The County...on the Move! PEC's Transportation Master Plan & Cycling Master Plan

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Consultation has concluded

The County of Prince Edward has completed its Cycling Master Plan (CMP). This document provides direction and recommendations on The County’s network of continuous and connected cycling routes, building upon the existing cycling network; policies to aide implementation of cycling investments and foster a supportive cycling environment; and education and encouragement initiatives to facilitate behaviour change and continue to promote physical activity and outdoor recreation in Prince Edward County.

The County’s CMP followed Phase 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for master plans. The recommended preferred alternatives were selected based on technical analysis and refined through public consultation. 

The CMP final report is available in the Documents tab on the right side of this page.

The County of Prince Edward has completed its Cycling Master Plan (CMP). This document provides direction and recommendations on The County’s network of continuous and connected cycling routes, building upon the existing cycling network; policies to aide implementation of cycling investments and foster a supportive cycling environment; and education and encouragement initiatives to facilitate behaviour change and continue to promote physical activity and outdoor recreation in Prince Edward County.

The County’s CMP followed Phase 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for master plans. The recommended preferred alternatives were selected based on technical analysis and refined through public consultation. 

The CMP final report is available in the Documents tab on the right side of this page.

Consultation has concluded

What is the Cycling Master Plan? 

The creation of Prince Edward County’s Cycling Master Plan was approved by Council in 2019. The Plan as proposed imagines a future for Prince Edward County where trails and cycling routes are well connected, and where cycling provides a viable transportation option for residents and visitors alike. The Cycling Master Plan aims to identify ways to better connect the County’s existing trails with key destinations in the community and develop several policies and programs to support and encourage cycling. 

How can I participate? 

There are many ways to participate! Join the conversation here by registering on this site and engaging with our online tools throughout the project. Take our online survey. And/or attend one of our public meetings.  We look forward to hearing what you have to say! 

When will the project be completed? 

The Cycling Master Plan will be completed by the end of 2020. 

What parts of the municipality will the project look at? 

The Cycling Master Plan is a plan for all of Prince Edward County.  The goal of this project is to expand Prince Edward County’s cycling network to all corners of the County, providing safe and accessible options for cycling in both the rural and urban areas all across the municipality. 

Who is this project for? 

Prince Edward County’s Cycling Master Plan is a project for everyone.  By coming together to create a bicycle-friendly future for Prince Edward County, we are working to provide options for healthy, active living and more ways for people to move so they don't have to drive.  This benefits everyone in our communities by helping to reduce traffic, save money, improve local air quality, support local economies and makes travel easier and safer for those who can’t drive, especially children. 

What can cycling do for Prince Edward County? 

By developing a bicycle friendly County, we are working toward providing more transportation options to Prince Edward County residents and creating important facilities for recreation and exercise. Cycling supports active lifestyles, improves physical and mental health, protects our environment and is fun!  Building bicycle friendly neighbourhoods that encourage more people to use bicycles may also contribute to our community’s prosperity by reducing traffic congestion, reducing transportation and health costs, contributing to vibrant neighbourhoods and encouraging spending at nearby local businesses. As our County’s population continues to grow, especially in our urban areas, cycling can provide a quick, reliable alternative to driving, helping to reduce traffic and improve community cohesion within the County. 

How is the Cycling Master Plan funded?

80% of the funding for the project is from the Province through a grant called the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, and the remaining 20% is provided through the County's budget.

  • Share Why is highway 49, a major route, not included as part of the cycle improvement map on Facebook Share Why is highway 49, a major route, not included as part of the cycle improvement map on Twitter Share Why is highway 49, a major route, not included as part of the cycle improvement map on Linkedin Email Why is highway 49, a major route, not included as part of the cycle improvement map link

    Why is highway 49, a major route, not included as part of the cycle improvement map

    Phil cory asked over 3 years ago

    Hwy 49 is included as a short term recommendation of the proposed cycling network.

