Timeline: 2016 onwards.
The Town of Ajax’s existing active transportation network consists of pedestrian sidewalks, multi-use trails, multi-use paths, cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes, bike lanes, and shared facilities. Ajax’s multi-use trail corridors include Duffins Creek, Millers Creek, Carruthers Creek and the Lake Ontario waterfront.
By 2019, there were 582.9 km of existing routes and 78.4 km of previously planned routes in total.
2020 update:
In June 2020, the Town launched the ActiveTOA Adventure Program to promote the Town’s spaces and encourage outdoor activity during the beginning of the pandemic. As a part of this program, the Town created marked routes to encourage biking and active transportation within individual neighbourhoods in South Ajax. In response to the ongoing need for activities supporting physical and mental health beyond the pandemic, the program has expanded these routes to North Ajax.
2023 update: 12 km marked route system added to ActiveTOA network.
The Town’s new ActiveTOA North Ajax routes include stopovers with picturesque views of natural habitats (including beavers, butterflies and turtles), heritage sites in Pickering Village and various restaurants, shops and amenities. Each of these routes are conveniently located near recreation centres and bike repair stations. These routes feature four distinct markings, totaling approximately 12.04km, inspired by the native flora, fauna and heritage of the area:
- Pickering Village (Bell)
- Millers Creek North (Beaver)
- Millers Creek South (Cedar branch)
- Audley North (Butterfly)
In October 2023, Ajax launched its shared E-scooter and E-bike pilot program, which will run until December 2024. The program provides rental shared e-bikes and e-scooters for a fee per minute or per distance travelled, and they can be picked up and returned in designated areas.
Ajax has hired Bird Canada Inc. to provide the shared scooters and bikes. It will also provide education programs about the use of these vehicles.
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Municipality: Ajax
Action: Enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure
Category: Active Transportation