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New bike lanes coming in 2024

As part of improving Guelph’s transportation network, we will be installing bike lanes on Scottsdale Drive this year. This will result in some changes to the vehicle lanes and on-street parking on Scottsdale Drive from College Avenue West to Kortright Road. View the information sheet to see what kinds of bike lanes are being installed and where they will be located.

If you have participated in engagement for Moving Guelph Forward, the Transportation Master Plan or the Protected Cycling Network Study you may notice how this project responds to community feedback we received to created connected, quality cycling infrastructure in Guelph.

The new bike lanes will enable more people to bike or scoot between homes, parks and shops. It will help students to cycle to and from the four elementary schools, the two high schools in the area, the mall and the university campus. Providing space for people to bike and scoot safely is part of ensuring that anyone of any age and ability can get around our city.

More information is available on Guelph.ca

How to participate

While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes and we do want to keep you informed. If you have questions about the project or the construction, we want you to be able to ask them and to get answers. Use the question tool below to ask us about the project.

Pop-up Event

We hosted a pop-up event at the Scottsdale Public Library (650 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph) on Wednesday June 26 from 3 - 6 p.m. where residents could meet the project team, get detailed project information, and ask questions or provide comments in person.

New bike lanes coming in 2024

As part of improving Guelph’s transportation network, we will be installing bike lanes on Scottsdale Drive this year. This will result in some changes to the vehicle lanes and on-street parking on Scottsdale Drive from College Avenue West to Kortright Road. View the information sheet to see what kinds of bike lanes are being installed and where they will be located.

If you have participated in engagement for Moving Guelph Forward, the Transportation Master Plan or the Protected Cycling Network Study you may notice how this project responds to community feedback we received to created connected, quality cycling infrastructure in Guelph.

The new bike lanes will enable more people to bike or scoot between homes, parks and shops. It will help students to cycle to and from the four elementary schools, the two high schools in the area, the mall and the university campus. Providing space for people to bike and scoot safely is part of ensuring that anyone of any age and ability can get around our city.

More information is available on Guelph.ca

How to participate

While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes and we do want to keep you informed. If you have questions about the project or the construction, we want you to be able to ask them and to get answers. Use the question tool below to ask us about the project.

Pop-up Event

We hosted a pop-up event at the Scottsdale Public Library (650 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph) on Wednesday June 26 from 3 - 6 p.m. where residents could meet the project team, get detailed project information, and ask questions or provide comments in person.

Ask us anything

Please review the information sheet or visit Guelph.ca for more project information.  If you have any questions, ask them here. We will do our best to answer in 3-5 business days. 

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  • Share Fantastic move, I can't wait for these lanes to be active. Are there any plans to educate drivers about safety around this infrastructure? on Facebook Share Fantastic move, I can't wait for these lanes to be active. Are there any plans to educate drivers about safety around this infrastructure? on Twitter Share Fantastic move, I can't wait for these lanes to be active. Are there any plans to educate drivers about safety around this infrastructure? on Linkedin Email Fantastic move, I can't wait for these lanes to be active. Are there any plans to educate drivers about safety around this infrastructure? link

    Fantastic move, I can't wait for these lanes to be active. Are there any plans to educate drivers about safety around this infrastructure?

    Nick J asked 3 months ago

    Good afternoon, thank you very much for your kind words! The City undergoes a variety of education efforts related to cycling infrastructure and road safety. We recently launched a Vision Zero Storymap and Vision Zero Dashboard to complement Guelph's Cycling and Walking homepage; all of which are regularly featured on social media and the City's website. This summer, we completed in-person outreach at events such as the Guelph District Multicultural Festival, Public Works Week and the Guelph Farmers Market. We've also contacted residents in the Scottsdale neighbourhood via letter mail-out, newsletters and in-person pop-up events to share information, respond to questions and educate all travelers on the upcoming changes to the roadway. 

