In addition to the comments below, there are streetscape designs that have been successful around the world in supporting active transportation that could be adopted (over time). Such designs accommodate, pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, baby strollers, cargo carts etc. in addition to cars. The connections of communities and trail networks is also a key element to ensure flexibility that encourages regular use. Finally, consideration given to winter impacts are also necessary so ensure that active transportation can extend across seasons as much as possible. 

It should not just be recreational.
Businesses need secure bike parking, not rusted and falling apart bike racks that are basically useless.
Protected bike lanes on busier roads (not just a painted line separating bikes from cars, but an actual physical barrier, especially on the 80km/h roads) and/or more bike paths that can be used to get all around town at least as efficiently as driving.
Trails connecting the different communities in Kawartha Lakes.
Priority for bikes and pedestrians at trail crossings over cars.
Improved transit. Buses can be part of active transportation. In my former city, the buses had bike racks. More routes and more frequent service increases ridership.

More dedicated and well connected active transportation trail, pathway and roadway sections moving users from homes and cottages to schools, businesses and other venues.  In order to optimize local and visitor Active Transportation use safety has to be the priority and be implemented through trail, pathway and road use bylaw changes.

Major trails connected safely through our communities. Schools, parks and commercial areas all connected. Good signage and website data for visitors and residents. 

Well signed routes is a must.   And working with local groups as they wind through their community 

Signs of improvements in active transportation would be visible signs that people are walking to conduct business – not just for recreation. Conditions would be improved with a view to creating inducements to walk instead of driving as much as possible. We would see for a start: People comfortably pulling bundle buggies showing they have been shopping Students cycling to school Fewer vehicles occupying parking spots downtown Improved intersections; elimination of buttons for walk signal; pilot project with intersections that provide intervals for pedestrian crossing all directions and no vehicles in the intersection Where streets are divided by boulevards, these boulevards extended into the intersection to better protect pedestrians from turning vehicles Reworking conditions along Kent Street West of Angeline, the location of many destinations for pedestrians (e.g. Shoppers Drug Mart, Food Basics, shopping mall, Ontario government building, Beer Store, LCBO, etc.) Currently vehicles exiting parking lots present a significant hazard to pedestrians Provision of safe cycling conditions that eliminate cyclists from sidewalks - esp. Kent Street west of Angeline. Cyclists perceive streets as so dangerous they are using sidewalks and this is a hazard for pedestrians Priority for snow clearance given to walking routes before driving routes Businesses recognizing that every customer who arrives on foot is a customer who doesn’t need a parking spot and providing rewards - e.g. points toward a free coffee at a nearby coffee spot, discounted bundle buggies sporting local business logos These are a start. We have a long way to go.

Any trail that goes through a high residential area should strictly be for active transportation. Especially when it’s connected to a town so people can walk, bike, run, etc to go in to eat, shop,.  Also e for physical, mental health and the environment 

To provide safe trails and paths for active transportation use that promotes a healthy lifestyle and less motorized use. AT would benefit  communities and attract tourism dollars. 

An improvement to active transportation would be visible when you'd see everyone from all walks of life and cultures moving around our town in an active way opposed to using motorized vehicles. 

I recently moved to Lindsay coming from South Ajax. Ajax has an extensive trail system which connected many subdivisions/communities together. Paved trails well maintained and used by many local and citizens from outlying areas.
I would like to see as growth continues in the Lindsay area that trails also be included to link older areas to new areas north/south and east/west trails. Industrial area to the south and the east also be included and businesses in the areas are encouraged to beautify their properties. Trails through these industrial areas add additional eyes to discourage crime.