A new segment along the Little Lake Loop will be completed thanks to a joint investment of more than $7.5 million to help complete the 4.46-kilometre multi-use trail.
Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, joined His Worship Jeff Leal, Mayor of the City of Peterborough, to announce the investment through the Active Transportation Fund.
As a part of the Little Lake Master Plan, the Little Lake Loop is a critical part of Peterborough's cycling and pedestrian network and helps to connect residents and visitors to businesses, parks and major tourism destinations. The Little Lake Loop is currently 2.34 kilometres long and this project will extend it by another 1.15 kilometres along Cresent Street and Haggart Street.
The design of this trail segment will include 250 metres of lakeside pedestrian paths, 600 metres of two-way cycle tracks, 860 metres of sidewalk, and 350 metres of multi-use paths and a Woonerf, or shared streetscape. Additionally, landscaping, plantings, shade structures and seating areas will make a more welcoming environment for users of all ages.
Active transportation infrastructure like trails and bridges are a convenient and accessible way for residents to get around. By supporting Canadians to walk, run, bike, or roll, we are building strong, vibrant and healthy communities.
