Active Transportation: Multi-Use Path Public Engagement
Consultation has concluded
Invitation to Participate
This is an invitation to review the City of Sarnia's proposed East-West Active Transportation Route and an opportunity for community discussion and input. As the City undertakes this exciting opportunity to add to the Active Transportation Network, public consultation is being held to provide a forum for all interested members of the community to have their say.
Your comments on this matter are important. The comments and information received will assist staff in completing the final design for this exciting addition to the existing network. Public input will be received up until June 27. The City is looking for your input on whether or not you support the proposed route, whether we should consider other options for the route and general input on active transportation. Please take a moment to review the information available on this page and participate in our Public Consultation Process by completing the survey.
What is a multi-use path?
Separated multi-use paths are the ideal standard for active transportation routes. They provide safety by physically separating active transportation users from vehicle traffic and they provide a more enjoyable experience that encourages people to choose active transportation to travel around the City. Improving the City’s active transportation infrastructure improves the quality of life for our residents.
Why was the proposed route selected?
The proposed urban bike network in the City’s Transportation Master Plan does not identify an east-west separated multi-use path. There are two great north-south routes with the Howard Watson Nature Trail and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Connecting those two routes will greatly improve the City’s active transportation network. The proposed route provides an excellent opportunity, not only to connect users from the Howard Watson Nature Trail to the Waterfront, but also provides direct access to one of our largest facilities in Germain Park.
The City is proposing to construct the multi-use path along the south side of the Bluewater Health site and Hanna Memorial Public School in an easement along the south fence line, between East Street and Russell Street in fall of 2021 using grant funding and a generous donation from a local resident. The City will consider a multi-use path on the north side of Afton Drive and along a section of Murphy Road as part of the 2022 budget process. There may be grant opportunities to support this next component as well.
Who is affected?
Active Transportation is for EVERYONE – it provides a separated, fully accessible route for pedestrians, cyclists, and all members of the community. It is the responsibility of these users to ensure that their actions maintain a safe and respectful atmosphere for all others.
If you have any questions related to the information provided on this page, or to discuss this topic please contact Alister Brown, Manager of Development and Transportation, at (519) 332-0330, ext. 3359.
Personal Information Collection Notice - The City of Sarnia collects personal information from the public feedback made to the City of Sarnia and/or its Committees under the legal authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Public feedback to proposals is considered to be public record pursuant to the Act. Please be aware that if you are submitting correspondence to the City of Sarnia relating to a proposal, your name, contact information and communications will become part of the public record that will be available to the general public. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk, 2nd floor, City Hall, 255 Christina Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2. Tel. 519-519-0330. Email: clerks @sarnia.ca
