McMahon Ave Sidewalk

Consultation has concluded you can read the public engagement summary.

A decorative image showing sidewalk users of all ages and abilities.

Pedestrian safety measures and road improvements are planned on McMahon Avenue.

Planned improvements include:

  • New sidewalk along south side of McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
  • Road rehabilitation work from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
  • Traffic calming measures are also proposed along McMahon Avenue from Westmoreland Road to Avenue Road.
This project will help fill a gap in the City’s current sidewalk network and is a project identified in our Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) and Five-Year Implementation Plan (ATIP). 

The new traffic calming measures will include curb extensions (bulb-outs) at Westmoreland Road, Jane Avenue, and Seaforth Road. These new traffic calming measures will complement the Community Safety Zone and speed limit reductions put in place on McMahon Avenue in 2022. The traffic calming and new sidewalk will also require some changes to parking regulations along a portion of McMahon Avenue - this has been identified in the map below.

As part of the design process, we are sharing information with community members on the planned location of the sidewalk and asking for input on where benches and rest areas could be located in the area. Suggestions may include rest areas along the existing sidewalk and the new sidewalk. Suggestions received will be considered for the final sidewalk design.

The map below highlights the extent of the work planned as part of this project. Construction is planned to start in the summer of 2023. We will keep residents informed as the design is finalized and the construction schedule is confirmed.

A map showing the project extent along McMahon Avenue from Westmoreland Road to Avenue Road. Planned traffic calming measures are shown at the intersections of McMahon and Westmoreland, Seaforth Road, and Jane Avenue. A planned sidewalk is shown on the south side of McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road. Planned asphalt milling is also shown along McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.Legend

White = Existing sidewalks and walkways
Red = Planned new sidewalk
Purple = Planned traffic calming
Dark Grey = Extent of road rehabilitation
Teal = No stopping areas
Blue = No parking areas

How to Get Involved   

Please review the proposed sidewalk route using the map tool and provide feedback on pedestrian rest areas including benches along the proposed sidewalk by placing a pink pin on the map and leaving a comment. You can also place a green pin on the project map to provide other input for our project team to consider.

A decorative image showing sidewalk users of all ages and abilities.

Pedestrian safety measures and road improvements are planned on McMahon Avenue.

Planned improvements include:

  • New sidewalk along south side of McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
  • Road rehabilitation work from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
  • Traffic calming measures are also proposed along McMahon Avenue from Westmoreland Road to Avenue Road.
This project will help fill a gap in the City’s current sidewalk network and is a project identified in our Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) and Five-Year Implementation Plan (ATIP). 

The new traffic calming measures will include curb extensions (bulb-outs) at Westmoreland Road, Jane Avenue, and Seaforth Road. These new traffic calming measures will complement the Community Safety Zone and speed limit reductions put in place on McMahon Avenue in 2022. The traffic calming and new sidewalk will also require some changes to parking regulations along a portion of McMahon Avenue - this has been identified in the map below.

As part of the design process, we are sharing information with community members on the planned location of the sidewalk and asking for input on where benches and rest areas could be located in the area. Suggestions may include rest areas along the existing sidewalk and the new sidewalk. Suggestions received will be considered for the final sidewalk design.

The map below highlights the extent of the work planned as part of this project. Construction is planned to start in the summer of 2023. We will keep residents informed as the design is finalized and the construction schedule is confirmed.

A map showing the project extent along McMahon Avenue from Westmoreland Road to Avenue Road. Planned traffic calming measures are shown at the intersections of McMahon and Westmoreland, Seaforth Road, and Jane Avenue. A planned sidewalk is shown on the south side of McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road. Planned asphalt milling is also shown along McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.Legend

White = Existing sidewalks and walkways
Red = Planned new sidewalk
Purple = Planned traffic calming
Dark Grey = Extent of road rehabilitation
Teal = No stopping areas
Blue = No parking areas

How to Get Involved   

Please review the proposed sidewalk route using the map tool and provide feedback on pedestrian rest areas including benches along the proposed sidewalk by placing a pink pin on the map and leaving a comment. You can also place a green pin on the project map to provide other input for our project team to consider.

Consultation has concluded you can read the public engagement summary.

  • Engagement summary

    As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to make it easier to get around Kingston through active modes of transportation and improved pedestrian safety, improvements are planned along McMahon Avenue between Westmoreland Road and Avenue Road.

    These include:

    • New sidewalk along south side of McMahon Avenue from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
    • Road rehabilitation work from Jane Avenue to Avenue Road.
    • Traffic calming measures are also proposed along McMahon Avenue from Westmoreland Road to Avenue Road.

    Community input was collected through the City’s online Get Involved Kingston platform from June 27, 2023, to July 18, 2023; this input has informed the locations for benches to be placed along McMahon Avenue as part of the upcoming improvements.

    Summary of feedback and responses

    During the engagement, 328 visitors viewed the Get Involved Kingston project page, eight of whom offered feedback through the interactive maps by dropping pins to mark locations where they would like to see future rest areas, 12 comments were received in total.

    Participants noted a desire for benches to be placed in the general vicinity of schools and transit in addition to centralized locations to provide resting areas. The proposed locations will be reviewed taking into consideration AODA requirements and existing constraints within the right of way to determine the best placements.

    The map below depicts the general locations selected by participants that were considered by staff.

    The City also received comments and questions regarding the proposed design and scope of work. A summary of these comments and questions are included below.

    Rest areas

    Suggestions included positioning rest areas near the bus stop by Avenue Road, in front of the church or over by the school rather than in front of private homes

    Sidewalks

    Comments were received in favour and against the installation of a sidewalk. Some felt they filled a much-needed gap others felt a sidewalk was an unneeded luxury.

    Concerns were raised about whether the sidewalk would be level or slopped, the commenter indicated that slopped sidewalks are difficult for people with mobility challenges. The commenter also cited slowing traffic as a reason.

    The lack of trees was also raised, with one commenter indicating that hot sunny days with limited shade made it unappealing to walk and suggested tree planting.

    Roadway resurfacing

    A question was received asking why McMahon Ave. is being resurfaced again when other streets nearby, Jane St was cited, are in need of resurfacing or repair.

    Traffic Calming and traffic concerns

    One comment identified temporary traffic calming measures, pylons in front of the school, as being effective and asked that a more permanent solution be considered.

    Parking for the school was also identified as an issue. The concern raised was that any narrowing of the street would increase parking along Jane St. by families dropping off and picking up.

    A suggestion was made to permanently close McMahon Ave between Westmoreland Rd and Lord Strathcona Public School’s driveway. The commenter did not feel this would impact private driveways and would create a safe area, combined with traffic calming, for students to get to school.

    Next steps

    City staff have reviewed the feedback and are in the process of design. Construction is anticipated for 2024.