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Greenbelt Cycling Route Mapping Workshop. Zaina Alhillou Engineer-In-Training Transportation & Waste Department Northumberland County. Cycling Master Plan (CMP). In 2012, Northumberland County finalized a CMP The plan encompasses the following:
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Greenbelt Cycling Route Mapping Workshop Zaina Alhillou Engineer-In-Training Transportation & Waste Department Northumberland County
Cycling Master Plan(CMP) • In 2012, Northumberland County finalized a CMP • The plan encompasses the following: • The establishment of five (5) identified cycling routes • An infrastructure expenditure plan over 20 years to establish commuter, recreational and tourism routes • Creating a standard set of design guidelines for implementation • The establishment of awareness programs
Proposed Greenbelt Cycling Linkage to Durham Region Other map
Impacts of New Linkage • Provides a continuous route for cyclists • Allows for access to Waterfront Trail • Part of the Welcome Cyclists Network with over 50 establishments registered including restaurants, B&B’s, etc. • Safe low-traffic count roads • Exposes cyclists to Northumberland’s beautiful landscape
Council’s Approval • Council has approved the installation of signs, i.e., “SHARE THE ROAD”, Greenbelt Cycling Route and other related signs • Allocating monies in budget for lane widening to allow for 1.5m cycling lanes, shoulder treatment and line painting
Questions? Zaina Alhillou, E.I.T. alhillouz@northumberlandcounty.ca (905) 372-3329 ext. 2344