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B. The Walkabout:
Following the introductory presentations, a number of workshop participants
headed outside onto the streets of Elmvale to examine the local walking and
cycling infrastructure, and compare what they were seeing on the ground with
what had been presented in the previous sessions. The session facilitator,
Michael Haynes, pointed out various examples of Active Transportation
infrastructure, while encouraging participants to discuss whether they found
what they were observing to be adequate or to require some improvement.
The Walkabout began in the parking lot of the Elmvale Community Arena.
Here participants examined the pedestrian pad at the front entrance, the bike
racks to the northwest of the main doors, and the wheelchair access ramp.
They also reviewed pedestrian access and the crosswalk situation at the
main entrance on George Street.
From here, the group proceeded on George Street to Yonge Street North. En
route, the condition of sidewalk snow removal was discussed, in particular the
lack of drainage on sidewalks. At the intersection of George and Yonge, there
was discussion of the parking area for the Foodland store, and of the lack of
designated crossings on Yonge Street. Comment was made how busy this
section of the street was for pedestrians and how the construction of new
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