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This consultation has concluded.
March 2023 Update
Based on feedback, the City will make curb inlet catch basins the required standard on arterial and collector roadways within Barrie. This decision means there will be:
increased roadway usability and fewer obstructions for vehicles and cyclists
increased asset life expectancy
decreased road surface repair costs over time
decreased future asphalt resurfacing project costs and timelines
3.2.14 Catch Basins Catch basins shall be located upstream of pedestrian crossings, at street intersections such as to avoid driveways, sidewalks, and walkways and, where possible, to outlet into maintenance holes.
Type: The single (CB) and double (DCB) catch basin types shall be designed based on OPSDs, using precast concrete and amended to provide a minimum of 900mm sump. CB and DCB types that are located on arterial and collector roadways shall be curb inlet style per OPSD 400.082 and shall meet the requirements of OPSD 401.080 (fish type cover), except where high flow covers are required. All local roadways shall have catch basins with flat square frames and fish type covers as per OPSD 400.050, except where high flow covers are required.
Introduction The City of Barrie is considering proposed changes to its infrastructure standards, and is looking to get feedback from stakeholders, specifically developers and developer consultants, industry associations, industry representatives, as well as members of the public who may be interested.
Changes made to the standards have the potential to impact how all of Barrie infrastructure is built, and as such, we want to ensure that stakeholders have the opportunity to participate.
Proposed change: Relocating catch basins to improve transportation safety on arterial and collector roadways To improve transportation safety and overall roadway usability, the City is considering options to relocate catch basin grates from the travelled portion of all arterial and collector roads by implementing a requirement to use catch basin solutions that relocate the catch basin grate from the travelled portion of the roadway to the boulevard space behind or in line with the curb line.
To note:
Catch basins are normally located on the outermost extent of the roadway where they collect stormwater through a grate that is installed flush to the asphalt surface at the base of the curb, protruding into the roadway.
Over time, catch basin grates can move out of alignment with the asphalt surface, which creates an obstacle for motorists and cyclists.
The catch basin can act as a fault point that accelerates deterioration of the roadway, further increasing the size of the obstacle to motorists and cyclists.
Effective stormwater drainage remains the priority function of any alternative considered.
This proposed change aligns with City Council's 2018-2022 Strategic Priority of Improving the Ability to get Around.
When providing your feedback, please consider the following images/examples:
A settled catch basin that motorists and cyclists will treat as an obstacle.
A relatively new catch basin causing early asphalt failure, avoidance path shown.
A catch basin and maintenance hole in sequence, avoidance path shown.
A double catch basin that is relatively new, but most cyclists will avoid them as there are several surface transitions.
Extensive decay of road and curb surface that appears to have originated at catch basin.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of the road surface by motorists and cyclists.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of the road surface by motorists and cyclists.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of road surface by motorists and cyclists.
How to provide feedback In late summer 2023, the City welcomed input on the proposed changes to the catch basins.
Feedback was provided via the Discussion Forum and Quick Polls below, or directly to Michael Munshaw, Supervisor of Engineering Standards, Corporate Asset Management.
The deadline for feedback was September 7, 2022.
March 2023 Update
Based on feedback, the City will make curb inlet catch basins the required standard on arterial and collector roadways within Barrie. This decision means there will be:
increased roadway usability and fewer obstructions for vehicles and cyclists
increased asset life expectancy
decreased road surface repair costs over time
decreased future asphalt resurfacing project costs and timelines
3.2.14 Catch Basins Catch basins shall be located upstream of pedestrian crossings, at street intersections such as to avoid driveways, sidewalks, and walkways and, where possible, to outlet into maintenance holes.
Type: The single (CB) and double (DCB) catch basin types shall be designed based on OPSDs, using precast concrete and amended to provide a minimum of 900mm sump. CB and DCB types that are located on arterial and collector roadways shall be curb inlet style per OPSD 400.082 and shall meet the requirements of OPSD 401.080 (fish type cover), except where high flow covers are required. All local roadways shall have catch basins with flat square frames and fish type covers as per OPSD 400.050, except where high flow covers are required.
Introduction The City of Barrie is considering proposed changes to its infrastructure standards, and is looking to get feedback from stakeholders, specifically developers and developer consultants, industry associations, industry representatives, as well as members of the public who may be interested.
Changes made to the standards have the potential to impact how all of Barrie infrastructure is built, and as such, we want to ensure that stakeholders have the opportunity to participate.
Proposed change: Relocating catch basins to improve transportation safety on arterial and collector roadways To improve transportation safety and overall roadway usability, the City is considering options to relocate catch basin grates from the travelled portion of all arterial and collector roads by implementing a requirement to use catch basin solutions that relocate the catch basin grate from the travelled portion of the roadway to the boulevard space behind or in line with the curb line.
To note:
Catch basins are normally located on the outermost extent of the roadway where they collect stormwater through a grate that is installed flush to the asphalt surface at the base of the curb, protruding into the roadway.
Over time, catch basin grates can move out of alignment with the asphalt surface, which creates an obstacle for motorists and cyclists.
The catch basin can act as a fault point that accelerates deterioration of the roadway, further increasing the size of the obstacle to motorists and cyclists.
Effective stormwater drainage remains the priority function of any alternative considered.
This proposed change aligns with City Council's 2018-2022 Strategic Priority of Improving the Ability to get Around.
When providing your feedback, please consider the following images/examples:
A settled catch basin that motorists and cyclists will treat as an obstacle.
A relatively new catch basin causing early asphalt failure, avoidance path shown.
A catch basin and maintenance hole in sequence, avoidance path shown.
A double catch basin that is relatively new, but most cyclists will avoid them as there are several surface transitions.
Extensive decay of road and curb surface that appears to have originated at catch basin.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of the road surface by motorists and cyclists.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of the road surface by motorists and cyclists.
A potential solution, allowing for 100% use of road surface by motorists and cyclists.
How to provide feedback In late summer 2023, the City welcomed input on the proposed changes to the catch basins.
Feedback was provided via the Discussion Forum and Quick Polls below, or directly to Michael Munshaw, Supervisor of Engineering Standards, Corporate Asset Management.
Infrastructure updates: Catch Basins is currently at this stage
This part of the public and stakeholder consultation will help the City gain initial feedback. The deadline for feedback is Sept. 7, 2022.
Under Review
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Contributions to this consultation will be evaluated and reviewed. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
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The final outcomes of the consultation will be shared. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
