Sierra Planning and Management Velodrome - Town of Milton

Velodrome Business Plan – Town of Milton
The Town of Milton – in comparison to the broader region of Halton and other municipalities in Ontario
– boasts a considerably larger proportion of younger individuals and a likewise lower proportion of
elderly residents (See the graph above). With younger individuals having a propensity to participate in
leisure activities more often, combined with the local popularity of cycling (being one of the top five
recreational activities in Milton and Canada 8 ); a velodrome would be a welcomed addition to
local/regional facilities.
Research suggests that adults with higher socio-economic status (education and income levels) have
been found to be more active 9 . According to Statistics Canada, Milton’s median income surpassed the
Provincial average and peaked above the figures recorded for Halton Region 10 . At the end of 2005,
Milton’s average individual income (after tax) was $31,976, well above the provincial average of $24,604.
Exhibit 11: Graph Showing the Comparison between Median Income in Milton and the
broader region of Halton and Ontario for 2006
Source: Statistics
Canada (2006)
Community
Profile: Town of
Milton, and
Statistics Canada
(2006)
Community
Profile: Halton
Region.
Residents also possessed more favourable educational levels. Sixteen percent of individuals over the age
of 15 years lack any sort of certificate, diploma or degree; versus the 22% rate reported for the Province
of Ontario in the 2006 census. Milton residents have higher rates of tertiary and post-secondary
qualifications. Twenty-two (22%) percent of residents possess a college, CEGEP or non-university
certificate or diploma as opposed to the 18% Provincial rate. While another 23% possess a university
certificate, diploma or degree; above the 20% reported for Ontarians
Residents belonging to the broader Halton Region boast similar higher levels of educational attainment,
with the number of individuals with a university certificate, diploma or degree surpassing both Milton
and Ontario’s average at 26%.
8 Ibid
9 Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (2010) Physical Activity Monitor: Facts and Figure, Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle
Research Institute (2008) Physical Activity Monitor: Facts and Figures and Town of Milton (2010) Physical Activity Plan
10 Statistics Canada (2006) Community Profiles: Milton
Section Situational Assessment: Community Overview, Needs and Activity Trends
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