A pair of municipalities is asking you to weigh in on their Transportation Master Plan. The Township of Laurentian Valley in partnership with the City of Pembroke has retained Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited to complete the Transportation Master Plan for East-West Traffic. The document will provide important information and recommendations to guide Official Plan policies and development approval decisions, as well as future decisions on transportation infrastructure.
The Transportation Master Plan will assess the existing transportation network to identify potential improvements to meet current and future needs. Ultimately, the integrated plan will also provide a policy framework to support sustainable transportation practices and livable communities as Laurentian Valley and Pembroke grow over time. In delivering this policy framework, the plan is expected to:
- Review Highway 148 as it relates to traffic management and future development;
- Review the performance of the existing road network based on existing traffic and new data collected;
- Develop projections of future traffic from Provincial highways, County roads, and local growth;
- Evaluate the ability of existing infrastructure to meet future needs;
- Identify and propose ways to address current and future road needs;
- Create a balanced transportation system that supports active and alternative transportation options, including sustainable choices like walking and cycling;
- Provide supporting policies on matters related to the design and operation of the transportation network, including matters such as safety, traffic management and pedestrian crossings;
- Itemize infrastructure requirements for building and maintaining the transportation network in the short, medium and long-term, including anticipated costs; and
- Identify potential funding sources for future works.
You can find the online feedback form on the City of Pembroke’s website
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)