  • Share Are there any plans to produce easily accessible and visible information on the city planner's decisions behind adding safe bicycle infrastructure? Perhaps temporary signage with QR codes to learn more. Or any form of public education around these sorts of decisions that doesn't need to be sought out? I am seeing many disgruntled drivers who are unaware of the safety benefits, and benefits to both car and bicycle traffic of bike infrastructure. As well as the thoroughly researched evidence that widening roads often counterintuitively worstens car traffic, backed by many examples. These infrastructure decisions are not intuitive to people who aren't city planners or transportation nerds. on Facebook Share Are there any plans to produce easily accessible and visible information on the city planner's decisions behind adding safe bicycle infrastructure? Perhaps temporary signage with QR codes to learn more. Or any form of public education around these sorts of decisions that doesn't need to be sought out? I am seeing many disgruntled drivers who are unaware of the safety benefits, and benefits to both car and bicycle traffic of bike infrastructure. As well as the thoroughly researched evidence that widening roads often counterintuitively worstens car traffic, backed by many examples. These infrastructure decisions are not intuitive to people who aren't city planners or transportation nerds. on Twitter Share Are there any plans to produce easily accessible and visible information on the city planner's decisions behind adding safe bicycle infrastructure? Perhaps temporary signage with QR codes to learn more. Or any form of public education around these sorts of decisions that doesn't need to be sought out? I am seeing many disgruntled drivers who are unaware of the safety benefits, and benefits to both car and bicycle traffic of bike infrastructure. As well as the thoroughly researched evidence that widening roads often counterintuitively worstens car traffic, backed by many examples. These infrastructure decisions are not intuitive to people who aren't city planners or transportation nerds. on Linkedin Email Are there any plans to produce easily accessible and visible information on the city planner's decisions behind adding safe bicycle infrastructure? Perhaps temporary signage with QR codes to learn more. Or any form of public education around these sorts of decisions that doesn't need to be sought out? I am seeing many disgruntled drivers who are unaware of the safety benefits, and benefits to both car and bicycle traffic of bike infrastructure. As well as the thoroughly researched evidence that widening roads often counterintuitively worstens car traffic, backed by many examples. These infrastructure decisions are not intuitive to people who aren't city planners or transportation nerds. link

    Are there any plans to produce easily accessible and visible information on the city planner's decisions behind adding safe bicycle infrastructure? Perhaps temporary signage with QR codes to learn more. Or any form of public education around these sorts of decisions that doesn't need to be sought out? I am seeing many disgruntled drivers who are unaware of the safety benefits, and benefits to both car and bicycle traffic of bike infrastructure. As well as the thoroughly researched evidence that widening roads often counterintuitively worstens car traffic, backed by many examples. These infrastructure decisions are not intuitive to people who aren't city planners or transportation nerds.

    GuelphiteNeighbour asked 3 months ago

    Hello GuelphiteNeighbour, thank you very much for your question and ideas. We really appreciate your thoughts with regards to this project and broader communications efforts within the City. We will discuss your ideas with our Communications staff and team members who oversee education/communications campaigns for the cycling program. Thank you! 

  • Share Just a comment on what you said in your info "While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes ". Right- do not listen to or address the concerns of the community who live there, just bulldoze ahead with the "plan". Typical hearing of the citizens--- NOT !! Very disappointing . on Facebook Share Just a comment on what you said in your info "While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes ". Right- do not listen to or address the concerns of the community who live there, just bulldoze ahead with the "plan". Typical hearing of the citizens--- NOT !! Very disappointing . on Twitter Share Just a comment on what you said in your info "While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes ". Right- do not listen to or address the concerns of the community who live there, just bulldoze ahead with the "plan". Typical hearing of the citizens--- NOT !! Very disappointing . on Linkedin Email Just a comment on what you said in your info "While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes ". Right- do not listen to or address the concerns of the community who live there, just bulldoze ahead with the "plan". Typical hearing of the citizens--- NOT !! Very disappointing . link

    Just a comment on what you said in your info "While we are not asking for feedback about this project, we are moving forward with installing the bike lanes ". Right- do not listen to or address the concerns of the community who live there, just bulldoze ahead with the "plan". Typical hearing of the citizens--- NOT !! Very disappointing .

    sifad asked 4 months ago

    Hi Sifad, thank you for your thoughts. The project is directed by the Cycling Master Plan, which is a Council-approved plan that was developed with community engagement. The main goal of this HaveYourSay page is to keep people informed as the project moves along and answer questions. We do listen to and investigate concerns, and we address them where we can.   

