Public Information Centre #2 - Notice

Ontario Government Notice
Notice of Public Involvement Centres
Highway 417, (Ottawa Queensway)
Preliminary Design Study and Environmental Assessment
from Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road
MTO G.W.P. 663-93-00

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in partnership with Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) Associates Limited and in consultation with the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission, is undertaking a Preliminary Design Study and Class Environmental Assessment of the Ottawa Queensway (Highway 417) from Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road.

The study is assessing the short and longer term needs of this section of the Queensway in terms of potential operational improvements, Transportation Demand Measures (TDM), and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in order to enhance mobility and reduce congestion.

The Queensway study is intended to evaluate opportunities to optimize the use of the existing facility, while providing for the efficient movement of people and goods and reducing gridlock.

Study Area

Highway 417 (Ottawa Queensway)
Preliminary Design Study and Environmental Assessment
from Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road
MTO G.W.P. 663-93-00

This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group "B" projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) with the opportunity for public input throughout. Three rounds of Public Involvement Centres (PICs) are planned at key points in the study to provide the public with information regarding the study and to receive public input. The PICs will be a 'drop in' format with representatives of the MTO and TSH in attendance to answer questions about the study.

The first round of PICs was held in January 2003 and the second round will be held in June 2004. The second round of PICs will provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the following:

• Information from the first round of PICs concerning project need, issues, existing conditions and process;
• Updated traffic analysis; and
• Alternative designs, their assessment and evaluation and the selection of a Technically Preferred Alternative.

The PICs are scheduled for:

Upon completion of the study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report will be available for public review and comment. A notice of submission will be published at that time.

Comments

With the exception of personal information, all comments received will become part of the public record.

We are interested in receiving your comments or concerns regarding this project. Please feel free to contact either of the individuals listed below if you would like to discuss any issue related to this study.

Additional project information is available on the Ministry of Transportation website: Ottawa Queensway Study

Des reseignements sur ce programme sont disponsibles en français en composant (613) 592-3699 Ext. 238, Ms. Danielle Chartrand.