Online Consultation: Regional Road 25 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

The need for additional capacity along Regional Road 25 was identified through Halton Region’s Transportation Master Plan to 2031 – The Road to Change (2011). As part of this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study, it was reconfirmed that without improvements to Regional Road 25, traffic operations will continue to experience high demand during peak periods and intersections will be operating over capacity as travel demand increases.

To support future travel demand and a transportation system that is safe, continuous, connected, and coordinated for everyone, the recommended solutions for Regional Road 25 are:

• Improve facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, mobility device users, and other non-vehicular travel to create a safe and accessible network.
• Improve traffic operations at intersections through physical and operational modifications.
• Widen Regional Road 25 to provide additional travel lanes and opportunities for high-occupancy vehicle and transit priority corridor infrastructure.

Cycling and walking is a priority for Regional Road 25 to support a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation network. Separated facilities for pedestrians and cyclists are being proposed for Regional Road 25 from Speers Road to Derry Road. The type of facility (e.g. sidewalks, cycle tracks, multi-use paths) will be confirmed as the study progresses.

Reducing impacts to properties (including residential, business, intuitional and recreational) is a key design consideration. As the study progresses to Phase 3 of the study process, alternative design concepts will be developed to minimize property impacts where possible.

Noise and air quality assessments will be completed as part of the study to assess existing and future conditions within the study area and the impacts of the proposed improvements on Regional Road 25. If warranted, the noise and air quality assessments will include recommendations for mitigation measures. These assessments will begin in the next stage of study.

Safety remains Halton Region’s top priority for all transportation improvements. The recommended solution for Regional Road 25 is intended to improve safety and accessibility for all modes of travel.

Access to and from Regional Road 25 will follow Halton Region’s Access Management Guideline (2015) to maintain a high level of service for travel along the corridor while providing access to adjacent properties.

Emergency service providers from Halton Region and the Towns of Oakville and Milton will continue to be engaged throughout the study to ensure the future design of Regional Road 25 accommodates all emergency services.

The Regional road system connects the Region’s rural and urban centres and provides connectivity to the provincial highway system as well as the local road network. Regional roads support all modes of travel including truck traffic.

The Bronte White Oak Tree (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) is a key consideration in the planning and design of improvements to Regional Road 25 and potential impacts to the tree will be avoided.

In 2019, the Defining Major Transit Requirements in Halton Region Study was completed and identified Regional Road 25 from Speers Road to Derry Road as a priority bus corridor with high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and transit signal priority. These infrastructure features will be considered in the development of improvement alternatives for Regional Road 25.