  • Share Hownder-used and a complete waste of taxpayer money. They have a huge negative impact on moving traffic around the city and as previously mentioned are devoid of bicycle traffic. The bicycle lanes on Victoria Road have been there for a few years now and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists in that time. The ones on Woodlawn have been there for ?six...seven? years and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists on Woodlawn since they reduced traffic from 4 lanes to 2. Bicycle lanes are catering to a vocal minority of the population. But the city responds to that minority even though the majority are not in favour of the bicycle lanes. on Facebook Share Hownder-used and a complete waste of taxpayer money. They have a huge negative impact on moving traffic around the city and as previously mentioned are devoid of bicycle traffic. The bicycle lanes on Victoria Road have been there for a few years now and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists in that time. The ones on Woodlawn have been there for ?six...seven? years and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists on Woodlawn since they reduced traffic from 4 lanes to 2. Bicycle lanes are catering to a vocal minority of the population. But the city responds to that minority even though the majority are not in favour of the bicycle lanes. on Twitter Share Hownder-used and a complete waste of taxpayer money. They have a huge negative impact on moving traffic around the city and as previously mentioned are devoid of bicycle traffic. The bicycle lanes on Victoria Road have been there for a few years now and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists in that time. The ones on Woodlawn have been there for ?six...seven? years and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists on Woodlawn since they reduced traffic from 4 lanes to 2. Bicycle lanes are catering to a vocal minority of the population. But the city responds to that minority even though the majority are not in favour of the bicycle lanes. on Linkedin Email Hownder-used and a complete waste of taxpayer money. They have a huge negative impact on moving traffic around the city and as previously mentioned are devoid of bicycle traffic. The bicycle lanes on Victoria Road have been there for a few years now and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists in that time. The ones on Woodlawn have been there for ?six...seven? years and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists on Woodlawn since they reduced traffic from 4 lanes to 2. Bicycle lanes are catering to a vocal minority of the population. But the city responds to that minority even though the majority are not in favour of the bicycle lanes. link

    Hownder-used and a complete waste of taxpayer money. They have a huge negative impact on moving traffic around the city and as previously mentioned are devoid of bicycle traffic. The bicycle lanes on Victoria Road have been there for a few years now and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists in that time. The ones on Woodlawn have been there for ?six...seven? years and I have seen only about a dozen cyclists on Woodlawn since they reduced traffic from 4 lanes to 2. Bicycle lanes are catering to a vocal minority of the population. But the city responds to that minority even though the majority are not in favour of the bicycle lanes.

    rickmcc1 asked 4 months ago

    Hi there, thanks for taking the time to look at the information and share your comments.  

    When we build transportation infrastructure, we are building the network to support the types of trips we want to see in the future. It can take a long time – often several years! - to build complete routes because we typically do it as part of other road construction work, in order to be cost-efficient. As the cycling network gradually becomes more connected and continuous across the city, we expect to see more and more people using bicycles, e-bikes and scooters to get around.  

    City staff collect data on the number of bicycle trips (and pedestrians and vehicles!) at locations throughout the city on an annual basis. We will be monitoring the use of the new bike lanes once they are installed.  

    As noted in response to your other comment, we will be reviewing the performance of the cycling network and planning future projects as part of updating the Cycling Master Plan next year. When that project gets started, we will be seeking ideas and feedback from the community, so please look out for that in the future on the HaveYourSay platform.   

  • Share I have to add that I am, and always have been, an advocate for any initiative that improves our environmental footprint. But bicycle lanes in a city the size of Guelph are a complete waste of taxpayer money, especially when we have so many other, more important, issues to deal with. on Facebook Share I have to add that I am, and always have been, an advocate for any initiative that improves our environmental footprint. But bicycle lanes in a city the size of Guelph are a complete waste of taxpayer money, especially when we have so many other, more important, issues to deal with. on Twitter Share I have to add that I am, and always have been, an advocate for any initiative that improves our environmental footprint. But bicycle lanes in a city the size of Guelph are a complete waste of taxpayer money, especially when we have so many other, more important, issues to deal with. on Linkedin Email I have to add that I am, and always have been, an advocate for any initiative that improves our environmental footprint. But bicycle lanes in a city the size of Guelph are a complete waste of taxpayer money, especially when we have so many other, more important, issues to deal with. link

    I have to add that I am, and always have been, an advocate for any initiative that improves our environmental footprint. But bicycle lanes in a city the size of Guelph are a complete waste of taxpayer money, especially when we have so many other, more important, issues to deal with.

    rickmcc1 asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Improving the cycling network is an important part of reducing the overall carbon footprint of Guelph’s transportation sector. With more people coming to live in Guelph, we need to provide a range of safe and affordable transport options for everyone, and that means adapting our streets to fully support walking, biking and transit, as well as driving.  

