ISL Engineering was retained to conduct a Multi Modal Transportation Study for Devon. The focus of the study was to review all modes of transportation including roadways, pathways, sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles to look at improvements that would benefit the entire community including: future traffic needs, downtown parking requirements, bike routes, pedestrian routes, intersection improvements and traffic speed zone reductions.
The report is summarized in the Power Point that was presented to council on August 12, 2013: Multi Modal Transportation Presentation
The full report posted here. This large document may take some time to download: Multi Modal Transportation Study
In July 7, 2017, Bridging Consulting Group (BCG) was engaged to undertake a Transit Study for the Town of Devon. The study would provide options for the delivery of cost effective and sustainable transit services both within Devon and between adjacent communities and business areas.
Consultation and engagement with Devon residents and business owners / managers was identified as a key component of the Study. At the request of the Town, the community consultation was to build on a 2015 public survey which had identified key factors that enabled or limited the use of transit services.
Further, the Communication and Public Engagement Plan was to include consultation with transit providers in surrounding municipalities, as well as current and future major regional employers. This would help evaluate current transit service offerings, and identify future demands / opportunities for services and potential partnerships.
A comprehensive Communications Strategy and Public Engagement Plan was developed to organize and manage this consultation. This document provides a summary of the Communications and Public Engagement activities, results and recommendations.