  • Share Loyalist Pkwy is a favourite route for individual cyclists and cycling clubs alike. Having paved shoulders on both sides of this route would be beneficial as there are areas where it can be considered suicidal with the speed motorists travel and the lack of any paved shoulder. Taking off-road bike paths are fine for hybrid type bikes but are not conducive to road bikes with thinner tires. Please consider this request for improving cycling viability on Loyalist Pkwy in both directions. on Facebook Share Loyalist Pkwy is a favourite route for individual cyclists and cycling clubs alike. Having paved shoulders on both sides of this route would be beneficial as there are areas where it can be considered suicidal with the speed motorists travel and the lack of any paved shoulder. Taking off-road bike paths are fine for hybrid type bikes but are not conducive to road bikes with thinner tires. Please consider this request for improving cycling viability on Loyalist Pkwy in both directions. on Twitter Share Loyalist Pkwy is a favourite route for individual cyclists and cycling clubs alike. Having paved shoulders on both sides of this route would be beneficial as there are areas where it can be considered suicidal with the speed motorists travel and the lack of any paved shoulder. Taking off-road bike paths are fine for hybrid type bikes but are not conducive to road bikes with thinner tires. Please consider this request for improving cycling viability on Loyalist Pkwy in both directions. on Linkedin Email Loyalist Pkwy is a favourite route for individual cyclists and cycling clubs alike. Having paved shoulders on both sides of this route would be beneficial as there are areas where it can be considered suicidal with the speed motorists travel and the lack of any paved shoulder. Taking off-road bike paths are fine for hybrid type bikes but are not conducive to road bikes with thinner tires. Please consider this request for improving cycling viability on Loyalist Pkwy in both directions. link

    Loyalist Pkwy is a favourite route for individual cyclists and cycling clubs alike. Having paved shoulders on both sides of this route would be beneficial as there are areas where it can be considered suicidal with the speed motorists travel and the lack of any paved shoulder. Taking off-road bike paths are fine for hybrid type bikes but are not conducive to road bikes with thinner tires. Please consider this request for improving cycling viability on Loyalist Pkwy in both directions.

    Nick Mongillo asked about 4 years ago

    Thank you for your comments. The Cycling Master Plan recommends paved shoulders on Loyalist Parkway, which is also part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.

  • Share I'm excited by a Cycling master plan and live on Loyalist Parkway between Bloomfield and Sandy Hook. The road bend on Main Street as it turns back to Loyalist just East of Bloomfield has a 150 metre stretch which is blind for drivers and does not have paved space for cyclists - it seems to be a dangerous little stretch. Signs which remind drivers the county is a wonderful Cycling destination would keep drivers (full time residents and tourists alike) reminded to drive cautiously. I am in full support of investment in a bike friendly County! on Facebook Share I'm excited by a Cycling master plan and live on Loyalist Parkway between Bloomfield and Sandy Hook. The road bend on Main Street as it turns back to Loyalist just East of Bloomfield has a 150 metre stretch which is blind for drivers and does not have paved space for cyclists - it seems to be a dangerous little stretch. Signs which remind drivers the county is a wonderful Cycling destination would keep drivers (full time residents and tourists alike) reminded to drive cautiously. I am in full support of investment in a bike friendly County! on Twitter Share I'm excited by a Cycling master plan and live on Loyalist Parkway between Bloomfield and Sandy Hook. The road bend on Main Street as it turns back to Loyalist just East of Bloomfield has a 150 metre stretch which is blind for drivers and does not have paved space for cyclists - it seems to be a dangerous little stretch. Signs which remind drivers the county is a wonderful Cycling destination would keep drivers (full time residents and tourists alike) reminded to drive cautiously. I am in full support of investment in a bike friendly County! on Linkedin Email I'm excited by a Cycling master plan and live on Loyalist Parkway between Bloomfield and Sandy Hook. The road bend on Main Street as it turns back to Loyalist just East of Bloomfield has a 150 metre stretch which is blind for drivers and does not have paved space for cyclists - it seems to be a dangerous little stretch. Signs which remind drivers the county is a wonderful Cycling destination would keep drivers (full time residents and tourists alike) reminded to drive cautiously. I am in full support of investment in a bike friendly County! link

    I'm excited by a Cycling master plan and live on Loyalist Parkway between Bloomfield and Sandy Hook. The road bend on Main Street as it turns back to Loyalist just East of Bloomfield has a 150 metre stretch which is blind for drivers and does not have paved space for cyclists - it seems to be a dangerous little stretch. Signs which remind drivers the county is a wonderful Cycling destination would keep drivers (full time residents and tourists alike) reminded to drive cautiously. I am in full support of investment in a bike friendly County!

