City of Greater Sudbury Transportation Study Report

A list of stakeholders and government agencies was developed for this study, and is included
in Appendix “A”. The study notification is included in Appendix ”B”. A contact database was
developed to track those who asked to be contacted directly regarding study events or
findings.
Two Public Information Sessions were held to present information to, and obtain input from,
the public, stakeholders and government agencies. The Public Information Sessions were
coordinated with ongoing public consultation associated with the preparation of the new
Official Plan. The Sessions followed a “drop-in” format with display boards presenting project
information.
The first Public Information Session was held at the following three locations:
Centre Lionel E. Lalonde Centre (former Trillium Centre)
239 Montée Principale, Azilda
Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Valley East Citizen Service Centre/Library
4100 Elmview Drive, Hanmer
Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tom Davies Square
200 Brady Street, Sudbury
Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At this first Public Information Session, the following was presented:
The study purpose and scope.
Existing conditions and identified challenges and opportunities.
The improvement strategies developed to address the identified challenges and
opportunities.
The proposed criteria to be used for evaluating alternatives.
A description of the next steps in the study.
Details are included in Appendix “C”.
The Session provided an opportunity for the public to discuss the study, identify
and/or confirm major transportation challenges facing Greater Sudbury, and share
ideas about improving Greater Sudbury’s Transportation system. Comments and
input received at the sessions were carefully reviewed and incorporated into the
subsequent phase of the study.
CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY
OFFICIAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT
September 2005 Page 7