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MULTI-USE PATHWAYS AND
TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
undertake the development of the master plan.
The Kitchener Multi-use Pathways Master Plan builds upon past and current trail
development efforts, and is intended as a blueprint to guide the development and
operation of multi-use pathways throughout Kitchener in the short, medium and long
term. The plan identifies a strategy for development of a primarily off-road, city-wide
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multi-use pathway network linking neighbourhoods, parks and natural areas, public
open spaces, schools, shopping areas and other important destinations. The network
also links seamlessly with on-road cycling routes identified in the City's Cycling Master
Plan for the 21St Century as well as existing and planned routes in the adjacent cities of
Cambridge and Waterloo, and Townships of Woolwich, North Dumfries and Wilmot.
WHAT IS A MULTI-USE PATHWAY?
Multi-use pathways and trails in Kitchener include a ra
part to how, when and where they were created. Thi
been planned and designed by the City such as:
Broad, main hard surfaced trails like the Iro
Wide granular-surface trails found in hydro c
form loops in local neighbourhood parks; and
Trails through natural areas such
CONSULTATI
and designs due in
des trails that have
a and Walter Bean Trail.
An important component of the study was consulting with City staff, members of the
public, local committees and interest groups as well as stakeholder groups. The
master plan draws upon the knowledge and work already completed by various
committees including the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee, Environment
Committee and the Cycling Advisory Committee. Broader consultation with the public
was undertaken through a number of avenues including posting study information on
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the City's webpage, an online questionnaire to which almost 300 responses were
received, and two Public Information Centres at key points during the study. In
addition, residents had the opportunity to submit comments and ideas to the study
team over the course of the study through comments forms and email exchange. A
detailed summary of the consultation program is contained in Appendix D of this
report.
Some of the key areas of interest identified by the public through the consultation
program included:
• The existing e
wide network,
effectively;
ihly variable in their surfacing and need to
ance.
vision was created for Multi-use Pathways in
"Multi-use pathways form the primary continuous off-road walking and cycling network
that provides residents of all ages and abilities the means to travel easily and safely
throughout their neighbourhood, across the City and to neighbouring municipalities.
Multi-use Pathways offer year-round opportunities for active recreation and active
transportation by:
• Being linked with approved on-road cycling routes and other elements of the active
transportation network;
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leading into the urban core form a good basis for acity-
be better connected, more consistent, and signed more
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Linking major destination points; and by
Being appropriately located, designed and maintained in parks, public open spaces
and natural areas. "
The vision is supported by a number of objectives for the study and multi-use pathways
in general.
roughout the City
ns to existing and
Dina connections to
new neighbourhoods;
e a role in the development,
rk, which also includes
(Community Trails) in
Examine current design standards and maintenance practices and make
recommendations for changes based on best practice research;
Identify and recommend policies, strategies, and programs that Kitchener and its
partners can support and implement to encourage more people to use the Multi-use
Pathways (Community Trail) system more often for recreation and transportation
Examine corporate planning and development process and policies to ensure that
pathways are routinely considered in the process in an appropriate and timely manner;
and
Develop an implementation strategy that will identify trail development costs and
prioritize projects for construction.
EXISTING CONTEXT
Currently, the City of Kitchener offers over 125 kilometres of multi-use pathways that
support different levels of recreation for all members of the community. Off-road trails
within Kitchener have been routed through parks, natural areas, hydro corridors,
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communities, and provide linkages through and between woodlots, surrounding
communities, schools, community centres, parks, and significant roadways.
• Washrooms;
• Plaques/sculpture;
• Bridges;
Existing woodland/informal trails withii
part of the scope of work within this st
THE RECOMMEN
The existing
wide multi-u
Cycling Mas
• Culverts;
• Crossings, and
• Maintenance hazards.
as and parks were not inventoried as
-USE PATHWAY NETWORK
vides a strong basis for the completion of an extensive city-
• Connected and Linked;
• Visible;
• Convenient;
• Accessible;
• Sustainable and Well designed;
• Responsible to Natural and Culture
Heritage and Context Sensitive;
• Diverse;
• Responsive to Safety Concerns; and
• Cost-Effective.
