FAQs - Infrastructure (Transportation)
How do we plan for more traffic as well as addressing parking needs?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
Since most of the employment zone and new developments of the town are south of Georgetown towards Milton, what is the Town's strategy for improving access to the southern regions?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
18 wheelers are using our country roads, is there a way to flow heavy traffic through another gateway?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
How will local roads be upgraded to have capacity for existing and future density?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
How do we plan for more traffic as well as addressing parking needs?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
What mode of transportation we are expecting in town i.e. bus train subway etc.
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions. It is the Town's understanding that the Region of Halton is not considering Region-wide transit at this time.
Are there plans to integrate our transit between Halton Region municipalities and neighbouring regions?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions. It is the Town's understanding that the Region of Halton is not considering Region-wide transit at this time.
What’s the status of the 413?
The Hwy 413 Environmental Assessment is a Provincial project. Early work has begun on Highway 413, with the Province advising that property acquisitions are ongoing.
How will local roads be upgraded to have capacity for existing and future density?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
What’s the plan for improving road safety, pedestrian paths, and cycling infrastructure over the next 5–10 years?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
Plans for a major road to the 401 highway?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.
What about a major road to the 401?
The Official Plan is only one piece of the puzzle. The project team is working closely with Town Transportation staff (including their participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the project) who are currently preparing a Mobility Master Plan and a Transit Implementation Plan. The project team will send a copy of these transportation-related questions to the Town project lead of both studies. In addition, we will consider how policy can consider some of these questions.
At each stage, the TAC (which also includes staff from the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Halton, School Boards, and Halton Hills Hydro, among others) will be consulted and circulated on key draft deliverables to provide comments for consideration.