City of Greater Sudbury Transportation Study Report

Land Use Policies
39. Focus on compact, mixed-use development at strategic locations to reduce reliance on
the automobile.
40. Review development proposals to ensure that there are adequate bicycle/walking links,
and adequate road network to facilitate efficient transit routing so that all dwellings in the
development are within 400 metres walking distance of a bus stop.
41. Use TransCAD combined with other techniques to review and approve all major
developments when traffic impacts extend beyond the localized area.
42. For new road corridors and existing corridors that have been identified for future
widening, Greater Sudbury should consider the ultimate property requirements for the
recommended projects when reviewing and approving development plans affecting
these projects.
Data Collection and Monitoring
43. Develop and implement a cordon count program to be undertaken at least every 5 years.
44. Undertake a home interview survey every 5 years at the same time as the cordon count.
45. Update the travel demand-forecasting model every 5 years after completion of the
cordon count and home interview survey.
46. Develop a set of transportation performance monitoring statistics based on available
data (e.g. vehicle-kilometre traveled) to ensure that the transportation policies and
objectives outlined in the Official Plan are meeting their goals.
CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY
OFFICIAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT
September 2005 Page 115