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Based on this approach, a set of primarily off-road candidate routes were identified
linking key destinations and existing "Community Trails" throughout the City. The
candidate routes were investigated in the field to confirm their suitability for inclusion as
part of the proposed multi-use pathway network. Route selection was based on the
application of the principles, the experience of the study team, observations made in
the field and local insight from members other committees throughout the City. Figure
EX-1 illustrates the recommended multi-use pathway network for the Type 1 (Arterial)
and Type 2 (Collector) multi-use pathways.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MULTI-USE PAT
Short Term (0-5
on existing routes
ng aids including the possibility of web-
to provide greater continuity;
of the Iron Horse Trail/Trans Canada Trail as the primary
route for active transportation;
at all new neighbourhoods include the construction of multi-
ys at the time neighbourhoods are developed;
connections with the "on-road" cycling network;
Improved funding for the operations and maintenance of the existing
network;
Medium Term (6-10 years), which includes;
Implementation of major open space loops and scenic road trails in
southern Kitchener;
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o Improved connections and the quality of the east-west routes for active
transportation;
o Completion of a pedestrian/cycling bridge over Hwy 7/8 in the west end
of the city;
o Improved standards for maintenance throughout the network; and
• Long Term (10+ years), which includes;
When the Type 1 and Type 2 network is complete
315km of routes as summarized in Table EX-1. D
facility types are contained in Chapter 4 of this report.
is major land
ive transportation
m of
will include a total of almost
s regarding the network and
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e ` ' e e 4.0
. 0 e e ° $400,000 18.6 $1,860.000 12.0 $1,200,000
' e e ` e • 15.0
.e ee° $3,750,000 8.9 $2,225,000 5.9 $1,475,000
'• e• e• 0 0 0 0 16.7 $4,175,000
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ee- $1,440,000 2.9 $870,000 1.0 $300,000
ee• a e.e
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e e e ee° $75,600 1.1 $13,000 2.5 $30,000
e e - e - 30.1 $5, 665, 600 31.5 $4, 968, 200 38.1 $7,180, 000
ee ,e a 0.4
.. ee- $28,000 16.7 $1,169,000 49.6 $3,472,000
' e e ` e • 8.7
.e ee° $1,218,000 28.5 $3,990,000 27.1 $3,794,000
' ` e • e • 0 0 1.9 $266,000 19.3 $2,702,000
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•e• -e e.e
• e• e 1.3
e e e
ee- $390,000 1.3 $390,000 24.3 $7,290,000
ee• a e.a
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e e • - • e
e e e ee° $29,000 15.1 $181,000 14.4 $17,3000
e - e • 12.8 $1,665,000 63.5 $5,996,000 134J $17,431,000
e ~ e ~ 42.9 $7,330,600 95.0 $10,964,000 172.8 $24,611,000
Grand Total Distance (All Phases) 310.7
Grand Total Cost (All Phases) $42,905,600
Table EX-2: Summary of Estimated Network Implementation Costs
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As described in Table EX-1 it is estimated that the total capital investment to
implement the network is approximately $42M over the horizon of the plan, exclusive of
maintenance. Table EX-3 provides a summary of costs based on funding source (i.e.
Parks Capital Budget-approximately $24.6M, Engineering Capital Budget-
approximately $11.2M and Developer-Built/Paid-approximately $7.1 M).
64.4 $10,910,00(
16.7 $4,175,000
18.6 $2,728,600
131 $13,671,00(
21.2 $2,968,000
58.8 $8,453,000
310.7 ~ $42,905,6
Table EX-3: Summary of
Area of Responsibility
Currently, through the am
year (2011 = $327,000 c
trail development and ma
for the implementation of
reflect the recommended
priorities identified througl
How does this i
Ontario?
ay
t compare to that of other towns and cities in southern
As part of the research related to the implementation plan, municipal officials from a
number of other southern Ontario communities were contacted regarding their average
level of investment in pathways/trails over the past five years. Information was
collected regarding the investment through capital funds, Development
Charges/developer-built, and operations/maintenance, where available (refer to Table
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EX-4). Generally the findings indicate that investment through capital funds plus
Development Charge funds varies from $1.53 to $11.56 per capita. If the lowest and
highest values are removed from this calculation, the average investment through
capital plus Development Charge funds is $3.46 per capita among the municipalities
contacted. These municipalities also reported a separate budget for operations and
maintenance of their trail system, though the annual contribution was not available
from all at the time the data was collected.
