Osgoode PathwayPrescott-Russell Pathway

Policy Development on Shared Use of Rural Pathways -

Open Houses

30 November 20102 December 20107 December 2010

Transportation Planning Branch

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Open HouseSéance portes ouvertes

Policy Development onShared Use of Rural Pathways

Élaboration de la Politique sur l’utilisation des sentiers ruraux

o Doors open: 7:00 pm /Accueil : 19 hPresentation: 7:30 pm / Présentation : 19 h 30

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Background 2 rural pathways under construction (opening Spring 2011) Multiple user groups Past/current practice

City has issued two-year licences for snowmobile clubs to use various trails During the winter of 2009/2010 six agreements with snowmobile clubs

were in place across Ottawa No agreements related to ATVs or off-road motorcycles Unregulated use during summer months

In May of 2010, Staff were directed to “ review the issue of motorized vehicles’ use of multi-use pathways

and, in consultation with the Chair of the Transportation Committee, determine how best to bring this issue forward to Transportation Committee and Council for consideration.”

Need for development of a policy on allowable usage on rural pathways

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The Process Consultation

Pre-consultation with stakeholder groups, City Advisory Committees

3 public meetings (Nov 30, Dec 2, Dec 7) City presentation posted (www.ottawa.ca/ruralpathway) Deadline for input - 20 December 2010

Staff Report to Transportation Committee (Q1, 2011) Background, Consultation, Policy Recommendation(s) Public delegation Committee’s deliberation

City Council (Q1, 2011)

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Study Assumptions Permitted Users

Pedestrians, cyclists (including use of e-bikes), skiers Motorized mobility assistance devices

ATV’s, Motorcycles will not be permitted on these trails No past history on shared-use Ottawa trails Damage to pathway, resulting in maintenance costs Peak usage in summer interferes with cyclist/pedestrian use

peak Other Uses (the focus of this consultation)

Must be demonstrated to be safe and conducive to shared-use on the pathway

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Rural Pathways- Sentiers Ruraux

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Osgoode Pathway

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Osgoode Pathway -Northern Terminus Connections

Link to Park & Ride

Link to NCC Greenbelt Pathway to Bank St.

(Existing)

Paved Shoulders on Leitrim(Limebank to Bowesville)

(Future)

Link to NCC Greenbelt Pathway (west)

(Future)

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Prescott-RussellPathway

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Prescott Russell Pathway PathwayExtending /Connecting at Western Terminus

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Link to Stonehenge (W) (Future)

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Issues to Consider

Safety, speed Effects on adjacent land uses Pathway maintenance Enforcement Rural lifestyle

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Seeking Public Input On

Type of usage (mode, section) Interaction between modes Additional issues to consider Mitigation measures Anything else?

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What we have heard…. Snowmobiles generate noise that impacts those

living near to pathway Snowmobile clubs are organized, self-regulated,

communicate rules to members Snowmobile use makes snow surface on pathway

easier for walkers Snowmobile use discourages many walkers and

skiers from using the pathway This route (Osgoode pathway) is safer for

snowmobilers than alternatives Snowmobile use may prevent potential ski club

use & grooming

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What we have heard…. Horse owners/riders are part of the community and

rural landscape Very few safe routes in the area to ride horses Horses can share the trail with all other users- incl.

snowmobiles eBikes can look like scooters or (regular) bicycles,

but must meet regulations with maximum: Weight120kg speed 32km/hr power 500W

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How to Provide Input:- Complete survey form

Hardcopy on-line (ottawa.ca/ruralpathway)

- Speak at Transportation Committee review to be scheduled (Q1 2011)

Or send information directly to project manager:Zlatko Krstulich, Transportation Planner, City of Ottawa110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th FloorOttawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21827Fax: 613-580-2578E-mail: zlatko.krstulich@ottawa.ca

** All input must be received by Dec 20th 2010 ***

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Questions?