Should Dunbar Road Get a New Multi-Use Trail?
Official title: Dunbar Road Multi-Use-Trail Phase 3
Cambridge wants to build a 3-kilometre multi-use trail along Dunbar Road, connecting Hespeler Road to Conestoga Boulevard. This is the final phase of a larger trail network. The design will narrow parts of the road and add new pedestrian crossings near International Village Drive.
Why This Matters
Live or work along Dunbar Road? This trail could change your commute. Cyclists and pedestrians get a safer route. Drivers may see narrower lanes and new crosswalks. If you're near International Village Drive, a new pedestrian crossing could affect traffic flow.
What Could Change
The road will be narrowed in sections to make room for the trail. New pedestrian crossovers will be added east of International Village Drive. Construction is expected to start in May 2027, funded largely by the federal Active Transportation Fund.
Key Issues
- Where should the trail be located along Dunbar Road?
- How will the road narrowing affect traffic and property access?
- Where should new pedestrian crossings be placed?
How to Participate
- Review the Public Information Centre presentation and project area drawing to understand the proposed design.
- Attend the Public Information Centre on December 9, 2025 at the Islamic Centre of Cambridge to speak with project staff.
- Contact the Project Engineer at manojd@cambridge.ca or (519) 513-6422 with questions or feedback.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST | Public Information Centre | Islamic Centre of Cambridge - Hall B (Basement Level), 1550 Dunbar Road, Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 8J5 |