The North Crossing Accessible Connection from Rideau Heights
“The North Crossing” Accessible Connection from Rideau Heights to Kingscourt and the Downtown S
The Why Question S Existing Division St overpass not wheelchair accessible S Need to improve K&P Trail connectivity S Need for safe connections from neighbourhoods to new schools, library and community centres
The Who Question S Wheelchair users, family and friends S Rideau Heights and Kingscourt citizens S K&P Trail users – hikers, cyclists, etc. S High school students – city wide
The What Question S Accessible/multi-use trail bridge S Safe, off-road access from north end to downtown and back S Safe route to schools
The When Question S ASAP S City currently working on Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP)
The Where Question S East of current Division Street vehicle overpass – see map
Expanding on Why S Increase sense of freedom experienced by wheelchair users as off-road trail users S ONE CITY UNITED: Third crossing connects the East. Overpass connects the North S Fits with City’s “Green the City” strategic plan, Sustainability and Climate Action Plan initiatives
Map showing bridge S Red line is current K&P trail routing across Division St overpass S Blue line is new routing with bridge in light blue (90 m)
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Possible constraints S Cost (approximately $5 to 6 M) S Environmental Assessment required S Time for EA, RFP, design and construction S Staff time and resources
Rewards S Accessible trail increases quality of life for all S Attracts millenials, development and tourism S Neighbourhood connections via K&P Trail S Healthy living for all - especially seniors/youth S Aligns with strategic priorities: Green, Social equity, Livable city, Sustainability
How can MAAC help? S Communicate with ATMP team, Mayor and Council for inclusion in strategic plan and budget S Funding priorities from Ontario Government favour AT and Accessibility S Spread the word with affiliated groups S Attend the Wheelchair Rally in July 2018
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