Grants and Contributions

The two major objectives of this project are to improve the safety of the urban pathway (4.8 km) and to make it more accessible for recreational hikers, of course, and for those who would like to use it to run errands or commute to work. To achieve these two objectives, the path needs to be widened and equipped with proper signage. The path will be widened from 2.4 m (8 ft.) to 3.1 m (10 ft.) along its entire route. As noted earlier, this change is needed to reduce the potential for pedestrian/bicycle collisions and, at the same time, reduce the stress of congestion due to the narrowness of the current pathway. It is important for both cyclists and pedestrians to have their own lane in both directions.

The project seeks to mitigate the risk of failure of the Oliphant Lake Dam during seismic events that would result in flooding downstream. The Project will construct a new dam downstream of the existing dam and will be equipped with a new spillway and instrumentation/monitoring systems to better manage the reservoir levels and outflow volume from the dam. Additionally, the project will significantly reduce economic losses and disruptions in the community that would be created from a washing out of the TransCanada highway due to dam failure.

The project will rehabilitate approximately 3,600 m² of multi-use pathways and the installation of four sets of solar-powered LED crosswalk signs on major town roads to provide safe connections between our existing active transportation routes. Our project will encourage increased use and enjoyment of the Town’s existing pathway system by improving the accessibility and safety features of this infrastructure.

The project aims to create a new walking trail to accommodate residents and provide accessibility to schools, services, employment, downtown businesses and established commuter routes. The project will upgrade a 6.5km long trail to make it a higher functioning active transportation route. The improvements along the trail will ensure the safety and provide better access to residents to connect to downtown businesses, schools, university etc.

The Lawrence Heights Neighbourhood Mobility Plan will focus on the movement of people/goods in a safe and efficient manner, while promoting active transportation measures. In recent years, residents of Lawrence Heights have raised concerns about excessive speeding and road safety for vulnerable road users. The project will aim to address these concerns via traffic calming tools/interventions, in addition to pedestrian and cyclist safety measures. It will proactively seek to increase accessibility to active transportation by expanding the network and/or increasing connections between destinations.

The 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 (Weston Road, Black Creek Drive and Ray Avenue) as identified in the Mount Dennis Planning Framework. The project will be guided by the goals and vision of the City of Toronto Official Plan, Toronto Complete Streets Guidelines, Cycling Network Plan, among other City guidelines and standards. The participation of local residents and stakeholders will be essential to identifying appropriate and effective improvements in the neighbourhood.

Canada is funding the Recipient to conduct planning activities for the transition to zero emission buses (ZEBs) in the Town of Cobourg, Ontario, by addressing planning requirements to enable public transit fleet electrification and implementation. The Project supports the development of a transit fleet electrification transition plan, which will inform the procurement of electric buses and charging infrastructure. The Project’s planning studies will result in a comprehensive report that guide investments and decision making for a zero emission transit fleet.

This project will improve our existing active transportation network by replacing approximately one kilometer of older, narrow sidewalks, adding crosswalks, and providing benches along the route. The project will increase connections within the community and provide safe crossing for vulnerable populations, providing and accessible route for walking, biking and alternate active transportation.

Carry out an analysis of travel habits and propose adapted and varied transportation solutions for the MRC de Coaticook.

The Project continues ongoing development of active modes infrastructure in the Town of Coaldale through new multi-use pathway infrastructure. The Project will include approximately 0.5 km of new multi-use pathway as well as the installation of a pedestrian crossing and signage.
The pathway links amenities in the Town’s east end including a campground, bike park, and dog park, with the neighbourhood of Parkside and the recently constructed Coaldale pathway network. Through this project, the east end of the Town will have increased.