King has received a grant of $91,459 for construction of a cycling path between Hwy 27 and 10th Concession. The grant comes from a provincial program to assist municipalities with implementation of commuter cycling infrastructure to encourage more active commuting habits. As reviewed in the report our required share of the capital costs (20%) is covered in the funding already approved for 2018 road projects in Nobleton. There are many gaps in our cycling infrastructure; but as there will never be the financial capability to build it “end-to-end” we need to grab the opportunities for building sections.
Debbie,
I have been advocating for improved walking and cycling trails for more than a decade. But this proposal is a waste of time and money. In isolation, this will serve little purpose and merely delay the locations where trail construction would actually be used. I’m very disappointed….
Hi Jim, It is often the case that there is the opportunity to build a segment of trail or bike lane that does not immediately have continuity with the trails & bike lanes in place. Some day it will connect. As indicated in the report there are synergies with other road projects already funded.
The proposed sight (Hwy 27 to 10th Conc.) is a road with which I am familiar. I used to ride my bike to the Montessori Country School with my children in tow when they were very young. Bike traffic on that road is virtually non-existent. There are numerous locations for such a project. Locations that would connect to parks, other trails, or bypass busy roadways. This project will not likely link to anything else in my lifetime, or yours. I’m very disappointed in the lack of vision. At least the project in King City seems to have a purpose: access to the new town hall. At least that seems ALMOST reasonable.