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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, June 9, 2016 | 8 oakville.ca Public Open House Stormwater Master Plan Study Thursday, June 23, 2016, drop-in from 6 to 8 p.m. Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road The town manages stormwater to make sure there are a range of measures in place to decrease the risk of flooding and to reduce pollution. Stormwater management ensures that our stormwater system protects Oakville residents while preserving our natural environment. As part of the town's long-term vision for stormwater management, we are developing a Stormwater Master Plan to assess what has been done--what still needs to be done--and priorities for the future. Be part of developing the plan and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Oakville! Get involved so we're all rain ready! of new/revised policies, bylaws, and/or standards to ensure that the town's system continues to operate effectively for the protection of persons, property and the environment. Drop in and share your thoughts. Good planning involves the community. The town is interested in hearing from local residents, businesses, landowners and more on how we can all Be Rain Ready in Oakville. Background Our EA study will be completed in keeping with Section A.2.7 Master Plans, as defined in the Municipal Engineers Association "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment," (October 2000 updated in 2007, 2011 & 2015), which will address Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA Process. A key component of this study will be consultation with the public including two open houses. Accessibility requirements If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know one week before the meeting by contacting Kristina Parker at 905-845-6601, ext. 3889 (TTY: 905-338-4200), kristina.parker@oakville.ca or by filling out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. Questions or comments, please contact Kristina Parker, P. Eng., Water Resources Engineer Town of Oakville, 905-845-6601, ext. 3889 kristina.parker@oakville.ca Stormwater Master Plan We are currently completing Phase 2 of our plan which aims to assess the town's existing stormwater management network and document its ability to respond to continued land use changes (e.g. infill development, land redevelopment) and climate change (e.g. increased rainfall frequency and intensity). Our Environmental Assessment Study (EA) will also identify stormwater management system vulnerabilities that may require improvements as well as the adoption Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) Update Wednesday, June 22, 2016 6:30­9 p.m. Black Box Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road It is time for Oakville to update its ATMP to assess what has been done, what still needs to be done, and priorities for the future. Oakville's first ATMP was developed in 2009 and has been the guiding document used to improve walking and cycling for various user groups of all ages and abilities. Since then, the town has adopted new supportive policies and implemented over 185 km of bike lanes, multi-use trails, signed bike routes and sidewalks. Building on the success of the town's approved Transportation Master Plan, Switching Gears, staff will conduct an interactive public engagement process to guide the ATMP update. Drop in, get informed and share your thoughts Join us at the first public information centre. Drop-in/registration begins at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. the team will start with a brief presentation followed by interactive and engaging activities. The activities are meant to gather your thoughts on how to help shape the future vision for walking and cycling and to provide input on existing and future infrastructure and outreach programs. Background The ATMP update is being completed consistent with master plan approach #1 outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study process. A key component of this study is two public consultation opportunities. The town is seeking input from the public to inform the development of the plan and identify a continuous and connected system of on and off-road AT facilities, policy improvements and opportunities to improve walking and biking within the town through education, encouragement and enforcement. Online feedback and more details Visit oakville.ca and search "ATMP". There you will also find two ways to provide input: · Our online questionnaire where you can answer questions about your current active transportation habits and preferences · An online mapping tool where you can identify walking and cycling opportunities, barriers and destinations based on the existing routes identified in the 2009 ATMP You can also follow the town on Facebook and Twitter. Questions Contact one of the project contacts or email oakvilleATMP@oakville.ca Chris Clapham, Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator Town of Oakville, 905-845-6601, ext. 3306 Dave McLaughlin, Senior Project Manager WSP | MMM Group, 905-882-7306 Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know before June 17, 2016 by contacting Chris Clapham at 905-845-6601, ext. 3306, (TTY: 905-338-4200), email chris.clapham@oakville.ca or fill out the accessible online feedback form at oakville.ca.