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Velo Ontario’s Ontario Bicycling Route
Development of Regional Cycling NetworksDiscussion Panel
Pro-Walk/Pro-Bike Conference, Victoria, British Columbia
September, 7-10, 2004
Presenter: David Hunt, President Velo Ontario
Alternates: Norma Moores, John van der Mark
Contents
Velo Ontario
Ontario Bicycling Route
Project Rationale
Background and Approach
Activities Completed
Next Steps
Conclusion
Velo Ontario
A new voice for Ontario cyclists
Volunteer, non-profit organization
Advocating more and better cycling
Objectives:• Advocacy and lobbying• Promoting cycling education • Monitor policies and practices of government• Forum for communication and discussion• Promote cycling programs, facilities and benefits
Velo Ontario
Nine member Board
About 100 members
Key Projects:– OBR
– safe cycling improvements
– advocacy
– partnerships
– award recognition
– administration
Ontario Bicycling RouteA vision to implement an on-road cycling network across Ontario, connecting all regions, many municipalities and key points of interest
Project Rationale
– Fills cycling route gap– Encourages local cycling connections – Focus for route preservation/improvement– Interconnects with trails– Benefits safety, economy, environment, health– Supports provincial policies – Follows successful models elsewhere
Background/Approach
Initiated by Ontario Cycling Association– Route Selection Criteria– Compendium Report & Working Map– Initial Contacts
Supported by Velo Ontario in 2001– project manager – formed project teams, – work plans
Route Selection Criteria
Avoid high traffic and truck volumesOn road networkDirect as possibleAll regions connectedViable trans-provincial routesAccess:
• major geographic features • key parks• major urban centres • international boundaries
Route Selection CriteriaAvoid high traffic and truck volumesOn road networkDirect as possibleAll regions connectedViable trans-provincial routesAccess:
• major geographic features • key parks• major urban centres • international boundaries
OBR in the Niagara Peninsula
Niagara Parkway & Niagara River Recreation Trail
Niagara River at Queenston
Velo-Ontario Work Group - Provincial Cycling Route Network - Schedule
Step/Activities2001 2002
Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May
Management &Co-ordination
Network Verification
Mapping
Bicycle FacilityGuidelines
Signage & Name
Network Recognition& Support
Implementation &Finance
Monitor Progress
General Meetings M M M M
Velo Ontario OBR Work Group - Activity Schedule
Activities Completed– 7,500 km on-road network mapped– verification with 400 contacts– New name – Network maps – Web site www.veloontario.ca– Bicycle design guidelines – OBR route signs designed– Project profiled e.g. Toronto Bike Show
Issues
• Vast majority of respondents positive
• Municipal (4)– Safety on busy roads– Costs to pave shoulders– Low demand for cycling route facilities– Questioned benefits
• Cycling Tour Operator (1)– gettoization of cyclists on designated routes
Next StepsPhase I: Marketing/Funding Package– Develop in winter 2004/05– Target road stakeholders – Other agencies
Phase II: Re-contact Stakeholders – Spring 2005– Updated information package – Request support
Next Steps
Phase III: Focus on Lake Erie– Windsor to Fort Erie (500 km)
– Higher demand and manageable route
– Great Connections
– Special effort to involve municipalities
Next Steps
Phase IV: Lake Erie Tour– Bicycle tour 2005– Promotional effort– Increase route knowledge (i.e. road test)– Build momentum for OBR