How Should Winnipeg Move People and Goods by 2050?

Official title: Transportation Master Plan: 2050

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities Transportation

Winnipeg spent nearly five years developing a master plan for its transportation system. The goal? Get half of all trips made by walking, cycling, transit, or ridesharing by 2050. Council adopted the plan in June 2025. Now the city is working on funding strategies and pilot projects.

Why This Matters

Live in Winnipeg? This plan shapes how you'll get around for the next 25 years. Commute by car? The city wants to make transit and cycling more attractive alternatives. Walk or bike? Expect safer routes and better infrastructure. The plan also aims to cut serious traffic injuries by 20%.

What Could Change

The city will prioritize maintaining existing roads over building new ones. Complete Streets designs could transform major corridors to better serve pedestrians, cyclists, and transit. New staff positions may be created in the 2026 budget. Pilot projects for sustainable transportation are coming.

Key Issues

How can Winnipeg shift 50% of trips to sustainable modes like walking, cycling, and transit?
How should the city balance maintaining existing infrastructure versus building new roads?
What strategies will reduce fatal and serious traffic injuries by 20%?
How can transportation be made accessible and affordable for all Winnipeggers?

How to Participate

Review the TRANSPORTATION 2050: Reimagining Mobility plan to understand the adopted strategy.
Read the Phase 3 public information summary to see what Winnipeggers said during engagement.
View the Council decisionC-96) from June 26, 2025 for the official adoption and next steps.

What Happened

Council adopted Transportation 2050 and the 2024 Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies on June 26, 2025. Over the nearly five-year project, the city received 767 online surveys, 414 map pins, and heard from hundreds of Winnipeggers through workshops, telephone town halls, and advisory group meetings. Key themes included prioritizing safety and reliability, with 83% of residents primarily using cars but expressing desire for better alternatives. Next steps include developing funding strategies, pilot project business cases, and considering new staff positions in the 2026 budget.

View 'What We Heard' Report View Final Decision