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Doug Saccoccia, P.Eng. Peter Nielsen, C.E.T. June 6th, 2017

Summary Presentation

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What is Active Transportation?

Definition: Active Transportation refers to human powered or non-motorized modes of travel

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Background Information

• In 2014, the County completed an update to our

Transportation Master Plan (TMP) which identified the promotion of Active Transportation as an important measure that increases the sustainability of our community

• In January of 2016, the Active Transportation

Master Plan (ATMP) commenced following the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process

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Study Process

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Planning Document

Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) Official Plan

Transportation Transportation Policies

Construction Programs

Economic Development Collaboration with local stakeholders Peterborough & the Kawarthas Classics Road Cycling Routes Development Subdivision Agreements Impose Provisions (e.g. inclusion of sidewalks in design)

Transportation Master Plan (TMP)

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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Municipal Staff: Chris Bradley, Director of Public Works Doug Saccoccia, Assistant Manager, E&D Bill Grylls, Manager of Operations Brian McMillan, Director of Public Works Suzanne Lean, Public Works Clerk Harold Nelson, Manager of Public Works Laura Stone, Junior Planner Sue Sauvé, Tran. Demand Mgmt. Planner Peter Nielsen, Manager of E&D Keziah Holden, Senior Planner Matt Fairfield, GIS Technologist Candice White, CAO/Clerk/Treasurer Mike Richardson, Manager of Rec. Services Lois O’Neill Jackson, CAO/Economic Dev. Eleanor J. Rath, CAO/Economic Dev. Accessibility Advisory Committee: Angie Chittick, Manager of Community & Corporate Services / Clerk Parks Canada: Lance Sherk, Business Development Advisor Ministry of Transportation: Christina Klein, Head Traffic Otonabee Region Conservation Authority: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Peterborough Public Health: Janet Dawson, Health Promoter, Healthy Public Policy Kate Dunford, Public Health Nurse Peterborough Economic Development: Tracie Bertrand, Director of Tourism and Communications Susan Quinlan, Tourism Development Lead

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Vision Statement

“To promote leadership and community partnerships that make the region of the County of Peterborough a healthy, prosperous and sustainable community, with Active Transportation as a key component of a safe, accessible, integrated transportation system linking where we live, work and play”

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Consultation

Value Planning Workshop - March 8th, 2016 County Council Chambers Community Café - March 29th, 2016 Lakefield-Smith Community Centre PIC No. 1 - July 16th, 2016 Peterborough Pulse ATMP Evaluation Workshop – Sept. 7th, 2016 Bridgenorth Community Hall PIC No. 2 - March 25th, 2017 Lakefield-Smith Community Centre On-Line Survey Website based Social Media Platforms Twitter, Facebook, County and Township websites Attendance at local meetings Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR), Peterborough Bicycle Advisory Committee, Sustainable Peterborough, International Trails Day, etc.

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Health

• Most Canadians are physically inactive
• Active Transportation offers an opportunity to be physically

active

• Each hour of moderate or vigorous physical activity per week is

associated with a 4-9% reduction in the risk of death from all causes

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Safety

• Concerns for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians led the

Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario to complete a Pedestrian Death Review and Cyclist Death Review.

• All Active Transportation related injuries and deaths are

preventable

• Research shows that to improve safety there needs to be:

– An increase in the number of people using active modes

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– Safer policies and infrastructure that supports the vulnerable road users

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Environment

• Active Transportation is virtually non-polluting and can contribute to

reduced air pollution

• Active Transportation can play a significant role to help meet the

climate change targets levels for reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions

• The ATMP aligns with the strategy of the Greater

Peterborough County Climate Action Plan – “Reduce vehicle trips and foster greater walking and cycling mode share through a coordination

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Tourism

Tourism is a vital part of our economy. The physical geography and cultural and historical landscape attractions throughout the County create opportunities:

• Capitalize on the rapid growth in cycling tourism that

Ontario has been experiencing

• Promote and expand existing cycling and paddling routes
• Build upon Provincial initiative #CycleON and first cycling

tourism plan “Tour by Bike”

• Support local businesses and communities that thrive on

the tourist industry

• Expand partnerships and collaborate with organizations

that include businesses, non-profit groups/clubs, etc.

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Existing Conditions

• Demand for Active Transportation is continuing to increase in our community and

more sidewalks are being provided by the lower tier municipalities to accommodate this demand

• There are a number of multi-use trails including:
• Rotary Greenway Trail
• B.E.L Rotary Bridgenorth Trail
• Trans Canada Trail
• Victoria Rail Trail
• Millbrook Valley Trails
• Ganaraska Hiking Trails
• Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
• Adam and Eve Trail
• Harold Town Conservation Area
• Lakefield Trail
• Peterborough and the Kawarthas Classics cycling routes
• Existing paddling routes
• Some parking at trailheads and paddling routes
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Policies

• Develop a paved shoulder policy

(including pavement marking and signage)

• “Complete Streets” approach to

create more active transportation friendly environments

• Consider the importance of Active

Transportation as part of the Age Friendly Action Plan, Sustainable Peterborough Plan and Peterborough Climate Change Action Plan

• Adoption of Ontario Traffic Manuals

as guideline documents for pedestrian crossings and cycling facilities

Implementation Strategy

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Implementation Strategy

Programs

• Develop a Wayfinding Signage program
• Expand the existing collision review

program to include reducing collisions involving Active Transportation

• Lower Tier Municipalities consider

establishing annual Warranted Sidewalk Programs to prioritize their needs

• Support existing Active Transportation

programs (e.g. Active and Safe Routes to School)

• Continue collaboration with local

stakeholders (e.g. GreenUP, Peterborough Health Unit, Peterborough Economic Development, etc.)

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Implementation Strategy

Projects

• A long list of candidate projects was developed. Each project

was evaluated and prioritized

• Two project networks were developed to establish priorities

for the County and lower tier municipalities: – Ultimate Active Transportation Network (long term) – Initial Active Transportation Projects (next 10 years)

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Implementation Strategy

Funding Options:

• Integrate into construction program of jurisdictional

responsibility (County or Township)

• Integrate into existing budgets (e.g. sign budget)
• Grant applications
• Partnerships with local stakeholders, businesses, etc. (e.g.

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Classics Road Cycling Routes)

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Active Transportation Master Plan Website

http://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/living/active-transportation-master-plan.aspx?_mid_=10519

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Recommended Council Resolution

It is the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that Council endorse in principle the County of Peterborough Active Transportation Master Plan and further; That Council directs staff to consider including the relevant policies, programs, and projects from the Active Transportation Master Plan as part of the next Township Official Plan update

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