04-20-2017, 11:20 PM
It is great to hear they are planning a new less direct trail, but I hope it doesn't deter from seeking a more direct trail along the rail line. This document from 2013 shows both a direct and indirect route:
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/gettin...df#page=35
I seem to remember a more recent document that shows the direct route to the south of the tracks, not to the north as shown above, but I can't find it at the moment. The north seems like it would be easier to do along the apparently cycle friendly Catalyst137 property, along the abandoned siding next to AirBoss, across the parking lot, and the along the eventually decommissioned GO/Metrolinx siding.
I did come across this terms of reference though on this page.
"the EA findings and preliminary design must be presented to the Planning and Works Committee of Regional Council on August 22, 2017."
Notice of Study Commencement - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Iron Horse Trail to Future Transit Hub Access Improvements
The Study
The Region of Waterloo wants to improve the cycling and walking connection between the Iron Horse Trail and the planned Transit Hub at the intersection of Victoria Street and King Street. This study will identify potential alternative routes, evaluate the alternatives, select a preferred route and prepare the preliminary design. The evaluation will identify the constraints, impacts, costs, and opportunities to mitigate any impacts. The Region will follow "Schedule B" of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
There is additional information available:
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT REGIONAL FTP SITE
Key Plan – Iron Horse Trail and Transit Hub;
Conceptual pathway alignment plan-City of Kitchener;
City Of Kitchener Multi-Use Pathways and Trails Master Plan;
Region of Waterloo Active transportation Master Plan;
King-Victoria Transit Hub Preliminary Site Design;
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund –PTIF- Phase One Program Guide; and
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund –Council Report.
All background material is available through the Regional FTP Site:
ftp://ftp.region.waterloo.on.ca/
username: dcr1
password: dcadd
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/gettin...df#page=35
I seem to remember a more recent document that shows the direct route to the south of the tracks, not to the north as shown above, but I can't find it at the moment. The north seems like it would be easier to do along the apparently cycle friendly Catalyst137 property, along the abandoned siding next to AirBoss, across the parking lot, and the along the eventually decommissioned GO/Metrolinx siding.
I did come across this terms of reference though on this page.
"the EA findings and preliminary design must be presented to the Planning and Works Committee of Regional Council on August 22, 2017."
Notice of Study Commencement - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Iron Horse Trail to Future Transit Hub Access Improvements
The Study
The Region of Waterloo wants to improve the cycling and walking connection between the Iron Horse Trail and the planned Transit Hub at the intersection of Victoria Street and King Street. This study will identify potential alternative routes, evaluate the alternatives, select a preferred route and prepare the preliminary design. The evaluation will identify the constraints, impacts, costs, and opportunities to mitigate any impacts. The Region will follow "Schedule B" of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
There is additional information available:
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT REGIONAL FTP SITE
Key Plan – Iron Horse Trail and Transit Hub;
Conceptual pathway alignment plan-City of Kitchener;
City Of Kitchener Multi-Use Pathways and Trails Master Plan;
Region of Waterloo Active transportation Master Plan;
King-Victoria Transit Hub Preliminary Site Design;
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund –PTIF- Phase One Program Guide; and
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund –Council Report.
All background material is available through the Regional FTP Site:
ftp://ftp.region.waterloo.on.ca/
username: dcr1
password: dcadd
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.