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Thank you to everyone who has provided input into the 2019 Multi-modal Transportation Master Plan Update. We are pleased to make the final document available for public viewing.
The City of Orillia has completed the 2019 Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MTMP). You may notice that the name changed from the ‘Transportation Master Plan’ to the ‘Multi-modal Transportation Master Plan’. This name change is intended to reflect the increased emphasis on transportation beyond a private vehicle, such as walking, cycling, and public transportation. The MTMP has re-evaluated previously planned improvements, as well as considered and responded to changes in growth, both within the City and in adjacent municipalities since the previous Transportation Master Plan update in 2011. The purpose of this study is to create a city-wide multi-modal transportation plan that not only identifies improvements within the City’s urban areas, but also considers opportunities to integrate the City’s emerging growth areas within and beyond Orillia in a manner that preserves the quality of life and character of the community.
The final MTMP is available on this webpage. The MTMP was presented to Council for ratification in December 2019. Council received the MTMP and adopted it in principle on December 12, 2019.
Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MTMP)
In accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process, a notice of completion was included in the City of Orillia Weekly Bulletin on October 3, 2019.
The previous Transportation Master Plan provided an assessment of the City’s road network and transportation improvements that were required up to the year 2030. Many of the short term recommendations from the current TMP have been implemented, while many of the longer term recommendations have yet to be initiated and will be subject to review as part of this plan update.
Since the last TMP was released in 2011, there have been updates to municipal growth forecasts, changes to municipal policy, and other ongoing transportation initiatives in the community. There is a continuing need to balance infrastructure requirements with the financial resources of the municipality. The City of Orillia has therefore initiated a Transportation Master Plan Update to re-evaluate the planned network in relation to changing trends, emerging needs, and new opportunities for multiple modes of transportation including driving, transit, cycling, walking, and recreational vehicles.
The study is being undertaken in accordance with Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process.
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Related Projects
In addition to public and active transportation, the City is working on other environmentally-conscious initiatives. Learn more about them below.
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The City of Orillia is currently developing its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). The plan will chart the course for the municipality to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the community’s resilience to future changes in climate. |
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City of Orillia Energy Use |
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In accordance with Ontario's Green Energy Act, 2009 (O.Reg 397/11) the City must prepare, publish, implement and make available to the public an energy management plan. The regulation also requires a summary of the annual electric and natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for City facilities and operations. |
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The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee are currently developing the City’s 2021 Waste Minimization Plan (WMP). The plan will include feedback from residents on ways the City can reduce waste and increase waste diversion from its landfill site over the next five years. Learn about the City's Waste Minimization Plan Learn about Orillia's recycling and waste diversion programs |