    The Guelph Cycling Master Plan is set to be updated in 2025, at which time we will review the performance of the city-wide cycling network and identify future improvements. We encourage you to provide input on what should be prioritized via that project, once it gets started.   

  • Share It's great to see protected lanes being laid down on some of the route. Is this project funded from the 'corridor' project that will see lanes along Gordon and College (and instead of Eramosa?) Thanks and please do more! on Facebook Share It's great to see protected lanes being laid down on some of the route. Is this project funded from the 'corridor' project that will see lanes along Gordon and College (and instead of Eramosa?) Thanks and please do more! on Twitter Share It's great to see protected lanes being laid down on some of the route. Is this project funded from the 'corridor' project that will see lanes along Gordon and College (and instead of Eramosa?) Thanks and please do more! on Linkedin Email It's great to see protected lanes being laid down on some of the route. Is this project funded from the 'corridor' project that will see lanes along Gordon and College (and instead of Eramosa?) Thanks and please do more! link

    It's great to see protected lanes being laid down on some of the route. Is this project funded from the 'corridor' project that will see lanes along Gordon and College (and instead of Eramosa?) Thanks and please do more!

    TedBangay asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your comments! This project is funded from the City’s capital budget for implementing the Cycling Master Plan. This project is not funded from the grant-funded 'corridor' project that you mentioned, but it will connect to the bike lanes on College Avenue that are being improved using that grant funding.

  • Share Scottsdale is always packed with parked cars because the townhouses have limited parking. Where are they to park? Chartwell retirement home's guests park on the road because parking is limited. Where are they to park? Has a study been done to see how many people actually ride bikes and use these bike lanes? on Facebook Share Scottsdale is always packed with parked cars because the townhouses have limited parking. Where are they to park? Chartwell retirement home's guests park on the road because parking is limited. Where are they to park? Has a study been done to see how many people actually ride bikes and use these bike lanes? on Twitter Share Scottsdale is always packed with parked cars because the townhouses have limited parking. Where are they to park? Chartwell retirement home's guests park on the road because parking is limited. Where are they to park? Has a study been done to see how many people actually ride bikes and use these bike lanes? on Linkedin Email Scottsdale is always packed with parked cars because the townhouses have limited parking. Where are they to park? Chartwell retirement home's guests park on the road because parking is limited. Where are they to park? Has a study been done to see how many people actually ride bikes and use these bike lanes? link

    Scottsdale is always packed with parked cars because the townhouses have limited parking. Where are they to park? Chartwell retirement home's guests park on the road because parking is limited. Where are they to park? Has a study been done to see how many people actually ride bikes and use these bike lanes?

    Tina Pellegrino asked 4 months ago

    Hi Tina, thanks for your questions. We recognize this will be a big change that will require property owners, residents and visitors to adjust and adapt. 

    Providing and managing parking within private developments is the property owner and manager's responsibility. City staff are in contact with both Sifton Properties Ltd and MF Property Management Ltd to ensure they are aware of the changes coming to Scottsdale Drive, and we will continue working with them to discuss any concerns. On-street parking will remain available on side streets, including Wilsonview, Janefield, Ironwood, Steffler Drive and Hosking Place.  

    We are building the transportation network to support the types of trips we want to see in the future, as set by the 2022 Transportation Master Plan. City staff collect data on the number of bicycle trips at locations throughout the city on an annual basis and will be monitoring use of the new bike lanes once they are installed. 

