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MVCA's comments on the Transportation Master Plan Update
The MVCA Transportation Committee and Board have been exceptionally busy the past few months preparing to speak on behalf of the community on the topic of large truck traffic on Bridge Street.
Transportation Master Plan Update
For several years, City staff have been working on an update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP will guide the City for the next 25 years on key decisions that impact how people and goods move in, around and through the City. MVCA has been monitoring the project, submitting comments, participating in public consultations and having meaningful conversations with City Councillors and staff through the TMP update. The TMP update goes to City Council this month for approval.
MVCA's Position
What is missing in the TMP update are specific plans to make changes to the truck route network and eventually remove Bridge Street from it. MVCA contends that Bridge Street does not meet the criteria of an arterial road, even though it is being used as one. Therefore, Bridge Street is not suitable to be part of a truck route. Alternatives are needed.
With that said, we also recognize that this is a complex issue.
The good news is that progress is being made. The truck route review that Councillor Brown and Mayor Sutcliffe have made possible will provide the City data and recommendations. Thanks to Councillor Brown the Earl Armstrong extension to Bank Street was moved from the Third to the First Phase of the TMP update. The extension of Earl Armstrong to Bank Street, when complete, will open up opportunities for many companies to have a more direct route on the truck network. That will help Manotick, but more is needed.
We want to reassure Manotick residents that MVCA continues to actively work on this. On June 5th MVCA made presentation in person to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on the topic. On June 26 MVCA presented in person to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. At both Committee meetings, MVCA was the only Manotick voice there in person to advocate for the community on the truck issue. MVCA is mindful of the importance of working collaboratively with residents, the City and our neighbouring communities to find reasonable and viable solutions. MVCA is confident that continuing with a persistent and professional approach with the City is most likely to garner positive outcomes.
If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at president@manotickvca.org
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