Eastside Transportation Study

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The City of Peterborough (City) is initiating a Transportation Master Plan for the area east of the Otonabee River and north of Lansdowne Street East (study area). The Eastside Transportation Study (the study) will assess transportation infrastructure needs and priorities associated with development planned east of the Trent Severn Waterway and growth within the east portion of the City and provide recommendations for needed improvements to the roadway and active transportation network within (and potentially beyond) the study area. This study is being undertaken in accordance with Approach #1 of the Master Planning Process, as outlined in Appendix 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2015), and will generally address Phases 1 and 2 of the MCEA process.

To support development within the Liftlock Secondary Plan Area, improvements to Ashburnham Drive may be required to accommodate planned growth, including a possible realignment of the existing roadway, and extension from McFarlane Street to Parkhill Road. The findings of the East Side Transportation Study are expected to confirm the need for these modifications, at which time the City may proceed with Phases 3 and 4 of the MCEA process to complete the planning and redesign of Ashburnham Drive. This study will also consider the potential need for improvements to the existing crossings of the Trent Severn Waterway.

The Study area for the Eastside Transportation Study is very broad and it overlaps with the study areas of the North End and Trent University Area Class EA and the Television Road Bridge over South Meade Creek Replacement Class EA. The Eastside Transportation Study will not be re-evaluating the work completed as part of these other studies. Rather, the Eastside Transportation Study will incorporate the recommendations of those studies into its own transportation planning forecast.

Consultation is key to the MCEA planning process and opportunities to share information will be offered throughout the study. Your feedback will help the study team to understand the transportation problems and opportunities, and to identify recommendations for transportation improvements in the area.

Online Public Information Centre (PIC) 1 is currently available for your review and feedback. Please use the following link to access the recorded presentation being offered as part of this online PIC: https://estspic1.ca/



The City of Peterborough (City) is initiating a Transportation Master Plan for the area east of the Otonabee River and north of Lansdowne Street East (study area). The Eastside Transportation Study (the study) will assess transportation infrastructure needs and priorities associated with development planned east of the Trent Severn Waterway and growth within the east portion of the City and provide recommendations for needed improvements to the roadway and active transportation network within (and potentially beyond) the study area. This study is being undertaken in accordance with Approach #1 of the Master Planning Process, as outlined in Appendix 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2015), and will generally address Phases 1 and 2 of the MCEA process.

To support development within the Liftlock Secondary Plan Area, improvements to Ashburnham Drive may be required to accommodate planned growth, including a possible realignment of the existing roadway, and extension from McFarlane Street to Parkhill Road. The findings of the East Side Transportation Study are expected to confirm the need for these modifications, at which time the City may proceed with Phases 3 and 4 of the MCEA process to complete the planning and redesign of Ashburnham Drive. This study will also consider the potential need for improvements to the existing crossings of the Trent Severn Waterway.

The Study area for the Eastside Transportation Study is very broad and it overlaps with the study areas of the North End and Trent University Area Class EA and the Television Road Bridge over South Meade Creek Replacement Class EA. The Eastside Transportation Study will not be re-evaluating the work completed as part of these other studies. Rather, the Eastside Transportation Study will incorporate the recommendations of those studies into its own transportation planning forecast.

Consultation is key to the MCEA planning process and opportunities to share information will be offered throughout the study. Your feedback will help the study team to understand the transportation problems and opportunities, and to identify recommendations for transportation improvements in the area.

Online Public Information Centre (PIC) 1 is currently available for your review and feedback. Please use the following link to access the recorded presentation being offered as part of this online PIC: https://estspic1.ca/



  • June 21 to July 16, 2021 - Online Public Information Centre 1

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    Online Public Information Centre (PIC) 1 is currently available for your review in relation to the study background, MCEA process, existing study area conditions, problems and opportunities, preliminary evaluation criteria for assessing alternative solutions and next steps in the study process. Please use the following link to access the recorded presentation being offered as part of this online PIC: https://estspic1.ca/


  • June 21 to July 16, 2021 - Online Public Information Centre 1

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    The Eastside Transportation Study team is pleased to present Online Public Information Centre 1 (PIC 1) from June 21 to July 16, 2021. As part of this study, a comprehensive consultation process is being undertaken and your participation is encouraged. The PIC is being planned to share information related to the study background, the Municipal Class EA process, existing study area conditions, problems and opportunities, preliminary evaluation criteria for assessing alternative solutions and next steps in the study process. Because of the COVID-19 limits on gathering and physical distancing requirements, PIC 1 will be held online. Preliminary study information will be available for your review and comment on the study website on Monday, June 21, 2021. A recorded presentation will be offered as part of the online PIC until Friday July 26, 2021.

    All information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments, questions and submissions will become part of the public record.


  • October 1, 2020 - Notice of Study Commencement and Public Comment Invited

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    The City of Peterborough (City) is initiating a Transportation Master Plan for the area east of the Otonabee River and north of Lansdowne Street East (study area). The East Side Transportation Study (the study) will assess transportation infrastructure needs and priorities associated with development planned east of the Trent Severn Waterway and growth within the east portion of the City and provide recommendations for needed improvements to the roadway and active transportation network within (and potentially beyond) the study area.

    A webmap is currently available on this website for you to identify and comment on specific items of interest within the study area.