Airport Conceptual Link Study

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The City of Hamilton (City) is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for the creation of a new link between Highway 6 South and Red Hill Business Park (RHBP). The 2018 Hamilton Transportation Master Plan (TMP) identified the creation of a new link between Highway 6 South and RHBP as a potential solution to improve the efficiency of goods movement in South Hamilton. This conceptual link has since been incorporated into the Strategic Transportation Network Review (STNR) and the 2024 development charge study. The opportunity and rationale for this connection was further advanced as part of the Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan completed in 2022. The next step is to determine the feasibility and preferred alignment of the Airport Conceptual Link by undertaking an MCEA.

The study will evaluate the feasibility and preferred alignment of this conceptual link, considering community connectivity, active transportation, and the potential to provide alternate access routes for emergency services and traffic movement.

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear thoughts on the proposed Airport Link, what are your transportation challenges on this route? How can the City ensure efficient movement of goods without adversely affecting neighbourhing communities?

The City of Hamilton (City) is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for the creation of a new link between Highway 6 South and Red Hill Business Park (RHBP). The 2018 Hamilton Transportation Master Plan (TMP) identified the creation of a new link between Highway 6 South and RHBP as a potential solution to improve the efficiency of goods movement in South Hamilton. This conceptual link has since been incorporated into the Strategic Transportation Network Review (STNR) and the 2024 development charge study. The opportunity and rationale for this connection was further advanced as part of the Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan completed in 2022. The next step is to determine the feasibility and preferred alignment of the Airport Conceptual Link by undertaking an MCEA.

The study will evaluate the feasibility and preferred alignment of this conceptual link, considering community connectivity, active transportation, and the potential to provide alternate access routes for emergency services and traffic movement.

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear thoughts on the proposed Airport Link, what are your transportation challenges on this route? How can the City ensure efficient movement of goods without adversely affecting neighbourhing communities?

Do you have a question about this project?

Notice of Collection: The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.18. Any personal information collected for Airport Conceptual Link Study will be used to evaluate a proposed link between Highway 6 South and the Red Hill Business Park to improve movement of people and goods, and to understand the concerns of Glanbrook community. Feedback will inform the design and be included in the Environmental Study Report. By providing your contact information you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors regarding updates on this Airport Conceptual Link Study. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Project Manager, Mobility Planning Transportation Planning, 9th Floor, 100 King Street W, Hamilton, ON, titi.onabanjo@hamilton.ca, 905-546-2424 Ext.3438.

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  • Share With the growth in Glanbrook and the airport I think a high-level road facility is badly needed even at current traffic volumes. I think the design standard should be sufficient for a posted speed of at least 80 km/h (similar to the 'expressways' in Calgary) if not a freeway design. I would like the north/south alignment to be broadly in line with Trinity Church Rd to give reasonable access to Binbrook (option 1), though it would be interesting if the alignment was built upon the abandoned railway (your number 3) to save property acquisition expenses. I think the road should be designed to allow expansion in future, the 4 lane Upper Red Hill and 4-5 lane Rymal road area is already having poor level of service at peak hours. thanks on Facebook Share With the growth in Glanbrook and the airport I think a high-level road facility is badly needed even at current traffic volumes. I think the design standard should be sufficient for a posted speed of at least 80 km/h (similar to the 'expressways' in Calgary) if not a freeway design. I would like the north/south alignment to be broadly in line with Trinity Church Rd to give reasonable access to Binbrook (option 1), though it would be interesting if the alignment was built upon the abandoned railway (your number 3) to save property acquisition expenses. I think the road should be designed to allow expansion in future, the 4 lane Upper Red Hill and 4-5 lane Rymal road area is already having poor level of service at peak hours. thanks on X (formerly Twitter) Share With the growth in Glanbrook and the airport I think a high-level road facility is badly needed even at current traffic volumes. I think the design standard should be sufficient for a posted speed of at least 80 km/h (similar to the 'expressways' in Calgary) if not a freeway design. I would like the north/south alignment to be broadly in line with Trinity Church Rd to give reasonable access to Binbrook (option 1), though it would be interesting if the alignment was built upon the abandoned railway (your number 3) to save property acquisition expenses. I think the road should be designed to allow expansion in future, the 4 lane Upper Red Hill and 4-5 lane Rymal road area is already having poor level of service at peak hours. thanks on Linkedin Email With the growth in Glanbrook and the airport I think a high-level road facility is badly needed even at current traffic volumes. I think the design standard should be sufficient for a posted speed of at least 80 km/h (similar to the 'expressways' in Calgary) if not a freeway design. I would like the north/south alignment to be broadly in line with Trinity Church Rd to give reasonable access to Binbrook (option 1), though it would be interesting if the alignment was built upon the abandoned railway (your number 3) to save property acquisition expenses. I think the road should be designed to allow expansion in future, the 4 lane Upper Red Hill and 4-5 lane Rymal road area is already having poor level of service at peak hours. thanks link

