1. The meeting minutes summarized a meeting of the Good Neighbourly Relations Committee for the New Champlain Bridge Corridor project. 2. Representatives from Infrastructure Canada, the boroughs of Verdun and Sud-Ouest, and Signature on the Saint Lawrence presented on sound walls and took questions from citizen committee members. 3. Questions from citizen members addressed topics like ambient noise measurements, landscaping, the effectiveness of barriers, and how the project would impact noise levels experienced by residents. Representatives provided responses and commitments to follow up on certain issues at a future meeting.

1. MEETING MINUTESSignature on the Saint-Laurent G.P.
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Minutes No.: 04_CBV-VSO Project Name: Verdun/Sud-Ouest Good Neighbourly Relations
Committee for the New Champlain Bridge Corridor
Project
EDMS Reference No.: 181201-A0000-3RMB-000008 Project No.: 181201
Date of Meeting: June 15, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Elgar Community Centre Room: Main hall
In attendance:
Partner members:
Vincent Jarry, Senior Director, New Champlain
Bridge, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Jean-François Parenteau, Mayor of the Borough of
Verdun
Benoit Dorais, Mayor of the Sud-Ouest Borough
James Byrns, Ville de Montréal
Signature on the Saint Lawrence (SSL) team:
Dan Genest, Director, Coordination
Élise Beauregard, Coordinator, Visual Quality
Marthe Robitaille, Environment Director
Citizen members:
Seraya Speer
François Labelle
Sarah Chouinard
Daniel Brasseur
Leanne Ruberry
Marie-Josée Béliveau
Mario Langlois
Billy Walsh
c.c. : Hubert Fortin, Michael Ryan Wiseman, Philippe Dubeau, Natacha Alexandroff and Philippe Pépin
Subject: Good Neighbourly Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
Numbering of the articles:
The first digit represents the number of the meeting covered in the minutes.
The second digit represents the number of the meeting at which the article was discussed for the first time.
The third digit refers to the chapter number.
The fourth digit refers to the article number discussed.
Point # Subject Follow-
through
Date/Status
1. Opening of the meeting
1.1. Presentation of the meeting agenda and welcoming of the new committee member,
Leanne Ruberry, a representative of Bell, one of the major employers on L’Île-des-
Soeurs.
2. Presentation on sound walls
2.1 Ms. Robitaille presented the main concepts and results of the acoustics study carried out
to determine the location for the sound walls. Ms. Beauregard completed the presentation
by providing details about the urban integration aspect. A paper copy of the presentation
was given to every committee member and a PDF of the presentation was posted on the
website: http://www.newchamplain.ca/neightbourhood/june-15-2016/
3. Question period for Committee members
Questions Answers
3.1 Clarifications about the
ambient noise
measurements and
access to information
Ms. Robitaille explained that the measurements were
presented in the environmental and social impact study.
The measurements taken by SSL are from May 2015. For
the Sax sector, the ambient noise was measured in 2014
with the old Nuns’ Island bridge, which was closer to the
residences than the bypass bridge.
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Point # Subject Follow-
through
Date/Status
3.2 Consideration of conifers
for winter
Ms. Beauregard explained that the first landscaping plans
call for sustainable species that remain green even in
winter, such as spruce, cedar, etc., but that this option was
not possible for the climbing plants. The preferred
landscaping solution will be presented at the next Good
Neighbourly Relations Committee meeting, which is
planned for October 5, 2016.
SSL October 5
3.3 Clarification of the type of
noise in slide 9 (ambient
or project) and doubts
about effectiveness of the
barriers as sound screens
for sectors M1-M2
Slide 9 represents only project noise. The ambient noise is
used to establish the starting criteria only. The acoustics
study determined that 1.1-m barriers meet the noise criteria
to be upheld for the Sud-Ouest sectors. The noise in this
sector (slide 26) also comes from the railway, and in some
locations, the railway cuts the noise from the highway, due
to its location and height.
