A significant stretch of Lakeshore Road East may soon undergo important improvements for both pedestrians and cyclists, as outlined in a new proposal by the Town of Oakville.
The town plans to build a continuous multi-use path along Lakeshore Road East from Allan Street to Winston Churchill Boulevard, providing a dedicated space for walking, cycling, and other active transportation along one of Oakville’s busiest east-west routes.
This initiative follows a feasibility study focused on enhancing transportation options and promoting active travel within the community.
In the proposed design, the multi-use path would be located on the south side of Lakeshore Road East between Allan Street and Maple Grove Drive. It would then transition to the north side between Maple Grove Drive and Devon Road/Chancery Lane East before returning to the south side from Devon Road/Chancery Lane East to Winston Churchill Boulevard.
According to the town, controlled pedestrian crossings are already in place at points where users will need to cross over as the path moves from one side of Lakeshore Road East to another.
Additionally, plans include building a new sidewalk section on the south side of Lakeshore Road East between Maple Grove Drive and just west of the Ford Drive/Kingsford Place intersection.
An earlier suggestion included having a multi-use path on one side of the road along with dedicated bike lanes on both sides. However, this option would have necessitated removing the center two-way left-turn lane.
The town noted that recent provincial legislation called Bill 60 restricts municipalities from reducing vehicle lanes, which is why that option couldn’t proceed.
The planned upgrades aim to improve safety and accessibility for both pedestrians and cyclists while ensuring traffic flow remains efficient along this corridor.
Residents will have a chance to review these plans and share their thoughts during a Public Information Centre set for June 23.
Area where the work will be done.
The session is scheduled from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. in the South Atrium at Oakville Town Hall. Town staff will present details about the recommended design and collect feedback from community members before moving forward with the project.
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