    With the growth in Glanbrook and the airport I think a high-level road facility is badly needed even at current traffic volumes. I think the design standard should be sufficient for a posted speed of at least 80 km/h (similar to the 'expressways' in Calgary) if not a freeway design. I would like the north/south alignment to be broadly in line with Trinity Church Rd to give reasonable access to Binbrook (option 1), though it would be interesting if the alignment was built upon the abandoned railway (your number 3) to save property acquisition expenses. I think the road should be designed to allow expansion in future, the 4 lane Upper Red Hill and 4-5 lane Rymal road area is already having poor level of service at peak hours. thanks

    Ja asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your interest in the Study. Please note that the Airport Conceptual Link Road is not intended to function as a Freeway or Parkway but as an Arterial road. The speed of the road will be a function of the road classification, however the design standards  and cross sectional designs will be determined during the later phases of the Study (Phases 3 and 4) and detailed design.

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    road safety
  • Share I notice that these proposed routes include paving over the Greenbelt. This was the exact same location that developers attempted to develop, and that the City agreed to 'have a firm urban boundary' and protect the greenbelt. Is the protected greenbelt being considered for this project? (It doesn't appear so) on Facebook Share I notice that these proposed routes include paving over the Greenbelt. This was the exact same location that developers attempted to develop, and that the City agreed to 'have a firm urban boundary' and protect the greenbelt. Is the protected greenbelt being considered for this project? (It doesn't appear so) on X (formerly Twitter) Share I notice that these proposed routes include paving over the Greenbelt. This was the exact same location that developers attempted to develop, and that the City agreed to 'have a firm urban boundary' and protect the greenbelt. Is the protected greenbelt being considered for this project? (It doesn't appear so) on Linkedin Email I notice that these proposed routes include paving over the Greenbelt. This was the exact same location that developers attempted to develop, and that the City agreed to 'have a firm urban boundary' and protect the greenbelt. Is the protected greenbelt being considered for this project? (It doesn't appear so) link

    I notice that these proposed routes include paving over the Greenbelt. This was the exact same location that developers attempted to develop, and that the City agreed to 'have a firm urban boundary' and protect the greenbelt. Is the protected greenbelt being considered for this project? (It doesn't appear so)

    Mount Hope Parent asked about 2 months ago

    This study is considering all approved plans including firm urban boundary and protection of Greenbelt. Through the evaluation process, the study will strive to minimize impacts on natural and cultural environments and determine a preferred alignment.

  • Share On slide 18 of your public consultation deck showing the 'contraint areas of the 4 alternative options' you have included a variety of public points of interest outside of the study area, but have failed to show two important ones: A church (where people cross White Church between their parking lot and the Church - Case United) and a elementary school (Bellstone School) BOTH of which are on three of your four proposed routes. Is there a reason you have not reflected these? (Both representing vulnerable road users impacted by the use of White Church Road) on Facebook Share On slide 18 of your public consultation deck showing the 'contraint areas of the 4 alternative options' you have included a variety of public points of interest outside of the study area, but have failed to show two important ones: A church (where people cross White Church between their parking lot and the Church - Case United) and a elementary school (Bellstone School) BOTH of which are on three of your four proposed routes. Is there a reason you have not reflected these? (Both representing vulnerable road users impacted by the use of White Church Road) on X (formerly Twitter) Share On slide 18 of your public consultation deck showing the 'contraint areas of the 4 alternative options' you have included a variety of public points of interest outside of the study area, but have failed to show two important ones: A church (where people cross White Church between their parking lot and the Church - Case United) and a elementary school (Bellstone School) BOTH of which are on three of your four proposed routes. Is there a reason you have not reflected these? (Both representing vulnerable road users impacted by the use of White Church Road) on Linkedin Email On slide 18 of your public consultation deck showing the 'contraint areas of the 4 alternative options' you have included a variety of public points of interest outside of the study area, but have failed to show two important ones: A church (where people cross White Church between their parking lot and the Church - Case United) and a elementary school (Bellstone School) BOTH of which are on three of your four proposed routes. Is there a reason you have not reflected these? (Both representing vulnerable road users impacted by the use of White Church Road) link

    On slide 18 of your public consultation deck showing the 'contraint areas of the 4 alternative options' you have included a variety of public points of interest outside of the study area, but have failed to show two important ones: A church (where people cross White Church between their parking lot and the Church - Case United) and a elementary school (Bellstone School) BOTH of which are on three of your four proposed routes. Is there a reason you have not reflected these? (Both representing vulnerable road users impacted by the use of White Church Road)

    Mount Hope Parent asked about 2 months ago

    Thank your observation. All sensitive land uses, including the Church and Bellstone School will be taken into consideration when determining the preferred alternative solution. We are aware that both sites are significant to the Glanbrook Community and will ensure that their impacts are documented throughout the course of the Study.

