Backgrounder: More connected futures: Federal government invests in planning and design of active transportation projects

Bluewater

Municipality of Bluewater

Active Transportation Master Plan for the Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario

The Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) will focus on an implementation strategy for building a connected cycling and pedestrian network to enable safer and more convenient travel through non-motorized modes of transportation.

$47,926.64

$0

Brantford

City of Brantford

City of Brantford Active Transportation Master Plan

The creation of the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan will include consultation with stakeholders, community members, proposal of locations for bike infrastructure, and priority ranking for implementation. This plan will be comprehensive and include general engineering design for proposed cycling infrastructure, costing and drawings of how the proposed infrastructure will provide connections between off-road paths, parks, and trails.

$50,000

$250,000

Brockville

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

CR2 - Brockville to Cardinal - Feasibility Study for the Implementation of Multi-use Pathways and/or Bike Lanes

This project involves reviewing a property owned by the Counties, along with the related road infrastructure, to identify the feasibility of constructing a multi-use path and/or linear bike lanes which would establish a continuous active transportation link between the City of Brockville and Cardinal.

$50,000

$0

Chatham-Kent

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Community Bike Education and Awareness Programing

Through this project, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will provide its 11 communities with programming on the topic of safe cycling during the spring, summer and fall.

$33,050

$1,950

Clarington

Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington

Wayfinding System Strategy - Municipality of Clarington

The Wayfinding System Strategy, to be developed through this project, will serve to inform and guide active transportation users by providing specific route and wayfinding information such as route profile information, accessibility information and route maps.

$50,000

$30,000

Cobourg

Town of Cobourg

Elgin Street West Multi-Use Path Preliminary Design

This project includes completing a preliminary design for a 1.1 km multi-use path that would connect two ends of existing pathways. The preliminary design will evaluate existing site conditions to determine the path alignment and future costs associated with the project.

$50,000

$0

Desbarats

Township of Johnson

Enhancing and Developing Safe Active Transportation in Desbarats, Ontario

Through this project, the Township will explore how to use public space to create safer active transportation options for commuting to various locations in the community. The project will result in the creation of an active transportation strategy and project proposal, which will provide feasibility assessments, detailed budgets, and mapping of how best to develop a variety of active transportation trail systems.

$50,000

$14,720

Durham

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Informing Inclusive and Accessible Active Transportation in the Region of Durham

This research study will generate insights into the experiences and needs of diverse demographics and under-represented groups in adopting active transportation practices. The study will result in a report with recommendations to the Region and its various municipalities.

$50,000

$0

Regional Municipality of Durham; City of Oshawa

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Campus Community Connectivity at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, ON

This project involves a collaboration between the Region, Municipality and campus administration to create a plan to develop safe and accessible active transportation infrastructure around the campus that will meet the needs of the community.

$50,000

$0

Fort Frances

The Corporation of the Fort Frances

La Verendrye Parkway Expansion - Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design

This project will conduct a feasibility study and conceptual design work to determine the best routes and opportunities for an approximately 2.3km extension to the parkway along the upper and lower rivers and will identify opportunities for continuing an active transportation route through the westerly areas of Town.

$50,000

$0

Haliburton

Municipality of Dysart et al

Active Travel Network - Haliburton Village

This comprehensive planning exercise will bring together a multitude of stakeholders with residents and visitors to achieve the best plan to raise awareness and increase usage of active transportation, by improving safety, ease, amenities, and confident Wayfinding of the Active Travel Network.

$50,000

$0

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Equity Outreach to Engage Under-Represented Groups in the Integrated Active Transportation Master Plan Development for Hamilton

The development of an Integrated Active Transportation Master Plan  will bring together three related plans to guide development of Hamilton’s active transportation network. The plan will be based on engagement with groups that can benefit from active transportation but are traditionally not heavily involved in traditional planning engagement events due to systemic, societal and social barriers. The project will help shape the future active transportation network, programs, services and policies to help generate a meaningful and sustainable mode shift to active modes.

$50,000

$0

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Protected Intersection Design Guidance

Extending the Hamilton Complete Street Design Guide will provide best practices and suggested designs for common intersection types in Hamilton excluding conventional designs that won’t work in the Hamilton. This will help to lead to designs that better protect cyclists and help get more residents cycling.

$50,000

$0

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Level of Traffic Stress Analysis

This project will develop an interactive ArcGIS model to evaluate Hamilton’s road network using the level of traffic stress methodology. This tool will help identify the connectivity gaps and areas for improvement in the cycling network to guide future investments, with the goals of creating a continuous, low-stress cycling network and supporting the use of cycling as a transportation method.

