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UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF BARRIE’S ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE PROGRESS/STATUS OF THE TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND THE OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES STUDY
T. Reeve, Senior Infrastructure Program Coordinator of the Planning and Asset Management Branch in the Engineering Department provided a presentation regarding the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update and the Outdoor Recreation Facility Study (ORFS). Mr. Reeve noted that both of these studies assist City staff to deal with development applications, provide guidance to develop future capital plans and provide input into the development charges background study.
Mr. Reeve discussed slides concerning the following topics:
Transportation Master Plan Update
• An overview of the TMP which outlines the transportation infrastructure required to service growth in the City of Barrie to 2041;
• The TMP looks at transportation improvements including: roads, transit, active transportation and rail crossings;
• An overview of the Trails Master Plan that provides a foundation for the development of accessible, safe and connected active transportation; and
• An overview of technical requirements for recreational trails under Ontario Regulation 191/11 to meet accessibility guidelines including:
o Width, height and surface requirements;
o Direction on edge protection and gates; and
o Trailhead signage and communication requirements.
Outdoor Recreation Facility Study
• An overview of the ORFS that quantifies the need for sports fields and courts to accommodate growth in the City of Barrie to 2041; and
• The scope of the ORFS includes: outdoor soccer fields, ball diamonds, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, splash pads, playgrounds, artificial ice rinks and skateboard parks.
The Committee asked questions to the presenter and received responses.