The District of Muskoka is seeking public input to guide the future of the region’s transportation network and system.
According to the officials, the input will help the District’s Transportation Master Plan, which aims to support travel throughout the District, whether that is by driving, walking, cycling, or other modes of transportation, over the next 30 years and beyond.
To gather feedback on the plan, officials said the District will host a series of information sessions to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share their ideas for the future of transportation in Muskoka.
Sessions will be held at the Baysville Farmers Market on July 10, the Bracebridge Farmers Market on July 11, the Bala Farmers Market on July 13, and the Gravenhurst Farmers Market on August 12.
Officials said the feedback will help guide future infrastructure investments by supporting plans for better roads and connections between communities, ensuring the transportation system works effectively for residents, businesses, and visitors, and identifying where infrastructure for different modes of transportation is needed most.
The plan, according to officials, will examine several key areas, including road identity, which will help define the purpose and function of the District’s road network, and road safety, focused on creating safer conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. The plan will also look at traffic flow, with the goal of improving mobility and reducing congestion throughout the region.
Additionally, officials said the plan will assess road network connectivity to determine whether the transportation system effectively links residents with essential services, including the availability of suitable emergency detour routes.
District staff said other areas of focus of the plan include active transportation, which supports walking, cycling, and other non-motorized travel options; alternative and emerging mobility, which examines new transportation options; and environmental impacts, ensuring future infrastructure planning considers the protection of Muskoka’s natural environment.
For more information about the plan, click here.
