London Bicycle Master Plan Study
 

Cycling in the City of London is recognized as playing an important role in achieving a balanced transportation system and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The London Bicycle Master Plan is intended to guide the City in the development of a long term, comprehensive, on and off-road commuter and recreational bicycling network.

Overview

The purpose of the Bicycle Master Plan is to guide the development of a long term, comprehensive, city-wide, on and off-road commuter and recreational bicycling network. Generally, the Guideline shall serve to:

• advance a vision for cycling;
• detail a series of first principles to implement this vision;
• define a strategic approach for the commuter and recreational cyclist that recognizes the distinct operational and design needs of the specific user;
• depict existing and proposed on and off-road facilities;
• advance minimum design standards for facility development; and,
• recommend mechanisms for implementation.

Specifically, the Plan shall serve to:

• provide guidance in the development and coordination of on and off-road infrastructure projects to ensure that opportunities to add to the existing City-wide system are not lost;
• inform all parties to the development review process of Council's long-term vision for on and off-road bicycling facilities;
• assist in the review of area plans, plans of subdivision, development applications and consents where the inclusion of on and off-road facilities contribute to the development of linkages and extensions to existing routes;
• provide guidance for the planning of various City-initiated capital transportation projects which will fill "gaps", provide extensions to the bicycle network, or meet interim term needs in an alternate fashion;
• forward minimum standards for the development of on and off-road bicycle facilities;
• provide guidance for the timing and prioritization of bicycle route signage; and,
• support the SHIFT (Solutions to Help Individuals Find Transportation) Alternatives Program by promoting the reduction of auto usage, the reduction of greenhouse gases, and increase the general health of all Londoners.

Reports

For reasons of clarity, the Bicycle Master Plan report has been divided into specific components. Part 1 of the staff report provides a brief overview and analysis of the issues associated with the adoption of the proposed Bicycle Master Plan. Part 2 of the report serves to introduce a series of bicycle parking standards for inclusion in the City's Z.-1 Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law. The report concludes with a series of recommended next steps.

The Bicycle Master Plan and implementing Official Plan amendment have been included as Appendix 1 and 1a) to the staff report. The Z.-1 Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan Control By-law amendments have been attached as Appendix 2 and 2a).

• Report as a Whole
• March 21, 2005 Staff Report to Environment and Transportation Committee
• Appendix 1 - Bicycle Master Plan
• Appendix 1a - Official Plan Amendments
• Appendix 2 - Amendments to Zoning By-law Z.-1
• Appendix 2a - Amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law

Disclaimer - The Bicycle Master Plan represents a long term vision for the development of bicycle infrastructure in the City of London. The Plan is not intended to depict existing on or off-road cycling routes.

Further Resources

To view the current approved cycling routes please visit the following link, cycling routes

The London 2030 Transportation Master Plan study is underway. Visit "Smart Moves: What moves you?" for more information

To find out about cycling safety in London, bicycle safety

Contact information

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