Notice of Study Completion: Transportation Master Plan

The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has completed an update to the town-wide Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP update accounts for changes in the transportation context, including new population and employment forecasts to the year 2051. This TMP will guide the development of the Town’s long-term transportation network with a strong focus on active transportation, connectivity, and accessibility.

Process
The TMP update was initiated in 2022 and conducted in accordance with Master Plan Approach #1 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, following Phase 1 and Phase 2 requirements for municipal approval. In Phase 1, the study reviewed the existing conditions and background information to develop the Problem and Opportunity Statement. In Phase 2, the study developed alternative solutions to address the problem and opportunity and evaluated the alternatives to select a preferred strategy that best meet the transportation vision for Whitchurch-Stouffville. The recommended active transportation, road network and local improvement infrastructure projects in this TMP will require further detailed studies and approvals prior to construction.

Consultation
An important part of this study was consultation with residents and stakeholders. Two rounds of public consultation in the form of public information centres (PIC) were held to seek inputs. PIC #1 was held virtually in June 2022, which introduced the background for the TMP update, challenges within the existing transportation network, and considerations on the future transportation network. PIC #2 was held virtually in December 2022, which presented the Problem and Opportunity statement, alternative solutions, and draft recommendations.

Study Review and Completion
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council endorsed the draft TMP report in principle and approved the posting of the Notice of Study Completion. You can access the report at cometogetherws.ca/tmp2022. It is available for a 30-day public review commencing from the date of this notice. Please provide your written comments to the Town through tmp2022@townofws.ca by February 19th, 2024.

Dave Kenth 
Manager, Engineering Services
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
111 Sandiford Drive
Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z8

Jonathan Chai
Consultant Project Manager
HDR Corporation
100 York Boulevard
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8

Information is being collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to Dave Kenth, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, ON, L4A 0ZA; email tmp2022@townofws.ca