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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 15-06
Date: March 27, 2006
From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
Draft Regional Trail Network
- Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC)
- File: A-2130
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 15-06 regarding the Draft Regional Trail Network be received;
and
2. That Council endorse the comments received from staff in this report and
provide direction for staff to forward a copy of Report OES 15-06 to the Region
for their consideration.
Executive Summary: In 2004 Regional Council established a Durham Trails
Coordinating Committee (DTCC). The scope of DTCC's activities was outlined in their
Terms of Reference in two phases. The first phase includes the development of
proposal for a Regional Trail Network which links existing and future trails throughout
the Region. The second phase is to develop an implementation strategy for the
approved Regional Trail Network. The DTCC has now completed a Draft Regional Trail
Network as part of its first phase and is seeking comments from the municipalities
within the Region.
Financial Implications: Not Applicable
Background: Since the establishment of a Durham Trails Coordinating
Committee (DTCC), a Technical Support Group (TSG) was formed in the spring of
2005 comprised of staff from the Region, area municipalities, conservation authorities
and non-government agencies (i.e. Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Oak Ridges Trail
Association, etc.) and has met regularly to discuss the Regional Trail Network. City
staff has participated in the TSG and provided DTCC with input of the City's trail plans.
A network plan of all significant existing trails within the Region was mapped along with
known future connections to indicate connectivity within the Region and to major trails
such as the Waterfront Trail, Trans Canada Trail and the Oak Ridges Trail. Potential
trails are also shown for future connection and consideration in order to provide
connection throughout the Region. The Regional Trail Network provides an overview of
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the existing and future trails that connect Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe and connect
City of Toronto (Scarborough) to Northumberland County with off shoots to Lake
Scugog.
This Draft Regional Trail Network (Attachment #1) was to be on display at each area
municipality during a series of Open House events put on by the Region from the end of
February to mid March to obtain public input. The Open House for the City of Pickering
was Tuesday, March 21, 2006. The Region has also circulated this Draft Regional Trail
Network to each municipality for review and comment.
Staff have received and reviewed the Draft Regional Trail Network and upon
endorsement from Council will be providing the following comments to the Region for
their consideration.
1. It is premature to present the Draft Regional Trail Network for public comment
prior to receiving comments from the various area municipalities involved. The
date scheduled for comments from municipalities set by the Region falls after
public consultation:
- Region's Public Open House Schedule was sent January 19, 2006
(City of Pickering Open House: March 15, 2006)
- Change to City of Pickering Open House accepted on January 26, 2006
(City of Pickering Open House changed to March 21,2006)
- Region's request for comments from Municipalities was sent February 2, 2006 to
be received by March 17,2006 (Attachment #2)
- City of Pickering request extension for comments to after April 3, 2006 after City
Council had a chance to review the Draft Regional Trail Network
2. The circulated plan is at a scale that is difficult to read and assess.
3. Major roads and streets should be labeled for better orientation.
4. The existing named Trails should be labeled (i.e. Seaton Trail, Trans Canada Trail,
Oak Ridges Trail, Waterfront Trail, etc.)
5. The portion of the Duffins Creek Trail (existing and future) that connects the
Seaton Trail to Ajax and the Trans Canada Trial is not shown.
6. A proposed trail is indicated from the hydro corridor, at Brock Road and Third
Concession, and runs north into Ajax and connects to the Trans Canada Trail,
which we believe is in error. There is no trail planned within Pickering in this
location.
The Regional Trail Network plan shows a proposed trail within the Hydro One
transmission corridor. If the new trail is to be constructed, the City would be
required to enter into leasing arrangements with Ontario Realty Corporation. As
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part of the leasing arrangements, the City would be responsible for paying both
provincial and regional portions of the property tax bill. To promote the regional
trail network, the Region should waive or reimburse the City's property tax portion.
7. The future trail north of Hwy 7 connecting the Seaton Trail to the Oak Ridges Trail
may not be necessary as Markham is looking to complete a trail through the
Rouge Park and through the future airport site and connect to the Oak Ridges
Trail. This should be further investigated and perhaps a future trail should be
indicated to connect Seaton Trail with the Rouge Park Trail instead.
8. The Region's report notes that area municipalities are to implement Regional
Trails, it does not address how the Region will assist the municipalities in funding
these trails. The equitable funding and resources available to the municipalities
should be discussed and offered.
If funding does become available for regional trail construction and
maintenance, area municipal Councils should be able to decide which regional
trail is a priority within their respective municipality. For Pickering, the
completion of the waterfront trail is a priority.
- There should be a guiding principal that would require the filling of gaps
between trails and completing loop connections prior to establishing new
regional trails.
