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, E.I.T.alhillouz@northumberlandcounty.ca(905) 372-3329 ext. 2344