KANATA NORTH NEWS Marianne Wilkinson Councillor, Kanata North MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The Transportation Committee will be approving the strategic approach, scope and timing for the review and update of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP), including the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan and Ottawa Cycling Plan, next week. This will be the start of the review of the transportation component of the Official Plan which is to be finalized by the end of 2013. The TMP includes the location of both primary and secondary transitways, the O Train, road networks and priorities for construction of new or widened roads, transitway segments, cycling routes and pedestrian sidewalks and paths. Even the timing for building transportation infrastructure that is funded by new development is prioritized, since there is not enough funding to do all needed construction at once. The public will be able to provide their views and suggestions throughout the process. Projects of importance to Kanata include the timing of construction of the light-rail transit system to the west, the extension of Campeau Drive to Huntmar Drive and connecting cycling routes throughout the City. At the same meeting, the Committee will receive an interim report on the Western Light Rail Transit Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment Study. This study is expected to be completed by this time next year and at that time a recommendation will be made for the light rail route from Tunneys Pasture to Baseline. Construction will depend on the TMP priority setting and obtaining funding.

INTERPROVINCIAL BRIDGE STUDY

Last week the National Capital Commission (NCC) announced the start of Phase 2B to assess the 3 remaining corridors (Kettle Island, Lower Duck Island and Gatineau Airport/McLaurin Bay) for a new bridge across the Ottawa River. A public consultation will occur from 3 9 pm on June 5 in Gatineau, and on June 12 at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans. Those interested can also complete the Pair-Wise Comparison of Evaluation Factors on www.ncrcrossings.ca by July 5.

FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM)

I will be attending the FCM Annual Meeting in Saskatoon for the next few days. Ive been on a number of FCM Committees, including a sub-committee on trade

negotiations with Europe, and the conference is a time to share ideas and learn from others. Ill share what I learn in future columns.

INFORMATION ITEMS
Give-Away Weekend is this weekend, June 2 - 3. Put unwanted items at the curb with a sign free and someone else can give those items a new home. Zaks Diner has applied for a liquor license for the restaurant and patio. Watch for the Motorcycle ride for Dad going along Carling and through the business park the morning of Sat. June 2. The Zoning report for 2 The Parkway goes to Committee on July 9.

PUBLIC MEETINGS & EVENTS

Tues., June 5, 7:30 pm, meeting re subdivision for 11 lots, 120 Flamborough Way Wed., June 6, Tim Hortons Camp Day, (Marianne will be serving coffee from 7:30 8:30 am at the March Rd location) Thurs., June 7, 6:30 pm, Mural design meeting, Mlacak D Tues., June 12, 3 9 pm, Open House, Interprovincial Bridge Study, Shenkman Centre