The Cataraqui Trail - Photo by Emily Chatwood / myFM News
Greater Napanee’s Ad Hoc Trails Committee presented its vision for a more connected and walkable community during council’s October 14 meeting.
Committee members Dave Milligan and Tom Touzel outlined plans to expand and improve the town’s trail system, linking recreation facilities, schools, workplaces, and shopping areas. Their goal is to integrate active transportation and make the town less dependent on cars.
Immediate priorities include improving in-town trails by removing old rails, adding aggregate, managing vegetation, and installing lighting and benches. The committee also hopes to extend trails beyond town limits, which would require a safe route over or under Highway 401 and cooperation with rural landowners, Stone Mills, and Loyalist Township.
Mayor Terry Richardson praised the committee’s practical approach, saying the in-town projects are achievable in the near future. A follow-up report on next steps, including potential updates from the Ministry of Transportation, will come before council on October 28.
Written by Emily Chatwood
