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Report 2015-034 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Trails Advisory Committee
From:
Anne Marie Young Manager of Economic Development
Date prepared:
March 3, 2015
Date of meeting:
March 16, 2015
Re:
Trails Advisory Committee – 2015 Work Plan Update
Committee Recommendation This report is for information purposes only.
Background Goal/Vision The vision of the County of Frontenac as stated in Directions for Our Future is Fresh with Opportunity Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places. Within the context, the Vision shared in the Frontenac Trails Master Plan can be read: Trails in the County of Frontenac promote sustainable and healthy communities by encouraging residents and visitors to get active while appreciating the natural beauty and rich heritage of Frontenac County.
Mandate
To provide input and suggestions regarding the execution of Implementation Plan for the Frontenac K&P Trail.
To provide input and suggestions regarding other trails initiatives throughout the County including the Townships of North, Central, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands.
To report periodically to County Council on progress on the committee’s work.
Comment
Work Plan activities realized to date:
- Provide input and suggestions to recognize and realize actions relative to the County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan.
- Target to fully open the Frontenac K&P Trail section in Central Frontenac from Fish Creek Road to the village of Tichborne and continue where possible to Sharbot Lake
The bridge at Fish Creek is installed with some detailed stone work scheduled to be done in warmer weather. The bridge being constructed at Elbow Creek has presented many challenges and is to be completed this month.
County Council has approved the re-routing of ATV traffic at the trail intersection at Oclean Lane to Fish Creek Road and back to the K&P.
- Work with adjacent landowners and private property owners (in the areas of discontinuity) to establish the trail route in preparation for phasing as outlined the 2013 Frontenac K&P Implementation Plan (Tichborne-Sharbot Lake) – Phase 2
County Council has approved a budget allocation for the continuation of the development of the Frontenac K&P Trail to Sharbot Lake at $270,000 for 2015 and $450,000 for 2016.
A detailed listing of landowners located on the K&P Trail route has been identified. A strategy, including a communication plan, needs to be developed as to how to approach landowners for sale/lease/land use agreement.
- Communicate with other trail organizations and invite them to committee meetings to share best practices and possible partnerships
Possible organizations to invite: Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, Trans Canada Trail, South Frontenac Rides, R&A Ridge Runners Snowmobile Association, Share the Road, and the Waterfront
- Provide input and suggestions to facilitate the development and/or marketing of other trail systems as identified in the Draft 2014 Trails Concept Plan for the County of Frontenac.
Financial Implication Provisions for trail related expenses have been included in the 2015 budget.
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Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Township of North Frontenac Township of Central Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of Frontenac Islands Trans Canada Trail Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Quinte Region Conservation Authority Rideau Region Conservation Authority Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance Adjacent landowners to the K&P Trail Tri-County Trails Committee Land O Lakes Tourist Association Frontenac Arch Biosphere
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