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55,289 $153,000 Not available $2.76 $2,000/km/year $2,000/km/year for maintenance and
at time of data operations
collection
121,000 $111,250 $1.53 Amount not Value of partnership projects with
• .. available at school boards and Region of
time of data Waterloo for small trail projects not
collection included in value reported
165,613 $1,700,000 $215,000 $11.56 Amount not Capital investment includes annual
~ . available at trail repair and replacement projects
time of data (stairs, bridges, granular and asphalt
collection pathway rehabilitation)
352,395 $650,000+ $1,000,000 $5.53 10,000/km/year Plus approximately$300,000/year for
$300,000 miscellaneous small pathway repairs.
for
miscellan- City also funds about 41km of natural
eous small trail creation and maintenance in
pathway City-owned natural areas.
repairs
433,806 $1,255,600 $699,000 $4.50 $200,000/year Value of partnership projects with
Region of Peel for trail projects in
Regional rights-of-way not included in
value reported
504,599 $1,100,000 Not available $2.18 Amount not Value reported for investment in new
at time of data available at trails only includes those considered
collection time of data as significant cycling
collection infrastructure/routes.
Funding for other/smaller pathways is
not included in value reported.
812,135 $1,900,000 Not available $2.33 Amount not Broad estimate only, Value reported
• at time of data available at for investment in new trails only
collection time of data includes those considered as
collection significant cycling
infrastructure/routes. Funding for
other/smaller pathways is not
included in value reported.
Does not include any investment in
pathways in Ottawa by the National
Capital Commission
Table Average investment by various municipalities over the past 5 years.
EX-4
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The Official Plan shall include a Sched~
3-2 map for the Type 1 and Type 2 multi-u
pathway network as the framework for
comprehensive city wide network.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Existing
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Existing
Resources
Existing
Resources
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
INVESTME
The following amendments to the Land
Development and Approvals process are
required to implement the multi-use
Existing
Resources
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Where multi-use pathways are identified in
the Multi-use Pathway Network and are
within the study area of an Environmental
Assessment (EA) for other infrastructure
projects such as roads or stream courses,
3-5 then the multi-use pathway shall form an
integral component of these projects for
review and implementation as part of that
project.
Staff will review the suggested strategies
for ongoing public participation related to
3-6 implementing different types of multi-use
pathway and trail development and
prepare a process that is appropriate for
the City of Kitchener.
Develop an acquisition strategy for
proposed multi-use pathway routes on
3-$ privately owned lands as illustrated in the
recommended Network map and schedule
using techniques as described in the
master plan.
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Existing
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Existing
Resources
Existing
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Existing
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Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
The route selection principles described in
the master plan shall be considered when
4-1 future network changes are being
explored, new network opportunities are
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Existing
Resources
identified, and when individual routes are
entering into the detailed planning and
design stage of implementation.
Adopt the Multi-use Pathway Network Plan
4-2 as illustrated in the master plan and Official
Plan schedule as a blue
rint for the Existing
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development of a comprehensive multi-use
pathway network in Kitchener.
By adopting the recommended Network
Plan and Official Plan schedule Council
4-3 formally acknowledges the dual function of
the pathway network; as community
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Existing
Resources
infrastructure for non-motorized and self-
propelled commuter traffic as well as
recreational purposes.
Recognize that adjustments to the
approved Network Plan will occur from
Existing
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Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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The design standards and guidelines
prepared as part of the master plan are the
4-5 guiding document regarding the
construction of multi-use pathways and
trails in the City.
Staff responsible for the design of multi-
4-6 use pathways and trails shall remain
current with best industry design practices.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Existing
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To be
Determined
Staff shall systematically implement the
5-1 recommended Multi-use Pathway Network /
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as illustrated in the Network Map and Determined
Schedule.
Staff responsible for implementing the
multi-use pathway network shall use the
5-2 objectives for prioritization identified in the /
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master plan and Phasing Map to inform Resources
decision making related to setting priorities
for implementation.
The planning, design and development of
5-3 multi-use pathways in the City shall be
consistent with the Network Map and
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Existing
Resources
Schedule, and master plan standards and
guidelines.
