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Transportation Master Plan

2017-2051

Niagara Region's long-term plan for how people and goods move — roads, transit, cycling and pedestrian networks — reviewed and updated as travel needs change.

2017

Year the original Transportation Master Plan was approved

13

Technical background reports behind the original plan

2051

New planning horizon for the update underway

3

Public Information Centres planned for this update

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The big picture

Planning how Niagara moves

Every day, people and goods move across Niagara by road, by bike, on foot and by transit. The Transportation Master Plan is our strategic roadmap for making sure that network can keep up — now and as our population grows.

The plan itself isn't a one-time document: it's reviewed and updated periodically to reflect new growth forecasts, travel trends and policy directions, so it never falls too far behind Niagara's actual needs.

About this plan

What the plan does

Purpose: Defines the policies, programs and infrastructure improvements needed to address transportation and growth needs, including pedestrian and cycling facilities, transit, and the integrated network of roads and highways for people and goods.

How it's developed: The plan follows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process: a provincially approved framework for evaluating transportation alternatives and consulting the public before a preferred strategy is chosen.

How it's coordinated: The current update is being planned alongside the Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Update, since both rely on the same population and employment growth forecasts.

One plan, updated as Niagara grows

Rather than starting over, the current update builds on the plan Council approved in 2017.

Completed

2017 Transportation Master Plan

The original plan, approved by Council in July 2017 and updated that September following a 45-day environmental assessment review. Charted transportation needs out to 2041.

In progress

Transportation Master Plan Update

Underway now. Replaces the 2017 plan with one that reflects updated growth forecasts, new policies and travel trends, planning out to 2051.

Current status

The update moves through two study phases with three rounds of public consultation.

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Problems and opportunities

Phase 1

Identified the transportation challenges and opportunities the update needs to address.

Completed

Connection

Network and alternatives

Phase 2B

Developing a multi-modal network and evaluating alternatives. Public Information Centre #1 was held June 9–10, 2026.

In progress

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Implementation plan

Phase 2B

Develop the integrated transportation plan and implementation strategy. Public Information Centres #2 and #3 will be held during this phase.

Winter 2026 - Summer 2027

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Notice and review

Completion

Notice of study completion and a 30-day public review period to close out the update.

Fall 2027

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Public consultation

Public Information Centre #1 (June 9–10, 2026): The first round of public consultation on the update. Residents could review display boards on the study's early findings.