Comments

Members of our group Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance attended the MTO workshop in Ottawa last fall. We then submitted suggested changes thru dropbox program. We wish to bring these suggested changes forward to this EBR. Is that possible?

I consider the concept of a province-wide walking & cycling trail, with interconnections to Quebec and Manitoba, an excellent idea for means of health, exposure to the great outdoors, enabler for family excursions or expeditions, motivation for exercise and well-worthwhile community service t

CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS proposed revisions as follows:

- Petawawa to Ottawa via Westmeath, Foresters Falls and Arnprior should read

Petawawa to Ottawa via Westmeath, Brachburgand Arnprior

suggest the addition of the following:

I recommend consideration of the following changes/additions to the routing:

Proposed connecting off road route is actually an existing off road route and Belleville to Crookston and it also connects right through to Madoc and west to Stirling Anson EOTA has maps of the area trails we can provide you with highlighting the area

[Original Comment ID: 209143]

It would be beneficial to both Ontario residents and visitors to the Province if a properly planned and funded programme were to be implemented, similar to the Quebec La Route Vert, enabling people to cycle safely in many areas of the Province on linked trails and bike lanes.

I would suggest that it be mandatory for ALL new road construction or re-construction, include at least 4 ft of paved shoulder.

First of all let me commend you for this excellent initiative. As a regular, albeit not avid, cyclist, I have a few comments for consideration in advancing this strategy:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and feedback on the Province Wide Cycling Network. Given the economic, health and community benefits of cycling, it is encouraging to see this initiative moving forward and that the route comes through the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Regarding the proposed Ontario Cycling Network: - I fully support this long over due undertaking - It will have a number of benefits for cycling in Ontario including safer and better routes for cyclists and the opportunity to increase tourism

A better, more scenic, less traffic route going north from Sault Ste Marie is turn right at Heyden on Hwy 556 then left on 552 right on Post Office Road then back on Hwy 17 to Old Hwy 17 left on Karalsh Rd

Hi Wherever possible new roads should have a three foot minimum paved shoulder. Utilizing existing rail trails whenever possible would be a a great way to connect a lot of municipalities. Licences should be revoked for any repeat offenders who hit pedestrians or cyclists.

I have lived in the Haliburton area for over 40 years, and have operated a number of business in the tourism & recreation products. I have currently set up a new business promoting cycling tours throughout Haliburton County.

I have been cycling for several years now, and have successfully started commuting to work 2-3 days per week. I also participate in gran fondo's around the province. I cycle for several reasons:

When repaving 2 lane roads add the shoulder width bike lanes. Threats of Ticketing do not save lives and simply saying a route is a nice bike route doesn't make it safe. Connecting two lane roads with bike lanes from communitys is the answer.

[Original Comment ID: 209169]

Make stop signs yield signs, and stop or signal lights stop signs with respect to cycling.

[Original Comment ID: 209170]

When reviewing proposed routes for Muskoka, please ensure they follow the Muskoka Active Transportation Strategy. The latest document is available at: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=15387

This comment pertains specifically to the route of the Provincial Cycling Network north of Peterborough toward Bancroft. Highway 28 from Lakefield to Bancroft is a logical route for the network however it will require either paved shoulders or a bike lane separated from the roadway.

In all these planning sessions be sure to include a discussion of new or expanded provincial highways that tend to cut off possible cycling routes. This was especially true for the 407. All roads going north and south have no cycling infrastructure to allow for safe travel under or over the 407.

I support the idea of a cycling network linking Ontario communities and enhancing the cycling tourism business.I believe in order to be successful and provide positive results for both cyclists and motor vehicle operators, the shoulders on all selected roads should be paved and marked as cycling