Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is responsible for roads, sidewalks, and pathways in Belmont?

A: Responsibility for transportation infrastructure in Belmont is shared between the County of Elgin and the Municipality of Central Elgin.

The County of Elgin is responsible for Belmont Road, Caesar Road, and Borden Avenue within Belmont. This includes the maintenance and operation of these roads.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is responsible for local roads, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, trails, and other active transportation infrastructure throughout the community.

Q: What future trails and pathways are being considered in Central Elgin?

A: The Municipality is currently developing a Community Services Master Plan, to help guide the future of recreational spaces and services and address community needs over the next five years.

The Plan will consider all aspects of community recreation, including parks and open spaces, trails, and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and services.

The first round of public engagement was completed earlier this year, and the project team is now reviewing the feedback and preparing a draft Plan. A second round of public engagement is planned for late summer/early fall, providing another opportunity for residents to review the draft and share their feedback before the Plan is finalized.

Suggestions from residents for future pathway and trails will be considered alongside other community input, technical analysis, available funding, and Council priorities as future projects are evaluated.

Q: Why is the pedestrian crossover being installed at the intersection of Belmont Road and Seventh Avenue? How was this location selected?

A: The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) selected Seventh Avenue as the location for the new Belmont Meadows Public School. As part of the school planning process, the TVDSB completed a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) to assess transportation needs and identify roadway improvements required to support the new school.

The pedestrian crossover (PXO) location was identified based on the pedestrian desire line, the most direct and logical route where students are expected to travel when walking to and from school. Seventh Avenue has a sidewalk only on the south side. The PXO will be placed in alignment with the existing sidewalk to provide a safe and accessible crossing point.

Moving the PXO away from this natural route of travel could encourage students and pedestrians to jaywalk or cross at undesignated locations. The selected location supports safer, more predictable pedestrian movements for students and other users of the area.

Q: Will there be any impacts to waste collection?
A: There are no changes to waste collection schedules. The Municipality of Central Elgin will continue to collect garbage on regularly scheduled collection days, and Miller Waste Systems will continue to collect recycling as scheduled.

Please be cognizant of cart placement and note the Contractor may move carts and blue boxes during active collection to ensure waste continues to be collected and carts are not damaged – please ensure your blue boxes and garbage cart are identified with your address number prior to construction.

Q: How will emergency vehicle access be maintained?
A: Emergency vehicle access will continue to be maintained. Under the Highway Traffic Act, emergency vehicles operating with lights and/or sirens have the right to use the roadway as required. Drivers are expected to yield and safely move out of the way to allow emergency vehicles to pass.