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w at er lo oc hr on ic le .c a W at er lo o C hr on ic le | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 12 ,2 02 0 | 2 Public Consultation Centre #1 Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment for University Avenue (Regional Road 57) Improvements Albert Street to Weber Street City of Waterloo You are invited to our First Public Consultation Centre to provide your input into the planning of the University Avenue Improvements. Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Wilfrid Laurier University - Senate Chamber 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Background The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is undertaking a Schedule "C" Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for improvements to the University Avenue (Regional Road 57) corridor from Albert Street to Weber Street in the City of Waterloo. Improvements along University Avenue (Regional Road 57) are being considered to improve roadway and underground infrastructure, active transportation facilities and traffic operations along the corridor. The Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) has identified this section of road for the installation of an on-road bike lane. The Process The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (Last Amended 2010). The Project Team will be presenting the needs and opportunities for improvements on University Avenue at this First Public Consultation Centre, as well as alternative solutions in order to seek input. This Public Consultation Centre is designed to provide interested members of the public, local businesses, community, and agencies the opportunity to meet the Project Team, get an update on the project work completed to date, and discuss project issues. Community Involvement The Region of Waterloo encourages members of the public, stakeholder groups, and agencies to actively participate in this study by attending public consultation opportunities and/or contacting staff directly with comments or questions. If you wish to be added to the project mailing list, or would like further information on the project and any future project meetings, please visit our website at www. regionofwaterloo.ca or contact: Andrew Doman, P.Eng. Kelly Cobbe, P.Eng. Senior Engineer Consultant Project Manager Region of Waterloo IBI Group 150 Frederick Street 410 Albert Street, Suite 101 Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 Waterloo, ON N2L 3V3 Phone: 519-575-4400 x3183 Phone: 519-585-2255 x63201 Email: ADoman@regionofwaterloo.ca Email: kcobbe@IBIGroup.com Accessibility: This event is accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible parking is available. If you require assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, or to access information in alternate formats, please contact Andrew Doman at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups, and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the "Municipal Act", personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property information that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Andrew Doman.