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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-20-015 Appendix G CTMP Implementation ReportIMPLEMENTATION REPORT June 2020 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.1 IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES IMPLEMENTATION AND There were several guiding principles that were followed to ADMINISTRATION STRATEGY develop the implementation and administration strategy for the Cycling and Trails Master Plan: The strategies and actions developed as part of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan are intended to guide Kitchener’s • The Cycling and Trails Master Plan is one step capital, operations, maintenance, policy, and programming towards achieving the long-term vision, but it is decisions as well as on-going resource requirements in not the last. The strategies and actions outlined in support of cycling and trail use over the next 20 years and the Plan lay the groundwork for implementation. To beyond. While the Plan has been developed as a long-term see them achieved, additional capital and operational investments and resources are required. This includes an implementation strategy to prioritize improvements over investments in new infrastructure, upgrades to existing the short-, medium- and long-term. infrastructure, ongoing maintenance of existing and new facilities, resources for development of new standards This report presents an implementation plan, including and policies, funding for new programming and public prioritization of the actions and network improvements goals will require the ongoing support of Kitchener and term, and long-term. its partners, along with sustained investments. The implementation and administration strategy is action- • The implementation and administration strategy oriented and recognizes the need to make early and on- focuses on short-term actions over the next 10 going investments to build a culture for cycling and trail years. The Cycling and Trails Master Plan is intended use in Kitchener. These early and on-going investments are to be an action-oriented document, with the emphasis in the implementation and administration strategy on other short-term priorities within the next 10 years that are those early and on-going investments required in the 10 intended to act as catalysts to build momentum for cycling years to act as catalysts and build momentum for cycling and trail use through strategic investments in engineering as well as education and encouragement measures. The primary comprehensive review and update of the Plan to monitor focus of the implementation and administration strategy are progress and revisit its priorities. the steps that the City should take over the next 10 years. It is • recommended that the City conduct a comprehensive review and living document. The Plan is intended to be a and update of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan after 10 years to monitor progress and review its priorities. COVID-19 STIMULUS FUNDING presents recommendations and suggestions based on the engagement process and technical analysis; however, Kitchener will need to review the feasibility and from senior levels of government. The City should seek all desirability of each infrastructure project. The opportunities to leverage additional funding sources and to accelerate implementation of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan. 11 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report • implementation of the Plan will also require ongoing Many actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis, public engagement as new projects are considered. in which case they are shown under each timeframe. It should also be noted that these priorities may change • Kitchener will monitor, review, and update the over time. If an opportunity arises to implement an Cycling and Trails Master Plan on a regular basis, as needed. such as through a redevelopment opportunity or other strategies and actions of the Plan, a monitoring and capital project, Kitchener will seek to maximize the reporting strategy will be needed to measure and opportunity. communicate progress towards achieving the vision • Method of Implementation. how each action will be implemented: as a capital Kitchener will report on progress made in implementing project, through ongoing operations and maintenance, or as a policy or programming initiative. the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, the document will • Responsibility. This column suggests the primary and secondary responsibility for each action. Many actions conditions over time. • Kitchener will engage in further public consultation to implement many recommendations of the and Communications departments, while other actions Cycling and Trails Master Plan. Many of the initiatives should be led by external agencies, such as Grand River in the Plan require more detailed input and technical Transit and the Region of Waterloo. work. Kitchener will need to work closely with partners, residents and stakeholder groups to move forward with • Order of Magnitude. The assumed order of magnitude priorities in the Plan. cost for each action has been provided. These costs include capital and/or operational depending on 1.2 PRIORITIZING ACTIONS applicability. The number of dollar signs indicates a high- level cost assumed for each initiative: Strategies for implementing each of the Plan actions are outlined in Tables 1 – 3 on the following pages. These tables • $$$ provide guidance with respect to: • $$ • $ • Timeframe. • Immediate-term between 2020 and 2022) • Short-term • Medium-term • Long-term – 20 years and beyond. 