$50,000

$0

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Open Streets Community Events

This project includes temporarily transforming roadways into over four kilometers of temporary linear urban parks to allow for the free use of the space for cycling, rollerblading, scootering and walking.

$45,000

$45,000

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Hamilton Active Transportation Survey

This project will conduct a comprehensive survey that will provide a benchmark for active travel in different areas of Hamilton and help answer questions that existing travel surveys cannot answer. Once created, the survey will be repeated regularly to allow the City to track and monitor changes over time and to understand changes in the prevalence and attitudes toward cycling in the City.

$40,000

$0

Hamilton

City of Hamilton

Bikeway Wayfinding Inventory and Audit

Through this project, the City will collect wayfinding field data and audit the wayfinding system to identify gaps, opportunities and inconsistencies with the goal of enhancing the active transportation system.

$35,000

$0

Kenora

City of Kenora

Active Transportation Master Plan

This project will create an Active Transportation Plan to understand where active transportation corridors can be developed and what resources and policies are required to enable these corridors. This plan will allow informed decision making regarding active transportation which will help to promote a reduction in vehicular traffic and support healthy lifestyles.

$50,000

$50,000

Lakeshore

Town of Lakeshore

Feasibility Study - County Road 22 Sidewalk (Duck Creek)

A feasibility study will be conducted for the Notre Dame pedestrian walkway extension over Duck Creek which would provide greater connectivity and access to the adjacent residential development to the north.

$20,000

$0

Laurentian Valley

Township of Laurentian Valley

Laurentian Valley Active Transportation & Trails Plan

The development of an Active Transportation & Trails Plan will include recommendations for making active transportation connections to existing and new trails, and community assets such as schools, shopping parks, and neighbourhoods. The plan will also provide support and guidance for the inclusion of active transportation design elements in existing and new roads.

$50,000

$0

Lincoln

Town of Lincoln

Jordan-Vineland Connection – Town of Lincoln, Province of Ontario

This project will conduct a preliminary design study to determine what is required to establish an active transportation route on King Street between 19th Street and 23rd Street, with the objective of promoting connectivity between Jordan and Vineland communities and the Central Business Districts.

$50,000

$20,000

$30,000 (Niagara Region)

Milton

Town of Milton

Developing a Proactive Pedestrian Crossover Decision Warrant System Using Near-Miss Data from Video

This project will use video analytics to research and gather data regarding motorist compliance and near-misses at various types of pedestrian crossovers to investigate potential concepts for safety-based extensions of existing volume-based warrants. The results of this planning project will be improved pedestrian safety, improved access to active transportation, and increased active transportation mode share.

$50,000

$0

Niagara Falls

Heart Niagara

Getting Feet on Bikes through Civic and Social Responsibility in Niagara Region, Province of Ontario

This project involves producing a plan for creating and strengthening community bicycling hubs. The results of this project will be hubs which provide education and promotion to increase access to bicycles, bicycle repair skills and safe cycling skills.

$50,000

$34,700

North Grenville

Municipality of North Grenville

Feasibility Study for new Off-road Active Trail from Kemptville to Ottawa, Province of Ontario (Municipality of North Grenville section)

This study will provide a technical assessment for a proposed new off-road active trail extending the existing “Rail Trail” and creating a seamless off-road active transportation link between Ottawa and Kemptville. The study will identify the requirements and costs to implement the first comfortable cycling linkage that would bypass 15 km on-road shared-lane conditions mixing cyclists with heavy high-speed traffic.

$50,000

$0

Odessa

The Corporation of Loyalist Township

Planning Project for Design of Walkways and Pedestrian Stream Crossing in Lakeview Park, Amherstview in Loyalist Township

This project involves a geotechnical review to determine environmental and engineering requirements for a pedestrian stream crossing design, and two design options. Completion of this planning project is required to support a future capital project, as well as a following expansion of the trail system that will further connect Lakeview Park to an expanded multi-use pathway system within Amherstview.

$43,073.54

$0

Picton

Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

Delhi Park Community Connections in Picton, Ontario

Through the incorporation of stakeholder feedback, the County of Prince Edward will conduct a planning and design project to formalize a series of unofficial and unmaintained paths and trails currently used by residents and visitors. The process of creating the plan will also include educating and promoting existing safe active transportation initiatives within the community.

$50,000

$0

Point Edward

Village of Point Edward

Point Edward Comprehensive Road Study

A comprehensive road study will be completed to determine what measures can be taken to provide a safer environment for active transportation users as well as motor vehicle users. The study will identify existing problems and potential solutions including signage and road markings among other tools.

