New Shared-Use Paths for Cycling and Walking in St. John's

Official title: Shared Use Paths 2023

Closed Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
St. John's is building new shared-use paths to connect neighbourhoods for cyclists and pedestrians. Three routes are in the works: Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre, Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road, and Columbus Drive to Bowring Park. The city wants feedback on path alignment, amenities, and signage.

Why This Matters

Walk or bike in St. John's? These paths could make your commute safer and more direct. Live near the routes? You'll want to weigh in on where exactly they go and what amenities get included.

What Could Change

New paved shared-use paths will connect several neighbourhoods. The gravel path between Majors Path and Penney Crescent will be upgraded to asphalt. New connections will link to the T'railway trail system in Bowring Park.

Key Issues

  • Where should the shared-use paths be aligned?
  • What amenities should be included along the paths?
  • What signage is needed for the paths?
  • Which starting point is preferred for the Portugal Cove Road route?

How to Participate

  1. Review the project maps for each route: Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Centre, Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road, and Canada Drive to T'Railway.
  2. Use the interactive map tools on the consultation page to provide feedback on alignment, amenities, and signage.
  3. If you live on Penney Crescent, Stirling Crescent, Prim Place, Slade Place, or Jackson Place, complete the neighbourhood survey using the code from your letter.
  4. Email your feedback to engage@stjohns.ca.

What Happened

A What We Heard document was released on August 22, 2023, summarizing public feedback. Recommendations were presented to Council at Committee of the Whole on August 23, 2023, and subsequently approved. Additional consultation with Penney Crescent area residents took place in late 2023. Two projects have completed design and one is near final. Construction is underway for the Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road and Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre routes.

View 'What We Heard' Report

Key Documents