22 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report TIMEFRAMEMETHOD OF IMPLEMENTATIONRESPONSIBILITY MAGNITUDE THEME 1 | CONNECTIONS Immediate Short (3-10 Medium (10-Long-Term Operations / Policy / CapitalPrimarySecondary (0-3 years)years)20 years)(20+ years)Maintenance Programming Strategy 1A: Develop an Integrated Cycling and Trails Network Action 1A-1: Implement a downtown grid network of cycling facilities that Parks & are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities by 2022 - Transportation Cemeteries / $$$ Parks & Action 1A-2: Implement a city-wide grid network of cycling routes and trails Transportation Cemeteries / $$$ based on the Complete Streets Guidelines Action 1A-3: Work with other agencies to provide new grade separated Parks & $$$ w/other crossings of major barriers to ensure regular spaced connections for cycling OngoingTransportation Cemeteries / contributors and trails are provided Action 1A-4: Develop a spot improvement program and work with the Region to make safety and network connectivity improvements throughout Transportation / Region of $$ the cityWaterloo Strategy 1B: Enhance and Expand the Trails Network Action 1B-1: Plan and design new and upgraded trails based on the Parks & OngoingTransportation $$ - $$$ Cemeteries Guidelines Parks & Action 1B-2: Implement a strategy to prioritize and upgrade walkwaysTransportation $ Cemeteries Strategy 1C: Improve Regional Connections Action 1C-1: Continue to work closely with neighbouring municipalities and City of Cambridge the Region to ensure future cycling and trail connections are well integrated, OngoingTransportation$ / City of Waterloo high-quality, and maintained year-round Strategy 1D: Improve Safety Action 1D-1: Continue to conduct safety studies of collisions involving Waterloo Regional people cycling and using trails to understand and monitor safety concerns OngoingTransportation$ Police and collisions Transportation Action 1D-2: Develop and implement a strategy for providing lighting on / Parks & $$$ Cemeteries Strategy 1E: Improve Integration with Transit Action 1E-1: Ensure direct trail and cycling connections and that bicycle Transportation Grand River parking and micromobility stations are provided at ION rapid transit Ongoing/ Parks & $$ Transit stations, iXpress bus routes, and GO stations Cemeteries Action 1E-2: Ensure the design of cycling routes and trails considers the Grand River OngoingTransportation$ location of, and access to, bus stopsTransit 3 Table 1 - Implementation Plan | Connections Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report TIMEFRAMEMETHOD OF IMPLEMENTATIONRESPONSIBILITY Magnitude THEME 2 | EXPERIENCE Immediate Short (3-10 Medium (10-Long-Term Operations / Policy / CapitalPrimarySecondary (0-3 years)years)20 years)(20+ years)Maintenance Programming Strategy 2A: Design the City to Support Walking, Rolling, and Cycling Action 2A-1:Ensure future development areas are connected to and include Transportation, Development OngoingParks & $$ Services within the Cycling and Trails Master PlanCemeteries Strategy 2B: Provide More Bicycle Parking Action 2B-1: Provide high quality bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities at Facilities Transportation$$$ City of Kitchener owned and operated facilitiesManagement Action 2B-2: Provide more bicycle parking and end-of-trip options Transportation$ throughout the City and at special events Strategy 2C: Maintain the Cycling and Trails Network Year-Round Region of Action 2C-1: Implement service standards for maintenance of cycling routes / Parks & Waterloo (where $$ and trails based on trail type and the Minimum Maintenance StandardsCemeteries / applicable) Transportation Parks & Action 2C-2: Review and consider giving streets with bicycle facilities a TransportationCemeteries / Moderate higher snow clearing priority Parks & Action 2C-3: Design cycling routes and trails to facilitate drainage, snow OngoingTransportationCemeteries / $$ removal, and snow storage Transportation Action 2C-4: Implement an inspection program to ensure adequate surface / Parks & GIS$ conditions and quality of cycling routes and trailsCemeteries / Action 2C-5: Consider the development of an app or tool to allow users to Communications $ report maintenance issues Action 2C-6: Provide information about snow clearing timelines and Parks & $ Cemeteries are winter maintained Table 2 - Implementation Plan | Experience (1 of 2) 44 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report TIMEFRAMEMETHOD OF IMPLEMENTATIONRESPONSIBILITY Magnitude THEME 2 | EXPERIENCE Immediate Short (3-10 Medium (10-Long-Term Operations / Policy / CapitalPrimarySecondary (0-3 years)years)20 years)(20+ years)Maintenance Programming Strategy 2D:Make it Easy to Find the Way Action 2D-1: Transportation that is consistent and integrated with surrounding municipalities and the Ongoing/ Parks & $ Region of WaterlooCemeteries Transportation Action 2D-2: Continue to update the City's cycling and trails network map as Ongoing/ Parks & $ new infrastructure is implemented Cemeteries Strategy 2E: Investigate New Ways to Move Around Action 2E-1: Continue to support a regional bikeshare and micromobility Transportation Regional Partners$ program and locate stations at high activity locations