The City of Richmond Hill’s Transportation Master Plan establishes a vision for all travel modes within the City to the year 2051. The plan will guide the future of the City's road, walking and cycling networks, including off-road trails, and update transportation and mobility policy to support how people get around the City. 

Transportation Master Plan 

The Transportation Master Plan was completed following the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and approved by Council on December 13, 2023. The full report and appendices are provided below. 

• Executive Summary
• Main Report
• Appendix A - Notice of Commencement
• Appendix B - Public Consultation
• Appendix C - Technical Memorandums
• Appendix D - Project Maps and Phasing
• Appendix E - Project Summary Sheets

What is included in this update?

The 2023 Transportation Master Plan updates and integrates the previous Transportation Master Plan (completed in 2014), Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan, and Trails Plan into one seamless document.

The Transportation Master Plan is completed as part of the larger York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review process for Richmond Hill, which also includes the City’s Official Plan Update and Development Charges By-Law Update.  This process ensures that the 2023 TMP Update is aligned with the Official Plan and Development Charges By-Law, while at the same time guiding and informing the transportation policies and infrastructure projects contained in both of these Plans. The Transportation Master Plan is also aligned with both Provincial and York Region plans, including the 2022 York Region Transportation Master Plan, in terms of growth and land use forecasts, policy direction, and regional infrastructure. 

Public Consultations

Extensive public and stakeholder engagement was conducted throughout the Transportation Master Plan Update process in order to gain input and feedback from the public and key stakeholders.  This engagement involved a number of public information centres, public surveys, Official Plan open houses, key stakeholders meetings and presentations, and advisory committee meetings.

A copy of the presentations and other engagement materials is available in Appendix B of the Transportation Master Plan Report.

A recorded virtual public information centre was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (available below).

What is a Transportation Master Plan?

• A multi-modal transportation plan (roads, walking, cycling and recreational trails)
• A long-term vision for the community
• A guide for decision-making
• A community building asset

Why is a Transportation Master Plan important for Richmond Hill?

• Proactively plans for all modes of transportation
• Provides options for how people get around
• Supports goals for a vibrant and connected community
• Enhances the quality of life for people who live, work and play in Richmond Hill
• Accommodates the needs of future generations

Public Notices and Project Documents

• Notice of Study Commencement
• Notice of Public Information Centre #1
• Notice of Public Information Centre #2: Have Your Say on the Future of Transportation in Richmond Hill
• Notice of Completion

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