Planning for Active Transportation in Woolwich

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As of July 2023, this project is complete. The final plan is available here: Township of Woolwich Active Transportation Master Plan.

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation (AT) is any mode of transportation that involves human-power to get from one place to another. It includes walking, cycling or rolling (in-line skating, skateboarding or using a wheelchair).

What are the Benefits of Active Transportation?

Using AT has many benefits for your physical and mental health. Using AT also reduces traffic on our roads, reduces emissions and improves our air quality. A safe and well-connected AT network provides access to those who do not drive.

What is the Active Transportation Master Plan?

The Township of Woolwich has developed an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). The plan establishes a vision for active transportation in Woolwich to the year 2051 that:

  • Promotes the development of a well-connected and safe active transportation network; and
  • Supports active transportation as an affordable and convenient transportation mode for different trip purposes and users of various abilities and ages.

How Can I Get Involved?

Community engagement was critical to the success of this study. Members of the public and key internal stakeholders were involved in meaningful two-way discussions throughout the plan development process.

This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada.


As of July 2023, this project is complete. The final plan is available here: Township of Woolwich Active Transportation Master Plan.

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation (AT) is any mode of transportation that involves human-power to get from one place to another. It includes walking, cycling or rolling (in-line skating, skateboarding or using a wheelchair).

What are the Benefits of Active Transportation?

Using AT has many benefits for your physical and mental health. Using AT also reduces traffic on our roads, reduces emissions and improves our air quality. A safe and well-connected AT network provides access to those who do not drive.

What is the Active Transportation Master Plan?

The Township of Woolwich has developed an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). The plan establishes a vision for active transportation in Woolwich to the year 2051 that:

  • Promotes the development of a well-connected and safe active transportation network; and
  • Supports active transportation as an affordable and convenient transportation mode for different trip purposes and users of various abilities and ages.

How Can I Get Involved?

Community engagement was critical to the success of this study. Members of the public and key internal stakeholders were involved in meaningful two-way discussions throughout the plan development process.

This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada.


  • Plan Completed: July 2023

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    As of July 2023, this project is complete. The final plan is available here: Township of Woolwich Active Transportation Master Plan.

    Thank you for your engagement with this initiative!

  • Engagement Opportunity: Public Open House

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    We are hosting an in-person open house to allow members of the public to review key elements of the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) before it is presented to Council.

    The open house will be in a drop-in format and feature a series of display boards. Township of Woolwich staff and the project consultant team will be on hand to address any questions. No formal presentation will be given.

    Please join us at the open house on:

    • Tuesday, May 9, 4:30 to 7:00 pm, Township Municipal Office, Foyer (24 Church Street West, Elmira)

    If you can’t attend the open house, materials will be posted online for review following the event and a comment form will be available on this page from May 9 – 16.

  • Engagement Opportunity: Community Pop-ups

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    A Draft Active Transportation Network has been developed and we want your feedback to check that we are on the right track and identify if there are other areas that should be considered as part of the network.

    We are hosting Community Pop-up engagements to share information about what has been developed and gather your feedback.

    Three pop-up events will be facilitated by community engagement staff from the project team who will be present to answer questions and gather your feedback. Pop-up displays will also be posted in public locations around Woolwich from March 7 – 21 where you can share your feedback through a comment form. Please join us at a Community Pop-up nearest you:

    Staffed Community Pop-up Events

    • Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Breslau Community Centre (100 Andover Drive, Breslau)
    • Wednesday, Marcy 8, 2023, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Woolwich Memorial Centre (24 Snyder Avenue South, Elmira)
    • Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, St. Jacobs Arena (29 Parkside Dr, St. Jacobs)

    Self-Guided Community Pop-up Displays

    • Township of Woolwich Administration Office (24 Church St W, Elmira)
    • Elmira Branch — Region of Waterloo Library (65 Arthur St S, Elmira)
    • St. Jacobs Branch — Region of Waterloo Library (29 Queensway Dr, St. Jacobs)


    If you can't attend one of the Community Pop-ups, you can also provide feedback following the events through an interactive mapping activity that will be available on this page from March 7 – 21.

    Click here to fill out our online comment form!

Page last updated: 12 Jul 2023, 08:13 AM