Communications Action 2E-2: Work with partners to ensure sustainable trip planning information is widely accessible through an integrated transportation data / TIS / Third Party $ system and innovative mobile applications Providers Table 2 - Implementation Plan | Experience (2 of 2) 55 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report TIMEFRAMEMETHOD OF IMPLEMENTATIONRESPONSIBILITY MAGNITUDE THEME 2 | CULTURE Immediate Short (3-10 Medium (10-Long-Term Operations / Policy / CapitalPrimarySecondary (0-3 years)years)20 years)(20+ years)Maintenance Programming Strategy 3A: Raise Awareness and Promotion Transportation Communications Action 3A-1: Use City and Region-wide campaigns to deliver positive / Parks & / Region of $ messaging to promote cycling and trail use Cemeteries Waterloo Transportation Action 3A-2: Continue to look for opportunities to celebrate cycling and trail Ongoing/ Parks & Communications $ related events and new infrastructure projects Cemeteries Strategy 3B: Educate All Road Users Transportation Action 3B-1: Develop videos, pamphlets, and other tools to educate all road Ongoing/ Parks & Communications $ users on new cycling and trail infrastructure Cemeteries Transportation Action 3B-2: Continue to support programs and initiatives that educate and OngoingPartners/ Parks & $ encourage people to use cycling routes and trails Cemeteries Action 3C: Integrate Policy and Funding Action 3C-1: the Cycling and Trails Master Plan and other documents that support the Transportation Engineering$ implementation of cycling routes and trails Action 3C-2: OngoingCity of Kitchener$$$ available to implement the Cycling and Trails Master Plan Strategy 3D: Establish Business Partnerships and Investments Action 3D-1: Transportation walking, cycling, and rolling are shared within the City organization and with / Parks & Communications $ local businessesCemeteries Action 3D-2: Consider reviewing and updating the City's Transportation PlanningTransportation$ Demand Management Plan and TDM Checklist Strategy 3E: Measure Success Transportation Action 3E-1: Develop a data collection and monitoring program, including a Ongoing/ Parks & $ network of counters on cycling routes and trails to monitor activity Cemeteries Action 3E-2: Implement a reporting program to communicate results of the Transportation / Parks & $ monitoring program on a biannual basisTIS Cemeteries Action 3E-3: Parks & OngoingTransportation$$ Cemeteries priorities 6 Table 3 - Implementation Plan | Culture Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.3 NETWORK PRIORITIZATION APPROACH • Type of Improvement there are currently no existing facilities; however, there are locations where upgrades The Cycling and Trails Master Plan includes a long-term cycling and trails network. This section outlines the prioritization process used to identify priorities to improve the cycling and trails upgrade would make the facility comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Upgrades network over the immediate-term, short-term, medium-term, and long-term. to existing facilities received a higher score than new facilities. • Transit Integration – The majority of transit trips begin or end by walking, rolling, or cycling. This criterion measures the degree to which the proposed improvement increases objective, systematic, GIS-based prioritization methodology was developed for the Plan. The transit stops received the highest score. contains scoreable information about a facility’s ability to address an existing or future need • Population Density – This criterion recognizes that areas with the highest population Table 4. The results density are likely to have characteristics that promote more cycling and trail use. Based on were combined to generate an overall score for each new or upgraded cycling route and trail in the City. By combining these criteria into an aggregated score, a ranked project list can be highest population density received the highest score. • Walking and Cycling Demand – This criterion assesses current levels of walking and of the analysis as shown in Figure 1. It should be noted that these results were intended as cycling activity in each census tract in which the proposed cycling route or trail is located. an input to inform the decision-making process, and do not identify priorities on their own accord. The results of the analysis were not intended to be cast-in-stone but, rather, to provide regarding the proportion of commute trips to work or school that are made by walking or cycling in each census tract. Improvements in areas with higher existing levels of walking or cycling are likely to result in higher usage. the table below. This network prioritization sets the base score for the proposed projects. • Walking and Cycling Potential – The Plan focuses on strategic investments in areas of the city with the highest potential for increased mode share for cycling and trail use in • the future. This criterion assesses the greatest potential to increase based on diverse and mixed land use patterns, population density, and road network characteristics. walking, rolling, or cycling. In general, neighbourhoods with higher potential tend to be connected street network. Improvements in areas with these characteristics are likely to result in a higher demand cycling and trail use. • Network Connectivity – This criterion assesses the degree to which a proposed • Equity – The Plan focuses on strategic investments in areas with traditionally underserved improvement completes the cycling and trails network. The network need was assessed populations. This criterion assesses the greatest potential to improve access to traditional underserved populations with a high equity need, including areas with a high the cycling and trails network. concentration of lower income people, children, seniors, indigenous populations, and new • Level of Protection – The Cycling and Trails Master Plan focuses on developing a network • Walkable Schools and trails facilities that provide the greatest level of protection for people cycling were students living within 1 kilometre of the school. Trails and cycling routes that are located assigned the highest score. received the highest score. 