A new segment along the Little Lake Loop in Peterborough, Ontario, will be completed thanks to a joint investment of more than $7.5m to help complete the 4.46-km 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 2.34km long and this project will extend it by another 1.15km along Cresent Street and Haggart Street.
The design of the trail segment will include 250m of lakeside pedestrian paths, 600m of two-way cycle tracks, 860m of sidewalk, and 350m 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.
“The Little Lake Loop is part of a long-term vision that will help make Peterborough a more connected, active, and beautiful place to live. I am grateful for the federal government’s support for multi-use trails across the country, which strengthens communities and improves people’s lives. I’m pleased to see funding support this important project for Peterborough – a project residents have long advocated for and care deeply about,” Harrison said.
“Completing another segment of the Little Lake Loop is an important step toward creating a more connected and accessible trail network in Peterborough. This investment will provide more opportunities for residents and visitors to walk, cycle and enjoy the natural beauty of Little Lake, while connecting people to our parks, businesses and tourism destinations. We’re pleased to see this vision continue to take shape and to invest in infrastructure that will serve our community for years to come,” Leal said.