$50,000

$100,000

Port Hope

Municipality of Port Hope

Port Hope Trails Strategy

This project will develop a Trails Strategy focusing on the urban area of the Municipality. Expected outcomes include: A review of existing trails; risk assessments development of classifications, communication and signage strategy; as well as increased public education and awareness. The project’s objective is to enhance the existing and future locations for safe access and increased usage of trails.

$50,000

$15,000

Red Rock

Township of Red Rock

Active Transportation Improvement Plan for Red Rock, Ontario.

This project will identify priority areas where pathways need to be established, improved or replaced to provide access to safe active transportation pathways while building awareness and encouraging the use of active modes of transportation. Assessment findings will inform recommendations on proposed improvements to existing infrastructure and opportunities for the construction of additional single and multi-use paths, bike lanes, and improved lighting and wayfinding.

$50,000

$5,370

Sarnia

City of Sarnia

Active Transportation Master Plan

The development of a formal Active Transportation Master Plan will identify new projects and refine those yet to be implemented to fit into the broader objective of the City to connect more active transportation services.

$50,000

$125,000

Saugeen Shores

Town of Saugeen Shores

Saugeen Shores Wayfinding Signage Strategy

This project will develop a comprehensive wayfinding signage strategy and implementation plan while integrating existing regional strategies and stakeholder consultation. The project aims to increase the number of people using active transportation, improve the existing pedestrian and cycling network as well as increase awareness in the community around active transportation.

$45,000

$0

Schreiber

Corporation of the Township of Schreiber

Hobbits Corner to Schreiber Beach - Trail Engineering and Feasibility Study

This project involves a Trail Engineering and Feasibility Study that will survey the trail and develop a plan, including upgrades to the trail and replacement of the bridge. This study will optimize the best trail route to connect Hobbits Corner to Schreiber Beach in the most sustainable/cost effective manner and provide locals and tourists with a variety of options to come into the community off of the Schreiber Beach waterfront.

$50,000

$0

South Huron

Municipality of South Huron

South Huron Active Transportation Strategy

This project will develop an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to identify the long-term needs of active transportation users within South Huron. Key considerations will include maintaining connectivity of trails and other active transportation routes, identifying a long-term vision for recreation trail corridors, and designing a policy for sidewalk installation when planning new subdivisions or street reconstruction projects.

$24,000

$16,000

St. Catharines

Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

New Pedestrian Crossing over Highway 406, north of CNR rail bridge, St. Catharines, Province of Ontario

This project will develop a feasibility study for the installation of a pedestrian crossing at Highway 406, north of the CNR rail bridge, which would connect Glenridge and Merritton areas to Burgoyne Woods Park. The planning project will involve consultation with the public and other technical stakeholders to review options for the type and location of the crossing to provide a new active transportation route for the community. 

$50,000

$0

St. Clair

Township of St. Clair

St. Clair Township Active Transportation Master Plan

This project will develop a long-term active transportation vision, strategic direction and plan for the active transportation systems in St. Clair. The results from this planning project will promote sustainable transportation practices and provide a basis for investment in infrastructure and service delivery by providing recommendations for improving existing trails as well as insight on efficient, effective, and safe ways to expand the active transportation network.

$50,000

$0

Thorold

City of Thorold

Port Robinson South Main Street Bridge and Eco Park

This project will develop a feasibility and engineering study for the rehabilitation of the South Main Street Pedestrian Bridge. This planning project will provide insight on safe and reliable pedestrian linkage in the Port Robinson area.

$49,999

$1

Toronto

Centennial College

Centennial College's Active Transportation Strategy

This project involves the development of the Centennial College’s Active Transportation Strategy to help understand the current and anticipated travel patterns of the workforce and students at the Progress Campus site. The strategy will focus on exploring the barriers for the college community in choosing active transportation and identifying strategies to promote and encourage the use of active transportation at the campus, with a goal of creating recommendations to inform future capital projects, programs, and services.

$50,000

$0

Toronto

City of Toronto

Lawrence Heights Neighbourhood Mobility Plan

This project, will focus on the movement of people/goods in a safe and efficient manner, while promoting active transportation measures. This planning project will address speeding and road safety concerns through new traffic calming tools/interventions and pedestrian and cyclist safety measures. This project will also result in plans to expand the network and increase connections between destinations.

