Public survey now open for the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project

Peterborough, ON – Help create a safer, more vibrant streetscape that benefits everyone along Charlotte Street, between Park Street North and Aylmer Street North, by participating in the community consultation that will inform the creation of conceptual options for an enhanced streetscape design.

A public survey for the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project is now available at connectptbo.ca/charlotte through Sunday, July 28, 2024.

The Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project builds upon:

• past investigation and consultation work for Charlotte Street, incorporating new guidance from updated national and provincial transportation standards;
• recently approved City of Peterborough planning documents, including the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Cycling Master Plan, and Central Area Urban Design Guidelines; and
• current public consultation activities.

The project aims to integrate multi-modal transportation options (walking and rolling, cycling, transit, and driving) to support sustainable, efficient, and accessible travel for all ages and abilities. Concepts will balance space needs for traveling, loading/unloading, and parking while strengthening user experience, downtown activity, and economic growth with improved amenities, wayfinding, and urban design.

The City is inviting community members to share feedback through the public survey on how they use this section of Charlotte Street, their experience while doing so, and their ideas for the future of this important area of Peterborough’s downtown.

Feedback from the consultation will help inform the development of the conceptual design options. When the design options are created, another stage of consultation will be held to get feedback on the design options before recommendations are presented to City Council.

At this time, the reconstruction of Charlotte Street is not approved – the construction project is not fully funded. The City is preparing a streetscape design recommendation so that a project plan is in place for when the construction is ready to proceed.

To learn more about the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project and participate in the survey, visit the project website www.connectptbo.ca/charlotte. For a paper copy of the survey, please visit City Hall reception at 500 George St. N.

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