Community Trails Strategy Update

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Since the City’s first Community Trails Strategy in 2015, Burlington has experienced significant growth and change. Active transportation and recreation have continued to be a priority with the adoption of the Active Transportation Network (2023), the City’s Cycling Master Plan (2019), the Live and Play Plan (2024), and the Integrated Mobility Plan (2021).

As the city continues to grow and evolve, it is important to update the Community Trails Strategy to:

  • Align with other municipal policies, plans, and priorities

  • Provide thoughtful and strategic enhancement to the existing trail system

  • Leverage trail planning and design to enhance user experience

  • Provide guidance on short and long-term opportunities for implementation

The updated strategy will help to establish a trail system that reflects modern needs, best practices, and community values while also setting the City up for future coordination and collaboration.

Since the City’s first Community Trails Strategy in 2015, Burlington has experienced significant growth and change. Active transportation and recreation have continued to be a priority with the adoption of the Active Transportation Network (2023), the City’s Cycling Master Plan (2019), the Live and Play Plan (2024), and the Integrated Mobility Plan (2021).

As the city continues to grow and evolve, it is important to update the Community Trails Strategy to:

  • Align with other municipal policies, plans, and priorities

  • Provide thoughtful and strategic enhancement to the existing trail system

  • Leverage trail planning and design to enhance user experience

  • Provide guidance on short and long-term opportunities for implementation

The updated strategy will help to establish a trail system that reflects modern needs, best practices, and community values while also setting the City up for future coordination and collaboration.

  • The City of Burlington is launching the second round of engagement for the Community Trails Strategy Update (CTSU).

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    Thank you to everyone who shared ideas during the first round of engagement. Your input helped shape the foundations of the CTSU. You can review the summary of feedback from Round 1 and see how it was used

    What’s next?
    This round will focus on:

    • Identifying trail gaps and opportunities for new connections

    • Reviewing trail classifications and design needs

    • Setting priorities for improvements over the next 0–20 years

    • Discussing strategies for a sustainable, accessible, and well-maintained trail system

    Your feedback will help guide future investments and ensure Burlington’s trails are connected, welcoming, and meet the needs of residents today and in the future.

    This is your chance to help shape the future of Burlington’s trail network. If you don't get a chance to attend an engagement session, please review the powerpoint to learn more about this next round.

    Complete the online survey and give your feedback until Dec 7

    In-Person Public Open House 

    • Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 
    • Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
    • Location: Tansley Woods Community Centre (1996 Itabashi Way) 
    • Format: There will be an opportunity to review and provide feedback on project display boards, as well as to have one-on-one discussions with staff and project team members. 

    Online Public Session

    • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
    • Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
    • Location: Zoom Webinar.
    • Format: There will be an opportunity to view a presentation prepared by the project team and engage in verbal or written discussion during a Q&A session.



  • Help Shape the Future of Burlington’s Trail Network

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    This is your chance to help ensure Burlington’s trails are welcoming, inclusive, and meet the needs of the community—now and in the years to come.

    • In-Person Public Open House
      • Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
      • Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
      • Location: Tansley Woods Community Centre (1996 Itabashi Way)
      • Format: There will be an opportunity to review and provide feedback on project display boards, as well as to have one-on-one discussions with staff and project team members.
    • Online Public Session

  • Round Two Engagement!

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    The City of Burlington is starting its second round of engagement to support the update to the City-wide Community Trails Strategy Update (CTSU).

    To start, thank you for all of the input and ideas shared as part of our first round of engagement to help shape the foundations of the CTSU. You can read the summary document of input received in round 1 engagement and how it was used.

    This next round of engagement will dive deeper into specific trail focus areas, gaps, potential improvements, and design solutions as well as strategies to achieve broader City goals and objectives. Your feedback will help shape solutions, priorities, guide future investments, and ensure that Burlington’s trails are accessible, connected, and welcoming for all.

    What we’ll be focusing on:

    • Providing a recap of Round One feedback and technical work completed since then

    • Identifying trail gaps and opportunities for new connections within a series of trail focus areas

    • Reviewing trail classifications and identifying design needs and solutions

    • Setting community priorities for improvements over the next 0 – 20 years

    • Discussing and refining potential solutions and strategies to support a sustainable, accessible, and well managed/maintained trail system

    This is your chance to help Burlington’s trails meet the needs of today’s residents and future generations.

    Round 2 will be organized into two stages:

    Stage 1 – focus area information gathering and feasibility:

    • Councilor Conversations to better understand localized needs

    • Southwest Burlington Focus Area Workshop held with local agencies and interest groups about needs and improvements within this specific area of the City.

    • Committee Meetings to share preliminary ideas for improvements and design solutions, specifically with the accessibility and cycling committees.

    Stage 2 – proposed gaps and solutions, as well as strategies for prioritization and refinement

    • Online Engagement will launch in November 2025, providing residents with opportunities to share feedback through a survey and mapping tool.

    • Technical Agency and Community Interest Group Workshop to discuss trail gaps, links, and ideas for design solutions.

    • Two Public Open Houses will be held (both in-person and online) in November 2025 to present and confirm trail gaps, classifications, and community priorities.

    • Two Community Pop-ups at the beginning of Dec 2025 to engage with residents and gather area-specific feedback on trail gaps and priorities

    What’s Next? 

    Stay tuned to this page for more details and registration links for public engagement opportunities, which will be added here as they become available.

  • Thank You for Participating!

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    Thank you to everyone who attended the in-person Public Open House and the Online Public Session! We appreciate the time and thoughtful feedback shared by all participants. Your input is helping shape a more connected, inclusive, and accessible trail network for everyone in Burlington for years to come.

    Missed the Sessions?

    If you were unable able to make the sessions, consider reviewing the Online Public Session Boards.

    Share Your Feedback:

    There is still time to have your say! We want to continue hearing from you about what’s working, what could be improved, and how Burlington’s trail system can better support walking, biking, rolling, and exploring.

    • Email:
      1. Send your comments or questions to:
    • Phone:
      1. If you prefer to speak with a member of the project team directly, call:
        • 905-335-7777

    What’s Next?

    All feedback gathered through the engagement conducted so far will be reviewed and used to inform you of the next steps and stages of the draft Community Trails Strategy Update.

    We look forward to the next round of engagement which is anticipated for early Fall 2025. Stay tuned to this page for updates and future opportunities to review and comment on the draft strategy.


  • Help Shape the Future of Burlington’s Trail Network

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    The City of Burlington is refreshing its Community Trails Strategy—and we want to hear from you!

    We’re seeking input from residents on what you love about the current trail network and how it can be improved to better serve all users. Your feedback will help shape trail improvements and guide future investments. Fill out the survey or pin the map to give your feedback.

    Engagement will focus on key topics such as:

    • Mobility and connectivity

    • Accessibility and safety

    • Trail maintenance, surface, and width

    • Amenities and location

    This is your chance to help ensure Burlington’s trails are welcoming, inclusive, and meet the needs of the community—now and in the years to come.

    In-Person Public Open House

    • Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

    • Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    • Location: Mountainside Community Centre (2205 Mount Forest Dr, L7P 1H8)

    There will be an opportunity to review and provide feedback on project display boards, as well as to have one-on-one discussions with staff and project team members.

    Youth Participation: We’re especially inviting youth voices to be part of this conversation! Young residents are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas for making trails safer, more connected, and more enjoyable for walking, biking, rolling, and exploring. Youth-friendly activities will be available at the open house.

    Online Public Session

    • Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

    • Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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