Updated Cycling Master Plan expands and supports cycling in Mississauga

This morning, members of General Committee endorsed the Cycling Master Plan Update, an important step in giving residents more safe, connected and convenient ways to move around Mississauga. The update introduces a better-connected cycling network, a prioritized five-year action plan, and programs to encourage more people to cycle through education, engagement and promotion.

As Mississauga continues to grow, residents need more travel options that are safe, affordable and accessible. The update builds on the 2018 Cycling Master Plan and reflects the changing needs of residents, businesses and visitors, while supporting goals for equity, sustainability and transportation choice.

The City has already made steady progress toward that goal. Between 2017 and 2024, 179 kilometres of new or improved cycling projects were completed, including key connections across Highway 401 and Highway 410. These improvements helped form Mississauga’s physical cycling network and created a strong foundation for the Cycling Master Plan Update to build on.

With that foundation in place, the plan puts safety and comfort first. It prioritizes All Ages and Abilities (AAA) facilities by ensuring that every route meets safety, comfort and inclusivity thresholds through appropriate speed management, traffic-volume controls and separation from vehicles.

The plan also supports the City’s broader work to build a safer, more connected transportation system. The Cycling Master Plan Update aligns with key municipal, regional and provincial policies, including the Mississauga Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Complete Streets Guide, Vision Zero Action Plan, Sustainable Transportation Strategy (2018), Bill 212, “Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act” (2024) and Bill 60, “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act”, 2025.

Improving access for all

A safer network also needs to work for more people. The plan focuses on making cycling safe and accessible for everyone by reducing barriers, especially in underserved communities and for people facing transportation challenges.

To support that goal, equity is considered at every stage of the plan, from design through to implementation, to help ensure the network works for all residents.

Check out the priority network map.

Community input

Community input was key to understanding where improvements are needed most. The Cycling Master Plan Update was shaped through comprehensive consultation and engagement with community partners, residents, City staff and technical stakeholders. Public participation helped create a plan that reflects community values, supports better decisions and helps residents use cycling as a practical way to get around in daily life.

Accelerating progress

To help deliver those routes faster, the City will use Quick Build methods, such as paint, bollards and modular curbs, to deliver safe and comfortable cycling infrastructure faster and at a lower cost. This approach will help close gaps and expand the AAA network more quickly.

Learn more about the Cycling Master Plan Update.

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“Since the launch of the Cycling Master Plan in 2010, our goal was always to provide a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable network of cycling infrastructure to all cyclists in the city. The Cycling Master Plan Update builds on our progress to date and prioritizes accessibility, regardless of age, ability or background. I’m excited for all the great work ahead as we continue to enhance Mississauga’s cycling infrastructure.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works

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• Active Transportation
• Cycling