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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
Parkway/Hwy 115 Interchange Upgrades Project
The City of Peterborough, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained D.M. Wills Associates Limited to undertake a Detail Design Study for interchange upgrades to The Parkway / Highway 7 / 115 / Sir Sandford Fleming Drive (Job No OT-07-030). The project lies within the City of Peterborough. A Public Involvement centre was held November 26th and the display boards are available for viewing. The recommended design includes the following:
- A channelized ramp including 75 metres of a parallel lane at the northeast quadrant of Sir Sandford Fleming Drive/The Parkway (for Highway 7/115 westbound off ramp to The Parkway north movements) continuing northerly to a merge lane/right turn lane at Crawford Drive;
- Double left turn lanes, two through lanes and a dedicated right turn lane at the north leg of The Parkway/Sir Sandford Fleming Drive;
- Widening of the S-N/W off-ramp to provide an additional through/right turn lane;
- Double left turn lanes for the eastbound left turn onto the Parkway; and
- Other improvements as deemed necessary or feasible during detail design.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions concerning the project, for further information, or to be added to the project mailing list:
Jim Kimble CET
Manager Transportation
Utility Services Department
City of Peterborough
500 George Street N
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9
Tel: 705-742-7777 x 1895
Fax: 705-876-4621
E-mail: jkimble@peterborough.ca
Michael Lang P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
452 Charlotte St.
Peterborough, ON K9J 2W3
Tel: (705) 742-2297 Ext 241
Fax: (705) 741-3568
E-mail: mlang@dmwills.com 
2010 Shifting Gears Getting Started
Register now for the 2010 Shifting Gears Transportation Challenge! The 2009 Shifting Gears event (winners) saw over 1000 people from 75 workplaces participate, and we're looking to make 2010 even better! Winners are selected using a formula of % participation and walking, cycling, carpooling, telecommuting and busing trips/participating employee. For more information about Shifting Gears, 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.