Kingston Transportation Master Plan: Phase III
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Compare the three scenarios and see how each measures up to a vision of Kingston's
transportation goals.
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[2002-06-01] The third newsletter from the KTMP study team explains how they arrived at
the three scenarios now being considered.
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The City of Kingston is now entering Phase III of the Transportation Master Plan study and wants citizens to help choose a scenario for the future of transportation.
Three scenarios have been developed based on the comments received during Phase I and II
of the study. Should the City be 'Staying on Track' and continue to make the car a number
one priority? Should the City be 'Switching Gears' to a system that includes the car, but
makes other methods of transportation more attractive? Or should the City 'Take a New
Direction' to 
expand
the facilities and services for public transit, walking, and cycling, increase parking
fees and delay road construction to reduce the use of the car and promote public transit,
walking and cycling as the most reliable and convenient form of transportation.
In earlier stages of the study, residents identified they highly value their quality of life and recognize the threats posed by the automobile and pollution. "But are residents willing to accept higher parking fees and congested roads if other methods of transportation are made more convenient," adds Gallivan.
In January and February 2002, the KTMP study team conducted a telephone survey of 2,600 households in the Kingston area. The survey focused on the travel choices and behaviours of each member of the household over the age of 11, on the day before the survey.
The first round of public visioning sessions took place from September to November, 2001. A total of six meetings were held and significant input on the public's desired transportation system was collected.
The need for a transportation master plan was identified in the Community Strategic Plan.
As the implementation phase of the Community Strategic Plan progresses, there will be many opportunities and forums for citizens to express their opinion and concerns in all areas of the Strategic Plan.
