Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Public Works Strategic Planning/Transportation Divisions

Greenbelt Cycles – in the HammerOct 2, 2013

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Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

The Greenbelt Cycles Route Through Hamilton

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Hamilton Greenbelt Cycles Route Highlights

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Good News First !

Distractions along the way… - vineyards, nurseries, open fields, & farm gate sales - Dofasco 2000 Trail boardwalk- Devil’s Punch Bowl- Felker’s Falls- Eramosa Karst- Mount Albion CA/Albion Falls- Tree of Distinction - Largest in the valley!- Tew’s Falls/Webster’s Falls- 4 villages/hamlets

About 20% of the route is multi-use trails Another 15% is planned to become a multi-use trail The route includes existing and planned paved shoulders

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Waterfalls

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Challenges

Crossings of busy roads (unsignalized)… - Centennial Parkway - Rymal Rd- Hwy 6/Upper James St- Wilson St (roundabout)- Hwy 5 (Flamborough)- Hwy 6 (Millgrove)

Development timelines in the vicinity of Felker’s Falls Development timelines in the vicinity Eramosa Karst Roadway condition in Ancaster

- Martin Rd- Sulphur Springs Rd

Routing along Sydenham Rd

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Challenges

Crossings of busy roads (unsignalized)… - Centennial Parkway 2014 - Rymal Rd- Hwy 6/Upper James St- Wilson St (roundabout)- Hwy 5 (Flamborough)- Hwy 6 (Millgrove)

Development timelines in the vicinity of Felker’s Falls 2014 Development timelines in the vicinity Eramosa Karst 2014 Roadway condition in Ancaster

- Martin Rd- Sulphur Springs Rd

Routing along Sydenham Rd

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Martin Rd

Greenbelt Cycles in the Hammer

Questions.

Alternate routes?Symbology?