3.4 Possibility that noise from
the highway and railway
may be reflected toward
the Sud-Ouest by the
Verdun sound wall
There is always the possibility of a reflection effect, but the
studies show that the sound walls do not create an impact
on the adjacent side.
The distance is such that the wall cannot influence the
noise on the Sud-Ouest side.
3.5 Effectiveness of walls
based on texture, opaque
vs. transparent, and
maintenance
SSL is relying on performance criteria and the type of wall
selected was determined, first, by its effectiveness for
mitigating noise and it must meet the established criteria,
whether the walls are opaque or transparent. Second, in
the case of Verdun, the visual quality criterion led to the
choice of an opaque wall, to increase the residents’ comfort
level. This recommendation was made by the Visual
Quality Advisory Team (ECQV) made up of architects,
urban planners and landscaping specialists. On Nuns’
Island, a transparent wall was chosen for esthetic reasons.
The maintenance criterion is secondary in the choice of the
materials, since SSL has the obligation to maintain the
infrastructures and keep them in good condition for the next
30 years.
3.6 Clarifications about the
visibility of the highway
from the second or higher
floors, doubts about the
effectiveness of the sound
walls and the height of the
walls near May Street
The walls in the May Street area will be 2.1 m tall with the
barriers.
With regard to the visual aspect, the drivers will not see the
residents. For the residents’ visual horizon, the actual
situation is harder to define, but the residents should be
able to see vehicles from their second floors. SSL is not
trying to make a visual screen.
Mr. Genest pointed out that right now, there is no sound
wall. This situation will be changed with the addition of a
green sound wall from LaSalle to Wellington. The raising of
the highway will also create a new environment, despite the
fact that it is coming closer to the residents. The
landscaping will be optimized in this sector to create a
dampening effect between the highway and the
neighbourhood. On slide 27, two lines of trees are planned
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Point # Subject Follow-
through
Date/Status
to create this dampening effect between the highway and
the houses.
Mr. Parenteau explained that the relocation and expansion
of the highway will change the residents’ view and that it is
important to take into consideration all the aspects of the
situation: the new infrastructures, the sound walls and
barriers (6 to 7 feet) and the landscaping.
In the fall, the situation will be clarified when SSL presents
the landscaping. SSL October 5
3.7 Improvement in sound
environment for Verdun
residents between LaSalle
and Wellington
SSL confirmed that the project will improve the acoustic
environment in this sector.
3.8 Tranquillity at night for
residents living on the
second floor
The noise criteria for the acoustics studies have to assess
the noise at a specific height – 1.5 m off the ground – and
at 5 m from the most sensitive dwelling. With the walls and
the raising of the highway, there will be a perceptible
increase for the residents. These criteria are standard and
used for all roadwork projects in Québec.
In the May Street sector, with a height of 2.1 m, the wall will
come half-way up the window.
3.9 Types of coating The acoustics studies carried out by qualified engineers
take different criteria into account, including coating. At the
next meeting, SSL will specify the type of coating and its
noise-dampening effectiveness.
SSL October 5
3.10 Planting of trees between
the railway and highway
and perception of noise by
cyclists and pedestrians
Ms. Robitaille explained that the acoustics studies do not
have to specifically consider the perception of noise for
cyclists or bicycles, but the estimated noise applies to them
as well as the residents in the sector, as do the planned
mitigation measures. On the Nuns’ Island portion, the wall
will block the noise for these users.
3.11 Loss of Victorian houses
as a visual and sound
screen and difference in
sound volume between
front of house and
backyard (10 dBA) and no
sound protection for multi-
storey houses/buildings
Ms. Robitaille explained that the closer the wall to the
sound source, the more effective it is.
Mr. Parenteau added that it would be interesting to see the
ambient noise levels calculated when the Victoria houses
were there.
For the ambient noise, the measurements were taken in
front of the houses, not in the backyards. The acoustics
studies are conservative to ensure that the criteria are met
for the various situations encountered in the area.