77 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report • Land Use Demand (Commercial and Growth Areas) – Commercial areas and city nodes are important destinations for people walking, rolling, and cycling. This criterion Population Density metres of the downtown, city nodes, community nodes, and neighbourhood nodes. Walking and Cycling • Land Use Demand (Schools, Parks, Community Centres, Arenas, and Libraries) Demand – Community facilities are also important destinations for people walking, rolling and cycling. This criterion examined whether proposed cycling routes and trails were located Walking and Cycling Potential destinations scored highest, followed by those located within 800 metres. • Piggybacking Potential – This criterion recognizes that there are opportunities to Equity Capital Plan received the highest score, followed by projects that connect to a project in the City’s 10 year Capital Plan. Walkable Schools CriterionIndicatorScore 20 City Spine Network Land Use Demand 10 10 Connects directly to existing facility on both ends of project Network Connectivity Connects directly facility on one end of project Land Use Demand Within 800 m of a community facility Community Centres, More than 800 m from a community facility Part of City’s 10 Year Capital Plan Level of Protection Major Trail Piggybacking Connects to Project in City’s 10 Year Capital Plan Potential Painted Bicycle Lane10 Constrained Corridor Upgrade Table 4- Implementation Plan | Culture (2 of 2) Type of Improvement 1.4 NETWORK PRIORITIES 20 Figure 1) were intended to be used as a Transit Integration tool to inform decision-making. These results were reviewed alongside input received from 10 Figure 2). It should be noted that Station short-term priorities include the implementation of a downtown grid of cycling facilities as an Table 4 - Implementation Plan | Culture (1 of 2) 88 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report Figure 1 - Network Prioritization Results Figure 2 - Cycling and Trail Network Priorities Spot Improvement Priorities Short Term Project Medium Term Project Long Term Project Regional Project Proposed Bicycle Network Priorities Short Term Projects Medium Term Projects Long Term Projects Proposed Regional Bicycle Network Existing Off-Street Trails Existing On-Street Cycling Routes Downtown City / Community Node Park Schools r e v i R d n a r G Huron Natural Area k e e r C r i a l B km 00.512345 km 00.512345 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.5 The implementation and administration strategy is action- Figure 3 - Cycling and Trail Network Short-Term Priorities oriented and recognizes the need to make early and on-going investments to build a culture for cycling and trail use in Kitchener. This section summarizes a three-year action plan Short-Term Spot Improvement Short-Term Network Improvement the City to build rapid momentum for cycling and trail use. Proposed Regional Bicycle Network Existing Off-Street Trails These three-year action plan includes a number of capital, Existing On-Street Cycling Routes operations, maintenance, policy, and programming initiatives Downtown for rapid implementation in each of the three themes of the City / Community Node Park Cycling and Trails Master Plan to ensure a combination of Schools engineering, education, and encouragement initiatives. CONNECTIONS • Implement a downtown grid network of cycling facilities that are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities by 2022. • trails capital project plan for short-term priorities. • cycling infrastructure is incorporated on projects Plan. • spot improvement program and make safety and network connectivity improvements Huron throughout the City, beginning with locations where Natural Area trails cross roadways under City jurisdiction. km 00.512345 10 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report EXPERIENCECULTURE • all new road projects and streets within new developments follow • Promote new cycling and trail projects to raise the recommendations of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan and the Complete awareness of cycling and trail use. Streets Guide. • Develop videos, pamphlets, and other tools • Work with developers and other stakeholders to ensure new developments are to educate all road users on new cycling and trail designed to accommodate walking, rolling, and cycling.infrastructure. • Install high quality bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities at City-owned and • Support programs and initiatives that educate and operated facilities.encourage people to use cycling routes and trails, including: • Provide more bicycle parking and end-of-trip options throughout the City and at special