Building better connections along a central corridor

The City of Lethbridge is beginning a functional planning and design study for an active transportation link. The Winston Churchill to Sugar Bowl Functional Plan encompasses the area from 26 Avenue North to Scenic Drive South, between 16 Street North/South and 20 Street North/South.

This corridor is an important connector in the City of Lethbridge. It plays a major role in how people move around and connects residents to:

• the Sugar Bowl park at Scenic Drive
• Chinook Regional Hospital
• several schools (Winston Churchill, Galbraith Elementary, Westminster Elementary and Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI))
• nearby parks, shopping areas and residential neighbourhoods

The 2017 Cycling Master Plan identifies 18 Street as a future ‘bike boulevard’. This means looking at ways to make the street safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. The study will also explore whether 18 Street is the best spot for a north-south bike route to connect neighbourhoods and key destinations. Sidewalks will stay, vehicle lanes won’t change and any parking adjustments will be small.

Four rounds of public engagement will capture feedback on this project. The first round is the Community Conversation happening on Thursday, January 29, from 3-7 p.m., at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. This is a chance to learn about the project and ask questions to the City staff involved in this project. An online survey is also available.

All feedback gathered for this project will help us spot challenges and opportunities, evaluate design options and choose the best option for the corridor.

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