  • Share What is the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link study? (Incl Consultant Fees) on Facebook Share What is the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link study? (Incl Consultant Fees) on X (formerly Twitter) Share What is the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link study? (Incl Consultant Fees) on Linkedin Email What is the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link study? (Incl Consultant Fees) link

    What is the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link study? (Incl Consultant Fees)

    Mount Hope Parent asked about 1 month ago

    At this stage of the Study, the project team cannot categorically state the cost of the Airport Conceptual Link Study. Part of the purpose of this Study is to determine the most cost effective road alignment while also taking into consideration technical analysis, natural, cultural and socio-economic environments.

  • Share If your going to fill those fields in with Surveys of homes and your going to make it a 4 lane ...DO IT ! and !!! double up the Hwy 6 by-pass to the 403 to a 4 lane at the same time because the Linc is not cutting it during the rush hour timelines ...... the City should have never CHEAPED OUT when they built the Linc/Redhill , it should have been 6 lanes ... so don't make more mistakes ... DO IT RIGHT this time .. show the people of Hamilton that you have a head on your shoulders ... AND !!! when you convert Main St into a Two way have 2 lanes going East and Two lanes going West with a Center turn lane right down the middle of the road from Dundurn St to the Delta ( NO BIKE LANES PERIOD ) on Facebook Share If your going to fill those fields in with Surveys of homes and your going to make it a 4 lane ...DO IT ! and !!! double up the Hwy 6 by-pass to the 403 to a 4 lane at the same time because the Linc is not cutting it during the rush hour timelines ...... the City should have never CHEAPED OUT when they built the Linc/Redhill , it should have been 6 lanes ... so don't make more mistakes ... DO IT RIGHT this time .. show the people of Hamilton that you have a head on your shoulders ... AND !!! when you convert Main St into a Two way have 2 lanes going East and Two lanes going West with a Center turn lane right down the middle of the road from Dundurn St to the Delta ( NO BIKE LANES PERIOD ) on X (formerly Twitter) Share If your going to fill those fields in with Surveys of homes and your going to make it a 4 lane ...DO IT ! and !!! double up the Hwy 6 by-pass to the 403 to a 4 lane at the same time because the Linc is not cutting it during the rush hour timelines ...... the City should have never CHEAPED OUT when they built the Linc/Redhill , it should have been 6 lanes ... so don't make more mistakes ... DO IT RIGHT this time .. show the people of Hamilton that you have a head on your shoulders ... AND !!! when you convert Main St into a Two way have 2 lanes going East and Two lanes going West with a Center turn lane right down the middle of the road from Dundurn St to the Delta ( NO BIKE LANES PERIOD ) on Linkedin Email If your going to fill those fields in with Surveys of homes and your going to make it a 4 lane ...DO IT ! and !!! double up the Hwy 6 by-pass to the 403 to a 4 lane at the same time because the Linc is not cutting it during the rush hour timelines ...... the City should have never CHEAPED OUT when they built the Linc/Redhill , it should have been 6 lanes ... so don't make more mistakes ... DO IT RIGHT this time .. show the people of Hamilton that you have a head on your shoulders ... AND !!! when you convert Main St into a Two way have 2 lanes going East and Two lanes going West with a Center turn lane right down the middle of the road from Dundurn St to the Delta ( NO BIKE LANES PERIOD ) link

    If your going to fill those fields in with Surveys of homes and your going to make it a 4 lane ...DO IT ! and !!! double up the Hwy 6 by-pass to the 403 to a 4 lane at the same time because the Linc is not cutting it during the rush hour timelines ...... the City should have never CHEAPED OUT when they built the Linc/Redhill , it should have been 6 lanes ... so don't make more mistakes ... DO IT RIGHT this time .. show the people of Hamilton that you have a head on your shoulders ... AND !!! when you convert Main St into a Two way have 2 lanes going East and Two lanes going West with a Center turn lane right down the middle of the road from Dundurn St to the Delta ( NO BIKE LANES PERIOD )

    Joe Mac asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in the Study, we appreciate your feedback and participation in this public process. Your input is valued by the project team and will be taken into consideration as part of the technical analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions.

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    traffic congestion
  • Share Hi. How will you ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety at the crossing of the Chippewa trail? on Facebook Share Hi. How will you ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety at the crossing of the Chippewa trail? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi. How will you ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety at the crossing of the Chippewa trail? on Linkedin Email Hi. How will you ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety at the crossing of the Chippewa trail? link

    Hi. How will you ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety at the crossing of the Chippewa trail?

    Runner101 asked 2 months ago

    In the early stage of the study, the project team is determining a preferred road alignment. The intersection and cross-section configuration will be confirmed in later phases of the study with all road users safety and accessiblity kept in mind.

    pedestrian safety,cyclist safety
    pedestrian safety cyclist safety
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