events, including:• • • parking within the public right-of-way and at trails • Cycling skills for adults • Install bicycle parking at high activity bus stops and stations • • • Update the City’s Development Manual implemented as part of new developments and reference the Cycling and Trails Master Plan and • Consider looking for partnership opportunities to expand BikeCheck serviceother documents that support the implementation of trails and cycling routes. • Implement service standards for maintenance of trails and cycling routes based • data collection and monitoring on trail type and the Minimum Maintenance Standards. program, including a network of counters on trails • inspection program to ensure adequate surface and bicycle routes to monitor activity. conditions and quality of bicycle and trail facilities. • Implement a reporting program to communicate • Provide information about snow clearing timelines and practices for trails results of the monitoring program on an annual basis. maintained. • • Begin to for cycling routes and trails. for implementing the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, • Continue to update the City’s cycling and trail network map. • Continue to support a regional bikeshare and micromobility program and locate priorities. stations at high activity locations. 1111 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.6 COST ESTIMATES Cost estimates have been developed to identify the relative cost for implementing the Cycling and Trails Master Plan over The Cycling and Trails Master Plan includes order-of-magnitude capital cost estimates and the long-term. These cost estimates should be used only for ongoing operating and maintenance cost estimates for the implementation and maintenance planning purposes and should not be used for budgeting of cycling routes and trails. The cost estimates presented below are based on typical unit purposes. Cost estimates have been developed for all new and costs and recent construction and operation and maintenance pricing in the City of Kitchener upgraded cycling routes and trails exclusively on City-owned and elsewhere in Waterloo Region and Canada. The unit costs that were used as the basis to roadways, and do not include any cycling routes or trails under generate cost estimates are shown in Table 5. the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo. additional capital and operating and maintenance funding, On-Street Cycling Routes Boulevard Multi-Use Trail ensure cycling infrastructure is incorporated on projects Separated Bicycle Lane / Cycle also continue to seek out new opportunities to work with Track developers, other agencies, and other levels of governments to establish cost-sharing agreements, or to seek grant Painted Bicycle Lane The capital cost for the City to implement the Cycling and Trails Paved Shoulder Plan and excluding grade separated crossings and other spot Multi-Use Trail Table 6 Major Trail of the plan for the network improvements, the City should create a spot improvement fund to budget for localized Minor Trail Walkway Crossings Grade-Separated Crossing trails. The annual operating and maintenance cost for the long- Table 5 - Capital and Operating Unit Costs million of additional funding to maintain new and upgraded Table 6). It should be noted that this only includes estimated that the current operating and maintenance costs 1212 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report Cost per 100,000 MunicipalityPopulationProposed Plan Capital Cost people is responsible for maintaining facilities on roadways under the jurisdiction of the Region of Saskatoon Windsor Winnipeg is implemented. Table 7, within the municipality. this per capita level of investment is similar to several other Canadian communities. Table 7 - Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Estimates Capital Cost The timeframe of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan depends on annual funding levels. On-Street Cycling Routes Table 8 Boulevard Multi-Use Trail Separated Bicycle Lane / Cycle Track Painted Bicycle Lane reduced by pursuing the funding strategies described in the following section. Paved Shoulder0 To the extent possible, the City and Region should aim to invest in as many infrastructure improvements in the short-term as possible, because building a cycling culture in the City typically follows the implementation of high quality cycling infrastructure and, thus, to begin the building of that culture as soon as possible, near-term investments should be maximized. Multi-Use Trail62 Major Trail Minor Trail0 B C Scenario Walkway6 Levels) Total 211$79,150,000 $2,270,000 Years to Complete 20 years Table 6 - Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Estimates Table 8 - Long-Term Funding Scenarios 1313 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report term implementation can be achieved with a modest increase in current funding levels by strategically shifting how the City is prioritizing projects. To implement these short- the long-term, excluding grade separated crossings. Cost estimates have also been developed based on the priorities per year, including external sources. shown in Figure 2. The prioritized cost estimates are summarized in Table 9. Based on these prioritized costs, the Proposed On-Street Cycling Total Routes * be implemented over the medium-term or the long-term. Combined Capital Cost Timeline immediate-term and short-term priorities of the plan, which Immediate-Term101 