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TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COMMUTER CYCLING PLAN

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Welcome!The purpose of tonight’s PIC is to:

• Review the work completed on the Commuter Cycling Plan (so far)

• Present the proposed recommendations• Explain the next steps in the process• Invite and receive your feedback

Please pick up a Comment Sheet! Provide comments on the sheets or sticky notes provided.

Questions?Feel free to ask any member of our project team in attendance. We are happy to assist!

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Study Background

Why a Commuter Cycling Plan?• Address existing and future commuter,

resident and tourist cycling needs• Support and foster cycling use• Connect Northumberland County and

neighbouring municipal plans

The Plan to include:• Cycling network• Supporting policies and programs• Recommended practices for end-of-trip

amenities, wayfinding and maintenance• Financing, risk management and liability

guidance• Implementation strategy

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The Vision

To create a cycling network that promotes a safe, healthy and family friendly lifestyle. The network , along with the supporting policies and programs, will help establish a sustainable and vibrant cycling culture within the Township.

Goals• Increase the number of residents that cycle• Enhance safety of cycling in the Township

Objectives• “Made in Hamilton Township” approach• Aim to accommodate all ages and abilities• Provide guidance for implementation and

maintenance

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Community Engagement

What We’ve Heard (so far)• Concerns about safety of cyclists on existing roads

and trails• A safer environment with more cycling infrastructure

would motivate residents to cycle more• Roads need resurfacing• Wayfinding signage is needed• Speeds should be reduced on neighbourhood streets• Improved maintenance of paved shoulders is

needed• Recreational routes should be emphasized• More bicycle parking is needed

Project Webpage Online Survey

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Signed Bicycle Routes and Shared Use Lanes

Paved Shoulders

Design: Denoted with solid white line, a marked buffer or rumble strips, and bicycle route marker signs. Cyclists travel on paved shoulder and yield to stopped vehicles.Application: Rural highways, arterials and collectors. Low traffic volumes and speeds.

Design: Denoted with bicycle route marker and shared use lane signs. Option to include shared use lane pavement markings, indicating where cyclists should ride. Without lane markings, cyclists are expected to ride on the right of the shared travel lane but can position themselves in the centre if lane is too narrow for motorists to overtake safely. Application: Rural, local urban and suburban roads. Low traffic volumes and speeds.

Used where passing of cyclists by motorists is hazardous due to limited sight distance.

Shared Cycling Facilities

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Reserved Bike Lanes

Trails

Design: Denoted with solid white line and reserved bike lane signs. Option to include added buffer between bike lane and parked and/or moving vehicles. Cyclists travel in bike lane.Application: Urban arterial and collector roads. Higher traffic volumes and speeds.

Design: Physically separated from vehicles. Trail may or may not be for exclusive cyclist use. Wayfinding signage provided along route.Application: Near tourist destinations, parallel to high volumes, high speed roads, direct commuter route in corridors not served by on-road bike facilities.

Separated Cycling Facilities

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Existing:Multi-Use TrailPaved ShoulderUnmaintained Off-Road Trail

Existing Cycling Network

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Route Selection Criteria

Connected and Integrated

Is reasonably direct.Connects to other routes and major

destinations.

Accessible

Meets AODA requirements.

Serves wide range of users.

Context Sensitive and Cost Effective

Leverages existing infrastructure.

Coordinates with other projects.

Safe and Comfortable

Provides adequate separation from

oversized vehicles and high speed

and/or high volume traffic

Interesting and Enjoyable

Offers scenic or interesting routes

Cycle Network Development

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Danforth Rd

ProposedCyclingNetwork

Existing:Off-Road TrailPaved ShoulderUnmaintained Off-Road TrailBike Lane

Proposed -Northumberland County:

Proposed Paved ShoulderProposed Bike Route

Proposed – Hamilton Township

Proposed Paved ShoulderProposed Multi-Use TrailProposed Signed Bike RouteProposed Bike Lane

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Greenbelt Route AlternativeWhat do you think?

Greenbelt Route:Existing RouteAlternative Route

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Greenbelt Route AlternativeWhat do you think?

Proposed AlternativeBeaver Meadows Road/7th LineCavan Road

Existing Route7th Line (Port Hope)Peter Street (Port Hope)

The proposed route offers similar (and in

some cases more suitable) terrain (e.g.,

Peter St vs Cavan Rd) for cyclists as the existing

route.

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Supporting MeasuresBicycle Friendly Community

End-of-Trip Amenities and Wayfinding

Engineering• Implement recommended cycling network• Expand availability of bike parking• Consider cycling infrastructure on all road reconstruction

and new road construction projectsEducation• Initiate Active and Safe Routes to School program• Expand education programs and campaigns in partnership

with local groups and organizationsEncouragement• Develop an up-to-date bicycling map• Create active transportation page on Township’s website• Form Active Transportation Committee• Promote new and existing bike infrastructure to encourage

tourismEnforcement• Encourage local police to introduce Road Watch Program• Consider targeted enforcement/educational campaignsEvaluation• Prepare “State of Cycling” Reports• Install permanent bike counters at key locations• Designate a bicycle program manager

Share the Road Coalition grants Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Awards to communities that actively support cycling. Communities are judged on the 5 E’s.

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Phasing Plan and Financial Implications

• The implementation plan will identify short, mid and long-term improvements with financial implications

• Where possible, bicycle network implementation will be coordinated with planned road construction projects

Questions?Contact:

Trevor ClappertonManager of Parks

and Recreation905-372-5662 Ext. 2

Short-Term0-3 Years

Mid-Term4-10 Years

Long-Term10+ Years

Next Steps• Incorporate feedback• Finalize report• Present to Council