About the project

The City of Oshawa is updating its Integrated Transportation Master Plan (I.T.M.P.) and Active Transportation Master Plan (A.T.M.P.) to help shape how people and goods move around the city over the next 25 years. As Oshawa continues to grow, it is important to plan for a transportation system that supports the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors now and into the future.

The Plans will:

  • Consider all ways of getting around — walking and rolling, cycling, public transit, driving, recreational trails, and goods movement.
  • Help improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for everyone.
  • Support the City’s environmental, economic, and social goals, as well as goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.

The I.T.M.P. and A.T.M.P. will build on Oshawa’s existing transportation network and provide a roadmap to guide transportation investment and decision-making. This project is being undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act, and will follow Approach #1 for Master Plans.

Engagement Opportunities

Community feedback is essential to shaping Oshawa’s transportation future. There will be multiple ways to get involved, including online surveys, public open houses, and community pop-up events.

We’ll be in the community starting June 2025 to gather your feedback on Oshawa’s transportation needs and priorities.

  • Attend our Drop-In Public Open House on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bobby Orr Room at the Civic Recreation Complex, 99 Thornton Rd. S. in Oshawa.
  • Keep an ear out as Forum Research contacts Oshawa residents by phone to gather your insights on travel preferences, challenges, and thoughts.
  • Check out the online feedback form and interactive map below until June 27 to leave your feedback now!

Subscribe for updates to learn more about upcoming engagement opportunities.

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation is a means of getting around powered by human energy, primarily walking and bicycling.

Just as our existing motorized transportation networks connect destinations via an interconnected system of roadways that enable people to get from A to B, active transportation networks allow people to do the same thing by walking and bicycling. Imagine a system of trails, quiet neighbourhood streets, bike lanes and cycle tracks that connect your home with your work, school, shopping, entertainment and other destinations. For more information, visit our Q&A section below.

Cyclists travel along the Athol St. cycle tracks near Athol and Centre Streets in Oshawa
cyclists on the Athol St. cycle tracks
A cyclist travels along the Joe Kolodzie Trail in Lakeview Park in Oshawa.
a cyclist at Lakeview Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

The I.T.M.P. and A.T.M.P. will provide a long-term plan for how people and goods will move around Oshawa in the future. The Plans will look at all ways of getting around — walking, cycling, rolling, transit, driving, and more — and recommend improvements to make travel safer, more efficient, and accessible.

Oshawa is growing, and so are the transportation needs of people living, working, and visiting here. These Plans will help the City plan for the future, making sure that the transportation network can support growth and offer travel choices for everyone.

The I.T.M.P. and A.T.M.P. will look at how people and goods move around Oshawa today and what improvements are needed to support future growth. This includes looking at traffic, transit, walking, cycling, safety, accessibility, and how transportation impacts the environment. These plans will also look at considerations for the Regional transportation network in the city.

There will be many ways to participate, including online surveys, pop-up events, and public open houses. You can also follow project updates and provide feedback on the Connect Oshawa webpage.

Community input is an important part of this project. Feedback will help shape the transportation vision, goals, and recommendations in the Plans. After each phase of engagement, a summary of what we heard will be shared on the study webpage.

The study started in early 2025 and will continue until late 2026.

The City is engaging a wide range of people and groups, including Oshawa residents, businesses, community organizations, stakeholders, including all relevant indigenous communities, City standing and advisory committees, and equity-deserving groups who may have unique transportation needs.