Short-Term12 costs and funding strategy for the immediate-term and short- Medium-Term term projects are summarized below: Long-Term61 • Immediate-term: The implementation of the downtown Total136$48,410,00070$30,740,000$79,150,000 grid network of cycling facilities that are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities is expected to cost Table 9 - Prioritized Capital Costs maintenance costs. It should be noted that, although the implementation of the downtown grid network is an approved Council priority, this network is not currently new capital project, the City should include an operating budget on a per kilometre basis for • Short-term: operating costs based on the unit costs in Table 5. It is anticipated that the annual operating implementation within the next ten years are estimated Table 10). Total$1,180,000$2,850,000 noted previously, the City’s current budget for cycling Table 10 - Immediate- and Short-Term Operating Costs 1414 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.7 FUNDING AND LEVERAGE STRATEGIES routes and trails is during the initial planning and design of these projects. Wherever possible, the City should seek out opportunities to integrate cycling routes and trails with new infrastructure or renewal and rehabilitation projects, costs can be shared by pursuing external funding from other such as major road resurfacing and servicing upgrades. The levels of governments, partnerships with other organizations City needs to also make necessary amendments to existing and the development industry, and integration of cycling policies and standards to ensure opportunities to integrate and trails projects with other plans and projects. This section proposed cycling routes and trails are required as new describes several strategies that the City may consider to developments occur. help leverage its investments and to maximize its ability to implement cycling and trail network improvements. COVID-19 FUNDING by pursuing external funding sources and partnership describes funding strategies and potential funding sources that the City may want to consider to assist in leveraging its investments, and maximize its ability to implement cycling and trail network improvements. The City regularly checks grant funding opportunities. The City should also pursue all available sources of funding for transportation infrastructure as funding opportunities change regularly, the information in this section is subject to change): The City should incorporate the Cycling and Trails Master Plan • Provincial Programs and Initiatives. The Provincial ensure that projects are accounted for in the City’s capital planning process. In this regard, the City should seek changes program, which promotes new, safe and high-quality cycling infrastructure through cost sharing with local fund implementation of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan. governments. Some possible projects include new bicycle trails and bicycle lanes, improvements to existing cycling infrastructure, and providing bicycle lockers and The City should integrate cycling and trail network other equipment that makes cycling a safer and more improvements with other plans and capital projects, where possible. There are cycling and trail components associated provides funding for infrastructure which forms part with many upcoming and planned road renewal programs, development projects, and major capital projects which have government. The best opportunities to provide safe and convenient cycling 1515 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Implementation Report 1.8 IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCING • Federal Funding. There are several programs that provide funding for environmental and local Based on experience in other cities, implementation of transportation infrastructure projects in municipalities the Cycling and Trails Master Plan is anticipated to require across Canada. Typically, the federal government contributes one-third of the cost of municipal infrastructure projects. Provincial and municipal implementation priorities being developed through the governments contribute the remaining funds, and in some instances, there may be private sector investment Transportation and Parks & Cemeteries are anticipated to as well. • Green Municipal Funds. gas emissions and improve quality of life. The on the plan, it is recommended that this position be made expectation is that knowledge and experience gained in permanent. best practices and innovative environmental projects will be applied to national infrastructure projects. • Developers. The City should explore opportunities for cycling infrastructure to be constructed as development occurs within Kitchener. This process could be formalized through an update to the City of Kitchener • Private Sector. Many corporations wish to be good corporate neighbours — to be active in the community Bicycle routes and multi-use trails are well-suited to • Service Clubs. as the Rotary Club) have been involved in funding and building bicycle infrastructure and facilities including pathways and bicycle parking. • Advertising. In regards to a bicycle route map, the City should continue to work with local business who are interested in providing advertising and therefore revenue to cover some or all of the cost of advertising. 1616 Cycling and Trails Master Plan | Summary ReportCycling and Trails Master Plan | Summary Report 17 Setting the Stage Setting the Stage 17