The Omemee Trail in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., will soon receive an upgrade to its wayfinding signage, as part of a $129,000 accessibility improvement project funded by the federal government. Photo by Eric Marshall – CC 3.0
The Omemee Trail in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., will soon receive an upgrade to its wayfinding signage, as part of a $129,000 accessibility improvement project funded by the federal government.
Running from Lindsay to Peterborough, the 35-km (21.7-mi) trail is a section of the larger Trans Canada Trail—which spans from the Northwest Territories, all the way to the coast of Newfoundland.
Not only will the project involve installing more signage for better wayfinding, but it will also include widening and paving the trail to increase accessibility and repairing gates for easier entry. These upgrades will provide the community with more convenient and safer access.
The investment from the federal government contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting the expansion of networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails, and pedestrian bridges.
“Public spaces where residents can gather and be active are the heart of any community,” says Ryan Turnbull, member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser. “Investing in active transportation infrastructure provides more ways for Canadians to get safely around their communities, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With more welcoming pathways, signage, and access points, the Omemee Trail is sure to become a destination the whole community will enjoy.”
