Help Name and Sign Kitchener's Walking and Cycling Routes
Official title: Wayfinding and Branding for Walking, Cycling and Rolling
Kitchener is creating a wayfinding system for its walking and cycling network. They've proposed eight colour-coded routes connecting major neighbourhoods. Now they want to know if the names, colours, and signage make sense to residents.
Why This Matters
Walk, bike, or roll around Kitchener? Better signs could help you find your way without pulling out your phone. The city wants routes that work for all ages and abilities—whether you're commuting, running errands, or just exploring.
What Could Change
Eight named and numbered routes would get consistent signage across the city. Route 1 from the Boardwalk to Downtown is already under construction. Your feedback shapes which routes come next and how they're marked.
Key Issues
- Do the proposed route names and colours make sense?
- Is the proposed signage clear and easy to follow?
- Do the eight routes connect the right neighbourhoods?
How to Participate
- Review the map of proposed city-wide route network and proposed wayfinding signage to understand the plan.
- Visit the consultation page to drop a pin on the map and share feedback on Route 2 plans.
- Contact the project manager liz.christensen@kitchener.ca or call 519-741-2345 with questions.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (3)
- Did we get the proposed route names and colours right?
- Is the proposed signage clear and easy to follow?
- Do the routes connect the neighbourhoods you need?