    Joshua LINDE asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We will review this area as part of our network development.

  • Share I just looked at your map. The Touring routes (blue) suggest you are not considering dedicated bike lanes on county roads 10, 11, 12, and 18. This, in my opinion, is an oversight. Dedicated bike lanes on each of these roads would help make PEC an international destination for biking. on Facebook Share I just looked at your map. The Touring routes (blue) suggest you are not considering dedicated bike lanes on county roads 10, 11, 12, and 18. This, in my opinion, is an oversight. Dedicated bike lanes on each of these roads would help make PEC an international destination for biking. on Twitter Share I just looked at your map. The Touring routes (blue) suggest you are not considering dedicated bike lanes on county roads 10, 11, 12, and 18. This, in my opinion, is an oversight. Dedicated bike lanes on each of these roads would help make PEC an international destination for biking. on Linkedin Email I just looked at your map. The Touring routes (blue) suggest you are not considering dedicated bike lanes on county roads 10, 11, 12, and 18. This, in my opinion, is an oversight. Dedicated bike lanes on each of these roads would help make PEC an international destination for biking. link

    I just looked at your map. The Touring routes (blue) suggest you are not considering dedicated bike lanes on county roads 10, 11, 12, and 18. This, in my opinion, is an oversight. Dedicated bike lanes on each of these roads would help make PEC an international destination for biking.

    Graham Churchill asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We will review these routes as part of our network development.

  • Share Prince Edward County has so much potential as a tourist destination, but it currently falls short. It has great beaches, wineries, cute towns, and some good restaurants. Cycling is one of those areas that could be dramatically improved. The roads (mostly with gravel shoulders) are simply unsafe for bikes and the roads that are suitable are typically gravel roads that are hard on bike tires and which increase accidents. My wish is that there was a seamless bicycling path that went around both East Lake and West Lake that joined them together both to one another and the Sandbanks. A set of bike paths like that could make PEC an international biking destination. on Facebook Share Prince Edward County has so much potential as a tourist destination, but it currently falls short. It has great beaches, wineries, cute towns, and some good restaurants. Cycling is one of those areas that could be dramatically improved. The roads (mostly with gravel shoulders) are simply unsafe for bikes and the roads that are suitable are typically gravel roads that are hard on bike tires and which increase accidents. My wish is that there was a seamless bicycling path that went around both East Lake and West Lake that joined them together both to one another and the Sandbanks. A set of bike paths like that could make PEC an international biking destination. on Twitter Share Prince Edward County has so much potential as a tourist destination, but it currently falls short. It has great beaches, wineries, cute towns, and some good restaurants. Cycling is one of those areas that could be dramatically improved. The roads (mostly with gravel shoulders) are simply unsafe for bikes and the roads that are suitable are typically gravel roads that are hard on bike tires and which increase accidents. My wish is that there was a seamless bicycling path that went around both East Lake and West Lake that joined them together both to one another and the Sandbanks. A set of bike paths like that could make PEC an international biking destination. on Linkedin Email Prince Edward County has so much potential as a tourist destination, but it currently falls short. It has great beaches, wineries, cute towns, and some good restaurants. Cycling is one of those areas that could be dramatically improved. The roads (mostly with gravel shoulders) are simply unsafe for bikes and the roads that are suitable are typically gravel roads that are hard on bike tires and which increase accidents. My wish is that there was a seamless bicycling path that went around both East Lake and West Lake that joined them together both to one another and the Sandbanks. A set of bike paths like that could make PEC an international biking destination. link

    Prince Edward County has so much potential as a tourist destination, but it currently falls short. It has great beaches, wineries, cute towns, and some good restaurants. Cycling is one of those areas that could be dramatically improved. The roads (mostly with gravel shoulders) are simply unsafe for bikes and the roads that are suitable are typically gravel roads that are hard on bike tires and which increase accidents. My wish is that there was a seamless bicycling path that went around both East Lake and West Lake that joined them together both to one another and the Sandbanks. A set of bike paths like that could make PEC an international biking destination.

