Notice of Public Information Centre #3 | Transportation Master Plan 2051

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The Study

The City of Barrie (the “City”) is updating its 2019 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to determine the transportation requirements to support its current growth forecast to 2051 targeting 298,000 people and 150,000 jobs. The forecast was developed within the legislative context of the previous provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (the “Growth Plan”), 2019.

This study will:

  • Review the existing TMP and current network conditions to identify existing capacity constraints;
  • Ensure the transportation network and services meet the current and future community needs by providing long-term and integrated transportation planning strategies to year 2051 and beyond; and
  • Recommend future infrastructure projects to support the planned growth.

We Want to Hear From you

The City is hosting the third Public Information Centre (PIC) on June 18th, 2026 to provide insight on the project tasks to date and discuss the study with community members. At this meeting, the Project Team will:

  • Provide an overview of the TMP study and development process;
  • Share key feedback received from PICs #1 and 2;
  • Seek feedback on the recommended multi-modal network and network evaluation process;
  • Provide an overview of supportive policy initiatives and gather input; and
  • Indicate next steps and opportunities for engagement. 

This will be a 'Drop-In' style session with no formal presentation. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions of the project team and provide feedback at their own pace. For residents unable to attend the in-person PIC, the material will be available online, and residents can use interactive digital tools to provide feedback.

Time and Location

Date:Thursday June 18th, 2026
Time:5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (drop-in anytime)
Location:City Hall (Sir Robert Barrie Room), 2nd Floor, 70 Collier Street, Barrie ON L4M 4T5

Public Input and Project Website

As the study progresses towards completion, the public will have an additional opportunity to review the draft TMP document and comment during the 30-day public review period. PIC material including the online comment form will be available on the project website following this PIC event at: https://www.buildingbarrie.ca/transportationmasterplan.


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