Online Consultation: Trafalgar Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

How is active transportation being considered in the MCEA Study?

We are proposing separated facilities for pedestrians and cyclists (such as sidewalks, cycle tracks, and/or multi-use paths) along the Trafalgar Road corridor and will confirm which facilities will work best throughout the corridor in the next phase of the study.

How will the project consider active transportation facility crossings at Highway 401 and 407?

Active transportation improvements at the crossing over Highway 401 and under Highway 407. will be reviewed in consultation with the Ministry of Transportation and 407ETR.

How is transit being considered as part of this study?

This Study will include space to be reserved in the corridor to support transit priority corridor infrastructure identified through the ongoing Integrated Master Plan.

How are property impacts being considered?

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

How is access to properties and businesses along Trafalgar Road being considered?

Access to and from the corridor will follow Halton Region's Access Management Guideline (January 2015) (external link) to maintain a high level of service for travel along the corridors while providing access to adjacent properties and businesses.

How is truck traffic being accommodated?

Our Regional road system connects Halton’s rural and urban centres while providing connections to the provincial highway system and local road network. All Regional roads are designed to support all modes of travel, including truck traffic. For example, Regional roads are designed to support the weight and size of transport trucks; and accommodate truck turning paths at intersections.

What type of intersection improvements are being considered?

In Phase 3 of the MCEA Study, we will be assessing improvements required for each intersection which could include, but are not limited to new signals, optimizing, or modifying timing of existing signals, or adding new turning lanes. Measures will also be identified to provide protection for pedestrians and cyclists at all intersections.

How is the study considering adjacent Secondary Plans?

There are four Secondary Plans within the study area, and we will continue to work with our Local Municipalities to ensure that the improvements to Trafalgar Road support local growth priorities. Secondary Plans include:

• Premier Gateway Phase 1B (Town of Halton Hills)
• Agerton Secondary Plan (Town of Milton)
• Trafalgar Secondary Plan (Town of Milton)
• North Oakville East Secondary Plan (Town of Oakville)

What safety and speeding preventative measures has the project considered?

Safety remains our top priority for all transportation improvements. The recommended solution for the corridor is intended to improve safety and accessibility for all modes of travel. Specific improvements, such as providing safety for pedestrian and cyclist movements at major intersections, will be considered in Phase 3 of the study. Speed limits within the Regional Road Network, including Trafalgar Road, are reviewed on annual basis so that they are appropriate for current conditions. Concerns related to speeding and requests for additional enforcement can be reported through the Halton Regional Police Services’ Road Watch program (external link). This information is very important in our data collection and the enforcement work of the Halton Regional Police Service.

How will wildlife and the Natural Heritage System be considered?

Minimizing impacts to natural features and areas, such as the East Sixteen Mile Creek, wetlands, woodlands, and potential wildlife and fish habitat is a key design consideration for the project. As the study progresses to Phase 3, the alternative design concepts will be developed in order to minimize impacts to natural features where possible.

How will planned and existing construction projects impact commuting along Trafalgar Road within the study limits?

Halton Region coordinates construction projects to minimize disruption to residents and commuters where possible. We also coordinate with the local municipalities (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) to minimize disruption on local roads.

For more information about ongoing construction projects, please visit our Construction projects page. We provide advanced notification and updates related to construction timelines, anticipated impacts and more, through this website and social media, to impacted residents via Canada Post, and to our email subscribers. Sign up to get the latest project updates by email.