FAQs

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A TMP is a high-level strategic planning document that guides the planning, expansion, and management of a multi-modal transportation system. It identifies policies and projects to support the vision and meet short and long-term transportation needs.

Active transportation refers to using human power as a transportation mode (as opposed to a car or transit).  In an urban environment, this typically includes biking and walking.

The TMP encompasses all modes, including walking, cycling, public transit, and vehicular traffic. It aims to create a balanced and efficient transportation network.  This TMP in particular will be focused on significantly supporting a mode share shift away from single passenger auto trips.  While the use of cars will not cease, the proportionate rate of use, especially with the new development located in the City's urban growth centre and intensification corridors, will decrease.  This TMP is focused on supporting that decrease.

When you see a transportation project that involves adding capacity, that project was generated as a recommendation from a TMP.  The TMP provides a long-term road map guiding transportation projects that improve capacity for any mode of transportation.  Some examples of these projects include:

• Harvie Road / Big Bay Point Road Overpass
• Big Bay Point Road
• Bryne Drive South Extension
• Bell Farm Road 
• Mapleview Drive East
• Duckworth Street 

The City's TMP also provides input into MTO's project focused on the crossing street.  The TMP provides direction on sidewalks, cycling facilities and number of travel lanes.  This input has been included on the Tiffin, Anne and Sunnidale bridge replacements and the Essa and Dunlop interchange replacements.  The City is presently working with the MTO to incorporate cycle tracks as part of the Bayfield Street interchange replacement project.

Projects generated form the TMP are generally subject to a Schedule C municipal class environmental assessment.  This is a process which examines improvements at a project level (as opposed to a systems level) and includes more focused public consultation.