Williamsville Bikeways

Consultation has concluded, the engagement report is available online.

• Approval of Williamsville Transportation Study

  Last week City Council approved recommendations from the Williamsville Transportation Study including a preferred design concept for cycling infrastructure along Princess Street.

  What’s next?

  The City will proceed with a future reconstruction of a portion of Princess Street, which will include a physically separated cycle tracks on both sides of Princess Street between Division Street and Alfred Street. Details on this option are available in the memo from early May.

  The Williamsville bikeway network will be incorporated into future capital projects. As we complete upgrades to the road and underground infrastructure in the area we will build out the bikeway network. Green street concepts will also be incorporated into these future improvements.

  Finally, the City will develop plans for operation, maintenance, enforcement and other things needed to make sure that this new bike infrastructure is kept in good shape and accessible to cyclists.

  Public engagement

  Williamsville’s community truly showed up to engage on this project. The project team is grateful for the time and energy the community contributed. From reviewing our drafts, offering feedback, attending open houses all of that take time effort and thought. Because of your involvement we were able to develop a plan that will better address the needs of Williamsville’s Community as it grows.

  Thank you for your time, your feedback and your attention.

  The details

  If you’re looking for the full approved study, it’s available on the newly relaunched City of Kingston website(External link). The motion that Council approved is copied below:

  That the conclusions of the Williamsville Transportation Study presented in Report Number EITP-24-018 be adopted by Council; and

  That the preferred concept for Princess Street that prioritizes cycle tracks and pedestrian infrastructure, identified as Alternative 2B in Report Number EITP-24-018, be incorporated into the detailed design and reconstruction of Princess Street as part of future capital projects and redevelopment opportunities; and

  That the identified neighbourhood cycling network and facilities, as identified in Exhibit A and Exhibit G in Report Number EITP-24-018, be incorporated into future capital projects and development opportunities planned for identified streets; and

  That the green street principles and concepts, as identified in Exhibit A in Report Number EITP-24-018, be established as options that can be integrated into neighbourhood streets slated for reconstruction in approved and future capital budgets; and

  That Council direct staff to develop plans for operations, maintenance, enforcement, and other ongoing actions to support new infrastructure on Princess Street, the neighbourhood cycling network, and local streets where green street elements are added to be incorporated into future capital and operating budgets.

  
  

  Thanks,

  The Williamsville Transportation Study Team

• Bike route maps and cross-sections

  Below are reference images including two maps outlining current and planned routes as well as proposed routes. There are also cross-section drawings showing planned typical bike infrastructure that could be built.

  Route maps

  Tap or click on the images below to open at full resolution in a new tab.

  

  The map above illustrates the Williamsville neighbourhood and shows the different types of bike or cycling infrastructure that is planned or in place.

  

  The map above illustrates the Williamsville neighbourhood and shows the different proposed routes through the neighbourhood based on public feedback.

  Cross-sections

  These images show what the different types of bike infrastructure or cycling facilities would be used to support the neighbourhood routes. Tap or click on the images below to open at full resolution in a new tab.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Mack Street, Napier Street, and Nelson Street with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Mack Street, Napier Street, and Nelson Street that includes traffic calming bump outs with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles..

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for College Street, Park Street, Alfred Street Albert Street, Mack Street, and Nelson Street with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for College Street, Park Street, Alfred Street Albert Street, Mack Street, and Nelson Street that includes traffic calming bump outs with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Alfred Street with signage and pavement markings for Advisory Bike Lanes with on-street parking on one side of the road.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Macdonnell Street with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Macdonnell Street that includes traffic calming bump outs with signage and pavement markings for a shared travel lane for cyclists and vehicles.

  

  The cross-section above shows a proposed cross-section for Macdonnell Street with signage and pavement markings for Advisory Bike Lanes with on-street parking on one side of the road.

• Notice of public open house

  Community members are invited to a Public Open House at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (236 Nelson St.) on Oct. 26. The event is a drop-in style open house and community members may come by anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

  This open house is being hosted to present additional information based on the community engagement completed in the spring. It is particularly focused on the transportation priorities and concepts along Princess Street, between Division and Concession Street, also known as Williamsville Mainstreet.

  Community members can learn about the study’s analysis completed to date, view the concepts that have been developed and ask questions of technical experts. Staff from the City of Kingston will also be seeking feedback on how to improve neighbourhood bike routes in the Williamsville area.

  Feedback received during the open house will be used in the study process to refine options for the community to consider. In January a first draft report on transportation options, including the feedback received through the study, will be released for more public comment. That feedback will be used to further refine the report before it goes to City Council and committee in February 2024.

  Background

  In the spring of 2023, the City of Kingston began the second phase of a transportation study of Princess Street through Williamsville. The area around Williamsville is growing and great care needs to be taken to plan for the future of transportation along Princess Street to ensure it meets the needs of the community.

  Princess Street is currently a very significant route for pedestrians, personal and commercial motor vehicles, transit (including express service) and cyclists. However, the width of the street is fixed and that makes it a challenge to prioritize all modes of travel on that street. This study seeks to identify the options for transportation planning to support growth in the neighbourhood and community well-being.

  For more details, background and history on the Williamsville Transportation study visit the City’s of Kingston’s public engagement hub, Get Involved Kingston. We are also seeking feedback on Green Streets in Williamsville, learn more and let us know what you think.