Update on SUP for Penney Crescent

On November 14, 2023, Council approved the routes of three shared-use paths (SUP), directing staff to initiate detail design and land conveyance for each (Motion Carried - Council Minutes). As part of the decision note brought forward to Council for this approval, a new route for the SUP from Airport Heights to the Paul Reynolds Community Centre was recommended for a portion of this route. The new route travels along a portion of Penney Crescent and through Spruce Meadows Park to the intersection of Torbay Road at Gleneyre Street. The decision note also indicated that residents in this area would be asked for feedback. Consultation with residents was completed in November and December 2023 to collect feedback on the new portion of the SUP route, with the primary purpose being to identify which of two options residents preferred for the portion of SUP travelling along Penney Crescent. Option 1 provided parking on one side of the street (even numbers) and a SUP on the odd numbered side of the street; and Option 2 provided parking on both sides of the street with a narrower SUP on the odd numbered side of the street and narrower parking and travel lanes on the street.

As this engagement was targeted to a specific area, households on Penney Crescent, Stirling Crescent, Prim Place, Jackson Place, and Slade Place received addressed mail or letter drop off about the options being considered. A second copy of the letter was provided to be shared with any tenants in the area. Individuals were able to provide feedback by way of an online survey, at an in-person drop-in session at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre on Dec. 6, and by emailing engage@stjohns.ca or calling 311 to speak to a member of the project team. Responses were received from 29 individuals. Seventeen individuals attended the in-person meeting. Additional feedback was received via email.

As per Council direction from the November 14, 2023 and following the targeted engagement, staff will proceed with a request for proposals to complete the detailed design of the Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre shared-use path (SUP) with Option 2 as the preferred option for the portion of the SUP travelling along Penney Crescent.