Draft Sidewalk Master Plan

Over the years the Town of Huntsville has identified a need to improve the pedestrian network in the community.

Some of the strategic goals developed from the Municipality's strategic Plan was to prepare a multi-year sidewalk capital plan and improve pedestrian linkages throughout the Town. These goals are embodied in the Strategic Plan under Roads and Infrastructure, Transportation, objectives RdINF 1.5 & 1.6.

Discussion

The purpose of this plan is to identify existing infrastructure, develop a plan for major sidewalks, minor sidewalks, multi-use pathways and set standards for future growth.

The goals of the Town of Huntsville’s Sidewalk Master Plan are:

• Enhance sidewalk network including but not limited to; adding new sidewalks, connect existing disjointed sidewalks, removal of abandoned sidewalks, future removal of non-warranted sidewalks, connection to trails, and upgrade undersized sidewalks.
• Plan and establish a network of major sidewalks throughout the Municipality to facilitate planning of future sidewalks in and among neighbourhoods.
• Improve walkability and safety for Pedestrians walking throughout the municipality students travelling to/from school
• Expand connectivity to community facilities (trails, parks schools, etc.) for residents.
• Improve community walkability and disabled persons’ accessibility to sidewalk network. AODA Compliant.
• Improved Existing Intersection Crossings. AODA Compliant.
• Integration of crosswalks where required and AODA Compliant.
• Create a framework for implementing sidewalk construction and project prioritization.
• Reduce maintenance costs.
• Sidewalk planning and coordination with the Downtown Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.