City Of Peterborough Posts Transportation Master Plan With Review Period Open Until Aug. 21
/The Transportation Master Plan, now known as Move PTBO, has been posted for an official review period from July 20 to Aug. 21, announced by The City of Peterborough on Friday.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
The review is required under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process as stated by The City. Council approved in principle the study recommendations on March 28.
The Plan is a long-range, strategic document to help guide the future of transportation city-wide according to a press release. It includes recommendations for the transportation network and an implementation strategy to support growth and mobility needs for the year 2051.
The study goals, as identified through extensive consultation in the development of the study are:
Develop a well-rounded transportation system to support the growth and prosperity of the City
Connect the City, regional and provincial transportation systems
Encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute to healthier and liveable communities
Support the movement of people and goods through an efficient multi-modal system to meet all needs
The study is available online or can be viewed in hard copy at City Hall, 500 George St. N.
All comments during the study review period are added to the public record, excluding personal information. Written comments can be sent to:
Vinod Soman, Transportation Senior Project Manager, City of Peterborough, 500 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9, 705-742-7777 ext. 1749, MovePTBO@peterborough.ca
Brett Sears, Senior Project Manager Transportation Planning and Science, WSP Canada Inc., 289-982-4751, MovePTBO@peterborough.ca
