Background

Windermere Road from Western Road to Doon Drive is a major street that has a high amount of traffic, especially during peak hours, which leads to congestion. The lack of accessible features and active transportation infrastructure creates potentially uncomfortable conditions for all road users. Community members have also expressed concerns for the pedestrian crossings in this area.

The EA will identify the needs and balance the requirements of the full range of potential users within the community including users of all ages and abilities, pedestrians, cyclists, transit vehicles and motorists. Improvements to both the Richmond Street and Western Street intersections will also be considered as part of this environmental assessment.

This study will look at the following:

• active transportation, intersection and transit improvements on Windermere Road between Western Road and Doon Drive
• accessibility improvements along the corridor and intersections

This list is not exhaustive.

Current status

The project team has sent a notice of commencement to residents, business owners, interested stakeholders and First Nations notifying them of the Environmental Assessment’s start.

A Public Information Centre is planned for Spring 2021.

Study area

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