This Wednesday, May 31, at 6:30 pm, an on-line presentation and public discussion will address project plans, as described below.
Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue Multiuse Pathway
Project Description
The City of Ottawa invites you to provide your comments on a new active transportation connection from the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue. The proposed project includes a 3.0 m wide paved multi-use pathway (MUP) through Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) lands at 445 Richmond Road, subject to final property agreements with OCH. The MUP provides direct access to the Kichi Sibi LRT Station under construction as well as Crosstown Bikeway #2 along Scott Street. The project also includes modifications to the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue to provide a cycling crossing and to reduce crossing distances for pedestrians. This will make it safer and easier for people on foot and bike to access the new MUP from Richmond Road and neighbourhoods to the south.
Location and project details can be viewed by clicking on the link at the upper right side of the screen.
Summary of Impacts
- An eastbound cycle track will be added to Richmond Road for 135 m on the approach to Golden Avenue. A westbound cycle track and protected bike lane will be added to Richmond Road for 100 m on the egress from Golden Avenue. The eastbound right turn lane is expected to be shortened to accommodate the changes.
- The eastbound bus stop on Richmond Road is expected to move to the east side of the Golden Avenue intersection. Some on-street parking on the south side of Richmond Road will need to be relocated from the east side to the west side of Golden Avenue to accommodate this change.
- Up to eight trees may be removed. Any impacted trees will be replaced or compensated in accordance with the Tree Protection Bylaw.
- The Richmond Road/Golden Avenue intersection will receive a bidirectional crossride on the west side, curb extensions, widened sidewalk space and shortened crosswalks.
Project Timing
Once functional planning is complete, this project will be handed over to the City’s Infrastructure Services Department to complete the detailed design and to develop an implementation strategy. Implementation timelines are still to be determined, with the possibility of construction in 2024 and/or 2025.
Online Public Event
Councillors Kavanagh and Leiper will host an online meeting at 6:30 pm on May 31 where staff will be available to discuss the project and receive feedback. To attend the meeting please click on the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86891736232?pwd=NE9kYXVRZU52SkdRanZmbjlqY0Q0dz09(External link)
Tell us what you think
Public feedback is an important component to finalize the City’s recommendations. We encourage interested members of the public to fill out the below Online Survey by June 21, 2023.
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below.
Survey for Providing Project Feedback
Introduction – Participant Survey on Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue Multiuse Pathway
The City of Ottawa invites you to provide your comments on a new active transportation connection from the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue to provide a direct route to the Kìchì Sìbì O-Train Station currently under construction. The proposed connection includes a 3.0 m wide paved multiuse pathway (MUP through Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) lands at 445 Richmond Road to improve walking and cycling mobility in the area. Modifications to the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue include reducing crossing distances for pedestrians and providing a cycling crossing, which will make it safer and easier for people walking and cycling to access the new MUP from Richmond Road and neighbourhoods to the south.
The purpose of this survey is to confirm support for the proposed new multiuse pathway and intersection modifications and to gather general feedback. This survey should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is appreciated and will help us address unforeseen concerns where feasible.
Robin Bennett
Project Manager, Cycling Programs
City of Ottawa
Phone 613-580-2424 ext 21795
Email robin.bennett@ottawa.ca
McKellar Park Community Association 