Active Transportation

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COUNTY OF RENFREW ABANDONED RAILWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY – 1997

• The County of Renfrew shall purchase future surplus abandoned railway rights-of-way as they become available, from time-to-time, for use as future transportation and utility corridors.

• Use of all surplus abandoned railway rights-of-way acquired or managed by the County of Renfrew shall be used for transportation facilities, utility corridors, outdoor recreation, parks and open space. Public use shall be encouraged.

Local Municipalities

• Arnprior•McNab/Braeside•Horton•Renfrew•Bonnechere Valley•Madawaska Valley•Petawawa•Greater Madawaska

CN/CP Corridor

County of Renfrew Forests - BORCA

County’s First Strategic Plan

Strategic VisionThe County of Renfrew is committed to being Canada’s lifestyle experience; featuring safe, thriving, and affordable communities, supported by a commitment to creating opportunities to prosper.

Priorities1. Promote an Expanded, Four-lane Highway 172. Enhance the long-term Asset Management Program3. Develop a Linked Trail System4. Promote Active Transportation5. Launch an Economic Development Roundtable6. Create a Small Business Investment Fund7. Foster Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs

County Active Transportation Policy – 2014

Purpose - The Public Works Department will attempt to integrate non-motorized forms of transportation into existing County road infrastructure.

Signage (share-the-road); Design Standards; Program Funding; County Forests; Recreational Trail Strategy; Economic Development.

Strategic Plan - Develop a Linked Trail System

• Throughout the County within 5 years• Engage public and private sector• Acquire CP corridor• Linked Trails Strategy• Partnerships as required

Active Transportation Projects

• Hardened shoulders - $150,000 in 2015, $328,000 in 2014• Signage – share the road• Petawawa Boulevard; Forest Lea Road;

Bruce Street, Mud Lake Road

Active Transportation• Create healthy communities, improved quality

of life, stimulate economic development• Active Transportation policy has been

approved• Secure funding from other levels of

government• Consult with local municipalities• Seek base funding during budget approval

Share the Road/Hardened Shoulders

County of Renfrew Trail Strategy/s

Challenges

•Funding

•Funding

•Funding

Thank you.

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