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Transportation (Roads) Master Plan

Full title: 2022 Transportation Master Plan

StatusEndorsed
Council decisionJuly 18, 2022 [S22]
Years it covers2022-2046
Written byWSP, for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (one of eight master plans in the 'Growing Together' Official Plan project; WSP named in staff report BBP-2022-79)

The town's long-range plan for roads, sidewalks, bike routes and possible transit as Strathroy-Caradoc grows to about 35,000 people by 2046.

  • It looks at how people and trucks get around Strathroy, Mount Brydges and the rural areas today and what will be needed as the population grows from 21,590 (2016) to 35,360 (2046).
  • It found almost all roads have enough room for future traffic, except Caradoc Street between Metcalfe and Carroll Streets, so it focuses on new connecting roads and intersection upgrades rather than widening.
  • Its preferred option uses McEvoy Road as another way into Strathroy and keeps Caradoc Street at three lanes (a 'road diet') to make it friendlier for people walking and cycling.
  • It lists 32 new road segments (most built and paid for by developers), nine intersections for future traffic signals or roundabouts, and a walking, cycling and trail network costed at $39,916,000 over 25 years.
  • It also recommends a Complete Streets policy, on-demand transit through taxi or ride-hail partners, sidewalk and paved-shoulder rules, a spring load by-law, and regular monitoring.

Why it matters to you

This is the 'Roads' master plan the mayor promised council would follow; its project lists, phasing (0-5, 6-15, 16-25 years) and cost estimates give residents a yardstick to compare against budgets, tenders and development approvals.

Council received staff report BBP-2022-79 and passed a motion to 'endorse the Transportation Master Plan, June 2022' and to advertise the MCEA Notice of Study Completion (moved by Councillor Kennes, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richards); it is shown as 'Carried' with no recorded vote. Endorsed, not formally adopted by by-law.

Promises about this plan

What the plan says to do (48)

Progress only changes when a public record shows something was done. Page numbers point to the plan itself.

How to tell if it is being followed

What has happened since

Words used in this plan

Active transportation
Getting around under your own power, like walking, cycling or using a wheelchair.
Road diet
Taking away a car lane to make room for things like bike lanes, sidewalks or trees.
Complete Streets
A rule that streets should be designed for everyone - walkers, cyclists, transit riders and drivers - not just cars.
Signal warrant
A traffic count test that shows whether an intersection really needs traffic lights.
MCEA (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment)
The Ontario process towns follow to study options and consult the public before big infrastructure projects.
Development charges
Fees paid by builders of new homes and businesses to help pay for growth-related roads, pipes and facilities.
Grade separation
A bridge or underpass so a road crosses a railway without cars having to wait for trains.
Road Needs Study
A separate engineering check of the condition of existing roads that ranks which ones need repair first.

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