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Over the short term assign the
responsibility of multi-use pathway
coordinator to an existing staff position.
5-4 This person shall be responsible for
"championing" multi-use pathways,
pathway initiatives and programming. In
the mid-term and beyond consider creating
a new position to assist with this role.
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implementation of municipal infrastructu
and shall be considered in all ass
management and planning.
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Establish an Interdepartmental Working
Group consisting of representat ives from
key departments to ensure that the
implementation of multi-use path ways and
trails is coordinated wi th the
implementation of other active
5-6 transportation and city infrastructure. This
group may include representati ves from
Long Range Planning, Dev elopment
Planning, Urban Design, En gineering
Infrastructure, Parks Planni ng and
Development, Operations and
Transportation Planning.
Implementation of the multi-use pathw;
network shall be the responsibility of
de artments en a ed in the tannin ai
Existing
Resources
Existing
Resources
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Review the mandate of the current Cycling
Advisory Committee through 2012, with the
goal of broadening their role to include all
aspects of active transportation. Following
5-7 the review, staff and the current Cycling
Advisory Committee will report back to
Council with a recommended course of
action for the Committee's new mandate
starting in 2013.
All city departments and staff involved in
long range planning, development
planning, transportatio n planning,
development review, urban design,
infrastructure design and implementation
shall include the planning and
implementation of the app roved Multi-use
5-8 Pathway Network and rela ted facilities into
their standard processes and projects.
Where necessary, staff will revise their
standard processes to incl ude the planning
and implementation of the approved Multi-
use Pathwav Network.
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
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In the short term, staff shall investigate
different media and potential partnership
5-g opportunities available for creating user
maps, with the goal of creating a user map V
broadly available to the public within 5
years.
INVESTME
Existing
Resources
Existing
Resources
To be
Determined
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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Staff shall explore and make
recommendations regarding methods to
5-11 recognize individuals, businesses and
organizations that make exemplary V
contributions to the development of the
multi-use pathways and trails in Kitchener.
Coordinate the
5-12 pathways and
infrastructure p
In addition to capital funding explore other
outside partnership, cost-sharing and
5-14 funding opportunities for the
implementation of multi-use pathways and
trails.
To be
Determined
To be
Determined
Annual
Contributions
to be
Determined
Existing
Resources
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Staff shall maintain and annually update
6-1 the GIS based Network Management Tool
developed as part of the master plan and
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Determined
use this tool to assist with asset planning
and management.
Consideration shall be given to winter
maintenance of Type 1 multi-use pathways
so they can function as 4-season routes i',
where identified as priorities through public
consultation.
6-2
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Staff shall review the Multi-use Pathway Deteremined
Network and develop a clear
understanding of the benefits and costs of
winter maintenance on these key pathway
corridors, and develop a strategy for an
incremental increase in winter
maintenance of these routes over time.
Review and develop standards for the
management of multi-use pathways in
6-3 active construction zones, and ensure that /
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standards are employed for all construction Resources
projects where pathway circulation is
potentially affected
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
As part of its commitment to the provision
of reliable and safe public infrastructure the
City will continue with inspections and all
6-4 necessary works related to providing safe /
pathway bridge infrastructure as outlined in
staff report DTS-09-074.
$194,000-
2011 budget
2013
Onward- To
be
Determined
Using the strategies outlined in the master
plan as a starting point, staff shall develop
a multi-use pathway and trail maintenance
plan that is tailored to meet the City's
needs
and is su
orted b
an a
ro
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budget. /
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Determined
Council will consider annual Operating
Budget submissions which reflect the
actual costs of operating and maintaining
the multi-use pathway network.
Staffing needs and the annual
maintenance budget requirements for
6-6 multi-use pathways and trails shall be
increased in concert with the number of
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Deteremined
additional kilometres of multi-use pathway
and trails that are added to the network
each year.
Staff will consider the application of
6-7 performance measures to evaluate and
monitor the implementation of the Multi-use
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Determined
Pathway Network and master plan
recommendations.
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INVESTME
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
(0-5) (6-10) (10+)
Staff shall prepare an annual progress
report to Council highlighting
6-8 implementation of the multi-use pathway
network and identifying priorities for the
next/upcoming construction season.
Existing
Resources
Implementation Phase - Continued in this Phase
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Determined
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