Lake to Lake Route Implementation in Markham Presentation to City of Markham Development Services Committee (DSC) Stephen Collins Acting Commissioner, Transportation Services September 6, 2016
Regional Official Plan 2
Where are we now? 2008 2012 - 2013 2014 York Region York Region Pedestrian and Priority Projects Completes Design Cycling Master Identified Feasibility Study Plan Investigation of Funding and Implementation Partnership Opportunities 2014 - present 2014 - present 3
About Lake to Lake Route 4
Lake to Lake Route proposed length 2/3 of the Route is already built 5
Lake to Lake Route in Markham MARKHAM Example signage 6
Facility Types in Markham On-Road Signed Off-Road Shared Use Bike Route Multi-use Path In-Boulevard Path 3.1 km 0.5 km 1.1 km 3.0 m 3.0 m Width Varies Existing Existing Existing Upgraded to multi-use path Upgraded to paved trail Wayfinding signage
Status Update - Lake to Lake in Markham • York Region has started detailed design • Kick-off meeting held Feb 3, 2016 with Stantec Consulting • Current at 30% design, completion anticipated in early 2017 • Construction start anticipated in Spring 2017 (subject to availability of funds) • York Region was successful in its application to MTO for the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Fund • $325,000 Provincial commitment • Construction must be completed by March 2018 • Need partnership with Markham 8
Funding Breakdown $1,367,000 $1,416,000 $325,000 = $3,107,000 + + YORK REGION CITY OF MARKHAM PROVINCIAL GRANT TOTAL COST (MTO) Proposed Funding for Design and Construction 9
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