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Transportation
The Transportation Division includes four main areas of responsibility. The four sections within the division are: parking, Peterborough Transit, traffic operations and transportation demand management planning. The traffic operations area manages the adult crossing guard program as well as the operation and maintenance of traffic signals, signs and pavement markings. Transportation demand management (TDM) planning involves increasing the sustainability of the transportation system by promoting and facilitating walking, cycling, public transit, carpooling and addressing air quality issues related to transportation. For further details and contact information for any of these sections, please select a topic below.
Complete copies of the Transportation Plan are at the Peterborough Public Library.
Current Activities
Class Environmental Assessment to Study Enhanced Access to Lansdowne Street West in the Vicinity of Erskine Avenue
Current Activities
Current Activities
The City of Peterborough has retained HDR Corporation to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment to Study Enhanced Access to Lansdowne Street West in the Vicinity of Erskine Avenue. The study will investigate all possible access enhancements from the south end of the City to Lansdowne Street West in the Vicinity of Erskine Avenue.
The study will follow an approved environmental planning process under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for municipal roads.
If you have questions or comments, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact:
Mr. Greig Bumstead, PTP
Consultant Project Manager
HDR / iTRANS
100 York Boulevard, Suite 300
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8
Tel: (905) 882-4100 ext. 5269
Fax (905) 882-1557
Email: greig.bumstead@hdrinc.com
Mr. Robert Dunford
Senior Project Manager
City of Peterborough
500 George St. North
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9
Tel: (705) 742-7777 Ext 1867
Fax: (705) 876-4621
Email: rjdunford@peterborough.ca
Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
A Public Information Centre was held on Thursday June 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Canadian Canoe Museum (910 Monaghan Road). View all the display boards from the PIC here.
See the Report "Enhanced Access to Lansdowne Street West in the Vicinity of Erskine Avenue EA– Transportation Needs Assessment" for more information.
2010 Shifting Gears A Huge Success!
With over 1000 particpants and more than 80 workplaces signed on this year, the 2010 Shifting Gears event was a real success. This was the 6th - and biggest - year of this event in Peterborough. Congratulations to all the participants, and particularly to all the winners and honourable mentions who gave it their all. You all have helped to make our city a greener place to live and work. For more information about the Shifting Gears event, contact Clifford McCarten at Peterborough Green-Up at 745-3238 x 221.
Shifting Gears is a joint project of Peterborough Green-Up, City of Peterborough, Peterborough County-City Health Unit and Wild Rock Outfitters. Transport Canada supports the project through the Ecomobility program.
Transportation Plan Review
The 2002 Comprehensive Transportation Plan is currently being reviewed. Information about the process is available on this website in the Transportation Plan Review pages.
Sidewalk Strategic Plan
The purpose of the Sidewalk Strategic Plan, which was adopted by City Council in March 2008, is to prioritize implementation of new sections of sidewalk within the City of Peterborough. Sidewalks are key to support walking as a mode of transportation and recreation. The scope of this project includes missing sections of sidewalk and sidewalk ramps in existing developments throughout the city. The project does not include sidewalk repairs, which are handled through the Public Works Division.
This comprehensive analysis of sidewalk and curb cut needs guides sidewalk capital expenditures within the City. The map that was created to show the ranking of missing sidewalks is a helpful tool to identify where sidewalks are missing and their relative importance. Sidewalks are categorized into priorities from 1 to 4. The implementation plan, approved by Council in March 2008, includes the implementation of priority 1 and 2 sidewalks by 2022. This Plan facilitates maximum benefit derived from capital expenditures on pedestrian facility investments made by the City over the short and long term, while creating efficient and accessible pedestrian linkages throughout the community.
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint!
Zerofootprint Peterborough is a website project of Peterborough Green-Up that allows residents to calculate their carbon footprint. It also serves as a social networking site, allowing members to meet like-minded individuals and discuss local initiatives in Peterborough. Members also have the choice to purchase carbon offsets, which will soon be funding local projects. Contact Peterborough Green-Up at 745-3238 for more information.
Idling By-law In Effect November 1, 2008
Peterborough's Idling Control By-law came into effect on November 1, 2008. Subject to limited exceptions, the by-law prohibits vehicles from idling in excess of two minutes. The goal of the by-law is to reduce unnecessary vehicle emissions. Refer to the Idling Control leaflet for information about the by-law. For further information, contact Peterborough Green-Up at 745-3238 ext. 209. By-law enforcement is primarily handled by Parking Enforcement Officers. The phone number for City parking enforcement is 742-7777 ext. 2802.
Crossing Guards of Peterborough Awareness Campaign
A campaign called “Don’t Let Your Guard Down” is underway to promote awareness and respect for crossing guards. Crossing guards are employees of the City of Peterborough who assist children and others crossing the road at marked school crossings. The campaign includes newspaper ads, radio commercials, television commercials, posters, flyers and media outreach. Electronic copies of the poster, flyer and radio ads (one and two) developed for this campaign are available for your use. The key messages to drivers are:
1. Slow down when approaching a School Crossing Zone
2. Stop when the Crossing Guard holds up the flashing stop sign
3. Proceed only when the Crossing Guard has reached the side of the road.For more information about this awareness campaign, contact Peter Malin at 742-7777 ext. 1846 or at pmalin@peterborough.ca.