  • Share I sure hope that the city representatives bike to the pop-up info session !!! You will be asked !!!!! on Facebook Share I sure hope that the city representatives bike to the pop-up info session !!! You will be asked !!!!! on Twitter Share I sure hope that the city representatives bike to the pop-up info session !!! You will be asked !!!!! on Linkedin Email I sure hope that the city representatives bike to the pop-up info session !!! You will be asked !!!!! link

    I sure hope that the city representatives bike to the pop-up info session !!! You will be asked !!!!!

    sifad asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for your interest in this! Yes, some staff cycled to the pop-up and some brought the larger display materials in a vehicle.

  • Share Edinburgh between Wellington and Stone needs bike lanes. I think the 4 car lanes should become 2 lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The space from the 4th lane would then become split for one way bike lanes on each side of the road on Facebook Share Edinburgh between Wellington and Stone needs bike lanes. I think the 4 car lanes should become 2 lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The space from the 4th lane would then become split for one way bike lanes on each side of the road on Twitter Share Edinburgh between Wellington and Stone needs bike lanes. I think the 4 car lanes should become 2 lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The space from the 4th lane would then become split for one way bike lanes on each side of the road on Linkedin Email Edinburgh between Wellington and Stone needs bike lanes. I think the 4 car lanes should become 2 lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The space from the 4th lane would then become split for one way bike lanes on each side of the road link

    Edinburgh between Wellington and Stone needs bike lanes. I think the 4 car lanes should become 2 lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The space from the 4th lane would then become split for one way bike lanes on each side of the road

    PatVDK asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your suggestion, we have noted it. The Guelph Cycling Master Plan is set to be updated next year in 2025, at which time we will review the proposed city-wide cycling network. We would love to hear your thoughts on new network connections via that project, once it gets started!

  • Share It is great to see Guelph prioritizing people over cars and parking. Will the city continue to create safe biking connections to this infrastructure? Is there any plans to create raised bus stops so busses dont have to pull into the bike lane? To the people saying that there aren’t enough cyclists to warrant the bike lanes, the more safe infrastructure you build, the more cyclists will use them. Excited to ride on this. It will be a great connection from College Ave to Cole road which is the best connection to the Hanlon and Kortright trails. on Facebook Share It is great to see Guelph prioritizing people over cars and parking. Will the city continue to create safe biking connections to this infrastructure? Is there any plans to create raised bus stops so busses dont have to pull into the bike lane? To the people saying that there aren’t enough cyclists to warrant the bike lanes, the more safe infrastructure you build, the more cyclists will use them. Excited to ride on this. It will be a great connection from College Ave to Cole road which is the best connection to the Hanlon and Kortright trails. on Twitter Share It is great to see Guelph prioritizing people over cars and parking. Will the city continue to create safe biking connections to this infrastructure? Is there any plans to create raised bus stops so busses dont have to pull into the bike lane? To the people saying that there aren’t enough cyclists to warrant the bike lanes, the more safe infrastructure you build, the more cyclists will use them. Excited to ride on this. It will be a great connection from College Ave to Cole road which is the best connection to the Hanlon and Kortright trails. on Linkedin Email It is great to see Guelph prioritizing people over cars and parking. Will the city continue to create safe biking connections to this infrastructure? Is there any plans to create raised bus stops so busses dont have to pull into the bike lane? To the people saying that there aren’t enough cyclists to warrant the bike lanes, the more safe infrastructure you build, the more cyclists will use them. Excited to ride on this. It will be a great connection from College Ave to Cole road which is the best connection to the Hanlon and Kortright trails. link

    It is great to see Guelph prioritizing people over cars and parking. Will the city continue to create safe biking connections to this infrastructure? Is there any plans to create raised bus stops so busses dont have to pull into the bike lane? To the people saying that there aren’t enough cyclists to warrant the bike lanes, the more safe infrastructure you build, the more cyclists will use them. Excited to ride on this. It will be a great connection from College Ave to Cole road which is the best connection to the Hanlon and Kortright trails.

    F.hoel asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your comments. Yes, we will continue to build out the network of connected and protected bicycle facilities in the area. At this time, Phase I of the College Avenue Cycletracks project is under construction, and there are plans to build cycletracks on Stone Road within the next ten years, pending budget approvals by Council. This year we are also improving bicycle facilities in other parts of the city, such as Silvercreek Parkway North and South, Downey Road South to the City limit, and Woolwich Street. Thank you for the suggestion for raised bus stops! This is something we are interested in pursuing in the future. 

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