Attachments:
1. Map - Draft Regional Trail Network
2. Region of Durham Letter dated February 2, 2006
3. Memorandum from Chris Darling, Region of Durham
(Regional Report No. 2006-P-6)
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Fax: 905-666-6208
E-mail: planning@
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February 2, 2006
Ms. Doris Chee
Coordinator, Landscape and Parks Development
City of Pickering
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Pickering, ON L 1V 6K7
Re: Circulation of the Draft Regional Trail Network for comment
File No. 007-05
In 2004, Regional Council established a Durham Trails Co-ordinating Committee
(DTCC). The Terms of Reference outlines the scope of its activities into two
separate phases.
Phase one calls for the DTCC to develop a Proposal for a Regional Trail Network
to:
· Interconnect and enhance the Lake Ontario waterfront trail;
· Further the trail system of the Lake Scugog waterfront; and
· Further a regional trail system that establishes connections between:
Area municipalities;
The Oak Ridges Moraine and Lakes Ontario, Scugog and Simcoe;
Other key destination points such as marinas, parks, conservation authority
owned land and the Trent Severn Waterway; and
Trails beyond the Region's boundary.
Phase two calls for the DTCC to develop an implementation strategy for the
approved Trail Network.
At its December 1, 2005 meeting, the DTCC endorsed a draft Regional Trail
Network as a basisfor initiating a consultation process to receive input on the
Network.
Attached is a map illustrating the draft Regional Trail Network, and a staff report
outlining the background to the preparation of the Network and details on the
consultation process. Also, we will be emailing you for your review and comment
on a trail inventory illustrating all existing trails throughowt the Region. Any
comment you may have on the accuracy of this map is appreciated~ Additional
information on this Trails initiative, in.cluding the approved Terms of Reference and
the meeting minutes, can be found on the Regional web site under the Planning
Department page at www.reqion.durham.on.ca.
In addition, the DTCC will be hosting open houses throughout Durham Region to
generate public comment on the draft Network. A copy of the newspaper
advertisement detailing dates and locations of the open houses is also attached.
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Any comments you may have on the draft trail network are appreciated and should
be submitted prior to March 17,2006. If you have any questions please contact
Chris Darling, Durham Region Planning Department.
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS
DRAFT REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORK &
REGIONAL CYCLING PLAN STUDY
Durham Region is seeking comments on two complimentary trails
initiatives which will form the basis for future network development
in the Region.
The first is a Regional Trail Network, drafted by the Durham Trail
Coordinating Committee that identifies existing and proposed
future trail linkages to connect key Region wide destinations.
The second is a Cycling Network, drafted to identify potential on
and off road cycling routes.
Open House Meetings
Open house meetings to provide interested parties the opportunity
to make comments and identify issues relative to these initiatives
will be held from 7-8:30 pm. on the following dates and locations:
February 23.2006 Town of Ajax, Municipal Building, River Plate Room,
65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax
February 28, 2006 Municipality of Clarington, Municipal Building, Council
Chambers, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville
March 1, 2006 Township of Brock, Cannington Community
Center, 91 Elliot St., Cannington
March 2, 2006 Regional of Durham, Municipal Building, Lower Level
Conference Room, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby
March 8, 2006 Township of Scugog, Municipal Building,
Council Chambers,181 Perry St., Port Perry
March 14, 2006 Township of Uxbridge, Municipal Building, Council
Chambers, 51 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge
March 16,2006 City of Oshawa, Municipal Building, Council
Chambers,50 Centre St. S., Oshawa
March 21, 2006 City of Pickering, Municipal Building,
Council Chambers, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering
COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?
Information on the draft Regional Trail Network and the Regional Cycling
Plan Study may be obtained from the Durham Region Planning
Department by contacting Chris Darling or Jeff Brooks respectfully.
Additional information may be obtained on-line at
www.reqion.durham.on.ca
Contact Information:
Tel: 905-668-7711
Toll Free Tel: 1-800-372-1102
Fax: 905-666-6208
e-mail: chris.darling@region.durham.on.ca
jeff.brooks@region.durham.on.ca
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Memorandum
FROM: Chris Darling, Senior Planner
Policy Planning & Special Studies
DATE: February 9,2006
RE: Circulation of the Draft Regional Trail Network for Comment
File No. 007-05
Further to our letter of February 2nd, please find enclosed the staff
report outlining the background to the preparation of the Network, and
details on the consultation process (Report No. 2006-P-6).
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
To: The Planning Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning
Report No.: 2006-P-6
Date: January 10, 2006
SUBJECT:
Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Public Consultation of a Draft Regional Trail
Network, File: D07 -05
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee be authorized to proceed with public
consultation on the draft Regional Trail Network, as illustrated in Attachment 1 to
Commissioner's Report No. 2006-P-6.
