Cycling Master Plan

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Three young children cycling through an obstacle course during the pulse event downtown where the street is opened up for many activities.

About the Cycling Master Plan

Over the last 18 months, we have been working on our first Cycling Master Plan. This Plan will identify strategies to improve and grow cycling in the City of Peterborough over the next 20 years. There have been several public engagement opportunities during the process and the documents provided on this page include the background reports, results from public engagements and summary of the vision and goals. The vision, goals and scenario that lay the groundwork for the Cycling Master Plan were approved by City Council in July 2021. The final report is expected to go to Council in the winter of 2022.

The final report will:

  1. Identify strategies to improve the current silver bicycle friendly rating of the City to gold or platinum.
  2. Review and update the Cycling Network in the 2012 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, incorporating changes and new opportunities for cycling infrastructure, including an infrastructure development and prioritization strategy.
  3. Provide recommendations and cost estimates for a maintenance program to encourage year-round cycling.
  4. Recommend design standards for cycling infrastructure that is informed by best practices for cyclist safety.
  5. Include recommendations for project phasing, including a list of priority projects for the next 10 years.
  6. Identify effective programming to increase the visibility and acceptance of cycling as a preferred choice of travel mode.

The Cycling Master Plan will feed into the update of the City's Transportation Plan, which will be taking place at the same time. We will look at ways to grow and support the use of regular bikes and e-bikes including infrastructure needs, policies, programming and design standards.

About the Cycling Master Plan

Over the last 18 months, we have been working on our first Cycling Master Plan. This Plan will identify strategies to improve and grow cycling in the City of Peterborough over the next 20 years. There have been several public engagement opportunities during the process and the documents provided on this page include the background reports, results from public engagements and summary of the vision and goals. The vision, goals and scenario that lay the groundwork for the Cycling Master Plan were approved by City Council in July 2021. The final report is expected to go to Council in the winter of 2022.

The final report will:

  1. Identify strategies to improve the current silver bicycle friendly rating of the City to gold or platinum.
  2. Review and update the Cycling Network in the 2012 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, incorporating changes and new opportunities for cycling infrastructure, including an infrastructure development and prioritization strategy.
  3. Provide recommendations and cost estimates for a maintenance program to encourage year-round cycling.
  4. Recommend design standards for cycling infrastructure that is informed by best practices for cyclist safety.
  5. Include recommendations for project phasing, including a list of priority projects for the next 10 years.
  6. Identify effective programming to increase the visibility and acceptance of cycling as a preferred choice of travel mode.

The Cycling Master Plan will feed into the update of the City's Transportation Plan, which will be taking place at the same time. We will look at ways to grow and support the use of regular bikes and e-bikes including infrastructure needs, policies, programming and design standards.

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    Cycling Master Plan Survey - PIC #2

    In this survey, we are seeking your input on the work completed so far for the Cycling Master Plan. Download PIC #2 Information April 2021 before you get started. Then, read through the Information and add your comments to the survey. Draft Cycling Network maps are available for comment. You can comment in the survey or on the interactive maps available in the ‘Cycling Network’ tab. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this process! 

    All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.


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    Proposed Extension of George Street Cycling Lanes

    230 responses

    George Street has been identified as a priority in the Cycling Network Plan since 2012 and most of the cycling lanes are now in place. In 2021, a project is planned to preserve the pavement (called microsurfacing) on the last remaining section without cycling lanes, the section between Lake Street and Lansdowne Street. When a road is resurfaced or microsurfaced, it is an ideal time to put in cycling lanes because all new pavement markings will be needed. In this survey, you will be asked to provide input on the proposed cycling lanes.

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    Peterborough Cycling Master Plan Mailing List

    The Cycling Master Plan will be taking place over the next year and  there will be several opportunities for you to provide input. To be placed on  the distribution list for the project, please provide your email below. Thank  you in advance for taking the time to participate in this project. 

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    PIC #1 Cycling Master Plan Survey

    As we work to create the Cycling Master Plan, we welcome your involvement. In this second survey of the Cycling Master Plan, we are seeking your input on the draft vision statement, options for targets and the routes we shoud consider for inclusion in the Long-Term Cycling Network. Thank you for taking the time to participate!

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    Charlotte Street Cycling Lanes

    377 responses

    Charlotte Street has been identified as a priority in the Cycling Network Plan since 2012. It is the only east-west corridor that does not have a large hill. This year, the top asphalt is being replaced on the section west of Park Street. This is the most economical time to implement cycling lanes because all the pavement markings will be removed, leaving a blank slate. Watch our video presentation to learn more about the project and then provide your input.

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    Cycling Master Plan Survey

    489 responses

    As we work to create the Cycling Master Plan, we want your input. In this survey, we ask questions to help us understand more about the state of cycling in Peterborough, priorities for cycling, and how to make Peterborough more bicycle-friendly. We are interested in your experiences, whether you use a regular bicycle, e-bike, or do not regularly bicycle.

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