. Applications and Practices Sub-Committee Report (Stewart) a) b)

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Verbal Status Report

Green

Traffic Signal Spacing Requirements

Verbal Status Report

Use of Wider Pavement Markings for Standard Applications (funded)

Chow

Written Progress Report

Chow presented the written status report, including an overview of the project to date. Alberta, BC, Ontario and Edmonton have test sites. Data continues to be collected. The end date has been extended to the fall 2018 to allow for the collection of additional data. A further report will be submitted in the fall. 317

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Belluz

Beaulieu provided an update on the project. A new chair is needed for this project. Doug Green will be the new project chair. Additional project team members: o Winston Chou o Stephen Chapman A further report will be provided in the fall. 310

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Review of Transport Canada report on Passing Sight Distances

Belluz gave a verbal update regarding the project. New Geometric Design Guide will include both MUTCDC and AASHTO methodologies but does not recommend one over the other. Next step is to reach out to working group members and review this and other items further. New member of the project team – Diane Nash. A further report will be provided in the fall. 306

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Vice-Chair's Report Project Reports

Update to TAC Guide for the Design of Roadway Lighting

Chow

Written Progress Report

Chow presented the written status report. Work continues on the update. Draft has been circulated to the project team for review Project team members were reviewed. A further report will be provided in the spring. 326

Warrant for Traffic Signals in Close Proximity to RR Grade Crossings

Green

Verbal Status Report

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Beaulieu provided an update on the project. Continuing to look for case studies to test out the warrant. A new chair is needed for this project. Discussion regarding merging this project with 306. Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Stewart

Bowron

That Project 326 be merged with Project 306.

12/25

FAILED

Doug Green will be the new chair. New Member: o Chris Philp o Winston Chou 332

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Update to the Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming (funded)

Baumgartner & Hird

Verbal Status Report

Chou

Red Arrow Signal Indication

Verbal Progress Report

Chou provided a verbal update on the project. Awaiting comprehension testing. A further report will be presented at the fall 2016 meeting. 337

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Verbal Status Report

Hird provided an update and presentation. The project launched in June 2015. RFP was issued and awarded to CIMA/Paradigm. Literature review and outline for the revised document has been submitted. Scope has been broadened to include traffic calming on all roads and not just in neighbourhoods. 5 chapters are proposed, last of which will be a new chapter regarding Speed Management. Final report is expected in the Spring 2017. A further progress report will be prepared for the fall 2016 meeting. 336

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Beaulieu

Beaulieu provided a verbal report. Most extensive work has been done in Germany, where speed is not displayed but positive/negative feedback is provided instead. Backboards are not an effective component. Next step is looking further into industry standards to determine what will be required. A progress report will be prepared for the fall 2016 meeting. 333

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Development of Guidelines for the Use and Operation of SpeedReader Boards (funded)

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Warning (funded)

Iwaskow

Verbal Status Report

Iwaskow provided a verbal update on the project. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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The first project meeting was held this week. RFP draft has been reviewed and will be issued shortly. A further report will be presented in the fall. 338

Development of the 6th Edition of the MUTCDC (funded)

TBD

Pending Funding

341

CV/AV White Paper and Webinar

Belluz

Verbal Status Report

Belluz provided a verbal update on the project, concurrently with item 5. A further report will be provided in the fall. 342

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Training Program for Traffic Signal Modelling

Havercroft

Verbal Status Report

Havercroft provided a verbal update on the project. Survey of training needs completed. Looking at on site and webinar training. The former was preferred but benefits of latter also noted. Most jurisdictions use TAC warrant and Synchro most common software. Ryerson University will host the first session in May or June. Looking into other opportunities for the fall.

15. Development and Devices Sub-Committee Report (T Koutroulakis) a) 

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b)

Vice-Chair’s Report: Koutroulakis advised that the project members of each project will be read out. If folks are no longer part of the TOMSC, then their replacements will automatically replace the retired member on volunteer project teams. If the replacement member is not interested in taking part on a particular volunteer project, they must notify the project chair. The chair must then notify the appropriate TOMSC Sub-Committee Vice Chair of the change in membership. He also provided an update on comprehension testing. It is expected that testing will be able to commence shortly. A procedures summary will be sent out in a few weeks. The first projects to submit the necessary information will be tested first. Project Reports: 243

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Cuthbertson

Verbal status report

Cuthbertson indicated that the project is waiting for comprehension testing. 255

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Redesign of Graphics of WC-8, WC-12 and WC-17

Transit Priority Signal Sign

Stewart

Written status report

Stewart presented the status report. He advised that the project is awaiting comprehension testing. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Verbal status report

Hird

Standardization of Agricultural Vehicle Warning Signs

Written Progress Report

Update to Handbook of Recommended Info Signs & Symbols

Chow

Written Progress Report

EV Charging Station Tab Sign

Beaulieu

Written Progress Report and Presentation

Beaulieu gave a presentation on the project status. Eight proposed tabs are recommended, due to multiple types of chargers available that work for different vehicles which may be installed individually or in combination. Comprehension testing will not be needed, due to limited audience. Next steps are to develop numbers and wording for each tab sign. A final report is expected to be available for the fall 2016 meeting. He also provided an update on the increases in EV’s in the marketplace. Presentation will be available on sharepoint. 335

