Whereas it is believed that adding active transportation corridor and greenway plans into all current and future highway projects would greatly benefit communities, residents and visitors as the corridors can be used for non-motorized forms of transportation or recreation such as cycling and walking; And whereas pre-planning of highway and bridge designs that incorporate bike lanes and sufficient road rights-of-way for paved shoulders, sidewalks, or pathways can: 1 allow for the safe movement of pedestrians and cyclists, and improve public safety; 2 provide opportunities for more physical activity, and social and health benefits; and 3 be more cost effective than adding this type of infrastructure afterwards: Therefore be it resolved that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure incorporate active transportation corridors and greenway plans into all future highway planning projects.