REPORT:
1. PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this report is to present a draft Regional Trail Network
developed by the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee (DTCC) and to seek
authorization for the Committee to proceed with the public consultation
process.
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 The Regional Council approved Terms of Reference for the DTCC defines the
scope of activities into two separate phases:
Phase one requires that the Committee develop a proposal for a regional trail
network to:
· Interconnect and enhance the Lake Ontario waterfront trail;
· Further the trail system of the Lake Scugog waterfront; and
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. Further a regional trail system that establishes connections between:
· Area municipalities;
· The Oak Ridges Moraine and Lakes Ontario, Scugog and Simcoe;
· Other key destination points such as marinas, parks, conservation
authority owned land and the Trent Severn Waterway; and
· Trails beyond the Region's boundary.
Phase two has DTCC facilitating the implementation of the approved
Proposal.
2.2 Since their inaugural meeting in June, 2005, the DTCC has been developing
a draft Regional Network. On December 1, 2005, the DTCC endorsed a draft
Regional Trail Network as an appropriate basis for initiating a public
consultation process.
3. DRAFT REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORK
3.1 Initially, the DTCC examined an inventory of all trails established or planned
in the Region. The purpose was to identify existing higher order trails that
could function as part of a Regional Network and to identify future trails
needed to complete connections and fill gaps. Key destination points,
unopened road allowances, trail maintenance and adjacent trails external to
the Region were also considered in refining the Network. The draft Regional
Trail Network developed by the Committee, illustrated in Attachment 1:
· Identifies existing higher order trails that form the basis of a regional
network and defines conceptual future links to fill in gaps. Three inter-
regional trails, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
and the Trans Canada Trail form the backbone of the draft Trail Network.
Other trails provide connections to these main trails. The exact alignment
of the future trail links will be determined through more detailed studies or
at the time of trail securement;
· Focuses on a recreational trail network, primarily located off road;
· Incorporates the trail system along the Lake Scugog waterfront in Port
Perry;
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· Includes a variety of existing trails ranging from footpaths, to multi-use
manufactured surfaces, to utility and former rail lines, to waterways and
portage routes providing opportunities for different users;
· Connects each area municipality;
· Connects the Oak Ridges Moraine and Lakes Ontario, Scugog and
Simcoe;
· Connects to other key destination points such as the marinas, municipal
parks, conservation authority owned land and the Trent Severn Waterway;
· Establishes connections beyond the Region's municipal boundary
primarily through the Waterfront Trail, the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail and
the Trans-Canada Trail; and
· Has been co-ordinated with the preparation of the Regional Cycling Plan
Study to ensure consistency.
4. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
4.1 The approved Terms of Reference for the DTCC establishes a set of guiding
principles that have been followed in the development of the draft Trail
Network. Through this process, the DTCC has identified additional guiding
principles for the development and implementation of the Network, including:
· Trail design standards and trail users should be determined by the
securing body at the time of trail securement.
Currently, some area municipalities have trail design standards. Trail
standards vary depending on a number of factors, such as target trail
users and sensitivity of the area. Trail users are typically defined in
municipal by-laws or agreements that specify the type of user for trails.
Trail users can include walkers, hikers, joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters,
horseback riders, cross-country skiers, canoeist and motorized vehicles.
The final trail network should not pre-determine trail standards and users.
Trail standards and users for existing trails should continue to be
determined by the body securing the trail, as they are today.
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· The Region should not own any off road portion of the trail system.
The Region's role is to identify a Regional Trails Network that will be
implemented primarily by the area municipalities. Once the Network is
approved, the DTCC in its recommendation to Planning Committee will
address the Region's role in the development or enhancement of trails
that implement the Regional Trail Network.
5. NEXT STEPS
5.1 The draft Regional Trail Network has been developed in accordance with the
Terms of Reference for a connected regional trail system throughout the
Region. It is recommended that Planning Committee authorize the DTCC,
with the assistance of Planning staff, to proceed with a public consultation
process for the draft Regional Trail Network illustrated in Attachment 1. The
public consultation process would involve:
· Placing notices in the local newspapers and on the Regional web site;
· Co-hosting one joint open house with the Regional Cycling Plan Study;
· Hosting open houses in each area municipality; and
· Circulating the draft Network to area municipalities and other
stakeholders.
5.2 The consultation process will extend to the end of March and must be
planned so as not to impact the consultation process being initiated for the
Regional Official Plan Review. DTCC will consider all comments received
and recommend to Regional and Area Municipal Councils a final Regional
Trail Network with identified priority areas.
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RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
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Garry H. Cubitt, M.S.W.
Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment:
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Draft Regional Trail Network
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