Credit Valley Conservation Authority

Published purpose

The applicant, Credit Valley Conservation Authority (ON) is seeking funds to create 3.3 km of new Great Lakes Waterfront Trail (Trans Canada Trail) and recreational trails to facilitate adoption of active transportation for the new Lakeview and the densifying communities in south Mississauga and East Toronto within 5km of the site. Project activities include creating multi-use trails, pedestrian bridges, boardwalk trail and accessible viewing platform, cycling support amenities including 35 bike parking racks, accessible rest areas, benches, shading and greenery, trail-side barrier fencing, wayfinding and directional signage. The applicant states the project benefits will be to encourage local modal shifts away from vehicle use and support walking and cycling alternatives. Additionally, the new trail sections are key to completing a waterfront route for the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail and will encourage tourism visitation to the exciting new Lakeview Village urban district.