THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY…

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
Engineering Department
255 Christina Street N. PO Box 3018
Sarnia ON Canada N7T 7N2
519-332-0330 (phone) 519-332-3995 (fax)
519-332-2664 (TTY)
www.sarnia.ca engineering@sarnia.ca

November 29, 2016

Jill Hughes, Director
Transportation Policy Branch
Ministry of Transportation
777 Bay Street, 30th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J8

Dear Ms. Hughes

Re: Climate Change Action Plan: Transportation Sector

Through the City of Sarnia’s staff and committee of council, Bluewater Trail Committee, we would like to offer the following comments:

4. Program Design Proposal
What infrastructure should be prioritized to make cycling in Ontario safer and more convenient to support commuter cycling between communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled to on a frequent basis?
The City of Sarnia utilizes an old railroad corridor through the middle of our city that service as a main cycling and pedestrian path. The opportunity for funding for new PXO would be the greatest benefit for infrastructure improvement. Below is our list on this matter
-Improve pedestrian crossings at mid-blocks (funding) as per Book 15
-Bike lanes
-Multi-use trails
-Transportation Master Plan
-Bike priority Streets

What evidence can demonstrate the impact of cycling infrastructure investments on the number of cyclist and on GHG emissions?
-Increased riders on the established routes in the City
-Increased cyclist tourism
-Increased sales of bikes
-Increased numbers at local community biking events

Local Cycling Infrastructure
For local cycling networks, what types of cycling infrastructure would best support commuter cycling between residential communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations to on a frequent basis?
-Improve pedestrian crossings at mid-blocks (funding) as per Book 15
-Additional bike lanes
-Increased road resurfacing
-Paved shoulders to connect the rural communities

Provincial Cycling Infrastructure
What types of cycling infrastructure on provincial highways would best support commuter cycling between communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled on a frequent basis?
-Off road bike trail along provincial highways
-Paved shoulders to connect the rural communities

Bike Parking
What types of bike parking facilities (eg., bike racks, fee-based enclosures)are needed to support cycling for commuting and other frequent trips?
-Fee based lockers at malls, work places to store bikes, helmets , backpacks
-Open bike racks at malls, work places with additional storage lockers
-Improved connectivity from the road into the sites

What types of government-owned, publicly accessible faculties should have bike parking?
-Employment centers
-Municipal offices
-Libraries
-Children and adult centers
-Art Galleries
-Hospitals
-Schools / college
-Ferry Crossing
-Banks

What types of transit or transportation stations should have bike parking to support improved cyclist access (eg., GO stations, LR stations, bus terminals)?
-Bus terminals
-VIA Station

What types of private facilities could be potentially eligible to receive provincial funding for bicycle parking facilities?
-YMCA / Health Centers
-Malls
-Golf Courses
-Charity facilities (eg., Goodwill)
-Restaurants/Bars
-Marinas
-Medical clinics
-Grocery Stores

Thanks,

Mike Berkvens
Development Manager

[Original Comment ID: 203027]