    Graham Churchill asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We will review this opportunity as part of network development.

  • Share Is it possible to put more cycling lanes in the County? on Facebook Share Is it possible to put more cycling lanes in the County? on Twitter Share Is it possible to put more cycling lanes in the County? on Linkedin Email Is it possible to put more cycling lanes in the County? link

    Is it possible to put more cycling lanes in the County?

    Lenna asked over 4 years ago

    The Cycling Master Plan will be a long-term infrastructure vision with an implementation plan that prioritizes improvements in key locations.

  • Share I love the idea of a master cycling plan. It cannot come soon enough. I would definitely bike a lot more if there were better trails to do so. With all the traffic lately, I am afraid to ride my bike on the roads around the County. Biking is a great way to exercise for both young and old alike. Please make this a reality soon. on Facebook Share I love the idea of a master cycling plan. It cannot come soon enough. I would definitely bike a lot more if there were better trails to do so. With all the traffic lately, I am afraid to ride my bike on the roads around the County. Biking is a great way to exercise for both young and old alike. Please make this a reality soon. on Twitter Share I love the idea of a master cycling plan. It cannot come soon enough. I would definitely bike a lot more if there were better trails to do so. With all the traffic lately, I am afraid to ride my bike on the roads around the County. Biking is a great way to exercise for both young and old alike. Please make this a reality soon. on Linkedin Email I love the idea of a master cycling plan. It cannot come soon enough. I would definitely bike a lot more if there were better trails to do so. With all the traffic lately, I am afraid to ride my bike on the roads around the County. Biking is a great way to exercise for both young and old alike. Please make this a reality soon. link

    I love the idea of a master cycling plan. It cannot come soon enough. I would definitely bike a lot more if there were better trails to do so. With all the traffic lately, I am afraid to ride my bike on the roads around the County. Biking is a great way to exercise for both young and old alike. Please make this a reality soon.

    Sandra Ehrenreich asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback.

  • Share Is it possible to have trails wide enough to pass safely. Wild parsnip is growing out on trails and causing a problem with trying not to touch it. on Facebook Share Is it possible to have trails wide enough to pass safely. Wild parsnip is growing out on trails and causing a problem with trying not to touch it. on Twitter Share Is it possible to have trails wide enough to pass safely. Wild parsnip is growing out on trails and causing a problem with trying not to touch it. on Linkedin Email Is it possible to have trails wide enough to pass safely. Wild parsnip is growing out on trails and causing a problem with trying not to touch it. link

    Is it possible to have trails wide enough to pass safely. Wild parsnip is growing out on trails and causing a problem with trying not to touch it.

    Ann Lafave asked over 4 years ago

    Yes, the minimum recommended width of for a multi-use trail depends on the number and mix of users, but is typically 3.0m in Ontario. A trail maintenance policy will also be reviewed.

  • Share Will the CMP address cycling as source of low-impact tourism? on Facebook Share Will the CMP address cycling as source of low-impact tourism? on Twitter Share Will the CMP address cycling as source of low-impact tourism? on Linkedin Email Will the CMP address cycling as source of low-impact tourism? link

    Will the CMP address cycling as source of low-impact tourism?

    Gary Mooney asked over 4 years ago

    Cycling tourism will be considered as part of the study. The County currently has a Tourism Master Plan underway that will also review cycling opportunities. 

  • Share Have you checked with other places that have large trails . Such as Duniden Florida,along the canal below Lake Ontario...just thinking ! on Facebook Share Have you checked with other places that have large trails . Such as Duniden Florida,along the canal below Lake Ontario...just thinking ! on Twitter Share Have you checked with other places that have large trails . Such as Duniden Florida,along the canal below Lake Ontario...just thinking ! on Linkedin Email Have you checked with other places that have large trails . Such as Duniden Florida,along the canal below Lake Ontario...just thinking ! link

    Have you checked with other places that have large trails . Such as Duniden Florida,along the canal below Lake Ontario...just thinking !

    James Ward asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your suggestion. Yes, we have completed other similar studies in nearby places like Kingston and Quinte West, as well as larger municipalities such as Ottawa. We will consider expansion and improvement of the Millennium trail as part of this study.