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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I’d like to first make some comments about desirable / undesirable infrastructure, but also include attention to pedestrian / cycling interactions. Finally, I’d like to add a note on change management – awareness for both cyclists and vehicle users. Read more

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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The most critical need that cyclists face (commuter and recreational) is safe bicycle infrastructure on busy roads. Painted bike lanes and sharrows are not enough to get more cyclists (especially women) leaving their cars at home. Read more

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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I am chair of Bluewater Trails, we have fundraised and received grants to link our city of Sarnia trail system to the St Clair Trail system in St Clair Township, Lambton County, which follows the St Clair river, Read more

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Our organization, Green Communities Canada, has been a leader in active school travel in Ontario, and with partners across Canada, for two decades. See www.saferoutestoschool.ca and our Canada Walks site, www.canadawalks.ca. Read more

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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City cycling infrastructure needs the ability to cross barriers such as railroad tracks and ravines. Also try to prioritize routes that minimize motorist fumes and exhaust. It is also important to have direct routes, where feasible. [Original Comment ID: 196713]

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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Highway 9 represents an on-road cycling barrier between the Town of Caledon and New Tecumseth. Could the province help support paving the Trailway that runs under Highway 9 from Mount Wolfe Road, Caledon to the 2nd Line of New Tecumseth, a length of 2.1 kilometres? Read more

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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Plan to Improve Commuter Cycling Networks •What infrastructure should be prioritized to make cycling in Ontario safer and more convenient to support commuter cycling between residential communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled to on a frequent basis? Read more

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MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives under the Climate Change Action Plan

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The actions should include the following: - That the MTO be mandated with the development of a provincial wide cycling network that may include designating provincial or municipal roadways and implementing infrastructure improvements along those routes. Read more

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We need a crossing and Yonge and the 401 for example. but the MTO will not cooperate. Also we need a cross under the tracks at "Old Cumber Go station for the station and Finch trail. BUT the railroad who owns the tracks will not cooperate. We need more cooperation . Read more

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