Greenbelt Cycling Route Mapping Workshop
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GREENBELT CYCLING ROUTE MAPPING WORKSHOP
Zaina AlhillouEngineer-In-TrainingTransportation & Waste DepartmentNorthumberland County
CYCLING MASTER PLAN(CMP)
In 2012, Northumberland County finalized a CMP
The plan encompasses the following:
The establishment of five (5) identified cycling routes
An infrastructure expenditure plan over 20 years to establish commuter, recreational and tourism routes
Creating a standard set of design guidelines for implementation
The establishment of awareness programs
Proposed Greenbelt Cycling Linkage to Durham Region
OTHER MAPProposed Greenbelt Cycling Linkage to Durham Region
IMPACTS OF NEW LINKAGE
Provides a continuous route for cyclists Allows for access to Waterfront Trail
Part of the Welcome Cyclists Network with over 50 establishments
registered including restaurants, B&B’s, etc.
Safe low-traffic count roads
Exposes cyclists to Northumberland’s beautiful landscape
COUNCIL’S APPROVAL
Council has approved the installation of signs, i.e., “SHARE THE ROAD”, Greenbelt Cycling Route and other related signs
Allocating monies in budget for lane widening to allow for 1.5m cycling lanes, shoulder treatment and line painting
QUESTIONS?Zaina Alhillou, [email protected](905) 372-3329 ext. 2344