The Consultants Morrison-Hersfield have been hired by the City of Belleville to present a picture of the transportation growth and needs for the next 20 years in the Quinte Region and the within our City specifically. This process will involve citizen input at various points in time, discussions with the City engineering department, and input from stakeholders such as the Belleville Cyclist Advisory Group for example. all modes of transportation are to be considered: pedestrians, cyclists, transit buses, trucks and cars. M-H will make recommendations that are to guide the decision making by the City Council, who in turn have to balance the desired changes against the budget constraints in each year forward.
The concept of "Complete Streets" has become foremost in the planning of many North American Cities. The intent is to put people and place first, to enhance the livability of a city. It is for young and old, to share the road space, and to enhance the safety, access, and enjoyment of where we work, shop or play. Much success has already been met in New York, Chicago, and many smaller cities. Here it is defined:
http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/
This means that every transportation project will make the street network better and safer for drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists – making your town a better place to live.
Let's hope that Belleville Ontario will be joining in this trend soon ! It's not only about change, it's about "getting it right the first time" for the long term benefit of everyone !
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