Transportation Master Plan

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What is a Transportation Master Plan (TMP)?

A Transportation Master Plan (“TMP”) is a long-term plan that will help guide the development and expansion of the District Municipality of Muskoka’s (“District”) transportation network and system for the next 30 years and beyond. The TMP will outline strategies and policies that support planned growth within the District that aligns with the future vision of the transportation system. Key infrastructure projects to be implemented over the next several years will be identified as part of the plan. These infrastructure projects will support travel throughout the District whether that is by driving, walking, cycling, or other modes of transportation.

Why is this study being undertaken?

The District Municipality of Muskoka region is growing and changing. Within the next 30 years, more people are anticipated to move here, there may be more ways people want to travel and move around the area, and more visitors are expected to take in the landmarks and sights that the District has to offer. With this growth and changing travel demands, the District wants to ensure the roads and transportation systems can handle this growth safely and efficiently. Therefore, this TMP will look into:

  • Planning for better roads and connections between communities,
  • Making sure the transportation systems work well for everyone, including residents, businesses and visitors,
  • Making sure the infrastructure to support a variety of transportation modes are available where it is most needed.

What will this study look at?

The TMP will focus on a variety of topics to improve the transportation system, including:

  • Road Identity: Determining primary intents and purpose of a District (or regional) Road Network.
  • Road Safety: Making sure roads are safe for everyone, whether you are driving, walking, or cycling.
  • Traffic Flow: Reducing traffic congestion and improving how traffic moves throughout the District.
  • Road Network Connectivity: Analyzing if the road network is connecting our residents to the services they rely on (including such considerations as suitable alternative detour routes for emergencies.)
  • Active Transportation: Supporting walking, cycling, and other non-motorized forms of travel.
  • Alternative or Emerging Mobility Options: Considering how the use of alternative or emerging mobility options, such as electric scooters (e-scooters), snowmobiles, low-speed vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) interact with the transportation network
  • Environmental Impact: Ensuring that infrastructure is planned for while protecting the natural landscapes of the District Municipality of Muskoka region.

Review What We Heard - Engagement Summary (2026) to learn about the public feedback received during the summer 2026 pop-up events.




What is a Transportation Master Plan (TMP)?

A Transportation Master Plan (“TMP”) is a long-term plan that will help guide the development and expansion of the District Municipality of Muskoka’s (“District”) transportation network and system for the next 30 years and beyond. The TMP will outline strategies and policies that support planned growth within the District that aligns with the future vision of the transportation system. Key infrastructure projects to be implemented over the next several years will be identified as part of the plan. These infrastructure projects will support travel throughout the District whether that is by driving, walking, cycling, or other modes of transportation.

Why is this study being undertaken?

The District Municipality of Muskoka region is growing and changing. Within the next 30 years, more people are anticipated to move here, there may be more ways people want to travel and move around the area, and more visitors are expected to take in the landmarks and sights that the District has to offer. With this growth and changing travel demands, the District wants to ensure the roads and transportation systems can handle this growth safely and efficiently. Therefore, this TMP will look into:

  • Planning for better roads and connections between communities,
  • Making sure the transportation systems work well for everyone, including residents, businesses and visitors,
  • Making sure the infrastructure to support a variety of transportation modes are available where it is most needed.

What will this study look at?

The TMP will focus on a variety of topics to improve the transportation system, including:

  • Road Identity: Determining primary intents and purpose of a District (or regional) Road Network.
  • Road Safety: Making sure roads are safe for everyone, whether you are driving, walking, or cycling.
  • Traffic Flow: Reducing traffic congestion and improving how traffic moves throughout the District.
  • Road Network Connectivity: Analyzing if the road network is connecting our residents to the services they rely on (including such considerations as suitable alternative detour routes for emergencies.)
  • Active Transportation: Supporting walking, cycling, and other non-motorized forms of travel.
  • Alternative or Emerging Mobility Options: Considering how the use of alternative or emerging mobility options, such as electric scooters (e-scooters), snowmobiles, low-speed vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) interact with the transportation network
  • Environmental Impact: Ensuring that infrastructure is planned for while protecting the natural landscapes of the District Municipality of Muskoka region.

Review What We Heard - Engagement Summary (2026) to learn about the public feedback received during the summer 2026 pop-up events.




  • Transportation Master Plan Public Consultation

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    The project team participated in various pop-up events in the District to collect public feedback on the District’s Transportation Master Plan. The feedback received helped guide the Transportation Master Plan and develop strategies to shape Muskoka’s future. Throughout the summer months, there were over 400 face-to-face public interactions at the pop-up events.

    In 2025, the focus of the consultation events was to identify transportation related issues in the District. Residents provided input on existing transportation concerns that should be addressed as part of the TMP. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2025).

    In 2026, the project team developed recommendations and strategies that addressed the needs identified in 2025. The focus of the consultation events was to get public feedback on these strategies to refine the TMP’s recommendations. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2026).

    The project team will present the draft TMP at future Council and Committee meetings in each Area Municipality. Feedback received through these meetings will be incorporated into the TMP. The draft TMP report, including the final recommendations, will be available after these meetings are completed for public review.

    The project team participated in various pop-up events in the District to collect public feedback on the District’s Transportation Master Plan. The feedback received helped guide the Transportation Master Plan and develop strategies to shape Muskoka’s future. Throughout the summer months, there were over 400 face-to-face public interactions at the pop-up events.

    In 2025, the focus of the consultation events was to identify transportation related issues in the District. Residents provided input on existing transportation concerns that should be addressed as part of the TMP. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2025).

    In 2026, the project team developed recommendations and strategies that addressed the needs identified in 2025. The focus of the consultation events was to get public feedback on these strategies to refine the TMP’s recommendations. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2026).

    The project team will present the draft TMP at future Council and Committee meetings in each Area Municipality. Feedback received through these meetings will be incorporated into the TMP. The draft TMP report, including the final recommendations, will be available after these meetings are completed for public review.

  • Pop-up Events: Summer 2026

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  • Pop-up Events: Summer 2025

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    The 2025 pop-up events were a success! The project team attended 12 pop-up events and received over 200 face-to-face public interactions. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2025).

    The 2025 pop-up events were a success! The project team attended 12 pop-up events and received over 200 face-to-face public interactions. For more information, please review What We Heard – Engagement Summary (2025).

  • Get Involved

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    Your input is important to us! We want to hear from you about the transportation issues you experience and what improvements you would like to see. There will be several ways to share your ideas, including:

    • Public meetings,
    • Online survey, and
    • Direct contact with the project team through e-mail or phone.
    • Book a virtual meeting [click here]

    Immediate Steps:

    • Be sure to check back often for the launch of our survey.
    • Check out the Community Learning Series section of this webpage to learn more about transportation planning and the District road network.


    Your input is important to us! We want to hear from you about the transportation issues you experience and what improvements you would like to see. There will be several ways to share your ideas, including:

    • Public meetings,
    • Online survey, and
    • Direct contact with the project team through e-mail or phone.
    • Book a virtual meeting [click here]

    Immediate Steps:

    • Be sure to check back often for the launch of our survey.
    • Check out the Community Learning Series section of this webpage to learn more about transportation planning and the District road network.


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