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The creation of the Rapid Transit Corridor has been a long process with many key events. The Community Building Strategy is an opportunity to explore the relationship between the Rapid Transit Corridor and a whole host of other city-building initiatives such as place-making, enhancing mobility, reurbanization and cultural expression. Region of Waterloo Council approves the Regional Growth Management Strategy, which includes a higher-order transit system.
Rapid transit was ďŹ rst identiďŹ ed in the Regional Plans in the late 1970s.
Creation of Grand River Transit to co-ordinate transit services throughout the region.
The Provincial Growth Plan encourages more compact, transit-supportive growth, and recognizes Downtown Cambridge, Downtown Kitchener, and Uptown Waterloo as 'Urban Growth Centres'.
GO Train service begins in the Region.
Municipality led Station Area Planning Process (commencing late 2012).
Grand River Transit begins express service via its iXpress system.
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The Process
Full implementation of the aBRT, and construction of LRT Stage 1.
Environmental Assessment approved by the Ontario Minister of the Environment
Rapid Transit Corridor Detailed Design
The Provincial and Federal Governments announce funding for rapid transit in Waterloo Region.
Operation of LRT Stage 1 begins
Time frame of the Regional Transportation Master Plan and the Region’s and City’s OfďŹ cial Plans.
The Community Building Strategy will build on many regional and local initiatives, while integrating closely with other complementary ongoing projects such as the Growth Management Strategy and Rapid Transit Project Implementation.
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• Regional and Local Official Plan Amendments
• Regional Official Plan • Regional Growth Management Strategy • Central Transit Corridor Community Building Strategies
• Regional Transportation Master Plan • Raoud Transit Project Environmental Project Report • City of Waterloo Council-adopted Official Plan • City of Waterloo Height and Density Study
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• Policy Recommendations for Regional Official Plan • Policy Directions/Parameters for station areas prepared by local municipalities
• City of Kitchener Draft Official Plan • Input into Rapid Transit Engineering • City of Kitchener Downtown Action Plan • City of Cambridge Draft Official Plan • City of Cambridge Intensification Study
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• Pre-Design Engineering of the RT Line and Stations
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The Process & Outcomes: Integrating Key Streams
The Corridor contains many different places to live, learn, work, shop, play and move. The Community Building Strategy is an opportunity to build on existing strengths & identify strategies that will result in more cohesive & livable communities. LEARNING
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Public/Catholic school
Post-secondary school
Library
Places to Learn within the Region
Places to Live within the Region
Housing, Downtown Kitchener
Housing near the Universities.
Kaufman Lofts
Housing near Ainslie Station, Cambridge
Mid-Rise Housing, Waterloo
Heritage Homes, Cambridge
University of Waterloo
Victoria Public School
University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy
Conestoga College
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Living and Learning on the Corridor
The Corridor contains many different places to live, learn, work, shop, play and move. The Community Building Strategy is an opportunity to build on existing strengths & identify strategies that will result in more cohesive & livable communities. WORKING
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Employment area
Places to Work within the Region
Places to Shop within the Region
The Lang Tannery
NorthďŹ eld Business Park
Waterloo Research & Technology Park
Downtown Kitchener
Cambridge Centre, Hespeler Road
Uptown Waterloo
Uptown Waterloo
Cambridge Business Park
Ottawa - Borden Employment Corridor
Fairview Park Mall, Kitchener
Conestoga Mall, Waterloo
King Street Shopping
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Working & Shopping on the Corridor
Restaurant
The Corridor contains many different places to live, learn, work, shop, play and move. The Community Building Strategy is an opportunity to build on existing strengths & identify strategies that will result in more cohesive & livable communities. PLAYING
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Waterloo Park
Uptown Waterloo
Riverside Park, Cambridge
Kitchener
Grand River Transit
Ainslie Street Station
RIM Park, Waterloo
Clay and Glass Museum, Waterloo
Victoria Park, Kitchener
The Laurel Trail
Fairview Park Mall Transit Terminal
The Iron-Horse Trail
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Playing & Moving on the Corridor
Local bus routes
Airport
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Developing mobility hubs and system portals that seamlessly integrate various forms of movement
Creating comfortable waiting areas with amenities for waiting passengers
Providing real-time trip planning information to help users plan their journeys
Mixing a range of transit service types to meet the diverse needs of their communities
Providing real-time passenger information to inform riders of delays
Using high quality transit vehicles to change the image of public transit
Providing stops and stations with real-time passenger information and integrated bike racks
Locating uses in proximity to transit stop to improve user experience and convenience
Incorporating public art at stops and stations to enhance user enjoyment
Creating accessible crossing points that are ramped and well marked for users
Using clear information and wayďŹ nding designed to cater to people with a range of abilities
Creating safe, designated waiting areas for passengers using the system after hours
Connecting key destinations so that they are easier to get to on transit
Incorporating special features and surfaces to assist people who are visually impaired
Creating an accessible transit system that supports people of all ages and abilities
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Precedents - What It Looks Like In Other Places
Incorporating features that help to enhance the safety of transit facilities
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Locating cycling amenities such as pumps at major transit stations
Providing bike racks throughout the community to make it easier to ride your bike places
Providing bike rental facilities to facilitate short trips between destinations
Providing bike stations at key transfer points to facilitate longer term storage and repair
Using bike ramps to enable cyclists to walk bikes up stairways
Creating a network of well marked cycling routes connecting key destinations
Designing intersection to prioritize cyclists and pedestrians
Enabling cyclists to take transit for longer journeys
Providing a mix of cycling facilities such as both on and off-road trails that cater to cyclists of all ages and abilities
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Providing safe frequent designated crossing points of transit routes
Creating clearly marked crossing points for both cyclists and pedestrians
Creating memorable public spaces in proximity to transit
Providing amenities such as seating and lighting that can enhance user comfort
Using wayďŹ nding to make it easier for pedestrians to ďŹ nd their way to key destinations
Creating safe and well lit underpasses that are designed to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists
Designing auto-oriented places to support pedestrians
Creating comfortable streets and sidewalks with weather protection
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Precedents - What It Looks Like In Other Places
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Moving through the Corridor
The patterns of mobility vary throughout the Central Transit Corridor. Generally there are higher levels of walking, cycling and transit use close to the Universities and in higher density neighbourhoods along the RT route.