CWATS Hosting Bike Tour and Open House

The County of Essex and its partners are hosting a bike tour and open house in Colchester on Wednesday, May 22 to gather feedback on the County Wide Active Transportation System.

The County is in the process of updating the CWATS Master Plan, which was developed in 2012, to reflect lessons learned and incorporate best practices and the latest trends in active transportation. Public input will be essential in drafting the updated plan, which will be used as a guiding document by decision makers and community partners.

The purpose of the open house is to provide an overview of policies and outreach initiatives as well as proposed enhancements to the CWATS system, which already includes more than 400 km of active transportation corridors across Essex County. We are looking for network users to share their experiences and suggestions for improvements.

The bike tour runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. beginning at the Colchester Community Centre at 100 Jackson Street in Colchester. Participants must use their own bike and wear a helmet. The open house runs until 3 p.m. Participants for the bike tour are asked to register in advance.

Additional pop-up consultations will be scheduled between June and September. You can also share your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve active transportation in Essex County by filling out an online survey when it is launched at the end of May.

Visit the CWATS website for updates and more information.

What: Bike Tour and Open House

Where: Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson Street, Colchester

When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22

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