IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 8, PARK AVENUE TO BOND STREET
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
THE STUDY
The City of Hamilton has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process to examine infrastructure improvements to Highway 8 between Park Avenue and Bond Street (see Location Map). This study is building on the recommendations made in the City’s Transportation Master Plan (May 2007), and the Cycling Master Plan (December 1999, update ongoing).
The purpose of this study is to examine roadway improvement alternatives from Hillcrest Avenue to Park Avenue (shown in dark hatching), such as bike lanes and sidewalks, and including intersection improvements at Highway 8 and Brock Road. From Park Avenue to Bond Street (shown in light hatching), the improvements to examine include cyclist facilities and repairs to culvert deficiencies.
LOCATION
THE PROCESS
This project is being planned as a Schedule C project under the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007). Project Schedule will be confirmed, and refined if required, once a preferred alternative is identified.
A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled to present the existing conditions and constraints, infrastructure alternatives, evaluation criteria and next steps. At the completion of this study, an Environmental Study Report, or Project File Report will be prepared and made available for public review.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
The following PIC will be held to provide further information and to receive public input:
DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2010
TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Christ Church Flamboro, 92 Hwy 8, Greensville ON
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED
There is an opportunity at any time during this process for interested persons to review outstanding issues and bring concerns to the attention of the Project Managers. If you have any questions or comments or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact:
- Melanie Jajko, B.ES, Project Manager, E-mail eplanning@hamilton.ca
- Mike Bricks, MCIP, RPP, Project Manager, E-mail mbricks@ecoplans.com
Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
This Notice issued January 29th and February 5th, 2010