3.12 New 55 dBA noise
criterion in backyards
based on development
plan near highways/new
roadworks
The criteria selected by Infrastructure Canada and used by
the MTQ were presented to the various stakeholders and
augmented using calculation methods with the MDDELCC
criteria. In the environmental evaluation process launched
in December 2012, these criteria were discussed for two
years before being accepted by the various parties.
Mr. Genest acknowledged, however, that the partners are
not insensitive to the worries and concerns of the residents
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Date/Status
in the May Street sector, given the creation of a new sound
environment after the removal of the Victorian houses.
3.13 Posting of the
presentation and minutes
on the website
Ms. Lassonde confirmed that the presentation and minutes
would be posted on the website as quickly as possible.
SSL June 16
3.14 Speed limit on federal
section and speed control
Mr. Jarry reported that the speed limit is 70 km/h and that
traffic control is provided by the Sûreté du Québec.
3.15 Presence of a low wall to
protect cyclists on the
multi-use path on the new
bridge
Other than the protection barriers, no other wall is planned.
3.16 Impact of raising the
highway to the same level
as the railway and
presence of sound wall on
ambient noise in the Sud-
Ouest and possibility of
working with CN to find a
solution for the sound
environment in the Sud-
Ouest which is so harmful
to public health: re-
evaluating the situation
taking the entire
environment into account
The choice of the wall in Verdun will not reflect noise into
the Sud-Ouest.
This has been noted and SSL will look into it more
carefully.
SSL October 5
3.17 Noise diffraction for
Fougères sector (I3)
Mr. Genest confirmed that the distance and the existing
built environment mean that the project will have no effect
on the noise in this sector, no matter what type of wall is
selected.
3.18 Cost of a better solution
and cost of sound walls
SSL is under an outcome obligation, so our solution
ensures this outcome will be achieved. If the criteria are
changed, the solution will have to be reviewed in order to
achieve the required outcome. By the linear metre, at a
height of 2.5 m, it ranges between $2,000 and $3,000.
3.19 Satisfaction with
effectiveness of nearby
sound walls but creation
of a new sound
environment for homes
further away from the
infrastructure
Ms. Robitaille pointed out that noise does not fall back
down except under particular weather conditions. It is
above all diffracted noise that may change the sound
environment for the homes that are further away.
3.20 Explanation of decibels In the country, there is a sound environment of 40 dBA. In a
room like this, it is more like 55 dBA. Near a highway, it is
about 75-70. At 80 dBA, we are talking about harmful noise
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Point # Subject Follow-
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Date/Status
levels.
A presentation on noise management that was given on
February 3 can be found on the website:
http://www.newchamplain.ca/neightbourhood/february-3-
2016/
3.21 Status of GHG offsetting
issue
The contract provides for a reimbursement of 60,600 tons,
and the offsetting arrangements are flexible. In the project’s
critical path, this is not a priority, as it needs to be done by
2019. By the end of autumn, we should have a clearer
picture of the situation. Infrastructure Canada specified that
one tree offsets two tons.
IC October 6
4.0 Presentation of the work under way and to come
4.1 Mr. Genest presented the work under way and planned until October 2016. A paper copy
of the presentation was given to every committee member and a PDF of the presentation
was posted on the website: http://www.newchamplain.ca/neightbourhood/june-15-2016/
5.0 Follow-up on Actions and Measures
5.1 SSL followed up on various items: sound walls, landscaping (October 6), overpasses
(under way), and lighting on René-Lévesque Boulevard.
5.2 IC is still doing the feasibility study for the fourth lane with the Ville de Montréal.
5.3 Ville de Montréal: Access to Nun’s Island canal Montréal’s Service de mise en valeur du
territoire is currently conducting a study on the sector and will have to take into account
the future route of the LRS, which will delay the process a bit.
For the future of the bypass bridge, an opportunity and constraint analysis has been
conducted and submitted to the government for a decision.
