Frontenac County Trail Master Plan

Frontenac County Trail Master Plan

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................3 2.0 Frontenac History and Landscape ................................................................................4 3.0 Vision for Trails in the County of Frontenac........................................................................4 4.0 Benefits of Trails .............................................................................................................5 4.1 Health Benefits....................................................................................................................5 4.2 Economic Benefits ..............................................................................................................6 4.3 Environmental Benefits .......................................................................................................6 5.0 Priority of Trails throughout Canada.............................................................................6 5.1 Canada’s Commitment to Trails..........................................................................................6 5.2 Vision of the Active 2010: The Ontario Trails Strategy ......................................................7 5.3 Our Neighbours Invest in Trails...........................................................................................7 6.0 Trails and Sustainability.......................................................................................................8 6.1 Sustainability in the County of Frontenac............................................................................8 7.0 Frontenac Trails and Stakeholders ...................................................................................10 7.1 Trails in Frontenac ............................................................................................................10 7.2 Frontenac Stakeholders....................................................................................................11 8.0 Management Structures and Policies ...............................................................................13 8.1 Noise, Privacy and Speed.................................................................................................13 8.2 Garbage ............................................................................................................................14 8.3 Fencing .............................................................................................................................14 8.4 Hunting..............................................................................................................................14 8.5 Late Night Use ..................................................................................................................14 8.6 Property Damage and Trespassing ..................................................................................14 8.8 Access to Property............................................................................................................14 8.10 Risk Management ...........................................................................................................15 9.0 Design Guidelines...............................................................................................................15 9.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................15 9.2 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................15 9.3 Barrier Access Control ......................................................................................................16 9.4 Vegetation Management...................................................................................................16 9.5 Drainage Structures ..........................................................................................................17 9.6 Bridges and Water Crossings ...........................................................................................17 9.7 Trail Support Facilities/ Amenities.....................................................................................17 10.0 Signage Guidelines...........................................................................................................19 10.1 Visual Identity..................................................................................................................19 10.2 Sign Plan.........................................................................................................................19 10.3 Signage Functions ..........................................................................................................19 10.4 Signage Formats.............................................................................................................22 10.5 Signage Maintenance .....................................................................................................22 10.6 Highway and Road Signage ...........................................................................................23 11.0 Maintenance Guidelines...................................................................................................23 11.1 Operations ......................................................................................................................23 11.1.1 Management System ...............................................................................................23 11.2.2 Maintenance Plan ....................................................................................................23 11.2.3 Maintenance Evaluation...........................................................................................24 11.2.4 Maintenance Levels .................................................................................................24 11.3 Maintenance Tasks.........................................................................................................25 11.3.1 Surface Treatments..................................................................................................25 11.3.2 Dead Trees ..............................................................................................................25 11.3.3 Vegetation................................................................................................................26 11.3.4 Mowing and Naturalization.......................................................................................26 County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan…………………………..September 2009………………Page 1 11.3.5 Garbage Receptacles and Litter Removal ...............................................................26 11.3.6 Vandalism ................................................................................................................26 11.3.7 Wildlife......................................................................................................................26 11.3.8 Signage....................................................................................................................27 11.3.9 Snow Clearing..........................................................................................................27 11.3.10 Relevant Regulations .............................................................................................27 12.0 Trail Funding .....................................................................................................................27 13.0 Trail Promotion .................................................................................................................27 14.0 Implementation Plan.........................................................................................................28 14.1 Priority of Trail Development...........................................................................................28 15.0 Partners and Contact Information...................................................................................29 Appendix A - Trail Descriptions Appendix B - Potential Funding Sources County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan…………………………..September 2009………………Page 2 1.0 Introduction The development of a shared vision of trails in the County of Frontenac is an important step when entering into a new initiative. The early discussions necessary to establish the vision, when discussed in the context of the Frontenac K&P Trail project, provided opportunities for all residents and stakeholders of the County, particularly users and adjacent property owners of the newly forming Frontenac K&P Trail, to offer suggestions, voice concerns and seek resolution of issues as they were raised. Leading from these extensive discussions, the elements of the Master Plan have evolved. The Master Plan will ensure that all Trails owned/operated by the County and/or its agents, move forward respecting this vision and all undertakings reflect the thoughtfulness that went into its development. It is hoped that, all other trails travelling through the County will also, over time, adopt elements of this Plan. An appropriate and consistent network of trails throughout the County of Frontenac will be our legacy. The County of Frontenac, in conjunction with the four Townships, initially became involved in trail related activities early in 2007. The County was able to acquire a length of the former K&P rail bed running through the Townships of South and Central Frontenac, significantly

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