1. Status Update – February 18, 2015

3. CWATS - Vision Statement Adopted in 2012 “The County of Essex and its seven local area municipalities support active transportation (walking and cycling) and in association with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, City of Windsor and Municipality of Chatham-Kent and other partners, are working together to foster a safe, comfortable and bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment by encouraging people of all ages and abilities to engage in non-motorized activities for everyday transportation and recreation. Residents and visitors are able to travel and experience the urban and rural areas of the County by way of a connected network of on and off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities.”

4. Network & Facility Design Designers Toolbox Performance Measures Partnerships Education & Outreach Implementation Strategies & Funding Commitments CWATS The CWATS Master Plan identifies over 50 recommendations to successfully implement an active transportation network that includes policy changes, funding commitments, outreach/education & promotion

5. CWATS BRANDCWATS SLOGAN WALK RIDE COUNTY WIDE

7. K ey findings from the web-based survey which reflects the current trends, perceptions and attitudes towards Active Transportation in the County of Essex. Do you agree that investments in trail and active transportation improvements should be made? Top 5 Most Important Improvements to Encourage Active Transportation 1. More recreational multi-use hiking and cycling trails 2. More bike lanes or paved shoulders (on-road) 3. Better connections to key destinations 4. Create a County cycling, trail, and pedestrian route map 5. Better education for motorists, cyclists and hikers / pedestrians

8.  What type of trip motivates you to use the Active Transportation system? Level of Comfort on Active Transportation Facility Types Respondents are Most Comfortable on: Multi-use trails in parks, open space, along abandoned rail lines or in utility corridors. Respondents are Least Comfortable on: Shared road with motor vehicles without bike lanes or paved shoulders.

9. Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Public Partners Local Municipalities Accessibility Committee Conservation Authorities Local Cycling & Advocacy Groups PlanningTransportation EconomicCommunity CWATS Committee

10. CWATS Committe e Members County of Essex – Jane Mustac WECHU - Cathy Copot-Nepzsy AMHERSTBURG - Tony DeThomasis ESSEX – Chris Nepzsy KINGSVILLE – Corrine Gabriel LASALLE – Larry Silani LEAMINGTON - John Pilmer LAKESHORE – Chuck Chevalier TECUMSEH – Brian Hillman ERCA – Kevin Money MTO – Paul Santos City of Windsor – Jennifer Leitzinger Chatham-Kent – Kathryn Kielstra CWATS Committee Members

11. Where? Final Network Consists of 780 km of facilities:  14km of bike lanes  24 km of Context Sensitive Solution or Cycle Path  179 km of Multi-Use Trail  262 km of Paved Shoulders  301 km of Signed Routes Network is divided into 280 different segments that classify location, type and estimated cost for each facility

12. The proposed Implementation Plan consists of construction of active transportation facilities proposed over three phases: Phase 1: Short Term (Year 0 – 5); Phase 2: Medium Term (Year 6 – 10); and Phase 3: Longer-Term (Year 11 – 20+). The Implementation / Phasing is a key aspect of the Plan, developed as a means to identify priorities and provide an order of magnitude opinion on cost: Intended to be a flexible document, subject to available budget resources, constraints and new opportunities as they arise; Identified projects for the County and local municipalities to be included as part of capital infrastructure works as they are scheduled; and Positions the County and local municipalities to take advantage of outside funding opportunities.

13. Total ERCA Investment $6,274,160 Total Local Municipal / Provincial Investment $17,501,741 Total County of Essex Investment $28,339,219 Total Health Unit Outreach Investment $500,000

14. The total cost of implementation of the AT network over 20 + years is ~ $52,615,119

16. Candidate Projects – May (prior year) Local Council Support Application to CWATS Committee Committee Approval – July meeting Project aligns with priorities in CWATS Aligns with County Rehab Program Funding is available Council Approval – Feb (following year) Annual Budget Process County/Local Construction in same year of budget approval

18. Infrastructure Success - Over 212km built since CWATS adoption (includes 160km of signage for WRT ) Implemented Promotion & Outreach Programs, including CWATS website - to build a solid brand & Educate Users Developed Sustainable Partnerships and formed an Alliance to continue implementation

19. CYCLE PATH – CR 50 – 1.5M WIDEPAVED SHOULDERS – CR 34 – 1.5M WIDE

20. CR 50 – PAVED SHOULDERS 1.2M WIDECR 2 – PAVED SHOULDERS 1.2M WIDE

21. CR 7 - CYCLE PATHTRANS CANADA TRAIL Not exactly as shown

22. Excavation and Grading Repair drainage, catch basins Commercial Establishment Concerns Path through parking area Utility Poles, Trees Relocate as required

23. Sufficient Granular Base Insufficient Granular Base Drainage Repair

24. TRANSFERRED HIGHWAY, SUFFICIENT BASE & PLATFORM, ALIGNED WITH ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT DESIRED PROJECT PAVED SHOULDER, 1.5 TO 1.8M WIDE

25. LIMITED PLATFORM, INSUFFICIENT BASE DESIRED – BUFFERED BIKE LANE 1.8M WIDE

26. The total cost of implementation of the AT network over 20 + years is ~ $71,178,671.

27.  Policy Changes – New Standards & Guidelines since adoption of the master plan:  Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 18 – Cycling Facilities  OTM Book 15 – Pedestrian Facilities  Accessibility Standard for Design of Public Spaces  Facility Changes – Upgrades from master plan:  New connections that develop  Signage Only upgrade to paved shoulders, etc.

28.  Unit Cost Changes – Actual vs Estimate:  Master Plan estimates based on ‘best’ conditions at the time  Tender costs higher than estimated  Not competitive when limited with number of contractors  Site Conditions:  Utility relocation, platform expansion, drainage repair, property requirements, lighting, etc.  Emerging Designs / Enhancements:  Additional Signage, pavement markings, line paintings, bollards, buffer strips, benches, parking, etc.

30. DividedElaborateSafeDedicatedSeparateProtected

31. BenchesShelterParkingStorage

32.  Trans Canada Trail contributed Approx. $700,000 in 2014 towards Phase 1 of the TCT Connection Plan  Additional funds expected soon (Approx. $950,000) to complete Phase 2 to connect the region to Chatham- Kent and Phase 3 to connect to the Hon. Herb Gray Parkway A total of 58km of trail will be built in our Region to connect 6 out of 7 of our municipalities over two (2) years through our various partnerships

34. Launch A/T Charter – Led by WECHU for County & Local Municipalities Promotion & Education of CWATS Facilities in place Implement Maintenance Program for built CWATS Facilities Monitor safety & performance of CWATS facilities Encourage Partnerships/Sponsorships throughout Implementation