Memorial Drive Bike Lane Project
Extending bike lanes north
Memorial Drive is identified in the 2014 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as one of the many cycling corridors across the City. The TMP recommends changing the number of through lanes to accommodate dedicated bike lanes on this corridor. The goal is to create an established cycling network to support a safer environment and encourage active transportation.
Right now, the cross-section of Memorial Drive and North Park Street consists of two vehicle travel lanes in each direction and cyclists have to share these lanes with motorists.
The proposed changes include one bicycle lane and one vehicular lane per direction, with a centre left turn lane. In front of St. Leo School from Skylark Road to Ashgrove Avenue, there will be a dedicated on-street parking lane in place of the centre left turn lane. Here, a one metre buffer will separate the bike lane and parked vehicles.
Curb to curb road widths will remain the same and there will be no modifications to sidewalks or private properties. Traffic control at intersections along the corridor will also remain the same.
With the proposed bike lanes, residents are asked to park their cars on private driveways instead of on the street. Those that need access to St. Leo School can park in the designated on-street parking lane provided.
Speed limit changes
This project presents an opportunity to harmonize speed limits along the corridor. For most of the corridor, the speed limit is 40km/h with the exception of Memorial Drive north of Skylark Road, and on North Park Street between Memorial Drive and Waddington where this limit is presently 50 km/h. A speed limit of 40 km/h is recommended for the entire corridor.
Construction impacts
The construction impact of this project is expected to be minimal. There is no civil work involved with this project so construction impact is expected to be minimal. Pavement marking, grinding and remarking will require lane closures for a few days. Signage will also be modified to be consistent with the new road design.
We want to hear from you!
Our Memorial Drive Bike Lane Survey has closed. Your input and feedback are an important part of this project. For questions, concerns or to request more information, please email our Active Transportation Planner at kbroadbelt@brantford.ca.
Benefits by user group
There are many benefits to the Memorial Drive Bike Lane Project:
Motorists |
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Local Residents and Business Owners |
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St. Leo School Community |
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