$50,000

$150,000

Toronto

City of Toronto

Mount Dennis Neighbourhood Mobility Plan

This project will undertake traffic studies, technical analysis, feasibility assessment, and community and stakeholder engagement to develop preferred right-of-way allocations for a priority complete street network. The participation of local residents and stakeholders will help identify appropriate and effective improvements in the neighbourhood and recommend short and long-term improvements to the active transportation system.

$50,000

$150,000

Toronto

Our Greenway Conservancy

Feasibility Study for Inner Suburban Linear Park and Active Transportation Corridor with Canada-Wide Application, Northwest Toronto, Ontario

This project will prepare a technical-feasibility study and cost-benefit analysis of a proposed urban linear park and active-transportation corridor in northwest Toronto. This planning project will establish how this year-round local mobility network can be built in an evidence-based manner.

$50,000

$0

Toronto

Evergreen

Active Transportation Community Engagement in Toronto’s Neighborhood Improvement Areas

Through this project, Evergreen  will raise awareness and provide education about active transportation within the City of Toronto’s Neighbourhood Improvement Areas that are connected to existing and proposed active transportation trails. The project will also collect information from participants to support future projects.

$50,000

$15,000

Toronto

Cycle Toronto

Breaking Barriers to Active Transportation

Through this project, Cycle Toronto will evaluate existing City of Toronto Plans and strategies, (including Toronto’s Vision Zero Strategy, Cycling Network Plan, and Seniors Strategy) to identify gaps, seek input from residents, and develop and share new best practices. The project will create an action plan that informs future plans and strategies.

$38,200

$15,000

Trent Hills

Municipality of Trent Hills

Trails and Active Transportation Plan for Trent Hills, Ontario

This project will create an active transportation plan through conducting consultation with stakeholder groups and trail stewards within the community. The plan will outline priorities which will be taken into consideration when creating future active transportation options.

$33,000

$7,000

Vaughan

City of Vaughan

Humber Trail extension - Boyd Conservation Park to Langstaff Road

This project will focus on the design phase for an extension of the Humber Trail, which would create an additional 1400 meters  of trail that  connects with the trail network accessible from Langstaff Road. This study will include detailing the trail route and associated structures, as well as studying the requirements for signage, trail amenities, landscaping and restoration work.

$50,000

$288,000

Waterloo

City of Waterloo

City of Waterloo - Planning & Design Project Pedestrian Bridge #12, Rehabilitation/Replacement (Design) in 2024

This project involves the design phase of a bridge forming part of the Grand Promenade and Trans Canada Trail in Waterloo Park. This planning project will help inform on how to provide safer connections to the City’s broader active transportation network for commuting and recreational trips, and promote sustainable mobility options.

$50,000

$25,000

Waterloo

City of Waterloo

City of Waterloo - Planning & Design Project for Lexington Road Separated Cycling facility in 2024

This planning project involves the design phase of a separated cycling facility between Davenport Road and University Avenue. This planning project will inform on how to provide safer connections to the City’s broader active transportation network for commuting and recreational trips, and promote sustainable mobility options.  

$50,000

$50,000

Waterloo

City of Waterloo

City of Waterloo - Planning & Design Project for Davenport Road Separated Cycling in 2023

The Davenport Road Separated Cycling planning project will advance the design phase to a complete stage. This planning project will inform on how to provide safer connections to the City’s broader active transportation network for commuting and recreational trips, and promote sustainable mobility options.  

$50,000

$50,000

Waterloo

Regional Municipality of Waterloo

Active Transportation Master Plan for the Region of Waterloo, Ontario

This project will support the development of a new Active Transportation Master Plan p and strengthen the direction taken in a previous plan by incorporating new factors such as the Region’s strategic objective to reduce GHG emissions, the successes of implemented separated cycling projects, the emergence of Big Data, and increasing public expectation for high quality cycling and pedestrian facilities.

$50,000

$250,000

Whitby

Ontario Traffic Council

Ontario Protected Intersection Guide, Ontario

This planning project will develop a guide that will provide direction on the design of protected intersections within Ontario municipalities. The project will draw from current best practices, align with current legislation, and will include a focus on accessibility considerations and elements throughout the design process to create safer active transportation routes.

$50,000

$35,000

Woolwich

Township of Woolwich

Township of Woolwich Active Transportation Master Plan

The project will develop an Active Transportation Master Plan, which will involve consultations to identify the current use/capacity of existing active transportation assets and facilities, barriers to active transportation in the community, and facilities/supports that would contribute to increased active transportation. This plan will inform the implementation of  active transportation systems that are more inclusive and sustainable for the community.

$50,000

$0