Pointe-Saint-Charles trucking: Trucks can take Wellington, Butler and Saint-Patrick. The
neighbourhood police station has been informed that many trucks are taking Centre
Street and they will follow up.
5.4 Borough of Verdun: One-way traffic on Gilberte-Dubé / Rushbrooke: The borough
decided to go with the status quo, which is one-way toward Wellington along Gilberte-
Dubé Street, for a variety of reasons: insufficient width to accommodate two-way traffic,
the cycling path and parking, as well as the efficiency of the traffic lights.
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6.0 Question period for Committee members
Intervention Follow-through
6.1 Feedback on Atwater
exchange configuration
(slide) and possibility of a
roundabout, taking
sustainable development
criteria into account
In this sector, there is not enough space in both directions,
and there are a number of constraints, including the
Atwater tunnel and the railway. A traffic light is best to allow
movement north and south, which is not the case at
present.
From an urban integration perspective, a new view will be
created toward the Atwater plant, which is heritage
architecture.
We will present the final plans for the Atwater sector later
this fall.
SSL June 15
6.2 Clarifications about
access routes to
downtown for traffic from
the South Shore
The movement from Nuns’ Island toward Bonaventure has
been maintained. The closure of exit 60 brings the traffic
toward Atwater and the Turcot project directs cars on
LaVérendrye toward Atwater. The Ville de Montréal has a
lot of work going on in this sector.
Mr. Parenteau pointed out that for Bonaventure, a detour
by way of Duke is required.
6.3 Cumulative impact on the
closure of exit 60 on traffic
directed toward Atwater
and other closures related
to the project
Mr. Genest reiterated that the next years will be difficult
from a mobility standpoint. Despite cooperation among the
major projects and all the planning efforts, construction on
these projects will be done in tandem and there is no clear,
easy solution.
6.4 Major concerns about the
convergence of traffic
around Atwater and
maintaining the residents’
quality of life
Mr. Parenteau acknowledged that the sector will be very
busy over the coming years. The City and the boroughs are
very aware of the situation and mitigation measures are
expected to be announced shortly. Good communication
about the roadwork and the traffic disruptions is essential.
Check 511 and, whenever possible, use active transit.
VdM TBD
6.5 Clarification about
alternative routes for
trucks when there are
detours
The proposed detour plans are developed to allow for the
movement of all types of vehicles, including trucks.
7.0 Question period for the public
7.1 Impact of the closure of
exit 60 on the #12 bus
route, possibility of a stop
at Charlevoix and
increased bus frequency
Mr. Parenteau explained that the STM is working on the
issue and that the shortest detour toward the destination
will be taken and that an increase in the bus frequency is
under study. Announcements will be made soon and
communicated to the residents.
VdM Completed
7.2 Opportunity presented by
REM project to make the
city more sustainable and
to demand electric buses
as Brossard has done
Mr. Parenteau said he was in full agreement with the
proposal.
7.3 Clarification about the
closure of Atwater
With the exception of a weekend closure planned for this
fall, there are no closures planned for Atwater.
7.4 Access to the river for The local residents have already asked and regular follow-
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Pointe-Saint-Charles and
cutting down trees for the
bypass bridge
up is being presented at every Good Neighbourly Relations
Committee meeting by the Ville de Montréal. Mr. Byrns
explained that Gaétan-Laberge will become an urban
boulevard with new paths for pedestrians and cyclists. To
create an access way between Pointe-St-Charles and
Gaétan Laberge, a passage would need to be created to
get over the railway. This request has been included in the
development study for the sector, even though the cost
would be significant.
7.5 Better signage for cycling
paths: poor signage on
the path under the bypass
bridge for the ice bridge
SSL will follow up as soon as possible. SSL June 21
8. Adjournment
8.1 Next meetings The next committee meeting will be on Wednesday,
October 5, and will discuss landscaping.
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Sud-Ouest borough (room to be determined).
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