Active Transportation & Trails Master Plan
Purpose
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The Town of East Gwillimbury has initiated a study to develop an Active Transportation and Trails Master Plan with the goal of encouraging more residents to walk and cycle in East Gwillimbury. The goal through this long-term planning study is to identify a recommended future network of on-road and off-road trails and active transportation corridors that will connect East Gwillimbury’s urban and rural communities and promote increased active transportation throughout our community. Active Transportation can be defined as “Human-powered transport” which is the transport of person(s) using human muscle power such as walking, running, cycling, roller blading and skateboarding. Active transportation in East Gwillimbury means:
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Active Commuting which involves journeys to and from work;
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Active Workplace Travel which includes trips during working hours such as the delivery of materials or attending meetings;
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Active Destination Oriented Trips which includes trips to and from school, shops, visiting friends and running errands; and
- Active Recreation which involves the use of an active transportation mode for fitness or recreational pursuits, such as hiking and cycling.
This study is intended to focus primarily on non-motorized travel modes (hiking, cycling, walking, etc.) on Town Roads, and on lands owned by the Town such as parks, public open space and woodlots etc. It will help to identify priorities for network implementation projects over the next 25 years, determine an appropriate strategy for operations and maintenance, review the current standards, by-laws, and programs for trails, cycling and walking. The Plan will also include supporting policies and programs to promote walking and cycling, particularly in the areas of education and safety. |
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We Want to Hear From You
The Town will be consulting with various stakeholders and also wants to hear from you, the residents of East Gwillimbury. There are several ways that you can provide input to this study:
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Join us at the two planned Public Information Centre / Workshop (PICW) meetings. It is anticipated that the first PICW will be held in the spring of 2010. The specific date, time and location of the PICW will be posted here and in local newspapers.
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Public Information Session 1 took place April 21; we are still looking for your feedback and you can provide it to us by clicking on this link.
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Provide your comments directly to the study team. Write, call or email the project representatives listed below with your comments, questions and ideas.
Public Information Centre #1 Materials
Active Transportation & Trails Master Plan - Public Information Pamphlet (large file)
Existing Cycling & Trails Features
Existing Cycling & Trails Features - Urban Enlargements
Existing Pedestrian & Trails Features
Existing Pedestrian & Trails Features - Urban Enlargements
For additional information and updates check back here or contact the following:
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Gary Shropshire
Director of Parks & Leisure Services
The Town of East Gwillimbury
19000 Leslie Street
Sharon, Ontario
L0G 1V0
Phone: 905-478-4282 ext. 3817
park@eastgillimbury.ca |
Dave McLaughlin, MCIP, RPP
Senior Project Manager
MMM Group Ltd
100 Commerce Valley Drive W.
Thornhill, Ontario
L3T 0A1
Phone: 905-882-4211 ext. 6520
mclaughlind@mmm.ca |
