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Update July 11, 2008 Implementation of trails in Milne Park

Update July 10 2007 Final Draft of the 2007 Cycling Master Plan.

Update June 2007- Open House Meetings Planned.

Pathways and Trails

We have realized that Pathways and Trails are not only an amenity for recreation, but also an alternative to Gridlocked Roads.

Since December of 2005, we have been studying and holding public input meetings to identify links and extensions as well as new pathway opportunities and trail connections with the objective to create a system of connected pathways and trails.

Please follow this link to the Town of Markham for more information.

Pathways, Trails and Bicycle Network Master Plans

June 5 2007

Find out about Markham's plans to build a connected system of pathways, trails and bike lanes across our community.

Review the selected routes and share your thoughts about the development of this active transportation network designed to accommodate a wide variety of users.

Attend an Open House in your neighbourhood yo learn more.  Meet and speak with members of Council, project coordinators (Shirley Marsh and Lorenzo Mele of the Town of Markham) and members of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

All meetings are from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and are held in open-house format.

For more information contact 905-477-5533 or jbright@markham.ca, or contact me directly by clicking here.

Meeting times are as follow:

Monday, June 18th, 2007 – Markham Museum (Church Building)  Drop In – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 – Heintzman House  Drop In – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Thursday, June 21st, 2007 – Council Chambers & Great Hall – Civic Centre  Drop In – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, June27th, 2007 – Box Grove Community Centre  Drop In – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 – Varley Art Gallery  Drop In – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Town of Markham Cycling Master Plan Final Draft 2007

Here is the Final Draft of the 2007 Town of Markham Cycling Master Plan.

Please note that you will need the latest version of the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the PDF files in this section.  Please click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The download PDF are formatted for printing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.  Use your browser's "Back" button to return here.  Note: The size of the maps are 44" by 33".  You will need to select "Fit to Printer Margins" in your printer's page setup to print the maps on letter or legal size paper.  However, by using the 'Enlarge' section on your screen, you will be able to see the details without printing them.

• Chapter 1.0 - Introduction (92k/5p)
• Chapter 2.0 - Proposed Network (281k/15p)
• Fig. 2-5 Existing Conditions: Attractions, Destinations & Barriers (1.7m/1p)
• Fig. 2-6 Draft Routes by Facility Type (1.7m/1p)
• Chapter 3.0 - Outreach (221k/15p)
• Chapter 4.0 - Implementation (128k/14p)
• Fig. 4-1 Draft Network Implementation Schedule (1.7m/1p)

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Implementation of trails in Milne Park

July 11, 2008

We've completed the Pathways and Trails Master Plan and yes we are moving ahead with the implementation of trails in Milne Park connecting the existing trails to Main St Markham or Markham Rd.  This was made possible through funding from the Province as part of the Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The proposed trail connection will be a huge benefit to the community.  The design process for the Milne trail just began and Renee Chong and Lorenzo Mele are heading the project.  We will be holding public meetings in the fall once we have the design options and alignments available.  In the meantime, if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me.

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