city of peterborough synergy of trails and sidewalks
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Peterborough Winters
• Population 76,000• 12 km long by 6 km
wide• Annual snowfall is 137
cm (4.5 feet)• Jan. average high is -3• Jan. average low is -12• Shortest day 8.5 hours
Active Transportation in Peterborough
• Mode share of cycling is approx. 2%
• Mode share of walking is 9-14%
• Trail system is backbone for cycling routes
• Excellent sidewalk policy
• Sidewalk Strategic Plan
The Winter Cycling Scene
• Early stages of growth• All paved trails plowed
since 2009• All sidewalks plowed• Bike lanes cleared as
part of road clearing, not a particular priority
Core Infrastructure
• Relatively friendly community
• Functional network in warm months is 60 km
• Cycling lanes not cleared well in winter, only 17 km paved trails cleared well
Multi-Use Trail Clearing
• 17 km paved multi-use trails
• Plow with ½ ton pick-up, completed by 9 a.m. or so, but not consistently
• Side paths on several stretches of arterial roads
• Much better condition than sidewalks
Sidewalk Cycling
• Permitted on several wide sidewalks along arterial roads
• Sidepaths along several roads• Preferred by some due to
vehicle separation, even in summer, 30% ride sidewalks
• May be permitted on all sidewalks with proposed Active Transportation By-Law
Where We Are Headed
• 2012 Transportation Plan calls for tripling of cycling network
• Quick wins would be to clear trails, strategic sidewalks & bike lanes for a.m. commute
• Keen on road infrastructure that is conducive to snow clearing
• Sanctioning sidewalk riding along with reliable trail clearing could attract more winter riders