The City of Burlington is building a new multi-use pathway in downtown Burlington.
Running east/west, the new connection will cut across the heart of downtown Burlington. Similiar to the promenade at Spencer Smith Park, the new pathway will accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists safely and provide access to other walkways, shops and restaurants along its length.
Paving materials, textures, urban trees, shade structures and site furnishings will be used along the route to make it friendly for both pedestrians and cyclists.
News
Public Meeting on May 16, 2017
Thank you to those who attended the public meeting on May 16 to share your feedback on the proposed concept for phase 2 (Elizabeth Street to John Street) and phase 3 (John Street to Brant Street) of this project.
Summary notes from meeting on May 16, 2017
Construction timelines
Proposed location for pathway
Proposed parking
Funding Announcement
On Friday, March 31, it was announced that the City of Burlington is to receive both Canada 150 and Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) financial support for the design and construction of phase 2 and 3 of this project. As a result, timelines have been adjusted to meet the deadlines of the funding criteria. Details about the construction of each phase are below.
Construction Phases
The construction of this project has been divided into four phases to help minimize disruption in the downtown core.
Phase 1 - Pearl Street to Elizabeth Street
The first phase of this project will extend the Centennial pathway from Martha Street over to Brant Street. A public open house took place on May 24, 2016 and construction started in May 2017.
Work install a concrete pathway, lighting, bollards and asphalt between Pearl Street and Elizabeth Street was completed on June 9, 2017. Decorative elements in this section (e.g. fencing, bike racks, benches) will be added later in 2017.
Phase 2 - Elizabeth Street to John Street
The design for this section of the pathway will take place in spring 2017 with construction anticipated for early September 2017.
Members of the community are invited to attend a public open house in early May 2017 to learn more about the project and share their feedback. Please check back to this web page for updates or subscribe to this page in the upper right hand corner.
Phase 3 - John Street to Brant Street
This section of the pathway will be designed in spring 2017 and construction is anticipated in early September 2017.
Members of the community were invited to attend a public meeting on May 16, 2017 to learn more about the project and share their feedback.
Phase 4 - Martha Street to Pearl Street
Construction for this section of the pathway is currently forecasted for construction in 2019.
Past Meeting
On Thursday, May 24, the city held an open house to share information about the new public space coming to the downtown core.
Contact
Todd Evershed, MCIP, RPP
Special Business Area Coordinator
Planning and Building Department
Tel: 905.335.7600, ext. 7870
email: todd.evershed@burlington.ca