Cycling Master Plan - Final Review
Updated November 16, 2022
The 2021 Cycling Master Plan outlines the long-term cycling infrastructure that will ultimately provide 190 kilometres of primary cycling routes on the County road network, connecting urban/settlement areas, neighbouring municipalities, local cycling/trail networks, tourist destinations and employment areas.
County Council approved final steps for the 2021 Oxford County Cycling Master Plan on July 13, 2022. This includes filing a Notice of Completion under the the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process and issuing a 45-day public review period.
The 45-day review period begins Thursday, December 1, 2022 and concludes at midnight on January 15, 2023.
Review the report: 2021 Cycling Master Plan Report
Download: Notice of Study Completion (Nov 2022)
Council report: PW 2022-34 – 2021 Oxford County Cycling Master Plan (July 13, 2022)
Presentation: 2021 Cycling Master Plan
How to submit a comment
You can submit a comment or question on the Cycling Master Plan report:
- Directly to the project lead: Frank Gross, Manager, Transportation & Waste Management, 21 Reeve Street, PO Box 1614 Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3 | 1-800-755-0394, ext. 3120 | fgross@oxfordcounty.ca; or,
- By using the comment form below.
About the Cycling Master Plan
The Oxford County Cycling Master Plan builds on work already taking place in the community to promote commuting by bicycle, connect roadway cycling routes to off-road trail networks, and enhance tourism opportunities. Phase 1 consultations were completed in 2020, with Phase 2 consultations following in 2021.
The core objectives of the Cycling Master Plan are to:
- Better connect significant community areas and key destinations through municipal cycling and trail networks that also align with provincial cycling initiatives, such as the province-wide cycling network;
- Plan for multi-modal connections between cycling and public transit, carpool lots, and passenger rail service, and identify commuter cycling routes to support travel by bike to and from work or other major trips; and,
- Support education and promote tourism opportunities to create a stronger culture of cycling in Oxford County.
Public consultation
A first phase of public consultation asked for input on cycling improvements, route ideas and design preferences. In the second phase of consultation, the project team asked for feedback on finalizing details, such as bike parking, repair stands, and priorities for the primary cycling network.
Options for providing feedback included:
- a virtual public information session held on February 25, 2021;
- online survey;
- mapping tool; and,
- mail and email submission.
Submit a comment or question
Submit your comment or question on the 2021 Cycling Master Plan here.