1. Osgoode Pathway
Prescott-Russell Pathway
Policy Development on Shared Use of Rural Pathways -
Open Houses
30 November 2010
2 December 2010
7 December 2010
Transportation Planning Branch

2. Open House
Séance portes ouvertes
Policy Development on
Shared Use of Rural Pathways
Élaboration de la Politique sur l’utilisation des
sentiers ruraux
o Doors open: 7:00 pm /Accueil : 19 h
Presentation: 7:30 pm / Présentation : 19 h 30
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3. Background
 2 rural pathways under construction (opening Spring 2011)
 Multiple user groups
 Past/current practice
 City has issued two-year licences for snowmobile clubs to use various trails
 During the winter of 2009/2010 six agreements with snowmobile clubs
were in place across Ottawa
 No agreements related to ATVs or off-road motorcycles
 Unregulated use during summer months
 In May of 2010, Staff were directed to
“ review the issue of motorized vehicles’ use of multi-use pathways
and, in consultation with the Chair of the Transportation
Committee, determine how best to bring this issue forward to
Transportation Committee and Council for consideration.”
 Need for development of a policy on allowable usage on rural
pathways
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4. The Process
 Consultation
 Pre-consultation with stakeholder groups, City Advisory
Committees
 3 public meetings (Nov 30, Dec 2, Dec 7)
 City presentation posted (www.ottawa.ca/ruralpathway)
 Deadline for input - 20 December 2010
 Staff Report to Transportation Committee (Q1, 2011)
 Background, Consultation, Policy Recommendation(s)
 Public delegation
 Committee’s deliberation
 City Council (Q1, 2011)
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5. Study Assumptions
 Permitted Users
 Pedestrians, cyclists (including use of e-bikes), skiers
 Motorized mobility assistance devices
 ATV’s, Motorcycles will not be permitted on these trails
 No past history on shared-use Ottawa trails
 Damage to pathway, resulting in maintenance costs
 Peak usage in summer interferes with cyclist/pedestrian use
peak
 Other Uses (the focus of this consultation)
 Must be demonstrated to be safe and conducive to shared-use
on the pathway
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6. Rural Pathways- Sentiers Ruraux
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7. Osgoode Pathway
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8. Osgoode Pathway -
Northern Terminus Connections
Link to NCC Greenbelt
Pathway to Bank St.
(Existing)
Link to NCC Greenbelt
Pathway (west)
(Future) Link to Park & Ride
Paved Shoulders on Leitrim
(Limebank to Bowesville)
(Future)
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9. Prescott-Russell
Pathway
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10. Prescott Russell Pathway Pathway
Extending /Connecting at Western Terminus
Link to Stonehenge (W)
(Future)
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11. Issues to Consider
 Safety, speed
 Effects on adjacent land uses
 Pathway maintenance
 Enforcement
 Rural lifestyle
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12. Seeking Public Input On
 Type of usage (mode, section)
 Interaction between modes
 Additional issues to consider
 Mitigation measures
 Anything else?
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13. What we have heard….
 Snowmobiles generate noise that impacts those
living near to pathway
 Snowmobile clubs are organized, self-regulated,
communicate rules to members
 Snowmobile use makes snow surface on pathway
easier for walkers
 Snowmobile use discourages many walkers and
skiers from using the pathway
 This route (Osgoode pathway) is safer for
snowmobilers than alternatives
 Snowmobile use may prevent potential ski club
use & grooming
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14. What we have heard….
 Horse owners/riders are part of the community and
rural landscape
 Very few safe routes in the area to ride horses
 Horses can share the trail with all other users- incl.
snowmobiles
 eBikes can look like scooters or (regular) bicycles,
but must meet regulations with maximum:
 Weight120kg
 speed 32km/hr
 power 500W
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15. How to Provide Input:
- Complete survey form
 Hardcopy
 on-line (ottawa.ca/ruralpathway)
- Speak at Transportation Committee review
 to be scheduled (Q1 2011)
Or send information directly to project manager:
Zlatko Krstulich,
Transportation Planner, City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21827
Fax: 613-580-2578
E-mail: zlatko.krstulich@ottawa.ca
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16. Questions?
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