Ontario by Bike Workshop April 16, 2015 Lambton College

 Updated by the Province of Ontario, 2014  All municipal planning decisions and activities are to “be consistent with” the PPS  A number of policies geared to promoting healthy, active communities.

 Guiding document for planning and land use in the County - broad themes, puts provincial policy in local context  Policy 7.3: “Goal: To encourage the development of walking and cycling trails throughout Lambton for the benefit of local residents and to enhance the experience of visitors to the County.”  Currently under review – policies likely to be strengthened.

 Advisory group, with representation from Planning, Public Works, Lambton Public Health, Social Planning, Municipalities, local trails organizations, Tourism Sarnia-Lambton  Promotes healthy, active living through increased use of non-motorized transportation options and the development of the local trail system.

 Origin was a coalition of County trails organizations, formed in early 1990’s  Established regional trails network, “Share the Road” system and associated signage  Was dormant for a number of years, re- established several years ago with a resurgence of interest in trails

 Efforts of this committee resulted in the preparation of the County’s first comprehensive Trail Map  Prepared by County Planning staff with funding provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation through the LCRTC.  Now working with Waterfront Regeneration Trust to extend Waterfront Trail through Lambton County

 Co-ordinated by Waterfront Regeneration Trust  1,400 km continuous cycling route from Quebec border to Town of Lakeshore in Essex (68 local municipalities) – longer than Rhine River Trail through 4 European countries  Being extended now through Chatham-Kent  County Council has approved County’s participation in Lambton portion  Working with 5 local municipalities  Uses existing infrastructure (on and off-road)  Promotes local use as well as cycle tourism

 May 2010 adopted “Active Communities Charter”:  In active communities, the built and social environments support and enable healthy, active living by providing opportunities for people to engage in daily physical activity.  Active communities are created when community stakeholders, decision-makers, interest groups and residents place value on and work towards: the health, safety and quality of life of all individuals; environmental sustainability; and equal access to all for opportunities to be physically active.  Active communities are vibrant and economically successful because they encourage healthy activity, social interaction, citizen engagement and attract visitors and new residents.

 First City Master Plan since 1959  Intended to knit all modes of transportation and transit together  Identifies strategic priorities and short, medium and long-term improvements  Bike Network and Urban Design key elements of the Plan

Before After CATHCART BOULEVARD Spartan Avenue and Evan Street

Before After CENTENNIAL BIKEWAY From Venetian Boulevard to Waterfront Trail through Centennial Park

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County Road Improvements to ‘On-Road’ Trail Network Presentation by: Jason Cole P.Eng. Manager, Public Works

Share the Road Program & Signs Development of Lambton County Regional Trails map Events encouraging community awareness and participation Lambton County Regional Trails Committee and County of Lambton Active Transportation Committee

“THE COUNTY OF LAMBTON BELIEVES IN... The value and importance of a healthy community which provides an array of cultural and healthy lifestyle services...” Lambton County Council Passed recommendation to partially pave shoulders where identified trails fall on County roads Declared June as “Active Transportation Month”

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2010 – County Road 7 = 6.8 km 2011 – County Road 12 = 9.5 km 2012 – County Road 12 = 3.6 km 2012 – County Road 4 = 2.4 km 2013 – County Road 2 = 6.0 km 2013 – County Road 30 = 3.9 km 2014 – County Road 22 = 6.0 km 2015 – County Road 7 = 14.0 km 2015 – County Road 22 = 4.7 km 2015 – County Road 79 = 2.0 km 2015 – County Road 2 = 6.9 km County ‘On-Road’ Trails = 270 km Partially Paved Shoulders pre-2010 = 27 km Total = 66 km 34% Network Total Partially Paved Shoulders

County Roads Paved Shoulder Policy Enhanced safety for vulnerable road users Added to road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects on trails Construct 1.2 m paved shoulder, where available Partner with local municipalities where needs are identified County Road 12 Townsend Line Forest to Arkona

Then Now 3.5 m 1.2 m County Road 7 Lakeshore Road Camlachie to Blue Point 2.0 m

Challenges ‘Sliver’ widenings  Increased Cost  Reduced Life Urban Areas  Right-of-way Constraints  Existing Infrastructure  Conflicting Uses Driver Perception  Increased Speeds

Moving Forward  Implementation  Complete network  Dialogue  Public  Politicians  Partners  Review  OTM Book 18  Best ‘bang for buck’  Identify potential opportunities

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