Road Master Action Plan Project

In 2022, we finalized a Road Master Action Plan to help us map out improvements to our transportation network.

Public and stakeholder input was critical to the successful development of the RMAP. Together, we created a Plan shaped with the community's best interests and input.

Background

In 2005, we undertook a review of our transportation network through the Guelph Wellington Transportation Study. Since then, we've completed other related initiatives:

Active Transportation Plan
Development Charges Background Studies
Passing Lane Studies
Various road and bridge environmental assessments

Other area jurisdictions and agencies have also completed or are currently undertaking transportation related studies, including:

The Province’s draft regional transportation plan for Southwestern Ontario
The Township of Centre Wellington’s 2019 Transportation Master Plan
The City of Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan

To build on this work, provide an updated review, and coordinate with the transportation related initiatives that were completed since 2005, we undertook a Road Master Action Plan (RMAP) study in 2021. The process reviewed current and future transportation network requirements to accommodate future population and employment growth projected locally to 2041.

The RMAP was completed under the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, in accordance with the master planning process for Municipal Class EAs.

Project Goals and Objectives

The RMAP was done to:

identify improvements required to the County road network to accommodate future population and employment growth;
examine current traffic, safety, and speed management issues on the County road network and prioritize a list of improvements;
identify how County road improvements are funded through development and the existing tax base; and
provide a plan for County roads (County roads connect the various municipalities and urban areas within Wellington County; this is different from local roads, which provide connections within municipalities).

A safe, efficient County road network contributes to quality of life and livability

An effective County road network provides economic and social benefits, helping communities thrive. The RMAP provides guidance on the role of County roads through urban downtown areas and help us create livable communities. Having a good plan in place for transportation means safer travel for all residents.

County of Wellington Road Network

Community Engagement Round 1 - Winter 2021

Community Engagement Round 2 - Virtual Community Meeting June 2021

A Virtual Community Meeting was held on June 17, 2021. This was the public’s chance to hear from the project team and engage in a monitored discussion period. The presentation centred around 4 Topics:

What are the different ways to travel around the County?
How do we improve our roads and intersections to be safer for all users?
What are our future long term road needs?
How do we better manage traffic in urban areas?

Here is a link to the presentation that was provided at the Virtual Community Meeting - Wellington RMAP Presentation.

The meeting was recorded and can be watched below.

A summary of the Community Meeting discussion activity is also posted below.

Community Engagement Round 3 – RMAP Survey July 2021

We conducted another community survey in the summer of 2021. We asked the public questions like:

What are the issues that matter in making a decision that will feed into the evaluation of possible solutions for the future County roadway network identified in the RMAP?
What are the alternative solutions to address each of the long-term congestion issues identified to be solved through this Plan, and what does the evaluation tell us about which ones are recommended?

The Road Master Action Plan is approaching its final stages. A study report and technical appendices compiling documents, analysis, consultations and recommendations are posted here for review. A Notice of Completion has been posted that provides details on the public review and commenting period.

County of Wellington Roads Master Action Plan - Study Report

Notice of Completion (February 10, 2022)

Associated Appendices

Throughout the study, a number of committee reports and presentations were completed and presented to the Roads Committee and County Council for approval. Guidelines, technical memos, assessments and study reviews were also completed and included in the final study report. All of the reports, presentations, notices, media releases and study documentation can be found here.

List of RMAP Study Documents

Study Terms of Reference (March 10, 2020 - approved)
Notice of Commencement (January 21, 2021)
Media Release (January 21, 2021)
Committee Report - Update #1 (September 8, 2020)
Committee Report - Update #2 (January 12, 2021)
Round One Engagement Summary - Winter 2021
Committee Report – Update #3 (April 13, 2021)
- Roads Committee Meeting #1 Presentation
Committee Report – Vision and Goals (April 13, 2021)
- Vision and Goals Memo
Committee Report – Data Driven Safety Strategy (April 13, 2021 - approved)
- Data Driven Safety Strategy Memo
Committee Report – Speed Management Guidelines (April 13, 2021 – not approved)
- Speed Management Guidelines Document
Committee Report – Speed Management Guidelines – Follow Up (May 11, 2021)
Committee Report - Update #4 (June 8, 2021)
- Roads Committee Meeting #2 Presentation
Community Meeting Presentation (June 17, 2021)
Community Meeting Notice (June 3, 2021)
Committee Report - Road MAP: Intersection Assessment (September 14, 2021)
- Roads Committee Presentation – Intersection Assessments
Committee Report - Speed Management Corridor Review (September 14, 2021)
- Roads Committee Presentation – Speed Management Corridor Reviews
Committee Report - Speed Management Guidelines - Revised (September 14, 2021 - approved)
- Speed Management Guidelines
Committee Report - Wellington Road 46 - Strategic Traffic Analysis (September 14, 2021 - approved)
- Memo - Aberfoyle (Wellington Road 46): Road Diet – Strategic Traffic Analysis
- Roads Committee Presentation - Wellington Road 46 Road Diet
Committee Report - Road MAP: Level of Service Condition Criteria (October 12, 2021)
- Memo - Level of Service Condition Criteria
Committee Report – Road MAP: Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (November 9, 2021 - approved)
- Memo - Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies
Committee Report – Update #5 (November 9, 2021)
Committee Report – Speed Management Guidelines - Community Safety Zones (January 11, 2022 - approved)
- Roads Committee Presentation – Community Safety Zone Reviews
Committee Report – A Road Master Action Plan - Final Report (January 11, 2022 - approved)
- Roads Committee Presentation – Wellington County Road Master Action Plan Final Report Presentation
Media Release (January 27, 2022)
Notice of Completion (February 10, 2022)