Active Transportation Network

The City of Vaughan's active transportation network is expansive - it includes sidewalks, cycle tracks, in-boulevard multi-use pathways and recreational trails - and it continues to grow. In fact, more than 125 kilometers of active transportation infrastructure at different stage of study, design and implementation progressed through municipal, regional and partner projects.

Cycling Map (York Region)

Sidewalks

Sidewalks are designated concrete pathways for people walking or using mobility devices. Sidewalks are typically located on both sides of the roadway and users can travel in both directions. Sidewalks are separated from cycle tracks, bike lanes and roadway. The use of bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on sidewalks.

 

This image shows the newly enhanced sidewalk along Woodbridge Avenue, as part of the Woodbridge Avenue improvements project.

 

 

Cycle Tracks

Cycle Tracks are designated asphalt pathways exclusively for people riding bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters. Cycle tracks are located on both sides of the roadway and users must travel in the same direction as people driving. These tracks are separated from the roadway by a curb and buffer and typically run parallel to a sidewalk. 

 

Bike path abutting a sidewalk

 

 

In-boulevard Multi-use Pathways

In-boulevard multi-use pathways are designated asphalt pathways shared by people walking, using mobility devices and riding bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters. Multi-use pathways are in the boulevard on one or both sides of the road and users can travel in both directions but must stay to the right. These pathways are separated from the roadway by a curb and buffer and are generally implemented in place of a separate sidewalk and cycle track.

 

Painted bike lane

 

 

On-road Bike Lanes

Bike lanes are a portion of a roadway designated by pavement markings and signage for use by people riding bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters. Bike lanes are located on both sides of the roadway and users must travel in the same direction as people driving. These lanes are separated from motor vehicle lanes by a white painted line.

 

Cyclist riding bike in designated bike lane

 

 

Recreational Trails

Recreational trails are designated pathways for people walking, using mobility devices or riding bikes. The use of e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on recreational trails. Recreational trails are located within parks and open spaces.

 

shared spaces for walking and riding bikes found within parks and open spaces. Power/ motorized micromobility devices are not permitted on these recreational trails.