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Cuthbertson

Chow provided a written progress report. The next step is comprehension testing for approximately 30 signs. A progress report is expected to be available for the fall 2016 meeting. 334

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Colour for Use on Flagger Ahead Signs and Paddles

Hird provided a written progress report. The steering committee has finalized signs for comprehension testing and draft MUTCDC wording. A final report is expected to be available for the fall 2016 or spring 2017 meeting. 331

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Verbal status report

No progress to report at this time. A progress report is expected to be available for the fall 2016 meeting. 330

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Cuthbertson

Cuthbertson indicated that the project is waiting for comprehension testing. 328

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Permanent Grooved Pavement Warning Sign

EV Charging While Parking Sign Package

Beaulieu

Verbal Progress Report and Presentation

Beaulieu provided a verbal update on the project. Preferred sign has been installed in Milton. Next steps are finalizing graphics and wording, followed by comprehension testing for the preferred sign and two other options. A progress report is expected to be available for the fall 2016 meeting. Presentation will be available on sharepoint. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Koutroulakis

Verbal Progress Report

A summary of the literature review will be circulated to the project team shortly. A final report is expected for the fall 2016 meeting. 340

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Adoption of Fluorescent Yellow-Green Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs as a Standard Device in the MUTCDC

Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Route Marker

Chow

Written Progress Report

Chow provided a written progress report. No progress has been made because no response has been received from the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway Association. Dropping the project is recommended. Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Chow

Cuthbertson

To drop Project 340 – Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Route Marker.

Unanimous

APPROVED

16. Rules of the Road Subcommittee (Skene) a) Vice-Chair's Report b) Project Reports 309

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Update to the Canadian Rules of the Road

Edens

Final Report

See item #10 above.

17. Report from TAC Secretariat (Majkic)  

Majkic provided a presentation on the work of the TAC Board of Directors and various councils as well as the work at the Secretariat since the last report in September 2015. Report was circulated via SharePoint prior to the meeting.

18. Chief Engineers Council (Hird)   

Hird provided an update on the Chief Engineers Council meetings last fall. The School Zone End Sign was approved by CEC. Funding for the 6th Edition of the MUTCDC is about $250,000 short at this time. It was budgeted with a further $100,000 services in kind, which brings the shortfall to $150,000. General consensus is to recommend launching now to CEC.

19. Task Forces a) Asset Management (Smith)  Smith provided an update on their meeting, including a presentation on Toronto’s climate change and risk assessment. Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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Planning two sessions for this year’s conference. Working on traffic monitoring practices for municipalities (funded). Volunteer project regarding infrastructure deficit.

b) Climate Change (Baumgartner)  A brief verbal update was given by Baumgartner.  More information will be provided at the fall meeting. c) Canadian Capacity Guide (Havercroft)  Havercroft provided an update.  Synchro is a black box and the science behind the calculations isn’t available or teachable.  CCG is a clear methodology that can be replicated by hand.  Need to bring CCG methodology software up to date. Discussion with a software company is underway. d) Joint Active Transportation Sub Committee (Jamieson & Aitken)  Jamieson and Aitken provided an update on their meeting this week.  The membership was reviewed.  Developing a sizable database of current and past projects on active transportation.  A further update will be provided at the next TOMSC meeting in the fall.

20. Other Standing Committees a)

Road Safety Standing Committee Update (Edens)  Edens gave a presentation on the RSSC meeting scheduled for tomorrow, including workshop sessions planned for the 2016 and 2017 conferences, webinars, Safety Impacts of Bicycle Infrastructure project that is under development, awards and agency reports.  A presentation was also given by Gareth Rempel regarding the final report for the National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada Project.

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Geometric Design Standing Committee Update (Boddy)  Boddy highlighted the agenda for the GDSC meeting.  GDG Update third draft has been submitted and will be going to CEC for conditional acceptance pending a few more changes.  Canadian Roundabout Design Guide has been completed.  Hosting sessions and panel discussion at the fall conference.  Introduced breakout sessions to their meeting format.

21. Correspondence (Robertson) 

Robertson noted that correspondence has been received and responded to by the TAC Secretariat since the last meeting, including:

From David Flatt, City of Vancouver Heather Drugge, North Vancouver

Received March 29, 2016 March 31, 2016

Subject Comments regarding railway crossing signage Information on new Geometric Design Guide and Cyclist Facilities

22. Next Meetings     

September 25 - 28, 2016, Toronto, Ontario (in conjunction with MTO’s Centennial) April 19 - 25, 2017, Ottawa September 24 - 27, 2017, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador April 18 - 25, 2018, Ottawa September 30 – October 3, 2018, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Spring 2016 TOMSC Meeting – Ottawa, Ontario

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23. Adjournment Motion

Seconded

Description

Vote

Result

Robertson

Edens

To adjourn the 50th meeting of TOMSC

Unanimous

APPROVED

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