Cycling Network Study

Eramosa Road Evaluation Results

See the results of the evaluation of design options for Eramosa Road.

A preferred design option has not been identified for Eramosa Road, north/east of Arthur Street at this point. While Option 1 (Protected Bike Lane) and Option 3 (Cycle Track) score highest in this evaluation, the ideal design for these facilities requires that Eramosa Road is reduced to two lanes in several sections. Emergency Services has indicated a minimum three lane cross-section on Eramosa Road is required to facilitate timely access to the Guelph General Hospital.

Accommodating sidewalks, a three-lane cross-section, and either cycle tracks or protected bike lanes on Eramosa will require several compromises - particularly between Arthur Street and Stevenson Road. The study team is still exploring the technical feasibility of this option. The only initial option that contemplated keeping a three-lane cross-section throughout the corridor is Option 2.1 (Multi-Use Pathway, One Side). However, Option 2.1 does not provide equal cycling access to both sides of the roadway and the multi-use pathway options result in pedestrians using a shared facility where cyclists can reach high speeds along steep downhill segments.

The section of Eramosa from Woolwich Street to Arthur Street will move forward for further study, with the Option 1 (Protected Bike Lane).

A summary of the evaluation is provided below. Letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F are provided to indicate the level of preference for each of the alternatives, with A being most preferred and F being least preferred. The full evaluation table can be viewed here.