Rotary Greenway Trail Lightning Project Officially Launched
/As part of Bike Month in Peterborough, the Rotary Greenway Trail Lighting Project has launched thanks to several private-sector funds on Tuesday.
(From left to right) Tom Bennett of Stoneguide Realty, Scott Wood of Ashburnham Ale House, Dan Grady, C.E.O., Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha, Scott Murison, co-founder of Wild Rock Outfitters and Chris Woods of Barry Electric were project funders or contributors of the project. Several cheque presentations were held at the event by these donors. Photo by David Tuan Bui
Scott Wood, Ashburnham Ale House owner, spearheaded the project as a frequent user of the trail. The project will provide lighting on the trail from Hunter Street to Douro Street. His business is located right next to the trail which is visible to patio customers.
“I use the trail a lot,” said Wood. “I can’t believe how busy the trail is. “Many residents and visitors use this section of trail for evening walks, bike rides and commutes for groceries and other purposes. By providing lighting, people will be able to use the trail more comfortably after dark.”
Cyclists, walkers, roller skaters and dog-walking are some of the uses the citizens of Peterborough have to the multi-purpose trail. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The project started with a community engagement session in 2019, followed by City Council endorsement of the project in May of 2020.
The LED lighting is being installed by Barry Electric with expected completion at the end of July.
The event was hosted by Sue Sauve, City of Peterborough transportation demand management planner with Councillor Keith Riel present to accept donations from project funders.
“We are getting an increasing number of requests from people to have the trail lit, said Sauve. “When they’re lit, it makes it a lot more comfortable for people to use them after dark. The City has a standard now where if we’re building a brand new trail, we’re providing lightning on the trail.”
Scott Wood (left) and Sue Sauve (right) posing at a boulder which is the site for a commemorative plaque to be placed in honour of the trail’s lighting system. Photo by David Tuan Bui
