FAQ’s
What is the purpose of this study?
The existing traffic volumes at this intersection are reaching the capacity for a stop sign. The purpose of this study is to identify short term and long term improvements at this intersection. Improvements may include signalization or a roundabout, approach road realignments, added turning lanes or illumination.
What is the approved plan for the Highway 7A & County Road 10 Intersection Improvements Preliminary Design Study?
To be determined.
How will the public be involved during the study?
There are a number of ways the public can get involved. These include:
- Contact the Project Team directly. Visit the “Contact Us” page on this website for more details.
- Participate in the Public Information Centres. Two (2) Public Information Centres will be held at key milestones to engage the public, and provide an opportunity for two-way communication with the Project Team.
- Visit this project website. The Project Website will be updated regularly to provide information on events including the Public Information Centres, and availability of project documentation.
- Review the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) during the 30-day public review period and provide your comments. The TESR will be released at the end of the study, following the two Public Information Centres.
How will the public be notified of the study and key project milestones?
We will use the following methods to notify the public of key project milestones:
- Letters and notices will be sent to contacts on the project mailing list to solicit comments and suggestions.
- Notices will be published in the Peterborough This Week and Kawartha Lakes This Week local newspapers.
- Notices will be posted on the “Consultation” page of this website.
I would like to join the project mailing list. How do I sign up?
Visit the “Contact Us” page of the project website to fill out a comment form or email the Project Team at project-team@Hwy7ACavan.ca.
What is a Preliminary Design Study?
A project typically goes through several study phases before it is tendered for construction. The phases are: Planning, Preliminary Design, and Detail Design. Each phase involves an increasing level of detail as the study progresses.
Preliminary Design is a broader study with an end goal of selecting a preferred alternative to address the problem / opportunity. A list of alternatives is generated that would address study objectives. The alternatives are evaluated using a set of criteria along with stakeholder engagement to determine the preferred alternative. Preliminary drawings are developed for the preferred alternative at this stage.
How will the preferred alternative / preferred plan be selected? Do I have a say?
To ensure there is reasonable and adequate justification to proceed with the improvements and that the need for the study is clearly demonstrated, the MTO Class EA process requires that Planning Alternatives be considered. Planning Alternatives are assessed against a set of evaluation criteria such as: ability to reasonably address the identified transportation needs and opportunities, and potential impacts to the natural, socio-economic and cultural environment. The assessment is completed in conjunction with public input.
Design alternatives and the evaluation criteria will be presented at PIC #1 while the preferred alternative will be presented at PIC #2. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the PICs, and submit comments to the Project Team about the Planning Alternatives and evaluation criteria.