Elizabeth Avenue Shared Use Path and Road Improvements
A portion of Elizabeth Avenue is being reconstructed, from its intersection with Bonaventure Avenue to its intersection with Freshwater Road, adding a shared use path between Bonaventure Avenue and Paton Street. The shared-use-path will run along the north side of the street. The addition of a shared use path creates an active transportation network to allow people of all ages and abilities to safely get where they need to go, using whichever mode of active transportation they choose. It will also improve road safety as the existing driving lanes will be reconstructed, while traffic signal control will be added at the Elizabeth Avenue/Newtown Road intersection to address safety concerns and allow pedestrian crossings on all intersection approaches. The crosswalk at the Elizabeth Avenue/Whiteway Street and intersection will be upgraded.
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The City is prioritizing projects that help create a comprehensive active transportation network and where work can be completed during planned rehabilitation and construction within other infrastructure projects. By piggy-backing on roads rehab to upgrade active transportation along Elizabeth Avenue, we will reduce overall cost and avoid future tear up (cost avoidance).
Council approved the Bike Master Plan in 2019. Its vision is to create “a safe, inclusive, and convenient cycling network that is well-connected, attractive and reflective of the City’s unique topography and climate. As part of an integrated mobility network, this is supported by policies and programs that promote a cycling friendly culture.” (Bike Master Plan, 2019)
Work is planned for the following sections:
- 2023: Bonaventure Avenue to Westerland Road
- 2024: Westerland Road to Freshwater Road
The active transportation path will ultimately connect to Kelly’s Brook Shared-use Path to create an east-west cycling network.