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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR
POLICY
Service Area:
Office of the Commissioner of
Infrastructure Services
Policy No.:
Department:
Engineering
Approval Date:
February 9, 2026
Division:
Design
Approved By:
CR39/2026
Effective Date:
February 9, 2026
Subject:
Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk
Policy
Procedure Ref.:
Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk
Procedure
Review
Date:
February 2029
Pages:
Replaces: CR120/2024
Prepared By: Pierfrancesco Ruggeri
Date:
1.
POLICY
1.1 This policy affirms Council's intention to construct Pedestrian Generator
Sidewalks and related pedestrian facilities on local roads and school approach
streets in areas, as determined by:
1.1.1
The provisions of the Official Plan, specifically Sections 7.2 and 7.2.3;
1.1.2
The Active Transportation Master Plan, Vision Zero Policy, and any
other current or future Council-approved policies, strategies, or plans
that support pedestrian infrastructure and safety;
1.1.3
Recommendations from area residents, Councillors, School Boards or
other pedestrian generating entities;
1.1.4
The Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk Evaluation Form;
1.1.5
Budgetary allocations.
1.2 A Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk and related pedestrian facilities may be
warranted where any of the following conditions exist:
1.2.1
It is located on a route leading to significant pedestrian destination(s);
1.2.2
It serves more than the abutting properties, including institutional and
parkland access;
1.2.3
Where separation of pedestrians from vehicles is lacking in the road
cross-section in the community;
1.2.4
It is requested or endorsed by the significant pedestrian operator; or
1.2.5
It would be inequitable to charge the full cost of the sidewalk to the
abutting property owners.
2.
PURPOSE
2.1 This policy is intended to:
2.1.1
Increase pedestrian safety by creating separation from vehicles;
2.1.2
Expand opportunities for sustainable transportation;
2.1.3
Improve the health and welfare of City residents; and
2.1.4
Implement the Pedestrian Network Policies identified in the City of
Windsor Official Plan, the Active Transportation Master Plan, Vision
Zero Policy, and any other current or future Council-approved policies,
strategies, or plans that support pedestrian infrastructure and safety.
3.
SCOPE
3.1 This policy applies to the construction of all new sidewalks and related
pedestrian facilities other than those:
3.1.1
To be constructed as a Local Improvement under the Municipal Act,
2001, Ontario Regulation 586/06, or superseding provincial legislation;
3.1.2
To be constructed under the terms of a development or servicing
agreement under the Planning Act;
3.1.3
To be constructed on a public highway with an arterial or collector road
designation and which does not serve as a school approach street;
3.2 Where appropriate, benefiting organizations (excluding School Boards) may
be asked to contribute a portion of the cost of the sidewalk.
4.
IMPLEMENTATION
4.1 The following Implementation Procedure should be followed to ensure a
Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk is warranted and can be constructed in the
area:
4.1.1
A potential sidewalk is proposed, recommended or identified;
4.1.2
Administration will evaluate the potential sidewalk using the
Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk Evaluation Form and investigate
possible alternatives and impacts;
4.1.3
The potential sidewalk will be discussed internally to determine viability
in accordance with this policy, initial budget implications and timing if
necessary;
4.1.4
If approved internally, Administration will request input from all
pedestrian generator operators as well as the Windsor Police Service;
4.1.5
Administration will prepare an Environment, Transportation and Public
Safety Standing Committee (ETPS) Report and notify affected
residents a minimum of 2 weeks before the meeting date;
4.1.6
Should the ETPS move the report to Council, notifications will be
provided to the pedestrian generator operators and residents that have
responded to project communications;
4.1.7
If Council approval is received, Administration will begin the process
of budgeting for, designing and constructing the sidewalk.
Construction timing will be dependent on funding availability.
5.
RESPONSIBILITY
5.1 The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for ensuring that the
Corporation of the City of Windsor has a Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk
Policy, that the policy and procedures are updated periodically to keep pace
with best practices as they evolve, and that they are implemented in an efficient
and effective manner.
5.2 The City Engineer is responsible for:
5.2.1
The implementation procedure;
5.2.2
Coordination of future revisions;
5.2.3
Providing a recommendation to ETPS and Council as to whether or
not construction of any sidewalk should proceed under this policy.
6.
GOVERNING RULES AND REGULATIONS
6.1 The City Engineer must analyze the following existing conditions as outlined in
the associated procedure prior to recommending sidewalk construction:
6.1.1
Pedestrian generator(s) in the vicinity of the proposed sidewalk;
6.1.2
Dedicated pedestrian facilities;
6.1.3
Pedestrian/vehicular separation;
6.1.4
General neighbourhood need;
6.1.5
Connection to other pedestrian facilities;
6.1.6
Other factors of benefit to pedestrian travel.
7.
RECORDS, FORMS, AND ATTACHMENTS
7.1 Records created as a result of this policy will be retained in accordance with
the Records Retention By-law 21-2013.
7.2 Attachment: Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk Evaluation Form