2.6 URBANCIRCULATION
2.6.1 Pedestrians &Cyslists
Tillsonburg’s Central Area is well serviced by bicycle routes and multi-use trail systems, which take advantage of the Town’s well established compact street grid and natural open space networks to enhance connectivity and active transportation circulation between the Central Area and the surrounding Town. Through future development and capital road improvement programs, opportunities exist to expand this network to create additional linkages, and to provide bicycle storage facilities at key nodes / locations to encourage active transportation. Through the consultation process and detailed review of the study area it was determined that Broadway Street should not accommodate cycling but that connections from Broadway to the adjacent areas including the ravines should be enhanced for pedestrians and cyclists. The typical challenges to pedestrians within the study
Tillsonburg’s Central Area has a well connected and compact structure of streets and blocks which contributes to the overall connectivity of the community. While vehicular circulation is well served with good access, parking and a strong rear lane system, both pedestrian and cycling amenities can be improved. Recommendations to the existing downtown circulation network include: • Expansion of existing multi-use trail system (through ravine system connecting to Lake Lisgar to the north, through ravine system south of Brock Street connecting Brock and Oxford Streets, through ravine system east of the Central Area) • Expansion of existing bicycle circulation (along Rolph Street between Concession and Baldwin Streets, along Bridge Street between Rolph Street and Lisgar Avenue, and along Lisgar Avenue between Concession and Brock Streets) moving in the future to a network of dedicated cycling paths. • Improved pedestrian connections (through Canadian Tire Site between Bridge and Durham Streets, through the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall and associated surface parking lot between Broadway Street and Lisgar Avenue, and through surface parking area south of Ridout Street between Harvey Street and Lisgar Avenue) • Improved connections between Central Area, surrounding areas, ravines, Lake Lisgar, and other open / natural spaces
The Central Area is characterized by short blocks and a continuous grid system, with regular pedestrian crossings.
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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