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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