Kitchener has a growing network of routes that allow residents to walk, roll or bike across the city. To improve these, residents have asked for better signage to make it easier to connect to where they want to go.
Based on the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, we identified eight major neighbourhoods. We also identified eight priority routes to connect them. We gave each route a name, colour, and number to make them easy to identify and navigate.
Tell us if we got it right by sharing your feedback. We will then revise the proposed route network and the associated signage.
In 2020, Council approved the 20-year Cycling and Trails Master Plan.
(External link)It guides the development of safe and comfortable active transportation options. The plan identifies a complete route network across Kitchener. It also includes the direction to create a wayfinding strategy. In 2023, we created more wayfinding guidance with other Waterloo Region local governments.
Developing city-wide active transportation routes is also an action in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan(External link). The aim is to:
- encourage the use of active transportation
- connect neighbourhoods through holistic trail and bike route enhancements
- make routes easy to identify, navigate, and use for all ages and abilities
We are now creating a wayfinding strategy to help residents more easily navigate the city by walking, rolling and cycling. This project brings together existing efforts to develop city-wide routes and trails.
Reach out to the project lead, Alison Carlyle, at alison.carlyle@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2345 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994)
