Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan

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NEWS AND EVENTS

Notice of Study Completion

On April 24, 2008, York Regional Council endorsed the final Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan (PCMP), a blueprint to develop walking and cycling infrastructure. The plan will also promote alternate forms of travel, such as combining walking and cycling with public transit, to help The Regional Municipality of York reach our sustainable transportation objectives. Click the following link to view a copy of the Notice of Study Completion.

PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING MASTER PLAN (April 2008)

On April 24, 2008, York Regional Council endorsed the final Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan (PCMP), a blueprint to develop walking and cycling infrastructure. Please click on the following links to download the components of the final plan:

MAIN REPORT

Report Cover (645 KB)
Table of Contents (247 KB)
Acknowledgements (759 KB)
Executive Summary (2.49 MB)
Chapter 1: Introduction (735 KB)
Chapter 2: Why a Regional Pedestrian and Cycling Plan is Needed (1.13 MB)
Chapter 3: Towards a More Sustainable Region (921 KB)
Chapter 4: Outreach (1.36 MB)
Chapter 5: Improving Facilities for Walking and Cycling in York Region (4.97 MB)
Chapter 6: Implementation Strategy (3.68 MB)
Back Cover (6.05 KB)

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING NETWORK
- Cover Page (416 KB)
- Figure A1 - Existing Sidewalks on Regional Roads (5.27 MB)
- Figure A2 - Existing and Previously Proposed (4.3 MB)
- Figure A3 - Candidate Cycling Route Alternatives (7.98 MB)
- Figure A4 - Regional Pedestrian Network - Candidate Routes (8.31 MB)
- Figure A5 - Network Maps by Municipality (ALL) (34.9 MB)
  - Town of Aurora (2.89 MB)
  - Town East Gwillimbury (3.21 MB)
  - Town of Georgina (2.46 MB)
  - Township of King (3.64 MB)
  - Town of Markham (4.75 MB)
  - Town of Newmarket (2.97 MB)
  - Town of Richmond Hill (5.68 MB)
  - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (4.26 MB)
  - City of Vaughan (5.08 MB)
Appendix B - Investment Details (660 KB)

OVERVIEW REPORT (11.64 MB)

PLANNING & DESIGN GUIDELINES (ALL) (11.38 MB)

Report Cover (416 KB)
Table of Contents and List of Tables and Figures (141 KB)
Foreward and Disclaimer (52 KB)
Chapter 1: Planning Considerations (175 KB)
Chapter 2: Design Parameters (959 KB)
Chapter 3: Bicycle Network and Pedestrian System Facility Types (2.27 MB)
Chapter 4: Bicycle Network and Pedestrian System Design Features (5.97 MB)
Chapter 5: Bicycle Parking (261 KB)
Chapter 6: Network Amenities (151 KB)
Chapter 7: Route and System Signing (394 KB)
Chapter 8: Maintenance (116 KB)
Chapter 9: Primary References (53 KB)

Appendices

Appendix A - Walkability and Bikeability Surveys

Appendix B - Provincial Policies, Appendix B - Regional Policies

Appendix C - Regional Policies

Appendix D - City of Vaughan, Appendix D - Town of Aurora

Appendix D - Town of East Gwillimbury, Appendix D - Town of Georgina

Appendix D - Town of Markham, Appendix D - Town of Newmarket

Appendix D - Town of Richmond Hill, Appendix D - Township of King

Appendix D - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

Appendix E - Existing Sidewalks on Regional Roads

Appendix E - Existing and Previously Proposed Cycling Facilities

Appendix F - Best Practices

Appendix G - Active Transportation Quotient Calculator

Increasing Active Transportation in York Region? Draft Report

The following report profiles active transportation in York Region and suggests mechanisms to increase its activity based on actions taken by other jurisdictions. Decima Research prepared the report and has also conducted numerous studies of cycling activity in several Ontario municipalities. These reports, along with similar publications on walking research (detailed in the Appendix), have been combined to provide a sample of some of the key findings that are most relevant to York Region. These key findings help provide a profile of York Region from other jurisdictions. The report will also give necessary background information allowing York Region to take important steps that will promote active transportation among its residents.

Click here to view Draft Report